Bøger af Emma Huddleston

From engineers in the lab to those keeping the operations moving mid-flight, the United States Air Force is full of airmen with many different jobs. Together, they work to protect the country. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of airmen. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career right for you?

From crews in the sky to those keeping the operations moving behind the scenes, the United States Coast Guard is full of coast guardsmen with many different jobs. Together, they work to protect the sea. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of coast guardsmen. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career right for you?

From troops on the ground to those keeping the operations moving behind the scenes, the United States Army is full of soldiers with many different jobs. Together, they work together to protect the country. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of soldiers. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career right for you?

Explore caves' layers from the dim entrance zone to the damp dark zone. Learn how life survives in caves' inhospitable conditions and how caves' spectacular structures form. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.

Gives readers a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look into how World War II spies gathered information for the Allied and Axis powers. Learn about the tools that daring spies used during this conflict, and how spies such as Josephine Baker and Juan Pujol risked their lives to defeat Nazi Germany. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, and an index.

Gives readers a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look into how Cold War spies gathered information for the United States and the Soviet Union. Learn about the tools that daring spies used during this conflict, and how spies such as Oleg Penkovsky and Martha Peterson risked their lives to unearth another country's secrets.

Looks at how animals and other organisms make the world a better place by breaking down waste, as well as the threats they face and how people can protect them.

Introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of stock cars.

This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of karts. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.

"From sunflower fields and prairies in the countryside to performing arts and museums in Topeka and Wichita, there's a lot to see and do in Kansas. This state lies in the Midwest. Kansas introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places."--

"Looks at the state of West Virginia, discussing its climate, geography, economy, population, and history."--

This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of sports cars. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.

A cheetah runs fast to capture its prey. Science explains how many mammals dash across land. How Mammals Run explains how many mammals' bodies let them chase down prey or escape predators, as well as the forces at work that make them so fast. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.