New Releases by Jim Corrigan

Riley, Rowan, and Nico are the Galaxy Squad. They use their video game skills to fly missions against the chaotic Rowdies. In this mission, they encounter the unthinkable: a Rowdy who wishes to defect to Free Space. Is this the truth or a trap? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Riley, Rowan, and Nico are the Galaxy Squad. They use their video game skills to fly missions against the chaotic Rowdies. This mission brings the squad to Dino World. Nonstop Rowdy raids threaten the peaceful society, and Galaxy Squad has to help the dinosaurs stand up to the bullies. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Riley, Rowan, and Nico are the Galaxy Squad. They use their video game skills to fly missions against the chaotic Rowdies. In this mission, the trio spots a Rowdy ship heading to Mars and chases it away. They head to Mars to investigate, where they find a strange shelter and plans for an Earth invasion. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

A hidden network of international terrorists suddenly becomes active in the United States. Known as Bedlam, this group seeks to destroy America from within. Athena and Invisible Six work to stop the terrorists and avoid nuclear annihilation. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Bicep is serving aboard a Coast Guard cutter that intercepts a gunrunner bound for Mexico. He finds anti-tank missiles and other sophisticated weaponry on board. An investigation reveals the drug cartels are preparing to overthrow the Mexican government. Bicep and Invisible Six must stop the cartels to save Mexico's government. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The American research vessel Croydon is studying marine life in the Strait of Hormuz when an Iranian patrol boat intercepts it. The crew is seized and taken to Tehran, where they are tried for espionage and scheduled for execution. Shade and Invisible Six must find the team and rescue them before it's too late. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Climate change has opened a new Arctic shipping lane. Russia immediately claims ownership and deploys forces to seize it. Doc Dee and Invisible Six work to keep troops alive in the dark, bitter winter as the UN negotiates control of the seaway. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Taiwan's citizens are voting on a proposed reunification with mainland China. Gizmo travels to Taipei as part of a UN team to safeguard the country's electronic voting system. When the referendum fails, China invades. Gizmo and Invisible Six must disable China's electronic systems to stop the invasion. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

North Korea attacks South Korea, renewing hostilities after seventy years of relative peace. North Korea has a new and seemingly unstoppable weapon called the Sea Serpent. Zumi and Invisible Six must find a weakness in the Sea Serpents and destroy them to end the conflict. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

A terrorist has attacked a US passenger jet. Even as the CIA plans to wipe out the terrorist using a drone, the Invisible 6 propose that they capture Viggo the Vulture alive. Invisible 6 is an elite special force that comprises of six secret operatives, all specialists in various military operations. And this mission takes Invisible Six into the criminal underworld’s darkest corners. Will the Invisible 6 be able to capture Viggo and outsmart him at his own game?

Fighter pilots are performing routine landings on a US aircraft carrier when the impossible happens: the massive ship sinks in the South Pacific. Athena and Invisible Six are quickly deployed to the site to learn what happened and who is responsible. But the enemy is clever and soon makes I-6 look like the bad guy. Can Athena and I-6 unmask the enemy before another deadly attack occurs? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The US military is under cyberattack. Computer failures have crippled every weapons system. Gizmo and Invisible Six must discover who is behind this attack and the culprits' aim. But the mysterious hackers seem one step ahead of I-6 at every turn, and their use of autonomous weapons keeps I-6 from getting close. Can Gizmo and I-6 stop the worst cyberattack in US military history?

When a deadly and highly contagious virus appears, Doc Dee and Invisible Six must find its source. The mission takes them deep into the Rift, a lawless section of the Amazon rain forest. But bandits and wild animals are the least of I-6's worries when the true enemy is invisible, widespread, and can't be beat by typical combat. Can Doc Dee and I-6 locate patient zero and stop a pandemic from happening?

Six secret operatives are the military's top experts in covert ops and rescue missions. But this elite special force doesn't exist--at least not in the public eye. No one knows where they come from or to where they return. The group gathers for the most dangerous, most difficult, and most important missions and often operates in extreme conditions. They are known only by their code name: Invisible Six.

Sharks are perfect predators. These toothy fish have super senses for finding prey. We fear sharks but we also learn from them. The study of shark skin has led to many new inventions. Some species can even glow in the dark. New undersea drones swim like sharks. More discoveries await in the awesome world of sharks.

Spiders may be creepy, but they know amazing tricks. Some species have learned to fly. Others like to hangout underwater. Spider silk is strong and flexible. Spiders use it for more than just webs. Scientists keep trying to mimic spider silk. Once they succeed, people will find many awesome uses.

Birds fly with speed and grace. They build intricate nests. Birds are survivors. They live on every continent of the world. Humans learned to fly by copying birds. Today, many new discoveries come from the study of birds. Scientists, architects, doctors, and engineers learn from them.

Few species are as smart and playful as dolphins. These speedsters of the sea live in social groups. They have taught us many useful lessons about life in the ocean. With natural sonar, they can swim and hunt while blindfolded. Scientists study dolphins to learn more about intelligence in animals and in humans.

The air campaign that opened the Gulf War in January 1991 was one of the most stunning in history. For five weeks, American and other Coalition aircraft pounded enemy targets with 88,000 tons of bombs. Sorties—more than 100,000 of them—were launched from bases in Saudi Arabia, from aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, and even from bases in the United States. The skies over Iraq and Kuwait were filled with a dizzying array of new and improved weapons—Tomahawk and Hellfire missiles, stealth aircraft, and laser-guided smart bombs—and the results were impressive. The Coalition swiftly established air superiority and laid the foundation for the successful five-day ground campaign that followed. The results were also highly visible as the American people watched the bombings unfold in grainy green video-game-like footage broadcast on CNN and the nightly news. The overwhelming success of the Desert Storm air campaign has made it influential ever since, from the “shock and awe” bombing during the Iraq War in 2003 to more recent drone operations, but the apparent ease with which the campaign was won has masked the difficulty—and the true achievement—of executing such a vast and complex operation. Using government reports, scholarly studies, and original interviews, Jim Corrigan reconstructs events through the eyes of not only the strategists who planned it, but also the pilots who flew the missions.

No other conflict in history matches the sheer magnitude of World War II. Aggressive dictators employed their military forces throughout the globe, forcing peaceful nations to fight back with troops and tanks. Deadly submarines scoured the world's oceans for enemy ships. In the sky, bombers and fighter planes tangled for supremacy. Meanwhile, scientists raced to develop new weapons and technology. The conflict raged for six years, affecting nearly every country on the planet. When the guns finally fell silent, at least 55 million people were dead. More than half were unarmed men, women, and children. This book in the MAJOR U.S. HISTORICAL WARS series examines the events that led up to World War II. It discusses the political and military strategies that the Allies and the Axis Powers employed, and provides information about key people, battles, and events. The largest and most devastating conflict in history, World War II changed the course of human history, and thundering echoes of its most desperate battles remain with us today. Each title in this series contains color photos, maps, chronology and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crest's editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for 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 are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is 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. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter contains terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field.

After Christopher Columbus and other European adventurers landed in the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries, the lands they explored were often called the "New World." However, North, South, and Central America were new only to the people of Europe. Native Americans had lived on the land for millions of years.In some cases, the natives and Europeans were able to live in peace and even learned from each other. Most of the time, however, the European invaders brought with them disease and violence, which spelled the end of the Native Americans' way of life.

They prowl the skies in search of prey, striking instantly and without warning. They are the F-15 Eagle, the F-16 fighting Falcon, the F/A-18 Hornet, and America's newest fighter jet, the F-22 Raptor. Advanced multi-role fighters represent the cutting edge of modern warfare. They are the first into battle, shooting down enemy aircraft, knocking out tanks and missile sites, and defending ground troops under fire. Only the best pilots get to fly them, elite aviators who can handle their extreme mental and physical demands. For more than half a century, fighter jets have symbolized the apex of military power.

In the air, every second counts. A pilot who evades enemy missiles or makes a carrier landing relies on skill, instinct, and most of all, expert training. Each minute in the cockpit is backed up by hours of classroom study and simulator practice. Military aviators never stop training to get better. They fly vital missions in supersonic fighter jets, hulking cargo planes, or heavily armed helicopter gunships. These masters of the air all started out the same way--as motivated young people with an interest in flying. Then they joined the military and their training began.

In June 1864, Grant attempted to seize the Confederate rail hub of Petersburg, Virginia. General P.G.T. Beauregard responded by rushing troops to Petersburg to protect the vital supply lines. A stalemate developed between the entrenched armies. Union commander General Ambrose Burnside advanced the idea of allowing the 48th Pennsylvania—a regiment from the mining town of Pottsville—to tunnel under Confederate entrenchments and place explosives there. The plan should have guaranteed Union victory, yet the battle turned into an astonishing Confederate triumph. This thorough history of the Battle of the Crater shows how bickering among Federal commanders allowed shattered Confederate troops the opportunity to regroup, costing the Union an opportunity to capture Petersburg and bring an early end to the war. It also reveals how the cooperation of Confederate commanders helped to avert certain defeat. Appendices include a list of forces in the Battle of the Crater, a table of casualties, and a list of soldiers decorated for gallantry during the conflict.

"A biography of the Confederate general James Longstreet, who was regarded as one of the most talented commanders on either side of the Civil War and served with distinction at Fredericksburg, the Wilderness, and other major battles"--Provided by publisher.

Traces the life of Chief Justice John Marshall, who served on the Supreme Court for thirty-four years, describes how he established the power of judicial review, and discusses the impact of his decisions.

Describes the important world, national, and cultural developments of the decade 1950-1959.