John Hamilton
1) Cruisers
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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 cruisers. Readers will learn what a cruiser is and about the history of cruisers. Cruiser components are discussed, including the engine, chassis, tires, wheels, and brakes. Events such as touring and rallies are also covered. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future cruisers excited...
2) Washington
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Welcome to Washington, the Evergreen State! Students will explore the Olympic Mountains, visit the Space Needle, attend a Seattle Seahawks football game, and more as they learn about Washington's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
3) Wisconsin
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Welcome to Wisconsin, the Badger State! Students will explore the Apostle Islands, attend a Green Bay Packers football game, visit Wisconsin Dells, and more as they learn about Wisconsin's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
4) K9
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Through dramatic photography and clear text, readers will learn the important role of police dogs in the field of law enforcement. The history of canine patrols is covered, as well as the most common breeds, training, and the many different jobs these animals have in assisting law enforcement personnel, including officer safety, suspect apprehension, tracking, plus bomb and narcotic detection.
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April 19, 1775. Find out why this date will live in infamy in Battle of Lexington and Concord. Learn what led up the battle, including the Boston Tea Party, the Intolerable Acts, the Boston Massacre, the First Continental Congress, and the orders to disarm the colonists. Get to know key historical figures including Colonial leaders Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Paul Revere, Captain John Parker, and Major John Buttrick and British leaders Major John...
6) Oklahoma
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Welcome to Oklahoma, the Sooner State! Students will explore the Great Plains, attend the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, tour the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and more as they learn about Oklahoma's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
7) Indiana
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Welcome to Indiana, the Hoosier State! Your students will watch the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, visit Fort Wayne, explore Holiday World, listen to music at the Indy Jazz Fest, and more as they learn about Indiana's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standard and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing....
8) Montana
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Welcome to Montana, the Treasure State! Students will explore Glacier National Park, witness Rocky Mountain wildlife, attend a Native American powwow, and more as they learn about Montana's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
9) New York
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Welcome to New York, the Empire State! Students will explore Niagara Falls, tour the Statue of Liberty, attend a New York Yankees baseball game, and more as they learn about New York's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Using clear text and heart-pounding photography, this title teaches the basics of taking outstanding sports photography. Readers will learn how to choose the right lenses to capture action, plus how to focus in quick-changing situations. Other subjects include shooting at night, how to shoot with fast shutter speeds, how to convey motion, cropping, and tips for the digital darkroom. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
11) Georgia
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Welcome to Georgia, the Peach State! Your students will visit Rock Eagle Effigy Mound, take a tour at the World of Coke, watch the Masters Tournament, explore the High Museum of Art's special exhibits, and more as they learn about Georgia's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint...
12) Corvette
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This title introduces the Corvette. Readers will learn about the Corvette's history, models, special features, technical specs, racing career, and prevalence in popular culture. Large dynamic photos illustrate easy-to-read text, Xtreme Facts give additional information, and an Xtreme Challenge quiz shows what you've learned! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
13) Project Apollo
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NASA's Apollo program was the most ambitious human spaceflight mission in history, with its goal of safely landing astronauts on the Moon and returning them safely to Earth. This title will follow each mission, from the tragedy of Apollo 1, to the triumph of Apollo 11 and the final Moon landings of the early 1970s. Will also examine the parallel space exploration efforts of the Soviet Union during this period, and its unsuccessful attempt to beat...
14) Photojournalism
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Using simple text and dramatic photography, this title teaches readers about the important, exciting world of photojournalism. Citizen journalists will learn to tell stories with pictures, either for fun or as part of serious news events. Readers will learn how to document and present stories in thoughtful and ethical ways. Choosing the right equipment is crucial, from DSLRs to cell phone cameras. Techniques covered include capturing the decisive...
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This title explores the development and use of the AC-130H/U Gunship. Readers will follow the history of the aircraft and learn about its military and performance specifications, as well as its advantages in the field. Features such as side-firing weapons, sophisticated television and infrared sensors, navigation and fire control systems and synthetic aperture strike radar are detailed. Readers will learn about the AC-130's navigational devices, which...
16) Hawaii
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Welcome to Hawaii, the Aloha State! Your students will go surfing at Waikiki Beach, explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, hula dance at a luau, explore the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, and more as they learn about Hawaii's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo...
17) Go-Kart Racing
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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 go-kart racing. Readers will learn the history of go-kart racing and about go-karts, including the frame, tires, and engine, chassis, and suspension. Safety equipment is discussed including helmets, driving suits, neck braces, rib protectors, pads, gloves, and boots. Types of racing are covered...
18) Colorado
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Welcome to Colorado, the Centennial State! Your students will look up at the Rocky Mountains, visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, explore Anasazi cliff dwellings, and more as they learn about Colorado's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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In this title, readers will examine early battles of the American Revolution, including the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, the Siege of Boston, and the Battles of Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill. The creation of the Continental Army is covered, as is the invasion of Canada and the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Long Island. Important leaders of the Continental and British armies, George Washington and William Howe, are introduced.
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20) Missouri
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Welcome to Missouri, the Show Me State! Students will explore the Ozarks, attend a Kansas City Chiefs game, tour the Gateway Arch, and more as they learn about Missouri's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.