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Books with author Professor John Hamilton

  • Wisconsin

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (ABDO & Daughters, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Welcome to Wisconsin, the Badger State! ...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... --
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  • Oregon: The Beaver State

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (Abdo & Daughters, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Presents the history, geography, climate, plants and animals, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, entertainment, and people of Oregon, as well as general facts about the state.
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  • Roping

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (A & D Xtreme, Sept. 1, 2013)
    On the plains of the Old West, roping was a chore that ranchers had to perform every day. Even today, cowboys rope cattle and other livestock to be rounded up for branding or medical care. Roping is a skill that takes a lot of practice. It is also a thrilling crowd pleaser that's always fun to watch.
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  • F-22 Raptor

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2013)
    This title explores the development and use of the F-22 Raptor. Readers will follow the history of this stealth fighter aircraft, and learn about its military and performance specifications. Features such as its BAE Systems, radar-warning receiver, Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet Missile Approach warning systems, and radar are covered. Readers will learn about the weapon systems including compressed-carriage medium and short-range missiles. The F-22's dual afterburning Pratt & Whitney F119-PW-100 turbofan engines are covered, as are the achievements and future of this important aircraft. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Muscle Cars

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (A & D Xtreme, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Ready. Set. Read! Muscle Cars brings style and class back to racing. Admire the nostalgic look of these classic cars in large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Mars Landers

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (Abdo & Daughters, Aug. 1, 2018)
    A series that examines the Red PlanetÂ’s physical characteristics considers how its mythology over the centuries has affected popular culture in books and films, and covers the major spacecraft missions that have been sent to Mars as well as NASAÂ’s future plans to send humans to the mysterious planet. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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  • War in the Air

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing Company, Sept. 1, 2011)
    World War II continues to be one of the most significant conflicts in history. In this title, readers will examine the air power strategy used to do battle in the sky. Engaging text introduces readers to the concept of war in the air and strategic bombing. Chapters also cover the air power employed by American, British, German, and Japanese forces. Additionally, readers will explore the role of paratroopers, aircraft carriers, the Tuskegee Airmen and the Memphis Belle as well as the significance of the Battle of Britain and the Doolittle Raid. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Tennessee

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (ABDO & Daughters, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Presents the history, geography, climate, plants and animals, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, entertainment, and people of Tennessee, as well as general facts about the state.
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  • Delaware: The First State

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (Abdo & Daughters, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Presents the history, geography, climate, plants and animals, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, entertainment, and people of Delaware, as well as general facts about the state.
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  • Maine

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (ABDO & Daughters, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Welcome to Maine, the Pine Tree State! Your students will visit Portland Head Lighthouse, hike the world-famous Appalachian Trail, camp on Mount Desert Island, attend the Great Falls Balloon Festival, sail windjammers in the Great Schooner Race, and more as they learn about Maine's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. --Publisher
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  • Vermont

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (ABDO & Daughters, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Presents the history, geography, climate, plants and animals, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, entertainment, and people of Vermont, as well as general facts about the state.
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  • Rhode Island

    Professor John Hamilton

    Library Binding (ABDO & Daughters, Aug. 15, 2016)
    Presents the history, geography, climate, plants and animals, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, entertainment, and people of Rhode Island, as well as general facts about the state.
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