The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman astronaut, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.
This title looks into the famous space missions that NASA is known for, like Apollo 11, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Mars rovers. Amazing historical photographs from NASA's archives complete this book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title simply summarizes the history of NASA, from its beginnings to its accomplishments, to what it plans for the future. Amazing historical photographs from NASA's archives complete this book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This unique title looks at how outer space has been depicted on the big screen over the years. Readers will learn about some of the most famous movies, both fact and fiction. Cool Hollywood photos complete the book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title introduces readers to some of the greatest space pioneers of all time, including Yuri Gagarin, Mae Jemison, and the Apollo 11 crew, Collins, Armstrong, and Aldrin. Amazing historical photographs from NASA's archives complete this book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title introduces the American aerospace company, SpaceX, what it has accomplished and what it plans to do in the future! Cool photos complete the book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This title introduces the United States' newest military branch, the US Space Force! Readers will learn how the United States plans to protect the nation and the world from space. Amazing photographs from the US military complete the book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
This book teaches readers about how the moon reflects the sun's light, and why the moon seems to change shape throughout the month. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
This book teaches kids about what rainbows are and how water, sunlight, and a little bit of science creates them. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
This book teaches kids about the summer and winter solstice and why the sun changes position in the sky throughout the year. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
This book teaches kids about what the Northern lights are and how the sun and Earth's atmosphere causes them. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
This book teaches readers about what constellations are, who discovered them long ago, who named them, the Zodiac, and more. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
This book teaches readers about what solar and lunar eclipses are, what causes them, and how often people around the Earth can witness them with their own eyes. The book is complete with labeled images when needed, simple text, and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
Field trips are important and exciting days for young people. It gets them out of the classroom where they can learn in a different environment. This title shows all the fun and educational things kids can see and learn about on a field trip to a planetarium. Title is complete with colorful photos that support the simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
When Neil Armstrong set foot upon the moon in 1969, it was the end result of an effort that involved several years, billions of dollars, and hundreds of thousands of people. The First Moon Landing examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Armstrong himself, computer programmer Margaret Hamilton, and engineer Tom Kelly. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
What are UFOs? Are they real? What do they look like? Have aliens visited Earth? Explore these questions and read "The Valley of the Zombies," a thrilling story about aliens invading Earth.
Scientists want to know more about comets. They decide to catch one. A spacecraft travels for ten years to reach the comet. What will scientists learn from the mission?
Mr. Flinn's best students go to the space museum a few hours away from Tellis, their planet. But Mr. Flinn is fed up with them. They argue. And they don't get along. They certainly aren't setting an example for the best and brightest Tellis has to offer. But on the way home, Mr. Flinn is knocked out when their self-driving space bus is hit by a space rock, which knocks out the engine. The eight sixth graders have to figure out how to work together, especially when they learn something more sinister than a rock disabled their bus.
Each Flash Points: Liftoff! eShort is a single chapter from the full Flash Points: Liftoff! title, packaged as a mini eBook. Flash Points: Liftoff! eShorts include Sputnik, Apollo 11, Challenger, and Spirit & Opportunity.
Each Flash Points: Liftoff! eShort is a single chapter from the full Flash Points: Liftoff! title, packaged as a mini eBook. Flash Points: Liftoff! eShorts include Sputnik, Apollo 11, Challenger, and Spirit & Opportunity.
Each Flash Points: Liftoff! eShort is a single chapter from the full Flash Points: Liftoff! title, packaged as a mini eBook. Flash Points: Liftoff! eShorts include Sputnik, Apollo 11, Challenger, and Spirit & Opportunity.
Each Flash Points: Liftoff! eShort is a single chapter from the full Flash Points: Liftoff! title, packaged as a mini eBook. Flash Points: Liftoff! eShorts include Sputnik, Apollo 11, Challenger, and Spirit & Opportunity.
Using the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the My World of Science series provides the earliest readers with background on key STEM concepts. Earth's Path explores Earth's journey around the Sun in a simple, engaging way that will help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index. Simple sentence structure and word usage help readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a glossary and index.
Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the personal space travel field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career. Careers in Personal Space Travel introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite readers to Imagine That! and Dig Deeper! Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and supplementary backmatter.
A young scientist’s guide to stellar galaxies, including how they interact with other elements in the universe and emphasizing how questions and observations can lead to discovery. This new series for ages six and up invites young explorers on an adventure Across the Universe to discover the wonders of the cosmos and how they relate to life on Earth. Simple text set within a technology-themed design encourages curious minds to make observations and comparisons, while a hands-on activity in each book provides further exploration of a scientific concept presented.