John Hamilton

World War I is known as the "war to end all wars." In this title, readers will learn about the development of World War I's various weapons. Each chapter is dedicated to an in-depth examination of a weapon, including Dreadnoughts, artillery, tanks, U-boats, aircraft, and chemical warfare. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words...

World War I is known as the "war to end all wars." In this title readers will get a first hand look at life in the trenches. Primary sources, data, and research are used to explain the horrors that took place in them, as well as sanitary conditions, structure, and soldier assignments. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index...

World War I is known as the "war to end all wars." In this title readers will get to know the most decisive battles and influential military leaders from both sides of WWI. Each chapter uses casualty data and dates to explain the carnage created by new weapon technology and trench warfare. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words...

World War I is known as the "war to end all wars." In this title readers will learn how the airplane went from a prototype to a fast moving weapon controlled by brave soldiers. The book also discusses superstar pilots known as aces. Primary source quotes and data from WWI are used as support. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words...

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 choppers. Readers will learn what a chopper is and about the history of choppers. Chopper components are discussed, including the forks, engine, chassis, tires, wheels, brakes, and chrome. Custom work such as bobbers, personalized paint jobs, and sissy bars are also included. Extreme facts supplement...

Welcome to Oklahoma, the Sooner State! Students will explore the Great Plains, attend the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, tour the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and more as they learn about Oklahoma'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 New York, the Empire State! Students will explore Niagara Falls, tour the Statue of Liberty, attend a New York Yankees baseball game, and more as they learn about New York'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. Detailed maps...

Welcome to Montana, the Treasure State! Students will explore Glacier National Park, witness Rocky Mountain wildlife, attend a Native American powwow, and more as they learn about Montana'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. Detailed...

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 Mississippi, the Magnolia State! Your students will explore the Biloxi Lighthouse, visit the Jackson Zoo, see ancient earthen mounds in Winterville State Park, learn about music and walk the Mississippi Blues Trail, and more as they learn about Mississippi'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...