Ian F Mahaney
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"At any given time, extreme aircraft are flying above us, transporting people, fighting wars, and keeping our world safe. This text takes readers into the world of extreme airborne machines, covering such equipment as Boeing 777, the Airbus A380, The Globemaster, and more. Readers learn what aircraft are and understand how they assist extreme task forces and the military in carrying out their duties. The text also explores the lighter side of aircraft...
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Readers enter the underwater world of extreme submarines with this text, which offers a high-interest take on the career, technology, and engineering curricula in elementary classrooms. Readers learn the basics of submarine technology and how submarine crews live inside the machine. The text examines the ways in which submarines are used, including civilian and military missions, and how they escape detection in the deepest depths of the oceans. Familiar...
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Ocean liners, massive oil tankers, floating factories, cruise ships, and underwater fortresses are just a few of the extreme machines covered in this text, which takes an in-depth look at the world's most extreme watercraft. Readers learn about the technology and engineering behind massive commercial vessels and personal watercraft. The text also covers the latest developments in solar-powered, air-powered, and jet-powered watercraft technology. Readers...
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The ancient Maya civilization had a complex social structure, set of religious beliefs, and writing system. These are just some of the fun facts readers discover as they learn what it would be like to live among the Maya. Readers enhance their knowledge of common social studies curriculum topics as they explore topics such as Mayan art, social classes, and farming methods. These topics are presented through detailed main text, as well as additional...
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Nothing cements knowledge learned in the classroom more than hands-on, real world applications that students can try on their own. Intriguing activities lead readers to discover concepts such as the area and perimeter at their playground. Playful problems simply explained, illustrated diagrams, and more will support and challenge readers to master these concepts.
12) Fashion Designer
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This books keeps career-readiness in the forefront as it introduces readers to a stylish career as a fashion designer. Readers will learn about different roles in the fashion industry, as well as the skills they need to develop to land a great career in the business. This book helps readers gain an understanding of the steps they need to take to become a fashion designer, including going to college, making a portfolio, and landing entry-level jobs...
13) Math at the Bank
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Math is always involved at a bank. Readers will explore place value, base-ten, fact families and more, all while exploring problems related to the bank. Readers will add up the checks from their latest birthday party to make a deposit. They will figure out how much money they will have left in the bank after making a withdrawal, too.
14) Pop Star
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Readers will love exploring the high-interest careers of pop stars. Engaging text and color photographs introduce readers to the world of popular music, while teaching them about the skills that pop stars need to develop, including singing and dancing. Readers will learn the steps they can take to become a musician, such as taking voice lessons and learning to play an instrument. The book is supplemented by colorful biographies of pop stars who rose...
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The Inuit people have inhabited their northern homelands since ancient times. Readers discover the many facets of ancient Inuit life and the way it's still reflected in modern Inuit culture. They explore Inuit hunting methods and art, as well as many other topics that meet common social studies curriculum standards. This information is presented through engaging main text, eye-catching fact boxes, and detailed maps. Readers also learn through colorful...
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Readers will explore how to represent and solve addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with problems relating to a day at the amusement park. Buying tickets, waiting in lines for rides, and getting a snack at the concession stand help readers realize that math is all around them.
17) Author
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This book about life as an author will spark the interest of young readers who love to use their imagination. Readers will learn about the skills authors need to practice, including reading, writing, and editing. They'll also learn about different kinds of writing education and career paths, as well as how writers get published. A table of contents, glossary, and index will help readers navigate the book. This book also includes biographies of popular...
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How can cars drive, labs float, underwater vehicles navigate, and aircraft fly without anyone behind the wheel? Readers learn this and more through this text, which explores the engineering and technology behind extreme unmanned vehicles. Drones, military ROVs, CUSVs, The Gladiator, and unmanned automobiles manufactured by Toyota, Lexus, and Google are given an in-depth treatment and are accompanied by full-color photographs that bring these extreme...
19) Movie Star
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Readers will delight in learning about the glamorous life of a movie star. Through manageable and exciting text, readers will gain an understanding of different kinds of acting and roles, as well as the career steps they might take to become an actor. Biographies of movie stars will engage readers in this high-interest topic. Readers will find extra reading guidance with a detailed table of contents, index, and glossary. Additional research opportunities...
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