What does it feel like to live in a pressurized metal tube 1000 feet (300 m) under the ocean, and only steps away from lethally dangerous nuclear fissile material? Nuclear submariners know. In wartime, theirs is an unenviable task - to hunt other submarines and destroy them before they themselves can be hunted down. Nuclear power allows these submarines to operate at high speed for long durations without having to surface frequently. Nuclear submarines never need to be refueled throughout their 25-year life-span. This fascinating book looks at what life is like for the men who live and work together on these boats; what the inside of a nuclear submarine looks like and how it works; how the sea gives the submariners all the air they need to breathe while under water; and how they "fight" the boat while they hunt other submarines.
Piloting experimental aircraft is more dangerous than most other types of flying. Test pilots are generally military aviators who fly new and modified aircraft, allowing the results to be measured and the design to be evaluated. In the 1950s, test pilots were being killed at the rate of about one a week, but the risks have shrunk to a fraction of that, thanks to the sophistication of aircraft technology, better ground-testing, and simulation of aircraft performance. Despite their image as fun-loving daredevils, these pilots have to be ruthlessly precise and professional when flying. This intriguing book looks at what type of people become test pilots, how they train, what the job includes, how it feels to be the first person to fly a new design, the aircraft they fly, and how they analyze and report on each flight.
Police officers are the protective barrier standing between the public on one side and lawlessness on the other - the so-called "thin blue line." A high-stress job, officers face daily interactions in stressful situations where the element of risk is always lurking. An officer's main duty is to maintain law and order within a community, which means they are regularly face to face with citizens and out patrolling the streets. This book looks at the duties of police officers in crime prevention, the apprehension of offenders, and emergency situations.
When the heat gets turned up in a conflict, support helicopter pilots are called upon to bring in additional troops and equipment or even provide battle support from the air. In modern warfare, the helicopter's agility and hovering ability have made it indispensible to the army, navy, air force, and marines for tactical support. This book describes the different missions support helicopter pilots undertake and the dangerous circumstances they must usually fly under.
These army pilots fly the most demanding helicopter in existence, a machine so complex to operate that its known as Riding the Dragon. Only 3% of existing army helicopter pilots qualify to fly it. Trainees have to learn to train their eyes to work independently of each other while the right eye sees flight and weapons information in the helmet's monocle, the left eye is free to look outside the aircraft and scan for threats and other obstacles. And, flying the helicopter is only half the battle - its purpose is to provide firepower from the air to protect soldiers on the ground. This book lifts the lid on what life is like for these men and women: their training; the aircraft; the missions, and what its actually like to be under fire while flying.
Spotlight on South Korea introduces children to the country of South Korea in Asia whose nearest neighbors are China, Japan, and North Korea. South Korea is mostly mountainous, and there are about 3,000 islands off its coasts. Most South Koreans have moved from the countryside to the cities, especially to its capital Seoul, the country's largest city. Young readers will learn about South Korea's history, the daily life of Koreans, as well as about Korean festivals and culture.
The backbone of any army, infantry soldiers seem to get all of the action but none of the glory. Trained for the very physical and aggressive work of engaging the enemy on the ground, the infantry's main focus is to advance on the enemy, take control of territory, and hold it. Not surprisingly the infantry tends to take high casualties because they are usually sent to the hottest spots in combat. This book looks at the high-risk jobs of the infantry soldier, including attack, defense, patrol, and intelligence gathering.
This informative title introduces readers to four of the states that make up the Southwest region of the United States: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The Southwest has many people of Hispanic descent as well as Native-American people from nations such as the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Apache. Readers will discover how the climate, population distribution, history, and culture of this region make it distinct.
Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals - sheep! This title is informative - telling readers what sheep eat, what they look like, and how we use sheep products every day. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals - cows! This title is informative - telling readers what cows eat, what they look like, and how we use cow products every day. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals - horses! This title is informative - telling readers what horses eat, what they look like, and how horses help us every day. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals - chickens! This title is informative - telling readers what chickens eat, what they look like, and how we use chicken products every day. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals - pigs! This title is informative - telling readers what pigs eat, what they look like, and how we use pig products every day. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals - goats! This title is informative - telling readers what goats eat, what they look like, and how we use goat products every day. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
Little readers will learn all about what mail carriers do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Little readers will learn all about what fire fighters do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Little readers will learn all about what teachers do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Little readers will learn all about what police officers do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Little readers will learn all about what doctors do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
This title introduces little readers to tools they might find on the farm. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Readers will gather basic information about farm tools through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces little readers to machines they might find on the farm. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Readers will gather basic information about farm machines through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces little readers to buildings they can find on the farm. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Readers will gather basic information about farm buildings through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces little readers to the daily life of a farmer. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Readers will gather basic information about farm life through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces little readers to crops they might find on the farm. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Readers will gather basic information about farm crops through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces little readers to animals they might find on the farm. Complete with a More Facts section and bolded glossary terms. Readers will gather basic information about farm animals through easy-to-read, simple text alongside beautiful photographs. Translated by native Spanish speakers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
