Central Kansas Library System

Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to pro stock motorcycling. Readers will learn what a pro stock bike is and about the history of pro stock. Pro stock bike components are discussed, including the forks, engine, chassis, tires, wheels, brakes, and wheelie bars. Competitions and burnouts are covered, as is safety gear. Extreme...

Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to cruisers. Readers will learn what a cruiser is and about the history of cruisers. Cruiser components are discussed, including the engine, chassis, tires, wheels, and brakes. Events such as touring and rallies are also covered. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future cruisers excited...

Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to Harley Davidson motorcycles. Readers will learn about the history of the company and what makes a Harley Davidson special. Harley components are discussed, including the famous V-twin engine. Well-known models such as the Sportster, Dyna, and Softail are discussed. Racing and touring are...

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...

This title introduces readers to saddle bronc riding, the classic rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how long a rider must stay on the horse, and safety equipment such as hornless saddles, hack reigns, padded vests, and leather chaps is discussed. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association (PRCA) are introduced, as are rules of competition and scoring. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

This title introduces readers to steer wrestling, a timed rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of competition from the doggie's leap out of the box to the bulldogger's successful throw. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association (PRCA) are also introduced. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Presents information on the United States Air Force, tracing its history, discussing the training process, and exploring the aircraft used by the soldiers.

This title introduces readers to barrel racing, a timed rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how to steer the horse and navigate the barrels. Sanctioning bodies such as the National Barrel Racing Association (NBRA) and Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) are introduced, as are competitions such as the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo (DNCFR). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

The USMC is both a part of the US Navy and a separate branch of America's armed forces. This book details the history, training and current missions of the Corps.