John Hamilton
Author
Series
Publisher
A&D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the sport of skateboarding, including its history, the parts of a skateboard, safety gear, and different types of skateboarding, including street, downhill, and vert.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Group
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Explore the military origins of the Space Race, including the geopolitics of the Cold War, the race to build intercontinental ballistic missiles, and sophisticated reconnaissance satellites. Will include information about Germany's development of the V-1 "buzz bomb" and V-2 missiles of World War II, and the United States enlistment of Wernher von Braun, the German scientist known as the father of rocketry.
3) V-22 osprey
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the V-22 Osprey, covering how it is used, its history, and its specifications.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
This title will include biographies of important figures of the Space Race from both the United States and the Soviet Union. These men and women will include: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, and others. --
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Curiosity rover, and its mission to search for signs of past life on Mars. Important details include a history of rovers on Mars, planning and construction of Curiosity, its launch from Earth, landing on Mars, and the science experiments it carried out and their results. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
7) Navy SEALS
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores the elite special operations soldiers of the United States Navy. Readers will learn that SEAL stands for "sea, air, and land," and that team members perform some of the most dangerous missions of the US military. Topics include SEAL history, training, underwater demolition, combat diving, and land warfare. Also covered are special weapons and equipment used by SEALs" --
8) Green Berets
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Readers will learn about the role of commandos in modern warfare. Topics include the history of the Green Berets, survival skills training and organization of team members, plus special equipment such as high-altitude low-opening (HALO) helmets, night vision goggles, assault rifles, and scuba gear" --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores the largest and oldest branch of the US armed forces. Readers will learn of the Army's birth during the Revolutionary War, and of the many wars it has fought in since. Other topics include Army training, the Army National Guard, armored vehicles, artillery, helicopters, paratroopers, and special operations forces" --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores the US Marine Corps, America's all-purpose military force. Readers will learn about the Corps' history, including its creation during the Revolutionary War. Other topics include Marine training, weapons, and equipment. These include M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles, field artillery, amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams tanks, AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, and F-35 Lightning II jets." --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores the US Air Force and its powerful fleet of aircraft. Readers will learn about the history of air combat, from World War I to the war in Iraq. Other topics include pilot training and the US Air Force Academy. Readers will also examine aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and Predator drones" --
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, and its mission to photograph the wonders of the universe, far above the atmosphere of Earth. Important details covered include the space observatory's planning and engineering, its launch, its scientific discoveries, and how its images have changed our perception of the cosmos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Explores the examines the US Navy, the largest navy in the world. Readers will learn about the Navy's origins as the Continental Navy in 1775, during the Revolutionary War. Other topics include training, aircraft carriers, Naval aircraft, amphibious assault ships, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, ballistic missile submarines, and attack submarines" --
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Readers will explore Mars' hold on humankind's imagination, early astronomical observations, and then trace the cultural history of the Red Planet all the way up to today's popular movies and books. Important details include examinations of literature such as H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, as well as recent books and movies such as Andy Weir's The Martian. -- Adapted from publisher's description.
16) Snowboarding
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to snowboarding. Readers will learn the history of snowboarding and about the three different types of snowboards. Clothing and gear is discussed, as are boots and bindings. Snowboarding styles are examined including freestyle, halfpipe, snowboard cross, and alpine snowboarding, as are Olympic...
19) The FBI
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title explores the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), its history, and its role in today's fast-moving world of law enforcement. Readers will learn how this federal agency, as the main investigative force of the United State government, makes sure that laws are obeyed and crimes are prevented. Areas explored will include how agents are selected and trained, how the FBI investigates terrorism, and how it gathers intelligence and collects evidence...