Frank Carlson Library

This title explores the elite special operations soldiers of the United States Navy. Readers will learn that SEAL stands for "sea, air, and land," and that team members perform some of the most dangerous missions of the US military. Topics include SEAL history, training, underwater demolition, combat diving, and land warfare. Also covered, are special weapons and equipment used by SEALs.

This title examines the US Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Readers will learn about the role of commandoes 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.

Welcome to Connecticut, the Constitution State! Your students will ride the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, uncover tracks at the Dinosaur State Park, visit Mystic Seaport, and more as they learn about Connecticut's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

Welcome to South Dakota, the Mount Rushmore State! Students will explore Badlands National Park, tour Mount Rushmore National Memorial, hike up a mountain in the Black Hills, and more as they learn about South Dakota's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Welcome to Maine, the Pine Tree State! Your students will visit Portland Head Lighthouse, hike the world-famous Appalachian Trail, camp on Mount Desert Island, attend the Great Falls Balloon Festival, sail windjammers in the Great Schooner Race, and more as they learn about Maine's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

Welcome to Montana, the Treasure State! Students will explore Glacier National Park, witness Rocky Mountain wildlife, attend a Native American powwow, and more as they learn about Montana's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Welcome to Michigan, the Great Lakes State! Your students will visit Copper Harbor Lighthouse, see a SR-71B Blackbird at the Kalamazoo Air Field, explore Mackinac Island, and more as they learn about Michigan's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Welcome to Arizona, the Grand Canyon State! Students will visit the O.K. Corral, attend the "Duel in the Desert" football matchup game, see the Grand Canyon, and more as they learn about Arizona's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

Welcome to Virginia, the Old Dominion! Students will explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, tour Mount Vernon, watch a NASCAR race at the Martinsville Speedway, and more as they learn about Virginia's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Welcome to North Dakota, the Peace Garden State! Students will explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park, tour the Dakota Zoo, visit the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, and more as they learn about North Dakota's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...