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SWAT Teams

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510255

This photo-illustrated book describes the life of SWAT officers, including the work they do to catch dangerous criminals and free hostages. Describes what it takes to become a SWAT officer and includes real-life missions. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Superstars of WWE

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510330

Presents some of the WWE's greatest wrestlers and their achievements, including John Cena, Randy Orton, and Seth Rollins. Includes fast fact page, further resources, glossary, 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.

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.

Mako Sharks

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510132

This photo-illustrated book describes the mako shark. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and their ocean habitat. Includes information on work being done to protect this shark from overfishing. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Whale Sharks

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510156

This photo-illustrated book describes basking sharks, the larget sharks in the sea. Explains how they use gill-rakers to feed on zooplankton, their life cycle, and work being done to protect this species of huge but gentle sharks. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Tiger Sharks

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510149

This photo-illustrated book describes the tiger shark, or as some call it, the garbage can of the sea. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and their ocean habitat. Includes information about how dangerous of a predator this shark is and how we can stay safe in the ocean with them. 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.

Siamese Cats

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510064

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

Persian Cats

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510040

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about Persian cats. Describes the Persians unique features, history as good house pets, their social behaviors, and how they are the most popular and oldest breeds of cat. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

American Shorthair Cats

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510019

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about American Shorthair cats. Describes the cat's unique features, great hunting skills, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Ragdoll Cats

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510057

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about Ragdoll cats. Describes the Ragdolls unique features, large size, fluffy coat, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Birman Cats

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510026

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

Sphynx Cats

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510071

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the unique hairless Sphynx cats. Describes the Sphynxs unique features, how they were bred to be hairless, their social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Basking Sharks

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510088

This photo-illustrated book describes basking sharks, the second-largest sharks in the sea. Explains how they use gill-rakers to feed on zooplankton, their life cycle, and work being done to protect this species of huge but gentle sharks. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Blacktip Reef Sharks

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510095

This photo-illustrated book describes the blacktip reef shark. Explains their coral reef habitat, their life cycle, and how they hunt prey. Includes information on what makes them good sharks for zoo aquariums and the work being done to protect this shark from overfishing. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Bull Sharks

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510101

This photo-illustrated book describes the vicious bull shark. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and the danger they can be to ocean and river swimmers. Includes information on work being done to protect this shark from overfishing. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Great White Sharks

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510118

This photo-illustrated book describes the great white shark. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and their ocean habitat. Includes information about how dangerous of a predator this shark is and how we can stay safe in the ocean with them. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Hammerhead Sharks

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681510125

This photo-illustrated book describes the different species of hammerhead sharks, including the bonnethead, the scalloped hammerhead, and the winghead sharks. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and the work being done to protect this unique looking shark. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.