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By Loria, Laura2011., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 358.4 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)View cover image provided by Mackin Series Title: US military forcesSummary Note: Provides an introduction to the U.S. Air Force, looks at the jobs open to enlisted airmen, explains how one becomes an officer, and features information on the mission, core values, history, and technology of the military branch. Includes profiles of famous airmen.
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By Loria, Laura2012., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: 358.4 00973 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: US military forcesSummary Note: This book introduces the U.S. Air Force, describing its history, training, jobs, modern technology, famous airmen, and missions.
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By Loria, Laura2011., Gareth Stevens Call No: 798.2 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a horse show? Equestrian enthusiasts will soon get the chance to do just that. They will explore the worlds of both Western and English horse shows, with detailed photographs to help them feel they re right there at the show. From proper grooming and training for horses to special clothes for riders, showing horses takes a lot of work. This book explains it all even how readers can get started showing horses on their own.
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By Loria, Laura2011., Gareth Stevens Pub Call No: 636 HORSE LOR Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Horsing aroundSummary Note: This book tells about English and Western horse shows, including the breeds of horses used and the events in each.
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By Loria, Laura2018., Juvenile, Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services Call No: 551.21 LORIA Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Let's find out! (Britannica Educational Publishing).Summary Note: The American legal system has a complicated--and often self-contradictory--relationship with drugs. The pendulum has swung between outright bans, such as Prohibition, to an easing of regulations, such as is currently evolving with marijuana. From the War on Drugs to the Fair Sentencing Act, this book explores the many complex issues surrounding legislation, regulation, and addiction. From caffeine and aspirin to heroin and meth, drugs are an inescapable part of life in the 21st century. Addiction, once viewed as a shameful secret, is now widely understood to be a brain disease that can be treated. This series explores the many facets of this complex topic, providing students with the facts they need to navigate drug use and abuse in their daily lives. Each title in this series contains an introduction with Helpline contact information, color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the chapter they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter as well and provide readers with suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. At the end of each book a page is dedicated to Educational Videos which are offered through the use of a QR code, that when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a moment in history, speech etc. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text. And a Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.
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By Loria, LauraCall No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Britannica beginner biosSummary Note: An introduction to the the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.