The United States Marine Corps uses the Super Cobra to support Marines and take out enemy vehicles. Loaded with missiles, guns, and rockets, the Super Cobra is a very efficient force on the battlefield. Readers will explore the history of the Super Cobra and how this attack helicopter helps the Marine Corps complete missions.
Named after two soldiers who won the Medal of Honor, the Stryker is an armored combat vehicle that serves many roles in the United States Army. Strykers can carry troops, guns, and missiles. They can also work as ambulances, fire trucks, and reconnaissance vehicles. Discover why the Stryker is going to be a mainstay in the Army for many years.
The Sea Dragon is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the United States military. It can transport troops and haul cargo. It is also used to detect and blow up mines in dangerous waters. Read about the history of the Sea Dragon, the tools it uses to detect mines, and its role in keeping our waters safe.
Describes the exciting sport of BMX racing and its riders. Includes information on equipment, technique, and races.
Describes skateboarding and its necessary equipment. Includes information on technique, places to skateboard, and famous skateboarding competitions.
Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.
Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.
Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.
Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.
Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.
Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.
Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.
Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.
Learn about Native American history and culture, past and present.
Learn about the history and culture of Native Americans, past and present.
Stock car races are explained along with who started stock car racing, who can participate, and how much it costs.
Explains sprint car racing and describes why some cars have wings. Readers learn how the cars are made, why they have wings, and how much they cost.
Rodeo roping and all of its dangers are explained in this book. Equipment and techniques, famous ropers, animals, records, venues, and championships are included.
The exciting sport of rodeo bronc riding is highlighted. Gives facts about equipment and techniques, famous riders, animals, records, venues, and championships.
Rodeo barrel racing is described in this book. Readers learn about necessary equipment and techniques, famous riders, animals, records, venues, and championships.
Explains the history of the rodeo, important rodeo people, and different kinds of rodeos.
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.
Take an in-depth look at earth science 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.
This graphic novel presents an adaptation of Shakespeare's drama about Macbeth, a man who kills the king in an attempt to seize the crown of Scotland for himself.
