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Written by the son of a career officer, this book explores the branches of the Armed Services and speaks from the heart about the honor, privileges and sacrifices of military families everywhere. Children will discover why drill sergeants have to be so tough, what it means to be patriotic and why we need Special Forces such as the Navy SEALS, the Green Berets and the Army Rangers. H is for Honor also explains why the annual Army/Navy football game is more than just a game, how much letters from
Stud is a 14-year-old boy with the unusual ability to turn his hands into hammers. With a father who often abandons him to go on expeditions, Stud fends for himself while trying to achieve the goal his father has told him is the most important in life: to make a true friend. Unfortunately, the other kids in his town shun him for being weird, so he goes on his own adventures and finds true friends along the way.
Step into the shoes of people from the past with this crafty history series. Each book has many fantastic activities so that you can dress, eat, write, and play just as they did. These books are also packed with fascinating information about the period.
Robotics is not just a fun hobby for the tech-oriented student; it is a competitive growth industry and the training ground for aspiring engineers and the inventors of tomorrow. Additionally, it's an engaging way to learn core STEAM principles. Each book in this series examines a different aspect of robotics, addressing trends, innovations, technologies, and competitions. Readers will discover information on how robots work, in-depth overviews of the history and future of robotics, and highly de
In 1910, after losing their farm in Iowa, the Martin family moves to Mingo, Colorado, to start anew. The US government offers 320 acres of land free to homesteaders. All they have to do is live on the land for five years and farm it. So twelve-year-old Belle Martin, along with her mother and six siblings, moves west to join her father. But while the land is free, farming is difficult and it's a hardscrabble life. Natural disasters such as storms and locusts threaten their success. And heartbreak
A regiment of African American soldiers from Harlem journeys across the Atlantic to fight alongside the French in World War I, inspiring a continent with their brand of jazz music.
Why has coal been such a prominent energy source? How can renewable energies be stored most effectively? Linking science to practical applications and social issues to realistic goals, this series orients ecologically conscious readers toward the future of Harnessing Energy. With a special section devoted to historical moments involving the energy source, details on key inventors and notable discoveries, and statistics to back up objective reports, each title seeks to present a fully contextuali
Kenya's Masai Mara game reserve is full of breathtaking animals-and danger. The authors share stories about the animals, the Maasai people, and the encounters that leave safari guide Jackson thinking ""Hatari! Danger!"" and wondering if each encounter will be his last.
Crimes committed against people because of their race, ethnicity, or religion have become common in the United States and other countries-in 2016, the FBI said more than six thousand such crimes were committed in America. Hate crimes can range from small acts of vandalism to horrific mass shootings, such as the 2015 murders of nine African Americans attending church services in Charleston, South Carolina. Although many laws have been written to prevent hate crimes, experts agree such offenses wi
Haunted Places explores different locations that are believed to be haunted, including asylums and hospitals; graveyards; hotels; houses and mansions; and ships and lighthouses. This series examines what makes these places appear to be haunted and highlights the experiences that everyday people and ghost hunters have had there. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.