The son of a former Premier of Western Australia, Hugo Throssell, volunteered to join the Imperial Australian Force which was shipped to Gallipoli in 1915. He was a member of the 10th Australian Light Horse which fought in a dismounted role in Gallipoli. He was involved in the famous charge of the 10th Light Horse at the Battle of the Nek and the Battle of Hill 60 where his actions saw him being awarded the Victoria Cross. During that battle Throssell...

The cost of the Space Race for both the United States and the Soviet Union was immense, but many technology advancements resulted, including satellite communications and GPS navigation. With so much invested, both countries continued their space exploration efforts, even cooperating on some projects, such as the International Space Station. This title will examine the Skylab and Mir space stations, both nations' space shuttle efforts, and space exploration...

Welcome to Wisconsin, the Badger State! Students will explore the Apostle Islands, attend a Green Bay Packers football game, visit Wisconsin Dells, and more as they learn about Wisconsin'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 Oklahoma, the Sooner State! Students will explore the Great Plains, attend the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, tour the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and more as they learn about Oklahoma'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...

Welcome to Illinois, the Prairie State! Your students will walk up the concrete steps of Monks Mound, visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, watch a baseball game at Wrigley Field, and more as they learn about Illinois's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standard and correlated to state standards.

This title introduces readers to bareback riding, a roughstock rodeo event. Readers will discover and the challenge of a full eight-second ride while learning the rules of competition, judging and scoring, such as marking out, spurring, and style for the rider, and powerful, high-kicking twists for the bronc. Safety equipment such as padded clothing, neck braces and gloves are covered. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association...

Welcome to Ohio, the Buckeye State! Students will explore the National Museum of the United States Air Force, tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, attend a Cincinnati Reds baseball game, and more as they learn about Ohio'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...

This title introduces young photographers to making images of the stars and planets. Through clear text and stunning photography, readers will learn the techniques needed to capture nighttime scenes. Topics covered include shooting star fields, the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, and the milky way. Choosing the proper equipment is also discussed, from DSLRs to telescopes. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters...

This title explores the development and use of the nearly undetectable B-2 Spirit heavy bomber. Readers will follow the history of its origins and the development of its stealth technology. Chapters detail the aircraft's military and performance specifications as well as its features and advantages in the field, such as its wing design, its concealed engines, its radar signature, and its powerful bombs. Readers will also learn about the Spirit's...

This title introduces readers to saddle bronc riding, the classic rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how long a rider must stay on the horse, and safety equipment such as hornless saddles, hack reigns, padded vests, and leather chaps is discussed. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association (PRCA) are introduced, as are rules of competition and scoring. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...