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1) V-22 Osprey
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This title explores the development and use of the V-22 Osprey. Readers will follow the history of this tiltrotor vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft, and learn about its military and performance specifications. Features such as its blade fold and wing stowage system, three-bladed proprotor, payload, night-vision system, and integrated helmet display are detailed. Readers will learn about its weapon systems including machine guns, weapon turret,...
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This title explores the development and use of the B-52 Stratofortress. Readers will follow the history of this long-range, heavy bomber and learn about its military and performance specifications. Features such as its bombing navigational computer and terrain computer, and its Electro-Optical Viewing System and GPS are detailed. Readers will learn about its weapon systems including the aircraft's mixture of bombs and air-launched cruise missiles,...
3) F-22 Raptor
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This title explores the development and use of the F-22 Raptor. Readers will follow the history of this stealth fighter aircraft, and learn about its military and performance specifications. Features such as its BAE Systems, radar-warning receiver, Infra-Red and Ultra-Violet Missile Approach warning systems, and radar are covered. Readers will learn about the weapon systems including compressed-carriage medium and short-range missiles. The F-22's...
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This title explores the development and use of the AC-130H/U Gunship. Readers will follow the history of the aircraft and learn about its military and performance specifications, as well as its advantages in the field. Features such as side-firing weapons, sophisticated television and infrared sensors, navigation and fire control systems and synthetic aperture strike radar are detailed. Readers will learn about the AC-130's navigational devices, which...
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This title explores the development and use of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the first US Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. Readers will follow the history of the aircraft, and learn its military and performance specifications, as well as its features and advantages in the field. Readers will learn about its weapon systems including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack...
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This title explores the development and use of the UH-60 Black Hawk. Readers will follow the history of this front-line utility helicopter, and learn about its military and performance specifications. Features such as its radios, radar warning receiver, and infrared countermeasures system are detailed. Readers will learn about its weapon systems including pintle mounts, machine guns, and miniguns. Readers will discover the aircraft's operational use...
7) Choppers
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Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to choppers. Readers will learn what a chopper is and about the history of choppers. Chopper components are discussed, including the forks, engine, chassis, tires, wheels, brakes, and chrome. Custom work such as bobbers, personalized paint jobs, and sissy bars are also included. Extreme facts...
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Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to Harley Davidson motorcycles. Readers will learn about the history of the company and what makes a Harley Davidson special. Harley components are discussed, including the famous V-twin engine. Well-known models such as the Sportster, Dyna, and Softail are discussed. Racing and touring are...
9) Sport Bikes
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Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to sport bikes. Readers will learn what a sport bike is and about the three general classes of sport bikes. Sport bike components are discussed, including the engine, chassis, tires, wheels, and brakes. Events such as touring and racing are also covered. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving...
10) Dirt Bikes
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Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to dirt bikes. Readers will learn what a dirt bike is and about the history of dirt bikes. Dirt bike components are discussed, including the forks, engine, chassis, tires, wheels, and brakes. Competitions such as motocross and free style are covered, as is safety gear. Extreme facts supplement...
11) Pro Stock
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Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to pro stock motorcycling. Readers will learn what a pro stock bike is and about the history of pro stock. Pro stock bike components are discussed, including the forks, engine, chassis, tires, wheels, brakes, and wheelie bars. Competitions and burnouts are covered, as is safety gear. Extreme...
12) Frigates
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Patrol the world's oceans in one of our nation's greatest military ships! Frigates explores the history, capabilities, and technology of this modern marvel, including heroic sailors who have served on the ship. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
13) Corvette
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This title introduces the Corvette. Readers will learn about the Corvette's history, models, special features, technical specs, racing career, and prevalence in popular culture. Large dynamic photos illustrate easy-to-read text, Xtreme Facts give additional information, and an Xtreme Challenge quiz shows what you've learned! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
14) Submarines
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Patrol the world's oceans in one of our nation's greatest military ships! Submarines dives down under the waves to explore the history, capabilities, and technology of this modern marvel, including heroic sailors who have served on the ship. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
16) Sports Cars
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Ready. Set. Read! Sports Cars brings the sleek side of racing to the reader in large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
17) Formula One Cars
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Ready. Set. Read! Formula One Cars brings the speed and danger to the reader in large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. Get ready to taste asphalt and eat dust in one of the world's most exciting sport! A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
18) Hydroplanes
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Ready. Set. Read! Hydroplanes brings the speed and danger of racing and puts it on water! Feel the wind and the waves whip you in the face in these large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
19) Muscle Cars
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Ready. Set. Read! Muscle Cars brings style and class back to racing. Admire the nostalgic look of these classic cars in large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
20) Drag Racers
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Ready. Set. Read! Drag Racers brings the speed and danger to the reader in large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. Get ready to taste asphalt and eat dust in one of the world's most exciting sport! A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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