Metropolitan Library System

Amphibious vehicles are necessary for militaries that need to get men and supplies from sea to shoreline. Readers will learn about the different kinds of amphibious vehicles and how they move over water and land! Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at a vehicle will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school...

Fighter aircraft are important to militaries around the world that need to get airspace above battlefields. Readers will learn what makes these aircraft fighters, their capabilities, crewmembers, and much more. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at an aircraft will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school...

Tracked vehicles are important to militaries around the world, since they're usually supporting and carrying ground troops. Readers will learn what tracks are and why they're necessary for large, frontline battle tanks like the Bradley M2 Abrams. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and a close up look at a vehicle will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish...

This title will focus on the unique history of the Gypsy horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in. Gypsy horses were bred to pull the belongings of Romani families from place-to-place. Because of the great pride the Romani people had in their horses, we get to enjoy these elegant, smart, and strong horses today. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

This title will focus on the unique history of the Thoroughbred, what it looks like, and what it excels in. Thoroughbreds are one of the fastest and biggest winners in horse racing. They are still mostly known for racing, but also excel in polo and jumping. Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and...