Military Machines

As one of the strongest military powers in the world, the United States has some of the coolest--and deadliest--technology around. Including planes that can take off like helicopters and tanks that can conquer any terrain, the US military pulls out all the stops when they make their machines. Readers get an in-depth look at military might through accessible content and vivid, awe-inspiring photographs. Accompanying fact boxes and informative sidebars add even more incredible information that will engage readers with a host of military machines, past, present, and future. Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index guide readers in learning to navigate books
• Historical information supports standards-based social studies curriculum
• Fact boxes offer fascinating details
• Sidebars expand on the information offered to engage older readers
• Colorful photographs and captions complement text
• Suggested books and websites offer additional learning opportunities Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on the animals of Asia with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in:
• Creating a blog
• Composing a digital storyboard
• Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to:
• Create digital content
• Use copyright-friendly media
• Cite their sources
• Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include:
• Common Core Standards supported by the activity
• Small and large group instructions
• Parent Activities
• Links to free web 2.0 tools