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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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Can You Survive the Desert?
Matt Doeden
language (Capstone Press, Nov. 1, 2014)The burning sun beats down on your skin. Endless hills of sand surround you. You are trying to survive in one of the most dangerous areas in the world the desert. Will you: Struggle to find help in Africa's Sahara Desert after an airplane crash? Attempt to get out of the Sonoran Desert in Mexico after a disastrous hike? Fight for life in Asia's Gobi Desert after your dirt bike breaks down?
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Drawing Mustangs and Other Wild Horses
Rae Young, Q2AMedia Services Private Ltd
language (Capstone Press, Nov. 1, 2014)Want to draw amazing horses, but can't find inspiration? Your search ends here! Draw mustangs and other favorites, and find inspiration and tips for aspiring artists.
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The Mystery of the Roanoke Colony
Xavier W. Niz, Shannon Eric Denton
Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)Explains the mysterious story of the disappearance of a group of early American colonists. Written in graphic-novel format.
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8-Bit Baseball
Brandon Terrell, Eduardo Ferrara, Jaymes Reed
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2014)Jared Richards is undefeated in baseball games--video games, anyway. But when he loses a bet to his best friend, Jared is forced to get off the couch and step onto the field for his school's baseball team tryouts. Despite the fact that he's never even held a baseball before, Jared ends up being pretty impressive as a pitcher--until the line between video games and reality begins to blur. Can Jared sort out the glitch in his brain before he blows the big game?
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Wonder Woman: An Origin Story
John Sazaklis, Luciano Vecchio
Paperback (Capstone Press, March 1, 2015)She was once a young princess on the secret island inhabited by warrior women known as the Amazons...but she left her homeland--and her royal birthright--behind to become a protector for the entire planet of Earth: Wonder Woman! Follow young Diana's incredible transformation from princess to super hero in this action-packed chapter book for early readers featuring colorful illustrations by DC Comics artists.
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Soccer Shootout
Jake Maddox, Sean Tiffany
Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2007)Berk always plays goalie for his soccer team. But when a new kid, Ryan, moves to town, Berk has to play an unfamiliar position. Ryan may have incredible talent, but he’s also wildly unpredictable. Can the team survive the season?
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Splat!: Wile E. Coyote Experiments with States of Matter
Suzanne Buckingham Slade, Christian Cornia
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)Wile E. Coyote wants nothing more than to get hold of Road Runner. Watch as he uses liquids, solids, and gases in clever ways to catch that bird. Will the states of matter help him succeed? Or will his schemes dry up in the hot desert sun? Look inside to find out!
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The Most Haunted Places in the United States
Emily Raij
language (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)Fifty states provide plenty of places for bloody battles and spooky stories. Is the number of reported hauntings higher at certain locations? This eBook gives young readers the keys to walk into some of the scariest U.S. sites and discover their haunted pasts!
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The Secrets of Earth
Emma Carlson Berne
eBook (Capstone Press, Dec. 21, 2015)We spend our whole lives on Earth, but the planet still has secrets! From ancient cultures who wondered about our place in the universe, to modern scientists who drill deep into Earth’s core, map the oceans, and send humans to the moon, people are passionately curious about the planet we call home. Vivid photos and illustrations, scientist spotlights, and sidebars help unlock the secrets of planet Earth.
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My First Book of Russian Words
Katy R. Kudela
Paperback (Capstone Press, Feb. 1, 2011)How do you say “hello” in Russian? Explore the pages of this Russian/English picture dictionary to learn new words and phrases. Colorful photographs and simple labels make learning Russian easy.
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