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The U.S. Army is our oldest military force, and this exciting volume explores its rich history. Established in 1775 and led by General George Washington, the Continental army was formed to fight the British. Throughout U.S. history, many other notable men served in the army, including Presidents Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. More than 230 years later, the U.S. Army is considered one of the most powerful forces in the world. In addition to protecting U.S. citizens during times of war across the globe, the U.S. Army also comes to the aid of the victims of disasters. The informative text is paired with both modern photographs and historic images.
Archaeologists have opened whole new worlds to people, such as ancient Egypt and prehistoric America. However, an archaeological dig requires a lot of meticulous preparation, research, and labor. Readers are given a glimpse into the hard work that archaeologists do as well as the excitement of the discoveries. The USS Monitor and the tomb of King Tutankhamun are highlighted as two of the great findings of the past century. Readers are encouraged to begin laying the educational foundation they'll need to pursue this thrilling career.
Only about 10 percent of salmon offspring live to the second stage of the fish’s life cycle. Even stranger, they sometimes develop a hump or large teeth before reproducing. Readers learn these bizarre facts and more with colorful photographs and fact boxes detailing other weird salmon information. Written in age-appropriate language, the engaging text introduces readers to important science concepts and includes graphic organizers to aid understanding.
Archaeologists have opened whole new worlds to people, such as ancient Egypt and prehistoric America. However, an archaeological dig requires a lot of meticulous preparation, research, and labor. Readers are given a glimpse into the hard work that archaeologists do as well as the excitement of the discoveries. The USS Monitor and the tomb of King Tutankhamun are highlighted as two of the great findings of the past century. Readers are encouraged to begin laying the educational foundation they'll need to pursue this thrilling career.
Mars is perhaps the most thrilling planet these days. With rovers exploring its surface and manned missions in the works, people are wondering if Mars is our next home! In this high-interest book, readers will learn more about Earths neighbor, including what its climate and surface are like, why its called the Red Planet, and about the recent discovery of water on its surface. Theyll learn all this while solving Your Mission math problems that complement and support the text. This motivating volume is an engaging way to explore key aspects of science and math curricula.
Introduces the Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard and recounts his accomplishments on the basketball court and his humanitarian work.
Natural disasters like tornadoes destroy, devastate, and alter people's lives forever. Some people chase tornadoes for scientific purposes, while others just want the thrill of facing a twister's dangers. In this book, readers are introduced to the science behind tornadoes and to the people who have risked their lives to help us understand more about them. Graphic organizers and incredible photographs add to this glimpse into one of nature's most terrifying events.
Alligators are reptiles with one thing on their minds: meat. These cold-blooded animals make horrible pets. That doesn't stop some people from trying to make them pets though. Often the alligators get too big to care for and their owners release them into the wild. Readers will find out why some states don't even allow people to feed alligators and what is being done to control the alligator population.
The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is an intriguing area of our solar system. Scientists have counted over 670,000 known asteroids there, but there could be millions more not yet found. Readers will discover much more about the asteroid belt in this high-interest book, which blends science and math. Theyll read about several topics, such as space missions to the asteroid belt and the difference between an asteroid and a planet, and solve associated math problemsjust like actual space scientists do!
From hunting buffalo on the plains to harvesting the bulb of the agave plant in the rocky desert, the Apache have shown great resourcefulness throughout their history. This volume allows readers a glimpse into the rich culture of this native people, including the significant and sometimes tragic events that changed their traditional way of life forever. Famous Apache leaders Cochise and Geronimo are highlighted in the text as well as life on modern Apache reservations. Carefully chosen photographs and graphic organizers emphasize key ideas about Apache customs and history.