Discusses the sport of snowboarding, including gear, tricks, and famous snowboarders.
Justin is fascinated with the aged guard dog at the corner store. He names it Smokey and sneaks the dog treats. Smokey belongs to a company that supplies working dogs to local businesses. Justin is thrilled to get a job working for Smokey's company, until he learns about the mistreatment of the animals. When Justin can't shake his suspicion that someone in the company is involved in a rash of thefts, he tries to quit. But Justin knows too much, and his boss won't let him go.
Corvette is often called the Great American Sports Car. This dynamic new title gives an in-depth look at the history behind this great automobilefrom its inception in 1953 to the present. The book includes information about racing, restoration, and technological innovations. Detailed photographs, extensive details, and specs give readers an insiders look at the evolution of one of the worlds most iconic cars.
A kindergarten-level introduction to pickup trucks, covering their purpose, where they are found, their drivers, and such defining features as their cabs, beds, and tailgates.
An elementary introduction to the English soccer team Manchester United, including a brief history since the team’s 1878 founding, its main rivals, notable players, and Champions League titles.
An elementary introduction to the Spanish soccer team Real Madrid, including a brief history since the team’s 1902 founding, its main rival, notable players, and Champions League titles.
An elementary introduction to the German soccer team Bayern Munich, including a brief history since the team’s 1900 founding, its main rival, notable players, and Champions League titles.
An elementary introduction to the English soccer team Liverpool FC, including a brief history since the team’s 1892 founding, its main rivals, notable players, and Champions League titles.
An elementary introduction to the Spanish soccer team FC Barcelona, including a brief history since the team’s 1899 founding, its main rival, notable players, and Champions League titles.
A kindergarten-level introduction to monster trucks, covering their purpose, where they are found, the people who drive them, and such defining features as their fiberglass bodies and big wheels.
A high-interest introduction to the size, speed, and purpose of one of the world’s largest excavators, including a brief history and what the future holds for the Krupp Digging Machine.
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Ariana Grande, an American pop singer and actress known for her work on kid’s shows and such songs as “Bang Bang.”
An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of volleyball, including scientific concepts such as gravity and acceleration, and actions such as bumping and spiking.
An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of basketball, including scientific concepts such as launch angles and inertia, and actions such as dribbling and shooting.
A chronicle of the people, matches, and world events that shaped the European men’s Spanish soccer team known as Real Madrid, from its founding in 1902 to today.
A chronicle of the people, matches, and world events that shaped the European men’s English soccer team known as Liverpool FC, from its founding in 1892 to today.
A chronicle of the people, matches, and world events that shaped the European men’s Italian soccer team known as AC Milan, from its founding in 1899 to today.
An elementary introduction to the lives, work, and popularity of One Direction, a British pop group formed on the TV singing contest The X Factor known for such songs as “What Makes You Beautiful.”
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Selena Gomez, an American pop singer and actress known for her work on children’s shows and such songs as “Come & Get It.”
A narrative guide to training horses, from where to work with the animals, when to begin training, which skills can be taught, and what to wear and expect as you perform daily tasks.
A narrative guide to showing horses, from how much to practice beforehand, what the show classes entail, what judges are looking for, and what to wear and expect as you perform.
A narrative guide to riding horses, from where to ride the animals, how to saddle them, how to mount and give orders to them, and what to wear and expect as you perform daily tasks.
A brief overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the bulldog breed, as well as descriptions of famous pop-culture bulldogs such as Butch the Bulldog. From hardworking German shepherds to high-energy terriers, there are dogs to match the lifestyles and personalities of many people. Fetch! helps future pet owners retrieve basic knowledge about the traits and history of six popular dog breeds. Dynamic photos bound off the page, and the text gently instructs young owners in the care and responsibility of pets. At the end of each book is a panel about a famous pop-culture example of the breed, from Snoopy to Toto.
Is Peyton Manning the greatest quarterback who's ever lived? He has the awards to back it up, but his accomplishments and fame go beyond that. He made "Omaha" into a household name. He made people laugh as a Saturday Night Live host and in commercials. He won one Super Bowl, and played in two others. He donated lots of money for an Indianapolis children's hospital. And when everyone thought his career was over because of a herniated disc in his neck, he proved them wrong with yet another NFL MVP performance. Why has Peyton Manning been so good for so long? Let's take a look.
Takes readers through Taylor Swift's meteoric rise to fame as a country musician; discusses life and career highlights from birth to present day.
