Sue L Hamilton
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Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers into the world of armored reptiles from the Mesozoic era. This book includes close-up photos and descriptions of the bones these dinosaurs used as protection and weapons. Habitats, eating habits, and extinction are also covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of...
2) Surfing
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Surfing takes action images and combines them with sports information, written in short, simple wording. From the tropical locations to the types of boards, kids will be captivated by this extreme sport. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge of the sport.
A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....
3) Lost Cities
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Provides an opportunity to study some of the world's most interesting unsolved mysteries. Reviewed From bizarre creatures on the land and sea to unsolved disappearances of ships, planes, and even cities, this series will fascinate readers of many ages. Quotes and perspectives from scientists, researchers, and historians, as well as everyday people thrown into the midst of these perplexing mysteries, provides an overall viewpoint from which children...
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Discusses the lives of people who have created horror movies and books. For generations, ghoulish tales of horror have tingled the spine of young and old alike. World of Horror explores the haunted places of these legends and folklore, and the creatures that dwell in the darkness. Uncover the secrets of witches, curses of mummies, methods of monsters, and more! Learn about vampires, werewolves, goblins, and ghosts. Discover how the masters of horror...
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In Eaten by a Shark, readers learn of actual human-wildlife encounters, creature information, survival strategies, and attack statistics. True survivor stories and quotes show the reality of sharing our world with one of Earth's most cunning and powerful species.
Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Reviewed Table of contents Attacks! Fangs! Claws! From the smallest bee to the biggest...
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Provides an opportunity to study some of the world's most interesting unsolved mysteries. Reviewed From bizarre creatures on the land and sea to unsolved disappearances of ships, planes, and even cities, this series will fascinate readers of many ages. Quotes and perspectives from scientists, researchers, and historians, as well as everyday people thrown into the midst of these perplexing mysteries, provides an overall viewpoint from which children...
7) Joe Sinnott
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Discusses the life of Joe Sinnott and what inspired him to come up with the characters he writes and draws about. Gives young readers an intimate look at the lives of their favorite comic-book creators. Learn what inspired the creators to come up with these well-known characters. Clearly-written text, fast facts, and eye-catching images of the characters are sure to draw the readers to these books.
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This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to save the 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in Thailand's Tham Luang cave. Simple text and incredible close-up photographs focus on the amazing rescue work. This title also features details about what to do if readers find themselves in a similar situation, surprising facts, and quotes from the rescuers and the rescued. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
9) Snakes
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In dramatic pictures and simple text, readers are shown the terrifying teeth, powerful muscles, venomous poisons, and basic senses that make Snakes some of the most fearsome on Earth. Quotes from victim encounters, as well as scientific facts, bring added information to readers in short, easy-to-read bursts. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader.
A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...
10) Beasts
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Dive into Crypto zoology with Beasts. Beasts takes a look at the Man-Ape creatures, Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and the Yeti, sea monsters, Leviathan and the Kraken, the living dinosaurs, Myladon, Loch Ness Monster, Molele-mbembe, and Kongamato, and, of course, the blood-sucking monster, the Chupacabra. This title provides biographies and back stories of all these famous beasts from around the world. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without...
11) Flying Reptiles
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Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers back into the world of flying reptiles from the Mesozoic era. This book includes close-up photos and descriptions of the wings and teeth these animals adapted for survival. Habitats, diet, and extinction are also covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words...
12) Zombies
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Presents zombies as popular characters in the world of horror. For generations, ghoulish tales of horror have tingled the spine of young and old alike. World of Horror explores the haunted places of these legends and folklore, and the creatures that dwell in the darkness. Uncover the secrets of witches, curses of mummies, methods of monsters, and more! Learn about vampires, werewolves, goblins, and ghosts. Discover how the masters of horror weave...
13) John Buscema
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Discusses the life of John Buscema and what inspired him to come up with the characters he writes about. Gives young readers an intimate look at the lives of their favorite comic-book creators. Learn what inspired the creators to come up with these well-known characters. Clearly-written text, fast facts, and eye-catching images of the characters are sure to draw the readers to these books.
14) Copperheads
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Simple text and dynamic close-up photographs bring young readers face-to-face with copperheads. Your students will learn about body parts, how the snakes hunt, habitat, nesting, and their striking ability. The book also features information on snake handlers and what to do if you're bitten. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index...
15) Tour de France
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This title explores the history of the Tour de France. Readers will meet important people in Tour de France history such as Géo Lefèvre. Readers will learn about the race's course through the 21 daily stages of The Loop. Readers will learn the rules of the race from time trials to Le Grand Départ, and the meaning of different colored jerseys that are awarded along the way. Top cyclists such as Lance Armstrong and Eddy Merckx are also introduced....
16) Explorer Robots
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Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of robotic exploration from undersea work to caves and outer space. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
17) Herbivores
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Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers into a world of massive herbivores from the Mesozoic era. This book includes photos and descriptions of the size, bodies, and lifestyle of some of the most famous plant-eating dinosaurs. Habitats, diet, and extinction are also covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary...
18) Stan Lee
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Discusses the life of Stan Lee and what inspired him to come up with the characters he writes about. Gives young readers an intimate look at the lives of their favorite comic-book creators. Learn what inspired the creators to come up with these well-known characters. Clearly-written text, fast facts, and eye-catching images of the characters are sure to draw the readers to these books.
19) Roaches
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This title introduces readers to roaches. Different types of roaches are examined such as German, brown-banded, American, Florida, woods, death's head, green, sun tiger, rhinoceros, as well as the Madagascar hissing cockroach. Readers will learn about each roach's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each roach can be found is covered, as are which roaches you may eat! Xtreme facts provide additional information on...
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This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to save the 33 Chilean miners trapped in the San Jose Mine on August 5, 2010. Simple text and incredible close-up photographs focus on the amazing rescue work. This title also features details about what to do if readers find themselves in a similar situation, surprising facts, and quotes from the rescuers and the rescued. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...