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1) Cruisers
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An introduction to cruisers, covering their history, uses, engines, and more.
3) Dirt bikes
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Describes dirt bikes, motorcycles intended for off-road riding and motocross racing, and provides information on their structure, types of competitions, and safety measures.
6) Destroyers
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An introduction to destroyers, covering their history, engines, anti-submarine warfare, and more.
7) Submarines
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An introduction to submarines, covering their history, construction, propulsion, crew, and different types.
8) Muscle cars
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Ready. Set. Read! Muscle Cars brings style and class back to racing. Admire the nostalgic look of these classic cars in large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
10) Frigates
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Explores the history, capabilities, and technology of frigates.
11) Snowboarding
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Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to snowboarding. Readers will learn the history of snowboarding and about the three different types of snowboards. Clothing and gear is discussed, as are boots and bindings. Snowboarding styles are examined including freestyle, halfpipe, snowboard cross, and alpine snowboarding, as are Olympic...
14) Eagles
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Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of eagles. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these powerful birds of prey. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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This title explores the development and use of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the first US Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. Readers will follow the history of the aircraft, and learn its military and performance specifications, as well as its features and advantages in the field. Readers will learn about its weapon systems including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack...
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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" --
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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" --
19) Iditarod
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ABDO Pub
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2013
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English
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Presents a history of the Iditarod race, discussing its history, traditions, and the possible dangers the racers and their dogs face.
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