John Hamilton
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In this title, readers will examine the events leading to the breakout of the American Revolution including the Seven Years War and the French and Indian War. Events in the colonies such as the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the Gaspee Affair, and the Intolerable Acts are covered, as are Boston Tea Party the Sons of Liberty protests. The First and Second Continental Congresses and the creation of the Continental Army are introduced on the road to...
4) Mystery
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Describes how to write mystery fiction, including formulating a plot, creating characters, organizing a work schedule, and getting it published.
5) Fantasy
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Describes how to write fantasy fiction, including formulating an idea, creating characters, organizing a work schedule, and getting it published.
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"This title introduces young photographers to making images of the stars and planets. Through clear text and stunning photography, readers will learn the techniques needed to capture nighttime scenes. Topics covered include shooting star fields, the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, and the milky way. Choosing the proper equipment is also discussed, from DSLRs to telescopes."--Amazon.com.
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"Explores the US Marine Corps, America's all-purpose military force. Readers will learn about the Corps' history, including its creation during the Revolutionary War. Other topics include Marine training, weapons, and equipment. These include M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles, field artillery, amphibious assault vehicles, M1A1 Abrams tanks, AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, and F-35 Lightning II jets." --
8) Horror
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Describes how to write horror fiction, including formulating a plot, creating characters, organizing a work schedule, and getting it published.
9) Green Berets
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"Explores the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Readers will learn about the role of commandos in modern warfare. Topics include the history of the Green Berets, survival skills training and organization of team members, plus special equipment such as high-altitude low-opening (HALO) helmets, night vision goggles, assault rifles, and scuba gear" --
10) Corvette
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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.
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"Explores the largest and oldest branch of the US armed forces. Readers will learn of the Army's birth during the Revolutionary War, and of the many wars it has fought in since. Other topics include Army training, the Army National Guard, armored vehicles, artillery, helicopters, paratroopers, and special operations forces"--
13) A pirate's life
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A series for prospective seafarers examines the history of pirating, details daily life aboard a pirate ship, introduces the weapons pirates used and the rules of engagement they employed during conflicts, probes the lives of famous pirates, and more.
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"Explores the US Air Force and its powerful fleet of aircraft. Readers will learn about the history of air combat, from World War I to the war in Iraq. Other topics include pilot training and the US Air Force Academy. Readers will also examine aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and Predator drones"--
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"Explores the examines the US Navy, the largest navy in the world. Readers will learn about the Navy's origins as the Continental Navy in 1775, during the Revolutionary War. Other topics include training, aircraft carriers, Naval aircraft, amphibious assault ships, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, ballistic missile submarines, and attack submarines" --
16) Screenplay
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Describes how to write a successful screenplay, including organizing a story, creating a work schedule, revising the manuscript, and getting it produced.
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In this title, readers will examine early battles of the American Revolution, including the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, the Siege of Boston, and the Battles of Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill. The creation of the Continental Army is covered, as is the invasion of Canada and the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Long Island. Important leaders of the Continental and British armies, George Washington and William Howe, are introduced.
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20) Project Apollo
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NASA's Apollo program was the most ambitious human spaceflight mission in history, with its goal of safely landing astronauts on the Moon and returning them safely to Earth. This title will follow each mission, from the tragedy of Apollo 1, to the triumph of Apollo 11 and the final Moon landings of the early 1970s. It will also examine the parallel space exploration efforts of the Soviet Union during this period, and its unsuccessful attempt to beat...