This book discusses the fast, thrilling world of speedboats! Readers will learn how these powerful vehicles speed through water. Difficult concepts, such as density and engine workings, are broken down for readers, and a comprehensive diagram highlights major speedboat parts. Also explained is how a speedboat is used for recreation, racing, patrolling, and military work. Additionally, readers will learn about speedboat safety and history. Vibrant graphics, oversized, action-packed photographs, and short, engaging sentences will encourage reluctant readers to steer their way toward learning more about the amazing speedboat! Included are table of contents, fast facts, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index.
This book discusses the fast, thrilling world of snowmobiles! Readers will learn how these powerful vehicles travel off road on snow and ice. Difficult concepts, such as engine workings and traction, are broken down for readers, and a comprehensive diagram highlights major snowmobile parts. Also explained is how a snowmobile is used for recreation, racing, tricks and stunts, and search-and-rescue and military work. Additionally, readers will learn about snowmobile safety and history, snocross races, and famous snocross riders. Vibrant graphics, oversized, action-packed photographs, and short, engaging sentences will encourage reluctant readers to steer their way toward learning more about the amazing snowmobile! Included are table of contents, fast facts, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index.
This book discusses the fast, thrilling world of Indy cars! Readers will learn how these powerful vehicles travel fast around the racetrack. Difficult concepts, such as engine workings, are broken down for readers, and a comprehensive diagram highlights major Indy car parts. Also explained are Indy car races and pit stops. Additionally, readers will learn about Indy car safety and history and famous Indy racers including Mario Andretti and Danica Patrick. Vibrant graphics, oversized, action-packed photographs, and short, engaging sentences will encourage reluctant readers to steer their way toward learning more about the amazing Indy car! Included are table of contents, fast facts, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index.
Dash through the frozen tundra with the Arctic fox! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the Arctic fox's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the Arctic fox's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing and fragile region and the incredible Arctic fox! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards
Glide through the Arctic waters with the beluga whale! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the beluga whale's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, and predators. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the beluga whale's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing and fragile region and the incredible beluga whale! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Soar through the Arctic with the snowy owl! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the snowy owl's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the snowy owl's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing and fragile region and the incredible snowy owl! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Dive into the Arctic waters with the puffin! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the puffin's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the puffin's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing and fragile region and the incredible puffin! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Did you know that the giant panda climbs trees, swims, and even does somersaults? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the giant panda's body structure, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby panda, from cub to independence. A map highlights giant panda territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly giant panda facts. A table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Asia and the incredible giant panda!
Swim through the Arctic waters with the walrus! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the walrus's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the walrus's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing and fragile region and the incredible walrus! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Did you know that the komodo dragon can eat 80 percent of its body weight in one meal? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the komodo dragon's body structure, hunting methods, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a komodo dragon from baby to independence. A map highlights komodo dragon territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly komodo dragon facts. A table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Asia and the incredible komodo dragon!
Did you know that the gibbon can sing so loud it can be heard up to a mile away? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the gibbon's body structure, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, predators, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a gibbon from baby to independence. A map highlights gibbon territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly gibbon facts. A table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Asia and the incredible gibbon!
Did you know that the intelligent orangutan uses leaves an umbrella? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the orangutan's body structure, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, predators, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of an orangutan from baby to independence. A map highlights orangutan territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly orangutan facts. A table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Asia and the incredible orangutan!
Did you know that the sloth bear loves to eat bugs? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the sloth bear's body structure, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, predators, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby bear, from cub to independence. A map highlights sloth bear territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly sloth bear facts. A table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Asia and the incredible sloth bear!
Did you know that the tiger is one type of cat that likes to swim? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the tiger's body structure, hunting methods, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby tiger, from cub to independence. A map highlights tiger territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly tiger facts. A table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Asia and the incredible tiger!
This book includes an overview of rain forests as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in rain forests.
This book includes an overview of deserts as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in deserts.
This informative title explores what a tree is and the various types that are used by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in trees like toucans, emerald tree boa, howler monkeys, koalas, tree squirrels and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the giraffe! Readers will discover the giraffe's unique body features, diet, social behavior, habitat, predators, ways of defense, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby giraffe, from calf to independence. Maps highlight giraffe territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly giraffe facts. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Africa and the incredible giraffe! Features include a table of contents, fun facts, maps, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.
This book includes an overview of the ocean as well as a map showing where each ocean is located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in the ocean.
This informative title explores what a web is and the various types that are used or built by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in webs like garden spiders, funnel-web wolf spiders, tent caterpillars, webworms and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary. SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This book includes an overview of coral reefs as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in coral reefs.
This book includes an overview of streams and rivers as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in streams and rivers.
This book includes an overview of savannas as well as a map showing where they are located. Beautiful, rich, oversized photos enhance the pages along with basic information and an additional factoid about the specific animals living in savannas.
Romp your way through the world of terrible lizards! The Biggest, Baddest Book of Dinosaurs will take you on a journey to uncover the most dangerous and fascinating dinosaurs. Learn about the biggest, fastest, and most deadly dinos. Discover their amazing relatives in the sky and the sea. Hang on to your hats!
This informative title explores what a nest is and the various types that are used or built by animals. Large photographs are used to show the different animals that dwell in nests like bald eagles, storks, termites, masked weavers, alligators and more. Each page spread has a simple sentence followed by facts about the animal. The title also includes a comprehension quiz and glossary.
