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U.S. Border Patrol

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510262

This photo-illustrated book describes the life of US Border Patrol Agents, including the work they do to keep criminals, weapons, and drugs out of the United States. Describes what it takes to get a job as a border patrol agent, the training required, 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.

U.S. Secret Service

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510279

This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a US Secret Service agents, including their work catching counterfeiters and protecting the president of the United States. Describes training required to be an agent and what a day in the life is like in the field. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Superstars of the UFC

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510293

Presents some of the UFCs greatest fighters and their achievements, including Ronda Rousey, Chris Weidman, and Conor McGregor. Includes fast fact page, further resources, glossary, index.

Superstars of NASCAR

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510309

Presents some of NASCAR's greatest drivers and their achievements, including Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski, and Kevin Harvick. Includes fast fact page, further resources, glossary, index.

Superstars of Pro Tennis

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510316

Presents some of pro tennis's greatest players and their achievements, including Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova, and Novak Djokovic. Includes fast fact page, further resources, glossary, index.

The FBI

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510231

This photo-illustrated book describes the life of an FBI officer, including their work capturing terrorists, enforcing federal laws, and investigating crimes. Describes real-life cases and what it takes to get a job in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Hiking

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510200

This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes hikes from a simple nature walk to a miles-long trek across rough terrain. Includes information on safety and equipment needed. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Rock Climbing

Matt Doeden (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510217

This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes the sport of climbing. Includes information on safety, equipment, and good mountains, hills, or cliff faces to try this adventure sport. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

The CIA

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510224

This photo-illustrated book describes the life of a CIA officer, including their work recruiting agents and spies, how they gather intelligence, and work to keep the United States safe from terrorism. Describes real-life missions and what it takes to get a job in the Central Intellegence Agency. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Canoeing

Matt Doeden (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510170

This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes canoes and ways to get started in this outdoor sport. Includes information on where to canoe, portaging, equipment needed, and how to stay safe in the water. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Freshwater Fishing

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510194

This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes the sport of freshwater fishing. Includes information on safety and equipment needed, such as rods, bait, and tackle. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Camping

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510163

This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes where to camp and ways to have fun. Includes information on tents, RVs or motorhomes, avoiding wild animals, and campfire safety. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Cyberbullying: 12 Things You Need to Know

Lois Sepahban (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432715

Provides 12 informative questions and answers about cyberbullying. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.

Online Identity and Privacy: 12 Things You Need to Know

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432722

Provides 12 informative questions and answers about online gaming. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.

Online Gaming: 12 Things You Need to Know

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432739

Provides 12 informative questions and answers about online identity and privacy. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.

Social Media: 12 Things You Need to Know

Kristin Marciniak (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432746

Provides 12 informative questions and answers about social media. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.

The Digital Divide: 12 Things You Need to Know

Angie Smibert (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432753

Provides 12 informative questions and answers about the digital divide. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.

Your Digital Footprint: 12 Things You Need to Know

Jill Roesler (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432760

Provides 12 informative questions and answers about your digital footprint. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.

Decoded

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432777

Sawdust in his locker and weird music on his MP3 player—someone is messing with Grady Hopkins. Determined to put an end to the pranks, Grady enlists friends Marco and Ava to help him decode anagrams left by the culprit. Will he solve the mystery before the trickster strikes again?

Hack Attack

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432791

After a hacker breaches the school’s grading system and gives students failing grades, Grady Hopkins wants to set the record straight. Along with coders Ava and Marco, Grady follows a trail of IP addresses as he searches for the perpetrator. Will they find the truth before everyone flunks sixth grade?

Gamer Bandit

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432784

When a mysterious lunch thief leaves behind a card with a website address, Ava Rhodes can’t help but check it out. After the site leads her to a really boring online video game, she’s even more determined. Can GPS tracking help Ava and her friends find the thief? Or will more lunches go missing?

Nabbed Tablet

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432807

When Ava Rhodes’s brand new tablet computer goes missing, she’s desperate to solve the mystery. Can her fellow coding club members Marco and Grady and some quick coding help her? Or is everyone a suspect?

Robot Rescue

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432814

When his little brother loses the class hamster, Marco Martinez comes to the rescue with a robot and some coding tricks. But will a robot rescue mission be enough to catch this speedy rodent?

School Spirit

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432821

When weird noises in the school’s media center have students spooked, Marco Martinez is on the case. Marco writes up a code to alert him of any ghost-like activity. But does he have more than ghosts to be afraid of?

12 Reasons to Love the Atlanta Braves

Jonathan Kronstadt (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781621432593

Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Atlanta Braves. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.