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  • Missions of the U.S. Air Force Combat Controllers

    Marcia Amidon Lusted

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the history of the U.S Air Force, how its combat controllers train, and how their missions save lives. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, an introductory fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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  • The Mars Rovers

    Patricia Hutchison

    language (MOMENTUM, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the Mars rovers, featuring the intrigue and excitement behind the missions. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
  • Stories of Titanic's Second Class

    Rachel A Bailey

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Compelling narrative nonfiction text introduces the Titanic's second-class passengers, including details about their experiences aboard the historic ship, tragic losses, and dramatic stories of survival. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, historical photos, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.
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  • Inventing the Internet

    Cynthia Kennedy Henzel

    eBook (MOMENTUM, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Compelling narrative nonfiction text presents the story of the Internet's invention: why there was a need for it, its design and testing, the science behind it, and its lasting impact. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, infographics, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.
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  • On the Hunt with African Lions

    Kristen Pope

    language (MOMENTUM, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Through narrative nonfiction text, readers discover how African lions hunt, where they call home, and how they raise their young. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions and callouts, stunning photographs, maps, a glossary, sources for further research, a selected bibliography, and an introduction to the author.
  • Inside the Olympics

    Todd Kortemeier

    eBook (MOMENTUM, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the athletes, officials, and fans involved in putting on the sports event that brings together hundreds of countries around the world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
  • The Chilean Miners: Buried Alive

    Yvonne Pearson

    eBook (MOMENTUM, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn the miraculous story of the 33 Chilean miners who survived being trapped underground for 69 days. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, fact-filled captions, callouts, and sidebars, a glossary, sources for further research, a listing of source notes, and an introduction to the author.
  • Joplin Tornado Survival Stories

    Emily O'Keefe

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the mile-wide tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, in May 2011. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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  • Eyewitness to the Navajo Code Talkers

    Jill Roesler

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the men who used the Navajo language to create a successful, top-secret code that was never cracked by enemy forces. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes.
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  • Detection Dogs on the Job

    Roxanne Troup

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Narrates how detection dogs are trained and offers real-life examples of the dogs in action. Additional features include a table of contents, a bullet-point summary of the job, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index.
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  • Barbara Bush: Literacy Champion

    Patricia Hutchison M.D.

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Offers readers an inside look into the life of Barbara Bush and how she influenced the nation as First Lady. Learn all about her work to improve literacy and her support for troops serving overseas. Additional features include a Fast Facts spread, critical thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, an author introduction, and sources for further research.
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  • Sled Dogs on the Job

    Allan Morey

    Library Binding (Momentum, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Narrates how sled dogs are trained and offers real-life examples of the dogs in action. Additional features include a table of contents, a bullet-point summary of the job, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index.
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