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Velcro

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284503

This title focuses on the accidental discovery of Velcro and details its origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact it has had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Microwaves

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284473

This title focuses on the accidental discovery of microwaves and details their origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact they have had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Penicillin

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284480

This title focuses on the accidental discovery of penicillin and details its origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact it has had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Matches

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284466

This title focuses on the accidental discovery of matches and details their origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact they have had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Corn Flakes

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098284459

This title focuses on the accidental discovery of Corn Flakes and details their origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact they have had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Washington Commanders

Kenny Abdo (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098285388

This title focuses on the Washington Commanders and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

NYC Blackout of 1977

Bobby Nash (author) Lelo Alves (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239060

Four friends had moved to New York City from Atlanta, Georgia hoping to make it big. But things hadn't worked out and they are moving home. As they are leaving the city on a hot July night in 1977, the lights go out suddenly. Can they avoid the crime and violence and get to safety? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Sinking of the Titanic

Bobby Nash (author) Lelo Alves (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239077

In 1912, Casey Scanlan, Sean O'Helan, and Seamus Holt rob a bank of cash and gold. Scanlan has secretly booked passage on the RMS Titanic. He ditches his partners, then boards the ship. O'Helan shows up and confronts Scanlan. When the ship hits the iceberg, O'Helan grabs the cash and runs. Scanlan can't carry the heavy gold. Can Scanlan leave the gold behind, or will greed seal his fate? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Hurricane Katrina

Bobby Nash (author) Lelo Alves (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239046

In 2005, US Marshal Bill Reece is in New Orleans, Louisiana to transfer a convict to a new prison. When Hurricane Katrina hits the city, a wall of water slams into their car, rolling it over. Reece is knocked out and the convict escapes. Can Reece navigate through the flooded, storm-wrecked city and catch the escaped prisoner? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Mount St. Helens Eruption

Bobby Nash (author) Lelo Alves (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239053

Former US Army pilot Major Thomas Deeks worked to end smuggling in South America. Fast forward to 1980 and he has changed sides and flies for a smuggling operation. Deeks is flying near Mount St. Helens in Washington State when the volcano erupts. He crashes the plane, losing the smuggler's plane and his product. Can Deeks escape the devastation and the smuggler's revenge? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Bobby Nash (author) Lelo Alves (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239022

In 1941, US Navy sailor Jack Colvin is stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. While holiday shopping, he has his pocket picked and is then abducted by a gang. While attempting to escape the gang's wrath, the naval base is attacked. Can Colvin escape his captors and get back to his ship? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Great Chicago Fire

Bobby Nash (author) Lelo Alves (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239039

In 1871, petty thief Timothy Shannon was released from jail near Chicago, Illinois. He dodges a police officer who is tailing him, then joins a poker game in Mrs. O'Leary's barn to get the money he needs for his next caper. Somehow, a fire starts and quickly spreads across Chicago. Can Shannon evade the police and escape the burning city? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Television: Then and Now

Jessica Rusick (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278342

This title explores the ways television was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how television became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of television. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

State Fairs: Then and Now

Jessica Rusick (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278335

This title explores the ways state fairs were established, how they evolved and expanded, and how state fairs became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of state fairs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Baseball: Then and Now

R.L. Van (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278304

This title explores the ways baseball was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how baseball became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of baseball. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Muscle Cars: Then and Now

R.L. Van (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278311

This title explores the ways muscle cars were established, how they evolved and expanded, and how muscle cars became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of muscle cars. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Rock 'n' Roll: Then and Now

R.L. Van (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278328

This title explores the ways rock 'n' roll was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how rock 'n' roll became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of rock 'n' roll. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Amusement Parks: Then and Now

Jessica Rusick (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098278298

This title explores the ways amusement parks were established, how they evolved, and how amusement parks became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of amusement parks. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

The Korean War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881990

Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The Vietnam War

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882003

Presents an overview of the Vietnam War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

World War I

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882010

Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

World War II

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503882027

Presents an overview of World War II, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The Gulf War

Anita Yasuda (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881983

Presents an overview of the Gulf War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The American Revolution

Thomas K. Adamson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881969

Presents an overview of the American Revolution, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

The Afghanistan War

Max Winter (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503881952

Presents an overview of the Afghanistan War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.