Bøger af Emma Kaiser

Firearms, tanks, airplanes, ships, and explosives all played a part in World War II. Militaries on both sides of the conflict invented powerful new weapons to overpower their opponents. This title explains the major weapons of the war, how they were used, and when they were most important. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Showcases women who have contributed to the US military. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

Showcases women who have contributed to the field of engineering. This book introduces the reader to four such women, describes the trajectory of their careers, and details their unique contributions to their field. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.

"Christmas is an important religious holiday for Christians. But many people around the world also celebrate it with secular traditions, such as exchanging gifts and decorating trees. This title delves into the holiday's rich history, exploring its beginnings as a winter solstice festival, its ties to the early Christian church, and the development of modern traditions such as Santa Claus."--Publisher's description.

The mining industry provides jobs and materials that are necessary for everyday life. But mines can also be sources of pollution. Mining and the Environment explains the effect that mining has on land, waterways, and the air, as well as ways mining companies reduce their environmental impact. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Explores the life and career of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, including the issues central to her platform. Includes "Making an Impact" and "Deeper Look" sections and critical thinking questions."--