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Books with author Lisa M Simons

  • U.S. Army by the Numbers

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    eBook (Capstone Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    How many bullets are in an Abrams tank machine gun? How many chemical attacks can an M40 series gas mask withstand? And what percentage of soldiers make it through the grueling training to become Army Special Forces members? Find the answers to these questions and discover many more amazing high impact stats and numbers that define the U.S. Army.
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  • Transportation Long Ago and Today:

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)
    What was getting from place to place like in the days of old? What were some of the biggest inventions that brought us to the fantastic subway systems found in cities today? Discover how transportation has changed over hundreds of years, and where it might be headed in the future.
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  • U.S. Military by the Numbers

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    eBook (Capstone Young Readers, July 1, 2014)
    Let numbers open your eyes to the amazing military world. You may know that SEAL training is tough, but what's the drop out rate? How fast and how far can fighter jets fly? Exactly how many pairs of white socks are in a Marine recruit's footlocker? Get all the need to know stats about the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force, from weapons to personnel and beyond.
  • U.S. Air Force by the Numbers

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    eBook (Capstone Press, Nov. 1, 2014)
    How many inches separate fighter jets flying in a diamond formation? How many seconds does it take an airman to put together and take apart an M16 training rifle? Find these answers plus more amazing high impact stats and numbers that define the U.S. Air Force.
  • Daily Life in Ancient Greece

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    language (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)
    Imagine what it was like living in ancient Greece. Did all kids go to school? What did adults do for a living? And how did ancient Greeks spend their free time? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you discover what day-to-day life was like for the ancient Greeks.
  • The First Olympics of Ancient Greece

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    eBook (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)
    In ancient Greece different city-states often fought one another in deadly battles. But every four years the Greeks set aside their differences to honor the gods and compete peacefully in the Olympic Games. Learn all about the athletes, competitions, and religious ceremonies of the ancient Olympics.
  • Back to Pass: A Choose Your Path Football Book

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    Paperback (Lake 7 Creative, Sept. 19, 2017)
    You're the main character. You make the choices. Choose to win!You may have read sports books before, but you've never read one like this. You're the main character, and you've played football for most of your life. But without any parents, you're not only off the team―you don't go to school anymore. You don't even have a place to live. When your uncle takes you in, will you get your life in order? And when the local team's quarterback gets injured, will your skills save their season? Back to Pass isn't like other football books for kids. With an interactive format, your choices affect the story's outcome. Plus, it's a game within a game: Collect points for your decisions in order to upgrade your character's football skills. So read the book by Lisa M. Bolt Simons, collect the points, and choose to win!
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  • How to Read a Map

    Lisa M Simons

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Introduces readers to basic map features, such as legends and scales. Readers will learn how to measure distances, read a compass rose, and use grid systems to locate destinations. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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  • Madam C.J. Walker: Inventor and Businesswoman

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Madam C.J. Walker wasn't just an inventor. She was also a political activist and businesswoman. Young readers will discover that she was not only fought for civil rights, but became one of the most successful African-American business owners ever.
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  • Save the Season: A Choose Your Path Hockey Book

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    Paperback (Lake 7 Creative, Oct. 25, 2016)
    You may have read sports books before, but you’ve never read one like this. You’re the main character, and it’s up to you to Save the Season! As the starting goalie for the local boys’ hockey team, you’ve got a good thing going. At least, you did. Now, you’re living a nightmare: The team’s new backup goalie might actually be better than you, and she’s your sister! Can you overcome this sibling rivalry, improve your skills, and help the team become champions? Or will you lose the big tournament? Save the Season! isn’t like other hockey books for kids. With an interactive format, your choices affect the story’s outcome. Plus, it’s a game within a game: Collect points for your decisions in order to upgrade your character’s hockey skills. So read the book by Lisa M. Bolt Simons, collect the points, and choose to win!
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  • Out at Home: A Choose Your Path Baseball Book

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    Paperback (Lake 7 Creative, Oct. 25, 2016)
    You may have read sports books before, but you’ve never read one like this. You’re the main character, and life’s not easy. You’ve been in and out of foster care for much of your life. At least you have baseball. It’s the one thing that keeps you in school and out of trouble. But will you stick with the team when your living situation changes for the worse? And with a new kid in town who also plays shortstop, does the team even need you? Out at Home isn’t like other baseball books for kids. With an interactive format, your choices affect the story’s outcome. Plus, it’s a game within a game: Collect points for your decisions in order to upgrade your character’s baseball skills. So read the book by Lisa M. Bolt Simons, collect the points, and choose to win!
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  • Back to Pass: A Choose Your Path Football Book

    Lisa M. Bolt Simons

    eBook (Lake 7 Creative, Sept. 19, 2017)
    You're the main character. You make the choices. Choose to win!You may have read sports books before, but you've never read one like this. You're the main character, and you've played football for most of your life. But without any parents, you're not only off the team―you don't go to school anymore. You don't even have a place to live. When your uncle takes you in, will you get your life in order? And when the local team's quarterback gets injured, will your skills save their season? Back to Pass isn't like other football books for kids. With an interactive format, your choices affect the story's outcome. Plus, it's a game within a game: Collect points for your decisions in order to upgrade your character's football skills. So read the book by Lisa M. Bolt Simons, collect the points, and choose to win!