Simple text and "out-of-this-world" photography introduce readers to NASA's New Horizons space probe, and its mission to explore Jupiter, Pluto, and the mysterious objects of the Kuiper Belt. Important details include planning and construction of New Horizons, its launch from Earth, flybys of Jupiter and Pluto, and its continuing mission beyond our solar system. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Welcome to Oklahoma, the Sooner State! Students will explore the Great Plains, attend the Five Civilized Tribes Museum, tour the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and more as they learn about Oklahoma's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...

Welcome to Florida, the Sunshine State! Your students will enjoy the Calle Ocho Latin Street festival, explore Everglades National Park, ride roller coasters at Walt Disney World, attend the Orange Bowl, and more as they learn about Florida's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Welcome to North Carolina, the Old North State! Students will explore the Blue Ridge Mountains, attend a Carolina Panthers football game, tour the Wright Brothers National Memorial, and more as they learn about North Carolina's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...

Welcome to Ohio, the Buckeye State! Students will explore the National Museum of the United States Air Force, tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, attend a Cincinnati Reds baseball game, and more as they learn about Ohio's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo...

Welcome to Delaware, the First State! Your students will bird watch at the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, visit the Delaware Art Museum, attend the Delaware State Fair, and more as they learn about Delaware's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

Welcome to New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment! Students will explore White Sands National Monument, marvel at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, try to spot a UFO in Roswell, and more as they learn about New Mexico's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Welcome to Mississippi, the Magnolia State! Your students will explore the Biloxi Lighthouse, visit the Jackson Zoo, see ancient earthen mounds in Winterville State Park, learn about music and walk the Mississippi Blues Trail, and more as they learn about Mississippi's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters...

Welcome to Idaho, the Gem State! Your students will go swimming at Coeur d'Alene Lake, hike through Yellowstone National Park, explore ancient volcanic lava flows at the Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, ski at Sun Valley, and more as they learn about Idaho's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Welcome to Maryland, the Old Line State! Your students watch wild Chincoteague Ponies on Assateague Island, compete in the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association's championship tournament, go parasailing at Chesapeake Bay, and more as they learn about Maryland's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more in this fun, fact-filled title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo...