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12 Epic Urban Adventures

Samantha S. Bell (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356864

Presents 12 of the most epic urban adventures around the globe. Readers will take an armchair tour of bungee jumping from the Macau Tower in China, climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia, ziplining in Panama City, Panama, and more.

12 Immigrants Who Made American Technology Great

Tristan Poehlmann (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356932

Introduces readers to inspiring immigrants whose technology contributions made our country great. From Scotland's Alexander Graham Bell, founder of Bell Telephone and AT&T, to South Africa's Elon Musk, founder of aerospace manufacturer SpaceX and auto company Tesla, to Austria's Maria Telkes, best known for her invention of the first solar-powered heating system, each profile is presented in a clear, historical context with an emphasis on their legacies.

Explore Nigeria: 12 Key Facts

Rosie Nanz (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356758

Highlights 12 facts about Nigeria including its history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, current events, what makes it unique, and more. Great for research, this book will foster a sense of curiousity and discovery in young readers as they take in the colorful spreads and read the engaging text with interesting sidebars.

The 12 Worst Tornadoes of All Time

Marcia Amidon Lusted (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356604

Presents readers with the 12 worst tornadoes of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, the strenth of each tornado, and why they were the worst. Features full-color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a tornado.

Chicago Bears

M. K. Osborne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514840

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Chicago Bears. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

Indianapolis Colts

M. K. Osborne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514895

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Indianapolis Colts. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

New England Patriots

M. K. Osborne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514901

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the New England Patriots. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

New York Giants

M. K. Osborne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514918

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the New York Giants. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514925

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

Dallas Cowboys

M. K. Osborne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514857

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Dallas Cowboys. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

Denver Broncos

M. K. Osborne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514864

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Denver Broncos. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

Green Bay Packers

M. K. Osborne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514871

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Green Bay Packers. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

Houston Texans

M. K. Osborne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514888

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Houston Texans. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

Seattle Seahawks

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514932

This photo-illustrated book will introduce young readers to the superstars of the Seattle Seahawks. Readers will learn about the team's history in the NFL, star players' accomplishments, and more. Includes fast facts and football words to know.

Thoroughbred Horses

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515090

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the unique characteristics of one of the fastest horse breeds, the Thoroughbred horse. Explains the history of the breed, from its start in England, and the features that make this racehorse a winner on the track

Birds

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536192

An introduction to what characteristics animals in the birds animal class have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Stingrays

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538882

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous stingray. Readers learn how these ocean animals use the stinger on their tails to defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered.

Maine Coon Cats

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510033

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about Maine Coon cats. Describes the Maine Coon's unique features, history as good winter mousers, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Lions

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536437

Presents information about lions, their habitats, and their special features, including their impressive manes.

Earn Wisely

Heather E. Schwartz (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539025

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes jobs youngsters can do to earn money, including the benefits of a job well done and how to advertise and some tips on managing time for good work and play balance.

Rosies Special Gift: The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs Remixed

Connie Colwell Miller (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510774

In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs, Rosie receives a magic machine that dispenses one piece of candy a day, but things go wrong when she and her brother get greedy. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Badger?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510620

A boy goes to a prairie to look for a badger in the wild and observes how they hunt. Includes range map, glossary, and further resources.

How Big Is It?: A Book about Adjectives

Cari Meiste (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510545

Scarlett uses adjectives to describe the animal she sees to Arjun and William as they take a walk through the woods. Just how big is that animal? Includes a grammar review page.

Federal Air Marshals

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510248

This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a Federal Air Marshal, including how they work undercover on flights to fight terrorism. Explains how they fit under the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), what it takes to get a job, and what a day in the field is like. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Superstars of the NHL

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510286

Presents some of the NHLs greatest players and their achievements, including Jonathan Toews, Corey Perry, and Henrik Lundqvist. Includes fast fact page, further resources, glossary, index.