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Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, An Imprint of ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the innovators of the Slinky, the James family. Follow the story from Richard James's childhood and engineering education at Penn State University where he married Betty Mattas to his naval engineering career at William Cramp & Sons and the accident with a tension spring that led to Slinky. The Jameses founding of the Spring and Wire Company and its success with Slinky, the company's foundering,...
2) Green Berets
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to the Green Berets. Engaging text explores the Green Berets's history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The requirements needed to become a Green Beret, training such as the five phases of Special Forces Qualification Course, the life of a Green Beret, and cutting-edge technology and weapons are covered. Sidebars,...
3) Navy SEALs
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents an elite group of soldiers, the Navy SEALs, discussing their missions, training, and equipment.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the pioneer of Play-Doh, Joseph McVicker. Follow the story from McVicker's childhood, his education at Brown University, joining his father's company Kutol Products, and his reinvention of the company's Kutol Wall Cleaner as Play-Doh. Learn how Play-Doh is made, who came up with the name, the role of Captain Kangaroo in Play-Doh's success, and about other Play-Doh products. McVicker's family, retirement,...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to Marine Force Recon. Engaging text explores the Force Recon Marines's history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The Force Recon creed, requirements needed to join Force Recon, training such as the Recon Indoctrination Program and the three phases of Basic Reconnaissance Course, the life of a Force Recon marine,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the manufacturers of LEGO, the Kristiansen Family. Follow the family's story from Denmark where Ole Kirk Christiansen began making wooden toys in his Billund Carpentry Shop and Lumberyard to the company's evolution to the LEGO company. Christiansen and his sons Godtfred, Karl, and Gerhardt purchase a machine that makes plastic toys, and create the LEGO brick, and his grandson Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
How did a small charcoal business lead to one of the most successful toys ever? Discover how cousins Harold Smith and Edwin Binney created new products and tested materials to develop the crayon we know today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the Barbie doll, Ruth Handler. Follow the story of Handler's early work with her husband Elliott making and selling plastic products, their collaboration with Harold Matson to form Mattel, Handler's inspiration for a new kind of doll, and the company's introduction of Barbie in 1959. Readers will follow Barbie's evolution through the ensuing decades as Handler continuously reinvented...
9) Army Rangers
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to the Army Rangers. Engaging text explores the Army Rangers's history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The Ranger Creed, qualifications needed to become a Ranger, training such as the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program and the three phases of Ranger School, the life of a Ranger, and cutting-edge technology...
10) Delta Force
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to Delta Force. Engaging text explores the Delta Forces's history, declassified missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Training such as the Operator Training Course, unique skill sets, cutting-edge technology and weapons, and the life of a Delta Force operative are covered. Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to Pararescue Jumpers. Engaging text explores the Pararescue Jumpers's history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. Qualifications needed to become a Pararescue Jumper, training such as the Pararescue Physical Ability and Stamina Test and the Pipeline, the life of a Pararescue Jumper, and cutting-edge technology...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, An imprint of ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the builder of board games, Milton Bradley. Follow the story from Bradley's childhood, his early entrepreneurial work creating and selling stationery, his drafting education at Harvard, his first business creating and selling lithographs, and how these experiences came together when he formed the Milton Bradley Company and created the Game of Life. Bradley's family, retirement, and work producing...
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