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1) Police
Author
Series
Lexile measure
980L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the police officers who arrive on the scene of the crime or emergency. Chapters highlight the different kinds of law enforcement officers as well as the training, tools, and knowledge police forces need to save lives and property, collect evidence, investigate crimes, and uphold the law. An interview with...
2) Weapons
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Lexile measure
970L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
The American Civil War continues to be one of the most significant events in US history. In this title, readers will examine the weapons–large and small–used by both Union and Confederate forces in the war. Engaging text introduces readers to the new ironclad ships and submarines built for battle and the roles they played in military campaigns. Chapters also highlight common personal weapons, such as swords, guns, and bayonets, and the development...
3) EMT
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the emergency medical technicians who arrive on the scene in medical emergencies. Chapters highlight the history of emergency medicine as well as the training, tools, and knowledge EMTs need to save lives after car accidents, fires, heart attacks, and more. An interview with a real-life EMT provides insight...
4) Hazmat
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
930L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (31 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the hazmat technicians who arrive on the scene of a toxic threat. Chapters highlight the nine classes of hazardous materials as well as the training, tools, and knowledge hazmat technicians need to save lives and property due to a nuclear radiation emergency, a chemical spill, or a contaminated area. An...
5) SWAT
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
930L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the SWAT team members who arrive on the scene when special weapons and tactics are needed. Chapters highlight the history of SWAT as well as the training, tools, and knowledge these specialists need to save lives and property during bomb threats, hostage situations, or when apprehending dangerous criminals....
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Every day, people are faced with critical, life-threatening situations - in times of trouble, who can help? In this title, readers will get to know the search & rescue personnel who arrive on the scene to help people in distress. Chapters highlight the different types of search & rescue procedures as well as the training, tools, and knowledge search & rescue teams need to find missing persons, provide disaster aid, and support other emergency workers....
Author
Series
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores martial arts around the globe, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series editor...
8) Kung fu
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1020L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores kung fu, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series editor John Hamilton is...
9) Karate
Author
Series
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores karate, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series editor John Hamilton is a...
10) Samurai
Author
Series
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores the world of the samurai, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series editor...
11) Sport karate
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores sport karate, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series editor John Hamilton...
12) Ninja
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of ninjas, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series editor John...
13) Social solutions
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Lexile measure
980L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Social Solutions seeks out what can be done to reverse climate change or prevent further damage. This title asks specifically what can governments, businesses, farmers, communities, consumers, and you can do. An emphasis is placed on working together and uniting towards a single, common goal. Facts, myths, and modern solutions are presented in clear, age-appropriate language. Readers learn what is being done to protect and live in the world of the...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Lexile measure
970L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores martial arts movies, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series editor John...
15) Grappling
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores grappling, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series editor John Hamilton is...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Lexile measure
940L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill., col. map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Technological Solutions looks to finding an answer to climate change through scientific means. Many ways to reverse climate change are introduced from the obvious reducing pollution and carbon dioxide through renewable, future energy to the fascinating idea of using screens and mirrors to partially block sunlight, from building levees to prevent floods to creating artificial clouds and growing plankton to absorb extra carbon. Facts, myths, and modern...
17) Masters & heroes
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2008
Lexile measure
890L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores masters & heroes of martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography and politics. This ten-book series explores the martial arts, weaving together history, culture, geography, and politics to give readers a balanced perspective of the world's fighting systems. Author Jim Ollhoff, Ph.D., holds a second-degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate, as well as intermediate belts in Korean Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kung Fu. Series...
19) Firefighters
Author
Series
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the training, equipment, and job duties of firefighters. Includes an interview with a real firefighter, a glossary, and color photographs.
20) Malaria
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2010
Lexile measure
940L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the cause, spread, and control of malaria. Discusses the challenges that scientists face in stopping the disease. Features full-color photographs, diagrams, illustrations, maps, and a glossary.
