John Hamilton
21) Maine
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Maine, the Pine Tree State. Visit Portland Head Lighthouse, hike the world-famous Appalachian Trail, camp on Mount Desert Island, attend the Great Falls Balloon Festival, sail windjammers in the Great Schooner Race, and more.
22) Arizona
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Arizona, the Grand Canyon State. Visit the O.K. Corral, attend the "Duel in the Desert" football matchup game, see the Grand Canyon, and more.
23) Maryland
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Maryland, the Old Line State. Watch wild Chincoteague Ponies on Assateague Island, compete in the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association's championship tournament, go parasailing at Chesapeake Bay, and more.
24) Texas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Texas, the Lone Star State. Readers explore Big Bend National Park, attend a Dallas Cowboys football game, visit NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, and more.
25) Michigan
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Michigan, the Great Lakes State. Visit Copper Harbor Lighthouse, see an SR-71B Blackbird at the Kalamazoo Air Field, explore Mackinac Island, and more.
26) Louisiana
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Louisiana, the Pelican State. Explore Atchafalya Swamp, drive across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, watch the Sugar Bowl at the Superdome, participate in Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, and more.
27) West Virginia
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to West Virginia, the Mountain State. Students explore the Appalachian Mountains, attend the Music in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival, visit Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Description
Using clear text and heart-pounding photography, this title teaches the basics of taking outstanding sports photography. Readers will learn how to choose the right lenses to capture action, plus how to focus in quick-changing situations. Other subjects include shooting at night, how to shoot with fast shutter speeds, how to convey motion, cropping, and tips for the digital darkroom. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Description
This title introduces readers to saddle bronc riding, the classic rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how long a rider must stay on the horse, and safety equipment such as hornless saddles, hack reigns, padded vests, and leather chaps is discussed. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association (PRCA) are introduced, as are rules of competition and scoring. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...
30) BMX
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Introduces the sport of bicycle motocross, including its history, safety gear, BMX racing, and different types of BMX bikes and freestyle tricks.
31) Indiana
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Indiana, the Hoosier State. Watch the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, visit Fort Wayne, explore Holiday World, listen to music at the Indy Jazz Fest, and more.
32) Wisconsin
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Wisconsin, the Badger State. Students explore the Apostle Islands, attend a Green Bay Packers football game, visit Wisconsin Dells, and more.
33) Washington, DC
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Washington, DC, the Nation's Capital. Readers explore the Smithsonian Institution, tour the White House, attend a Washington Nationals baseball game, and more.
34) Iowa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Iowa, the Hawkeye State. Attend the world-famous Iowa State Fair, walk across the High Trestle Trail Bridge, participate in the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, visit Blank Park Zoo, and more.
35) Massachusetts
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Massachusetts, the Bay State. Climb the Berkshire Mountains, go whale watching at Cape Cod, visit the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, compete in the Boston Marathon, take a boat ride in Boston Public Garden's lagoon, and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft, and its mission to study Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. Important details include Rosetta's planning and construction, its launch, its orbit around the comet, the fateful crash of its Philae lander, and the science discoveries of the orbiter. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's New Horizons space probe, and its mission to explore Jupiter, Pluto, and the mysterious objects of the Kuiper Belt. Important details include planning and construction of New Horizons, its launch from Earth, flybys of Jupiter and Pluto, and its continuing mission beyond our solar system. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, and its mission to photograph the wonders of the universe, far above the atmosphere of Earth. Important details covered include the space observatory's planning and engineering, its launch, its scientific discoveries, and how its images have changed our perception of the cosmos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D...
39) Georgia
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Welcome to Georgia, the Peach State. Visit Rock Eagle Effigy Mound, take a tour at the World of Coke, watch the Masters Tournament, explore the High Museum of Art's special exhibits, and more.
40) Corvette
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
This title introduces the Corvette. Readers will learn about the Corvette's history, models, special features, technical specs, racing career, and prevalence in popular culture. Large dynamic photos illustrate easy-to-read text, Xtreme Facts give additional information, and an Xtreme Challenge quiz shows what you've learned! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
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