Religion was very important to the ancient Egyptians. It helped them explain the natural wonders of the world, such as the sun rising and setting each day. Readers will learn about important deities such as Ra, Hathor, Anubis, and Maat, and what they represented to the Egyptians. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The ancient Egyptians found a way to record what was important to them by creating a written language made up of images called hieroglyphs. Readers will learn about hieroglyphs, what Egyptians used to write on, and some of the more common and important hieroglyphs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The ancient Egyptians were very creative. The art we can see today tells a story of how they lived and what they cared about. Readers will learn about ancient Egyptians artisans and artists and the pottery, paintings, jewelry, and glasswork they created thousands of years ago. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The ancient Egyptians may have lived long ago, but their daily lives were not too different from today. Readers will learn about the homes, family life, jobs, and pets that many ancient Egyptians had and enjoyed. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Young readers travel to Japan to learn about the Bon festival in this title. The celebration's history and practices are explored in easy-to-understand text and bright, colorful photos. Important Japanese customs including music and dance round out the festival's overview. All information is supported by QR codes throughout the book. Aligned to Common Core standards; correlated to state standards.
In this title, readers learn how to survive on the ocean through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to avoid the sun, find food and fresh water, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the conditions, plants and animals, and dangers of the ocean. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
In this title, readers learn how to survive in the rainforest through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to find food and water, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the conditions, plants and animals, and dangers of the rainforest. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
In this title, readers learn how to survive in the mountains through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to stay warm, find food and water, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the climate, plants and animals, and dangers of the mountains. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the underground is their office! The fields of seismologist, volcanologist, geothermal engineer, paleontologist, and speleologist are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
In this title, readers learn how to survive in the Arctic through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to stay warm, find food and water, avoid frostbite, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the climate, plants and animals, and dangers of the Arctic. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
In this title, readers learn how to survive in the desert through the real-life experiences of those who survived. In addition to how to stay warm, find food and water, avoid the sun, make a shelter, and signal for help, this title examines the climate, plants and animals, and dangers of the desert. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the sky is their office! The careers of meteorologist, astronomer, aerospace engineer, pilot, and astronaut are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the farm is their office! The careers of livestock and poultry farmer, fish farmer, beekeeper, crop farmer, and flower farmer are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the garden is their office! The careers of horticulturist, arborist, nursery worker, landscaper, gardener, and groundskeeper are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the ocean is their office! The careers of oceanographer, marine archaeologist, marine biologist, marine veterinarian, and marine conservationist are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces beginning readers to the country of New Zealand. The book covers New Zealand's geography, capital and largest cities, exciting animals, and its most popular sports. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces beginning readers to the country of Norway. The book covers Norway's geography, capital and largest cities, animals, popular foods, and popular sports. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the forest is their office! The careers of forester, forest ranger, logger, firefighter, and urban forester are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces beginning readers to the country of China. The book covers China's geography, capital and largest cities and its famous landmarks. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces beginning readers to the country of Italy. The book covers Italy's geography, capital and largest cities, popular foods, and its famous landmarks and people. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces beginning readers to the country of Kenya. The book covers Kenya's geography, capital and largest cities, exciting animals, and its most popular sports. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces beginning readers to the country of Argentina. The book covers Argentina's geography, capital and largest cities, popular foods, and its famous landmarks and people. Complete with large, full color photographs, a large map, and more exciting landmarks to explore. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
The state fair is approaching, and Mabel makes a new friend who runs a food truck. When asked what Mabel would serve if she ran her own truck, her answer is simple: peanut butter noodles. So, she travels to China to learn the best way to make them and a history of how they came to be the best food ever. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Mabel is excited to go camping with her scout troop and wants to make a special treat for her troop's newest member. Since they're learning how to make box ovens, nothing would be more perfect than wood-fired pizza. Traveling to Naples, Mabel masters the art of pizza and shares a slice with her troop around the campfire. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Mabel can't wait to have Avi and Zyah over for a friends brunch: frunch. But then she discovers they're out of strawberry jam! Mabel and her mom travel to France to learn how artisanal jams are created and the origins of the spread. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
