Armor is an essential piece of a soldier’s uniform. But what kinds are being used, and how do they work? In this hi/lo title, leveled text and bright images explore the purpose of military armor, how it works, and what it might be like in the future. Special features include a timeline, diagrams of the science behind the armor, profiles of current and future examples, and more!
How do military machines hide in plain sight? In this informative title, reluctant readers will find out! An engaging opening narrative sets the stage for readers to explore the uses, science behind, and future of military stealth technology. A timeline shows off the history of stealth, profiles explore current and future examples, and a diagram explains how stealth technology works. The book closes with a feature that explores other possible uses for this important military technology!
From stealth bombers to heat-seeking missiles, militaries around the world use cutting-edge technology to create powerful weapons. This hi/lo title introduces the science of advanced weaponry through leveled text and crisp images. Special features show how advanced weaponry has progressed, profile current and future examples, diagram how they work, and explore other other uses.
From rescue missions to nighttime attacks, special forces are always ready to protect and serve. With engaging text and detailed infographics, explore the high-tech gear and grueling training that makes these soldiers elite warriors.
From rescue missions to nighttime attacks, special forces are always ready to protect and serve. With engaging text and detailed infographics, explore the high-tech gear and grueling training that makes these soldiers elite warriors.
From rescue missions to nighttime attacks, special forces are always ready to protect and serve. With engaging text and detailed infographics, explore the high-tech gear and grueling training that makes these soldiers elite warriors.
From rescue missions to nighttime attacks, special forces are always ready to protect and serve. With engaging text and detailed infographics, explore the high-tech gear and grueling training that makes these soldiers elite warriors.
From rescue missions to nighttime attacks, special forces are always ready to protect and serve. With engaging text and detailed infographics, explore the high-tech gear and grueling training that makes these soldiers elite warriors.
From rescue missions to nighttime attacks, special forces are always ready to protect and serve. With engaging text and detailed infographics, explore the high-tech gear and grueling training that makes these soldiers elite warriors.
The clandestine world of spies and spying is built upon countries attempting to be problem solvers...This is a STEM journey that takes readers on a mission to learn about famous spy missions through conversational text, engaging photos, and fun facts.
The clandestine world of spies and spying is built upon countries attempting to be problem solvers...This is a STEM journey that takes readers on a mission to learn about famous spies through conversational text, engaging photos, and fun facts.
There is a top secret U.S. Air Force base in the Nevada desert. The government won’t talk about what is there, but rumors abound. Some even think it houses aliens and UFOs. Discover the secrets of Area 51.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
Militaries around the world use aircraft to defend and attack. Huge bombers take out the enemy. Fighter jets hide from radar. With hi/lo text and powerful infographics, readers will soar along with the fastest and most powerful military aircraft in the air today.
Not all soldiers walk on two legs. There are dogs in the military. They fight for our country alongside human troops. Protecting troops by sniffing out bombs is a big job. These dogs save lives.
The military can be weird. Did you know they train dolphins? Or that sometimes instead of guns, the military uses chemicals during war? In Weird Science: Military, readers will explore the science behind the military and some of the equipment and strategies used. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.
The War Years was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced. Readers will review how World War II influenced the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment. The series includes educational sidebars and backmatter that align with the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Books also include a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and timeline.
This title introduces the United States' newest military branch, the US Space Force! Readers will learn how the United States plans to protect the nation and the world from space. Amazing photographs from the US military complete the book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
With primary source photos, infographics, and strongly controlled leveled text, this title describes the heroic efforts of the Japanese American soldiers known as the "Go for Broke Regiment" who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.
With primary source photos, infographics, timelines, charts, and strongly controlled leveled text, this title describes the heroic efforts of the African American soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers who served on the Western frontier.
Describes the causes and key events leading up to the Revolutionary War and includes brief profiles of major figures during the period.
