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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the history, geography, climate, plants and animals, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, entertainment, and people of Texas, as well as general facts about the state.
23) Sports cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Defines what a race car is, and discusses famous examples.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the history, geography, climate, plants and animals, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, entertainment, and people of Rhode Island, as well as general facts about the state.
26) UH-60 Black Hawk
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the features and capabilities of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, describing their key components, the role they play in combat, and their uses in the twenty-first century.
27) Abrams tanks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn the history of the tank and its different versions, as well as tank specifications including size and weight, top speed, armament, and cost. Also described are the roles of Abrams tank crew members--the commander, the gunner, the loader, and the driver. Weapons and camouflage are discussed, as well as the future of the Abrams tank. Easy-to-read text, interesting facts and quotes, and oversized, full-color photographs draw in reluctant readers,...
31) Special Forces
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the history, organization, and activities of U.S. special forces."--From source other than the Library of Congress
32) Mars orbiters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title features the missions of artificial satellites sent to Mars. Using simple text, maps, and "out-of-this-world" photography, readers learn about the Mariner missions of the 1960s/1970s, plus the U.S. Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Express, Mars Reconnaissance, and others. Also explored are the orbiters of other nations, including Russia, India, and Japan. Planned future missions are also included.
36) Humans to Mars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the last several decades, the United States and a handful of other countries have sent a fleet of orbiters, landers, and rovers to Mars. We've learned much about the Red Planet. No longer a place of pure imagination, Mars is a real place that we can explore. As our knowledge and technology grows, the question naturally arises : can people someday set foot on Mars? Can we live and work there in cities? Is it possible to transform that hostile,...
38) Mars landers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title features the missions of landers that have been sent to Mars and collected science data and photographs from a stationary point on the planet's surface. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the twin U.S. Viking missions of the 1970s, early Russian efforts, the U.S. Mars Pathfinder, and the European Space Agency's Beagle 2. Planned future missions are also explored.
39) Mars Rovers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title covers the U.S. robotic rover missions on Mars. Through simple text, maps, and stunning photography, readers will learn about the Pathfinder, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity rovers. Planned future missions from the U.S. and other countries will also be explored.
40) Billy the Kid
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
The life story of Billy, the Kid, the outlaw of the Old West, from his childhood and participation in the Lincoln County Range War to his death at the hands of Pat Garrett.
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