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Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and...

Readers will explore Mars' hold on humankind's imagination, early astronomical observations, and then trace the cultural history of the Red Planet all the way up to today's popular movies and books. Important details include examinations of literature such as H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, as well as recent books and movies such as Andy Weir's The Martian. -- Adapted from publisher's description.

Welcome to Georgia, the Peach State! Your students will visit Rock Eagle Effigy Mound, take a tour at the World of Coke, watch the Masters Tournament, explore the High Museum of Art's special exhibits, and more as they learn about Georgia's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint...

Welcome to New Jersey, the Garden State! Students will explore the Great Falls of the Passaic River, attend a New Jersey Devils hockey game, cross the George Washington Bridge, and more as they learn about New Jersey's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...

Welcome to North Carolina, the Old North State! Students will explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, attend a Carolina Panthers football game, tour the Wright Brothers National Memorial, and more as they learn about North Carolina's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...

Welcome to Washington, DC, the Nation's Capital! Students will explore the Smithsonian Institution, tour the White House, attend a Washington Nationals baseball game, and more as they learn about Washington, DC's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...

Welcome to Minnesota, the North Star State! Your students will swim in one of the state's 10,000 lakes, shop at Mall of America, attend a show at the Guthrie Theater, visit the Como Zoo, and more as they learn about Minnesota's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

Welcome to Kansas, the Sunflower State! Your students will travel back in time to the Old West at the Boot Hill Museum, watch a NASCAR race at the Kansas Speedway, ride the tallest waterslide in the world at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and more as they learn about Kansas's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Welcome to Louisiana, the Pelican State! Your students will explore Atchafalya Swamp, drive across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, watch the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome, participate in Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, and more as they learn about Louisiana's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Welcome to Nevada, the Silver State! Students will explore Lake Tahoe, tour Hoover Dam, see the bright lights of Las Vegas, and more as they learn about Nevada's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.