Catalog Search Results
21) Sports cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Defines what a race car is, and discusses famous examples.
23) Cougars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn the history of the Cougar and its different versions, as well as Cougar specifications including size and weight, top speed, armament, and cost. Also described are the roles of Cougar crew members--the driver and the co-driver. Protective features, armament, and engine power are discussed, as well as the future of the Cougar. Easy-to-read text, interesting facts and quotes, and oversized, full-color photographs draw in reluctant readers, leaving...
25) Weapons of war
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Briefly describes the history and gives examples of military weapons and technology including various types of ships, guns, missiles, planes, tanks, and weapons of mass destruction.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
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 Wisconsins history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people... --
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Reviews the escalating actions of the United States in Afghanistan, using airstrikes and other tactics to eliminate the Taliban and its leader, Osama bin Laden, after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Looks at the history of homeland defense in the United States and changes that were made after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, especially the development of the Office of Homeland Security.
31) Magical cities
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers will explore Mars' hold on humankind's imagination, early astronomical observations, and then trace the cultural history of the Red Planet all the way up to today's popular movies and books. Important details include examinations of literature such as H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, as well as recent books and movies such as Andy Weir's The Martian. -- Adapted from publisher's description.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Using simple text, maps, and dramatic photographs, this book introduces readers to Mars, relying on the latest scientific findings from NASA and other space agencies. Features include Mars' physical measurements, its geology, atmosphere, gravity, orbit, and climate. Also covered are geographical wonders such as Valles Marineris (the largest canyon in the solar system) and Olympus Mons (the largest volcano), as well as major craters, icy poles, and...
36) Armed forces
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Reviews the history of the United States armed forces as a whole, as well as of individual branches, and examines the qualifications, training, and activities of twenty-first century Special Forces soldiers.
38) Annie Oakley
Author
Pub. Date
[1996]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A biography of the markswoman and performer who achieved fame with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show.
39) Stock cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses stock cars and stock car racing.
In WISCAT Wisconsin Resource Sharing
Can't find what you're looking for? Search WISCAT Wisconsin Resource Sharing to search libraries outside our area. Contact your local library to place a request.