This title features the missions of landers that have been sent to Mars and collected science data and photographs from a stationary point on the planet's surface. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the twin U.S. Viking missions of the 1970s, early Russian efforts, the U.S. Mars Pathfinder, and the European Space Agency's Beagle 2. Planned future missions are also explored. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

"In the last several decades, the United States and a handful of other countries have sent a fleet of orbiters, landers, and rovers to Mars. We've learned much about the Red Planet. No longer a place of pure imagination, Mars is a real place that we can explore. As our knowledge and technology grows, the question naturally arises : can people someday set foot on Mars? Can we live and work there in cities? Is it possible to transform that hostile,...

This title covers the U.S. robotic rover missions on Mars. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the Pathfinder, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity rovers. Planned future missions from the U.S. and other countries will also be explored. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

In this title, readers will examine early battles of the American Revolution, including the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, the Siege of Boston, and the Battles of Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill. The creation of the Continental Army is covered, as is the invasion of Canada and the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Long Island. Important leaders of the Continental and British armies, George Washington and William Howe, are introduced. Aligned...

Joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the winter of 1804 near Bismarck, North Dakota, and follows the exploration of the Missouri River, guided by Sacagawea, to the Three Forks of the Missouri. Includes highlights and directions to historical points of interest.

Joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the spring of 1804 as they set out to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Includes highlights and directions to historical points of interest.

Joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the fall of 1805 near Weippe, Idaho, as they travel to Gray's Bay, twenty miles from the Pacific Ocean, and build Fort Clatsop as a winter home. Includes highlights and directions to historical points of interest.

Looks at the history of homeland defense in the United States and changes that were made after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, especially the development of the Office of Homeland Security.

Written by award-winning author and screenwriter John Hamilton, You Write It! lays out for kids the format, organization, and development of a variety of fiction genres: mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror, graphic novels, and screenplays. Novice writers of all ages will find detailed yet easy-to-follow guide for turning thoughts and ideas into real, readable written works. A detailed, yet easy-to-follow guide for turning thoughts and ideas...

Discusses the history of this national park, its geological features, plant and animal life, dangers in the park, and efforts to preserve it.