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Cool Bacon Recipes

Alex Kuskowski (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680781328

Full of delicious recipes, Cool Bacon Recipes is sure to inspire young chefs in the making. Kids will learn to make bacon pancakes, whip up a cheesy BLT pizza and more. This book in the Cool Main Dish Recipes series contains intros to cooking basics and terms, ingredients and tools lists, simple steps and easy-to-follow photography! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Henri Nestlé: Food Company Creator

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532110832

In this title, unwrap the life of food manufacturer Nestlé! Readers will follow the Nestlé success story from Henri Nestlé’s start as a pharmacist making nutritious cereal for babies to the company’s current position as the world’s largest food and beverage company. A helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Sam J. Porcello: Oreo Innovator

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532110849

In this title, unwrap the life of Oreo innovator Sam J. Porcello! Readers will follow Porcello’s journey from his childhood through his years at Nabisco where he worked to make the Oreo filling creamier and its cookies more chocolatey! Learn how Porcello developed new Oreo flavors and came to be known as Mr. Oreo while also improving Chips Ahoy!, Fig Newtons, and Mallomars. A helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Smucker Family: Jelly Pioneers

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532110856

In this title, unwrap the life of jelly pioneers the Smucker family! Readers will follow the Smuckers’ journey as the family’s products advanced from apple cider and apple butter to jams, jellies, peanut butter, and even coffee! Learn about the family’s Basic Beliefs and its commitment to family values in its business and advertising. A helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Oscar F. Mayer: Hot Dog Manufacturer

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532110825

In this title, unwrap the life of hot dog manufacturer Oscar F. Mayer! Readers will follow Mayer’s journey from his early days as an apprentice at Armour & Company to opening his own butcher shop and the development of custom sausages and quality meats. Learn about the Wienermobile and those famous wiener and bologna advertising jingles! A helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

S. Truett Cathy: Chick-fil-A Founder

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532110801

In this title, unwrap the life of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy! Readers will follow Cathy’s journey from his entrepreneurial childhood to his first restaurants to his work perfecting the chicken-cooking process that led to Chick-fil-A. Learn about Cathy’s tenets for success, the company’s commitment to giving back, and the cows! A helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Henry John Heinz: Ketchup Developer

Heather C. Hudak (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532110818

In this title, unwrap the life of ketchup developer Henry John Heinz! Readers will follow Heinz’s journey from his childhood growing and selling vegetables to his start selling grated horseradish that led to “57 Varieties” of products including famous Heinz ketchup. A helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Cool Fish Recipes

Alex Kuskowski (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680781342

Full of delicious recipes, Cool Fish Recipes is sure to inspire young chefs in the making. Kids will learn to make baked fish cakes, whip up some spicy fish tacos and more. This book in the Cool Main Dish Recipes series contains intros to cooking basics and terms, ingredients and tools lists, simple steps and easy-to-follow photography! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Cool Wild Game Recipes

Parker Nikko (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680781373

Full of delicious recipes, Cool Wild Game Recipes is sure to inspire young chefs in the making. Kids will learn to make BBQ duck, whip up some venison tacos and more. This book in the Cool Main Dish Recipes series contains intros to cooking basics and terms, ingredients and tools lists, simple steps and easy-to-follow photography! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Hospital

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907205

Hospitals are the focus of this book. Included is information about who works in hospitals, how they help us, and why people have to stay there.

Glorious Grains

John Burstein (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9780778797951

Slim explores the nutritional value of the grains group in this fascinating new book. Children will learn about the long history of grain cultivation, where grains are grown today, what types of food products are made from grains (ie. pasta, rice, bread, etc.), the importance of eating whole grains, different grains grown around the world, and how much grain a person needs each day to keep healthy.

What Should I Do? On the Playground

Wil Mara (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610800624

Playground safety rules are explained clearly, and readers are taught how to avoid dangerous equipment and irresponsible children as they play.

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.

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.

Duck Hunting

Matt Doeden (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510187

This photo-illustrated book for elementary students describes duck hunting, the equipment needed, such as a shotgun, duck blinds, and decoys. Includes information on where to hunt and how to stay safe. 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.

Food 100 Years Ago

Alison Lassieur (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533412

A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses turn-of-the-century food and cooking methods and how they are different from the early 1900s to today. Includes “What’s Different?” photo quiz.

Surviving a Blizzard

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533450

A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of blizzards, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a blizzard.

Surviving an Earthquake

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533467

A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of earthquakes, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after an earthquake.

Surviving a Fire

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533474

A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of house fires, how to prepare a fire escape plan, and how to get out during a fire and stay safe after the fire is out.

Surviving a Flood

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533481

A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of floods, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a flood.

Surviving a Hurricane

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533498

A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of hurricanes, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a hurricane.

Surviving a Tornado

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533504

A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of tornados, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a tornado.