Books with title Exploring the South

From the mountainous terrain of West Virginia to the low-lying coastal wetlands of southern Florida, the South is one of the most geographically diverse regions within the United States. Exploring the South examines the distinct features that make up the South, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

From the mountainous terrain of West Virginia to the low-lying coastal wetlands of southern Florida, the South is one of the most geographically diverse regions within the United States. Exploring the South examines the distinct features that make up the South, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

This remarkable account of James Cameron’s expeditions to the sunken Titanic includes his dive journal, personal photographs, and maps from his many explorations of the wreck.Having undertaken more than thirty dives to the wreck of Titanic, acclaimed director James Cameron has probably gained more firsthand insight into the sinking of the ship than any person alive today. Now, more than one hundred years after the tragedy, Exploring the Deep provides a thrilling account of Cameron’s remarkable expeditions and the incredible technological innovations that made them possible. Capturing all the excitement, danger, and wonder of these pioneering expeditions, Exploring the Deep also examines the legacy of Cameron's explorations and the considerable impact they have made on our understanding of the disaster. Showcasing a treasure trove of images captured inside previously unreachable areas of the wreck, Exploring the Deep is a dazzling visual chronicle of Cameron’s expeditions that will enthrall experts and casual readers alike. Also featuring Cameron’s exclusive dive journal and visual elements, including maps and personal photographs, this book is an emotional and evocative examination of the wreck from one of the most exciting figures in both filmmaking and exploration. Bolstered by contributions from three of the world’s foremost Titanic experts, Don Lynch, Ken Marschall, and Parks Stephenson, Exploring the Deep is the definitive book on Cameron’s expeditions and the last word on a historical event that continues to shock and beguile.

Step back in time and visit South Carolina during the Colonial period. Originally settled by the British, the South Carolina Colony grew to a place that immigrants from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Germany called home. Find out what made South Carolina unique, what role it played during the Revolutionary War, and what daily life was like in Colonial times and the early days of statehood.

The Southwest region of the United States encompasses vast canyons, high plateaus, sandy deserts, and the wide-open grasslands of the Great Plains. Exploring the Southwest introduces readers to the defining features that make this region unique, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Southwest region of the United States encompasses vast canyons, high plateaus, sandy deserts, and the wide-open grasslands of the Great Plains. Exploring the Southwest introduces readers to the defining features that make this region unique, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Daniel and Allison, the Exploring Twins, join their parents in operating a small airport in their living room. They fold and fly all sorts of paper planes, as they learn what makes real jet planes fly. Do you know? What can you learn from reading ""Paper Plane Rides""? * * You can learn about aerodynamics. * You can learn about the way planes or other objects fly or move through space. * You can learn the concept behind Newton's Third Law: ""For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."" * It demonstrates that science is there for everyone to explore, and boys and girls alike can enjoy it.

Daniel and Allison, the Exploring Twins, join their parents in operating a small airport in their living room. They fold and fly all sorts of paper planes, as they learn what makes real jet planes fly. Do you know? What can you learn from reading ""Paper Plane Rides""?* * You can learn about aerodynamics. * You can learn about the way planes or other objects fly or move through space. * You can learn the concept behind Newton's Third Law: ""For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."" * It demonstrates that science is there for everyone to explore, and boys and girls alike can enjoy it.

The West, the largest region in the United States, encompasses varied landscapes. It stretches across arid deserts, the Alaskan tundra, and the tropical Hawaiian islands. Exploring the West looks at this region's defining features, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and diverse cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.