John Perritano

From tanks in World War II to the high-end supercars of today. Through narrative nonfiction, informational sidebars, Fun Facts, and more, readers will engage with the history and new features of the Porsche 911 GT2 like never before.

Indigenous peoples, British settlers, recent immigrant groups: Australia's past-along with the vast continent it occupies-gives the country its unique character. The astounding beauty of the Great Barrier Reef; the Outback still home to many aborigines; the native instrument called the didgeridoo; world-class cities such as Melbourne and Sydney-these highlights and more are celebrated in this volume on Australia's customs and culture. Covering history...

Themes: Government, United States, Politics, Political Parties, Nonfiction, Handbook, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books. Political Parties are not mentioned in the Constitution. How did they come about? Why are they important? This handbook examines...

When an archaeologist in India finds a magical stone in an ancient burial ground, he falls victim to its evil powers. He becomes the evil rakshasa and begins turning villagers into zombies! A mysterious old woman from India asks for Pi's help in defeating the rakshasa, so Pi heads to India. But soon she needs help herself! Can Dr. Stein and the rest of the Kid Squad — Athena, Gadget, and Tank — come to her rescue, or will the rakshasa strike another...

If you put metals in a competition of strength, iron would come out on top. It works hard for us in the form of bridges, skyscrapers, and fences. Combine iron with carbon and you have steel, which can be used in creating buildings, tools, and even satellites. Some of the first iron on Earth even came from outer space on meteorites. Iron is definitely out of this world! The countries of North America have always had plentiful natural resources. But...

Police officers can handle just about any situation they face out on the streets. But when things get too dangerous . . . it's time to call in SWAT. Known by many names, SWAT teams bring military tactics and efficiency to law enforcement. Facing down gunmen, bombs, riots, and more, SWAT teams work together to solve any problem that comes up. Inside, read about the tactics and gear they use, and find out what sort of people are called to this kind...

The National Aeronautic and Space Administration has been cooperating with universities, private companies, and other international institutions to develop a new telescope. The telescope will include a 21.3-foot (6.5-meter) mirror. Discover this and many other exciting technological advancements in Space Science, one of the titles in the STEM Today series.

Rooted in millennia of history but moving to the contemporary beat of globalization, Chinese society is marked both by tradition and rapid change. The urban bustle of cities like Shanghai and Beijing; the Great Wall of China and temples to Confucius; rice balls, ramen, and chopsticks; the Lantern Festival, tai chi, and ping pong-China's new and old worlds are both celebrated in this volume on the country's customs and culture. Covering history and...

From BASE jumping and cliff diving to extreme ironing and camel wrestling, it's a wide world of risky sports. Some of us might wonder, "What's wrong with those people?", but those who dabble in such activities tend to shrug off the danger. In this book you will meet some seemingly crazy, out-of-this-world people who'll risk everything for fun. Why do they do it? Because they can! The Ultimate Danger series provides a front-row seat to the world's...

It takes a special kind of bravery to face down a live bomb . . . but the people in this book demonstrate that courage every time they go to work. Experts on bomb squads around the world face new dangers every day. Inside, read how they stay ahead of the bombers and how they train their minds and bodies to handle the stress of disarming explosive devices. Adventure, courage, talent . . . and service-they can all be found in the stories of brave men...