Kristin Petrie

An introduction to the life of Hernando Cortés, the Spanish explorer who discovered Baja California and explored the Pacific coast of Mexico, but who is best remembered for conquering the Aztec Empire.

Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the sugar glider's kitelike patagium, amazing gliding abilities, and social nature. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized marsupial. Large, full-color photos show off the sugar glider's special features. Your readers are unique individuals....

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the loyal Doberman pinscher. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Doberman pinscher breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these affectionate, loyal dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing...

Check out the rascally raccoon! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this mammal's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Check out the slithering garter snake! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this colorful wild animal. The text covers this reptile's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

This book introduces young readers to the American bobtail cat, the feline known for its unique short tail. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine this breed's history, personality, behavior, and development. Coat characteristics, common colors, size, and care instructions are also highlighted. Beautiful, full-color photos feature the American bobtail in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard...

In this title, readers will explore routes to Asia with John Cabot. Follow Cabot's journey on two voyages seeking the Northwest Passage. Along the way he surveys the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, and discovers the Grand Banks. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the iguana's love of basking in the sun and its tail-dropping defense. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized reptile. Large, full-color photos show off the iguana's special features. Your readers are unique individuals. Shouldn't their...

Check out the cute cottontail rabbit! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this mammal's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the potbellied pig's renowned intelligence and cleanliness and its unique breed history. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized mammal. Large, full-color photos show off the potbellied pig's special features. Your readers are unique individuals....