Marty Gitlin

Aircraft carriers have been helping the U.S. Navy for nearly 100 years. They transport planes to attack in war. They bring food and supplies in times of peace. Aircraft carriers have been one of the most important military vehicles in modern history.

"Mexico is a cactus capital. Giant cardon, the world's tallest cactuses, grow in the Sonoran Desert. They reach heights up to 63 feet! And Mexicans also eat the stems of prickly pear cactuses like vegetables! This country profile takes kids south of the border to explore Mexico"--Provided by the publisher.

This title will introduce you to Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal, and more of the all-time greatest players in tennis. Complete with action-packed stories of their most memorable moments, spotlight stats, information boxes, a glossary, additional resources and more. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Though Von Miller is singular in purpose as a pass rusher who targets quarterbacks, there is nothing one-dimensional about him on the field or off it. This book will teach readers about the importance of becoming well-rounded in one's personal and professional lives. Miller embraces his family, even moving in with his parents after being drafted by Denver to ensure a positive lifestyle. He launched an effort to provide eyeglasses for underprivileged...

Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Adrian Peterson: Record-setting Running Back summarizes Adrian Peterson's life and career to date and draws attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

"Choosing just one animal mascot to represent the country of Australia is difficult! The marsupial contenders alone include the kangaroo, koala, and wombat. Then there are the predator options like the dingo and saltwater crocodile. After learning all about Australia in this title, fluent readers just might make a mascot pick!"--Provided by the publisher.

This title introduces Jim Brown who has had a great influence on his sport and in his society. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are discussed. Brown's legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Presents a history of the St. Louis Cardinals through profiles of star players and team facts and statistics

"Engaging images accompany information about Japan. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--