John Hamilton
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In this title, readers will examine the events leading to the breakout of the American Revolution including the Seven Years War and the French and Indian War. Events in the colonies such as the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the Gaspee Affair, and the Intolerable Acts are covered, as are Boston Tea Party the Sons of Liberty protests. The First and Second Continental Congresses and the creation of the Continental Army are introduced on the road to...
2) Wyoming
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Welcome to Wyoming, the Equality State! Students will explore Yellowstone National Park, attend the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo, tour the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, and more as they learn about Wyoming'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...
5) Virginia
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Welcome to Virginia, the Old Dominion! Students will explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, tour Mount Vernon, watch a NASCAR race at the Martinsville Speedway, and more as they learn about Virginia'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.
6) Kansas
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Welcome to Kansas, the Sunflower State! Your students will travel back in time to the Old West at the Boot Hill Museum, watch a NASCAR race at the Kansas Speedway, ride the tallest waterslide in the world at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, and more as they learn about Kansas'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....
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This title explores the development and use of the AC-130H/U Gunship. Readers will follow the history of the aircraft and learn about its military and performance specifications, as well as its advantages in the field. Features such as side-firing weapons, sophisticated television and infrared sensors, navigation and fire control systems and synthetic aperture strike radar are detailed. Readers will learn about the AC-130's navigational devices, which...
8) Montana
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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.
9) Utah
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Welcome to Utah, the Beehive State! Students will explore Arches National Park, visit the Great Salt Lake, and attend the Sundance Film Festival, and more as they learn about Utah'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.
10) West Virginia
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Welcome to West Virginia, the Mountain State! Students will explore the Appalachian Mountains, attend the Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival, visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and more as they learn about West Virginia'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.
11) Puerto Rico
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Welcome to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the All-Star Island! Students will explore sandy Caribbean beaches, tour San Felipe del Morro Castle, attend a Puerto Rico National Baseball Team game, and more as they learn about Puerto Rico'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...
12) California
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Welcome to California, the Golden State! Your students will explore Hollywood, visit the Golden Gate Bridge, attend the Rose Bowl, watch Pasadena's Rose Parade, and more as they learn about California'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.
13) New Jersey
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Welcome to New Jersey, the Garden State! Students will explore the Great Falls of the Passaic River, attend a New Jersey Devils hockey game, cross the George Washington Bridge, and more as they learn about New Jersey'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,...
14) Connecticut
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Welcome to Connecticut, the Constitution State! Your students will ride the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, uncover tracks at the Dinosaur State Park, visit Mystic Seaport, and more as they learn about Connecticut'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.
15) Washington, DC
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Welcome to Washington, DC, the Nation's Capital! Students will explore the Smithsonian Institution, tour the White House, attend a Washington Nationals baseball game, and more as they learn about Washington, DC'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...
16) Arkansas
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Welcome to Arkansas, the Natural State! Students will search for diamonds at the Crater of Diamond State Park, explore the Blanchard Springs Caverns, and more as they learn about Arkansas'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.
17) Alaska
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Welcome to Alaska, the Last Frontier! Students will visit Denali National Park, participate in the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race, attend the World Ice Art championships, and more as they learn about Alaska'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.
18) Gallipoli Victoria Cross Hero: The Price of Valour- The Triumph and Tragedy of Hugo Throssell VC
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The son of a former Premier of Western Australia, Hugo Throssell, volunteered to join the Imperial Australian Force which was shipped to Gallipoli in 1915. He was a member of the 10th Australian Light Horse which fought in a dismounted role in Gallipoli. He was involved in the famous charge of the 10th Light Horse at the Battle of the Nek and the Battle of Hill 60 where his actions saw him being awarded the Victoria Cross.
During that battle Throssell...
19) South Carolina
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Welcome to South Carolina, the Palmetto State! Students will explore Hilton Head Island, tour Fort Sumter, attend a NASCAR race at the Darlington Raceway, and more as they learn about South 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.
20) Nevada
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Welcome to Nevada, the Silver State! Students will explore Lake Tahoe, tour Hoover Dam, see the bright lights of Las Vegas, and more as they learn about Nevada'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.