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In the control tower at Kansas City International Airport, all the radar displays are red. But for the experienced pilots of North America Airlines, the thunderstorms aren’t the problem: NAA has been cutting costs to stave off bankruptcy, and will do anything...
3) Sports Cars
This series introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of twelve cool rides. Each title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
4) Trains
5) Diggers go
6) Trucks
Trucks are a common sight on the road, and there are many different kinds of trucks on to learn about. Readers get an age-appropriate and engaging introduction to some of these vehicles with this charming look at a popular topic. Accessible language explains what trucks look like, what they transport, and how they get the job done. Helpful labels in images identify certain parts of trucks, which assist in expanding readers' knowledge of the subject.
...Detailing the role of women in aviation, from the very first days of flight to the present, this rich exploration of the subject profiles 26 women pilots who sought out and met challenges both in the sky and on the ground. Divided into six chronologically arranged sections, this book composes a minihistory of aviation. Learn about pioneers such as Katherine Wright, called by many the "Third Wright Brother," and Baroness Raymonde de Laroche of France,
...Let's take a spin in the fascinating world of cars! In this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers learn about cars of all kinds—from the Model T roadster to electronic cars—through automobile history, the innovative way automobiles changed the way people travel, and the parts cars need in order to work properly to ensure automobile safety and keep pollution down. With detailed images and diagrams, informational text,
...11) Motocross Racing
This series introduces readers to six major action sports, covering exciting moments, top competitors, and the history of each sport. Each title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.
Hunter Scott first learned about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis by watching the movie Jaws when he was just eleven-years-old. This was fifty...
Now a major motion picture from Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks—the inspirational autobiography by one of the most captivating American heroes of our time, Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger—the pilot who miraculously landed a crippled US Airways Flight 1549 in New York’s Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew.
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain
...18) Police Cars
Get out of the way! Here comes a police car! In this title, kids just starting to read independently can learn about the parts and jobs of these speedy vehicles. Easy, predictable text and crisp photos give readers support while simple features add context. Head out on patrol with this fun beginning read!
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