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Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, and its mission to photograph the wonders of the universe, far above the atmosphere of Earth. Important details covered include the space observatory's planning and engineering, its launch, its scientific discoveries, and how its images have changed our perception of the cosmos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A &...
22) Formula One cars
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An introduction to Formula One automobiles, covering their history, racing circuits and rules, parts, drivers, and more.
23) Destroyers
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Patrol the world's oceans in one of our nation's greatest military ships! Destroyers explores the history, capabilities, and technology of this modern marvel, including heroic sailors who have served on the ship. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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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.
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Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the International Space Station, NASA's science lab in space. Important details include space station history, planning and international cooperation, construction of the ISS, modules, solar arrays, and daily life aboard the space station. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A & D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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This title includes biographies of important figures of the Space Race from both the United States and the Soviet Union. These men and women include: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, and others.
28) Go-kart racing
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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 go-kart racing. Readers will learn the history of go-kart racing and about go-karts, including the frame, tires, and engine, chassis, and suspension. Safety equipment is discussed including helmets, driving suits, neck braces, rib protectors, pads, gloves, and boots. Types of racing are covered...
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Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft, and its mission to study Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Important details include Rosetta's planning and construction, its launch, its orbit around the comet, the fateful crash of its Philae lander, and the science discoveries of the orbiter. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A & D Xtreme is an imprint...
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Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's New Horizons space probe, and its mission to explore Jupiter, Pluto, and the mysterious objects of the Kuiper Belt. Important details include planning and construction of New Horizons, its launch from Earth, flybys of Jupiter and Pluto, and its continuing mission beyond our solar system. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A & D Xtreme is an...
31) Humans to Mars
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"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,...
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Patrol the world's oceans in one of our nation's greatest military ships! Aircraft Carriers explores the history, capabilities, and technology of this modern marvel, including heroic sailors who have served on the ship. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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"Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Cassini-Huygens space probe, and its mission to explore the gas giant Saturn. Important details include the probe's construction, its launch, the landing of the Huygens probe on Saturn's moon Titan, and Cassini's continuing mission to unlock the secrets of Saturn's rings and other unique features. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme...
34) Submarines
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Patrol the world's oceans in one of our nation's greatest military ships! Submarines dives down under the waves to explore the history, capabilities, and technology of this modern marvel, including heroic sailors who have served on the ship. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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The cost of the Space Race for both the United States and the Soviet Union was immense, but many technology advancements resulted, including satellite communications and GPS navigation. With so much invested, both countries continued their space exploration efforts, even cooperating on some projects, such as the International Space Station. This title examines the Skylab and Mir space stations, both nations' space shuttle efforts, and space exploration...
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Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Curiosity rover, and its mission to search for signs of past life on Mars. Important details include a history of rovers on Mars, planning and construction of Curiosity, its launch from Earth, landing on Mars, and the science experiments it carried out and their results. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A & D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo...
37) Dirt bikes
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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 dirt bikes. Readers will learn what a dirt bike is and about the history of dirt bikes. Dirt bike components are discussed, including the forks, engine, chassis, tires, wheels, and brakes. Competitions such as motocross and free style are covered, as is safety gear. Extreme facts supplement...
38) Mars Rovers
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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.
39) Project Gemini
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"Gemini was the second major project in the United States' manned spaceflight effort. This title will examine each two-man mission to test equipment and techniques to be used by the later Apollo missions to the Moon. These include docking maneuvers and spacewalks, all untested before the Gemini missions. Will also examine the parallel space exploration efforts of the Soviet Union during this period. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
40) Sport bikes
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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 sport bikes. Readers will learn what a sport bike is and about the three general classes of sport bikes. Sport bike components are discussed, including the engine, chassis, tires, wheels, and brakes. Events such as touring and racing are also covered. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving...