Gymnastics is a sport requiring strength, flexibility, and agility. Gymnasts perform routines on different pieces of equipment during competitions. Young readers will discover the history and basic rules of this sport, and also how competitions are judged today. Blastoff! Series
Excelerate through the waves on a wave runner and learn about potential dangers in this sport.
Soar through clouds while flying ultralight airplanes. See upclose photos of these exciting planes.
Scale steep walls while rock climbing. Examine safety equipment and preparations in this thrilling sport.
The Marines have a reputation as one of the most well-disciplined and feared fighting forces on the planet. Students will find out how someone joins this elite group, what tools Marines use to complete missions, and the training people must endure to become Marines.
The United States Navy patrols oceans and seas all over the world. It uses a variety of ships and tools to patrol and keep people safe. Readers will learn about the fleet of ships the Navy uses to handle a variety of missions.
The F-22 Raptor might be the most advanced fighter plane in the world. Using stealth technology, it can carry out ground attack missions, electronic warfare missions, and dominate the skies. Students will discover the weapons and technology that allow the F-22 Raptor to complete these missions with ease.
The Mutt is highlighted in this book. It details why there are so many different kinds of Mutts, the care they require, and whether or not they make good pets.
Explains the history of the rodeo, important rodeo people, and different kinds of rodeos.
Explore the exciting sport of hang gliding and paragliding with close up pictures and examine necessary safety equipment.
Military helicopters perform a variety of missions for armed forces around the world. Some of these helicopters are capable of speeds approaching 200 miles per hour! Readers will discover the history, technology, and future of the world's fastest military helicopters.
Roller coasters offer riders high speeds and thrilling drops! The fastest roller coasters can reach speeds over 100 miles per hour! Eager students will plunge into learning about how roller coasters offer fast, sky-high thrills.
Describes drag racing and why it is only legal in a closed track. Provides information about the history of the sport, characteristics of the vehicles, important events, and famous drivers.
This book uses the ocean as a backdrop to define food webs and identifying the animals who act as predator, prey, or both.
Take an in-depth look at technology in this science encyclopedia.
Find research projects and fun science experiments in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at astronomy and space in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at mathematics in science in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at earth science in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at chemistry in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at physics in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at plant life in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at animal life in this science encyclopedia.
Take an in-depth look at human life in this science encyclopedia.
Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledge--bridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.
