Packed with exciting facts and important aspects on military submarines, this title also provides historical context, compelling photos, primary source quotations, and critical thinking activities. The title also includes a glossary, web links, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents...

Splash into the wet and wondrous world of amphibious vehicles! Meet the awesome Amphicar and the "duck" that cruised into combat! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will discover how these clever carriers navigate from water to land and back again. This information- and photo-packed series introduces readers to the coolest off-road vehicles on the market and in the military. Each book in the series revs readers' engines with amazing details and eye-catching...

The Titanic has fascinated people around the world since its construction began in March 1909. In this captivating book, readers will set sail with the passengers of the Titanic on its fateful journey across the Atlantic. They'll learn about the ship, its passengers, its crew, and some theories behind why an 'unsinkable' ship sank so quickly. Each chapter features a fictional account from a crewman that enlivens the main text, which is also supported...

This title offers readers cool facts about speedboats, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also includes a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Speed. Power. Precision. If those are qualities you look...

It was 2:00 A.M. on April 15, 1912, in the middle of the icy Atlantic Ocean. Seventeen-year-old Jack Thayer stood on the slanted deck of the RMS Titanic and weighed his options--Jump, or die, he thought. Titanic's Passengers and Crew is a compilation of compelling stories about the people aboard the luxurious--and supposedly unsinkable--ship. From wealthy first-class passengers like Jack Thayer to third-class travelers and crew, readers will meet...

The ship had only seconds to spare. Titanic's officers steered the ship to the left as quickly as they could to avoid a head-on collision. But they weren't fast enough. The right side of the ship struck the side of the ice mountain floating in the north Atlantic. The fate of the Titanic--and its 1,317 passengers and 885 crew members--had been sealed. Titanic's Fatal Voyage tells the devastating story of how the gigantic and supposedly unsinkable ship...

Let's take a thrilling peek at some of the speediest boats in the world. From sailboats and pontoons to catamarans and speedboats, readers in grades 4-8 will check out these ten vessels known for top speeds-some topping out at more than 300 miles an hour! Fast, faster, fastest! From cars to sea creatures, this fact- and image-filled series lets readers discover the fastest creatures and creations in a variety of categories. These high interest, low...

It was smooth sailing aboard the Titanic until late in the evening of April 14, 1912, when lookouts atop the crow's nest spotted a huge iceberg in the path of the ship. From the moment disaster struck onward, it was a race against time. Dynamic graphic art brings the true story to life while nonfiction back matter details the Titanic's fateful final hours and highlights the stories of those who experienced the disaster.

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.

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.