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1) Destroyers
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Patrol the world's oceans in one of our nation's greatest military ships! Destroyers explores the history, capabilities, and technology of this modern marvel, including heroic sailors who have served on the ship. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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"Arriving on the Greek island of Patmos broke and humiliated, Ian Bledsoe is fleeing the emotional and financial fallout from his father's death. His childhood friend Charlie--rich, exuberant, and basking in the success of his new venture on the island--could be his last hope. At first Patmos appears to be a dream--long sun-soaked days on Charlie's yacht and the reappearance of a girlfriend from Ian's past--and Charlie readily offers Ian the lifeline...
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With stealth speed and amazing agility, destroyers defend ships in battle. Take to the waves to learn all about the military's armed fleet of destroyers. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!
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Destroyers in Action, first published in 1945 as part of The U.S. Navy in Action Series, examines some of the important battles waged by the U.S. Navy destroyer fleet (especially those of World War II), and the stories of notable ships such as the Laffy, O'Bannon, Ward, and Prairie. Also included are profiles of the ships' officers and crews and legendary commanders, strategies and tactics used against the enemy, and historic naval conflicts. Author...
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From the time of Vikings to modern-day military, humans have long warred at sea. This book introduces readers to destroyers, the ultimate warships of today. Readers will learn how these monstrous machines are engineered, the weapons they carry, and how their radar systems function. Complex processes and principles are explained in accessible language that satiates readers' curiosity. Vivid photographs allow readers to explore these high-tech crafts...
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Includes numerous maps and illustrations. This monograph provides first-hand accounts of Destroyer Squadron 18 during this critical battle upon which so much of the success of our campaign in Europe would depend. Their experience at Omaha Beach can be looked upon as typical of most U.S. warships engaged at Normandy. On the other hand, from the author's research it appears evident that this destroyer squadron, with their British counterparts, may have...
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This Omnibus includes all five books of the Young Adult Destroyers Series: Tempest, Inferno, Outbreak, Frostbite, and Ancient. Included is a table of contents to easily choose which book you'd like to read.
Tempest: Sixteen-year-old Janelle knows something's not right with her father when they move to their new home in Florida. He refuses to evacuate them from the coast when a hurricane bears down on them, despite the fact that all their neighbors...
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When Charlie and I were young, we played a game called Destroyers. . . . We were sharpening our instincts, jettisoning attachments. We were honing strategies for survival. . . .Arriving on the Greek island of Patmos broke and humiliated, Ian Bledsoe is fleeing the emotional and financial fallout from his father's death. His childhood friend Charlie rich, exuberant, and basking in the success of his new venture on the island could be his last hope....
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Twelve Classic Short Stories from The Golden Age of Science Fiction by Randall Garrett, Volume 2. Featured here: "The Destroyers", "By Proxy", "Hail to the Chief", "Dead Giveaway", "Cum Grano Salis", "The Measure of a Man", "The Assess of Baalaam", "With No Strings Attached", "No Iron Bars a Cage...", "Damned If You Don't", "That Sweet Little Old Lady", and "Instant Decision"..
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 16
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Jo Linden lives in a world where there are no atomic weapons, and the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union is played out in the Pax Games, fought with powerful robotic mecha war machines operated by young pilots; Jo needs the prize money to save her father's mecha repair shop, and keep what is left of her family together, but when competing pilots start dying from poisoning, Jo finds herself caught up in Cold War politics and political...
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PowerKids Press
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2018.
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"From the time of Vikings to modern-day military, humans have long warred at sea. This book introduces readers to destroyers, the ultimate warships of today. Readers will learn how these monstrous machines are engineered, the weapons they carry, and how their radar systems function. Complex processes and principles are explained in accessible language that satiates readers curiosity. Vivid photographs allow readers to explore these high-tech crafts...
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The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring color profiles and highly detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modeling section...
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Stress Destroyers: The Ultimate Guide on Stress Resolutions. Discover the Truth on How You Can Finally Fight Stress and Remain Stress-Free
There is no exact measure or definition of stress but it is generally defined as the physical and normal response of the body to things that make you feel worried and bothered. Stress affects individuals differently, just as individuals view stress in different ways. It is true that stress is already part of life...
18) Star Destroyers
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From the dawn of history onward, commanding the most powerful ship around has been a dream of admirals, sultans, emperors, kings, generalissimos, and sea captains everywhere. For what the intimidation factor alone doesn't achieve, a massive barrage from super-weapons probably will.
In "Superweapon," a fight for possession of an ancient alien warship will determine the fate of two vast interstellar powers. In "Hate in the Darkness," a team of libertarian...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Loaded with guns, torpedoes, and guided missiles, Arleigh Burke Destroyers are always ready to protect U.S. Navy warships. Young readers will learn how these destroyers use the latest technology to defend the fleet and carry out attack missions.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
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The Arleigh Burke Destroyers are some of the United States Navy's most massive and heavily armed ships. These huge guided missile destroyers are around 500 feet long and loaded with more than 50 missiles! Learn more about these impressive ships in this title for young readers.