Mardy and Olaus Murie fell in love in--and with--Alaska. Then set out on an adventure across the Arctic for Olaus's work as a biologist, encountering the beauty and danger of the wilds along the way. They learned from Indigenous communities to appreciate the interconnectedness of all living creatures and understood that the way humans were moving in on wild land was threatening the natural world. So they shifted the focus of their work to conservation, fighting to protect the land and animals--and lobbying for the creation of what finally became the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, nine thousand square miles of protected land! Mardy and Olaus's story of passion and hard work will inspire all readers to fan their spark of purpose into flame. Backmatter includes additional information on Mardy and Olaus, their legacy, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and more.
In 1873, at the age of 21, Jan Ernst Matzeliger immigrated to America, having left all that was familiar behind in South America. He arrived with hopes and dreams of a bright future in this new country. Though Jan had no formal training, he was highly skillful with tools and machinery, having worked in his father's mechanic shops. But no one wanted to hire a Black immigrant who didn't speak English. Yet Jan didn't give up. He finally got a job at a shoe factory. As Jan learned the process and craft of shoemaking, he envisioned a new machine, a lasting machine, that would help produce more shoes more efficiently. People scoffed at Jan's idea, telling him it wasn't possible. But he wasn't deterred. Despite many obstacles, after years of planning, drawing, and experimenting, Jan is finally ready to demonstrate his lasting machine. And his invention will change the shoe industry forever. The little-known story of Jan Matzeliger and his machine comes to life for young readers.
Moe Berg was not a great hitter during his Major League Baseball career. But he found success in a world beyond baseball when he became a spy for the United States during World War II. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will follow the international adventures of Moe Berg as he helps the United States in the fight against the Nazis. Real-life quotes pair with engaging captions to bring the history of the story to life for readers to experience. A map and a timeline bring additional historical context. Catch the action of this graphic title!
When the Revolutionary War began, James Lafayette was a slave with little hope of being free. But his daring work as a double agent helped lead the Americans to victory at Yorktown, and eventually win him freedom. In this graphic nonfiction title, reluctant readers can follow James’s journey behind enemy lines through engaging captions and colorful illustrations. Real-life quotes add historical context, while a map and timeline reinforce the text in this exciting title about fighting for freedom.
Josephine Baker was a well-known performer. But what many people don’t realize is that during World War II, this global superstar was a top spy for France! In this graphic nonfiction title, vibrant illustrations show how Josephine smuggled enemy secrets on musical scores to help the Allies to victory, while historical quotes help Josephine tell the story in her own words. Special features such as a map and a timeline reinforce the text. Reluctant readers will love seeing Josephine’s daring spywork take center stage in this thrilling title!
A female American journalist who walks with a limp does not seem like a threat to Nazi Germany. But Virginia Hall would become known as the most dangerous Allied spy! In this graphic nonfiction title, reluctant readers can follow the exploits of this brilliant woman, from creating a vast network of informants to successfully freeing 12 vital prisoners when others had failed. Engaging captions combine with colorful illustrations and real-life quotes to tell Virginia’s story, while a map and timeline give additional context.
Christine Granville has been called Winston Churchill's favorite spy. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will follow the international exploits of this Polish spy as she helps the Allies in their fight against the Nazis in World War II. Detailed illustrations and engaging captions bring the exciting action of the story to life for readers to witness. Real-life quotes bring additional historical details to the text. Backmatter content including a timeline and additional facts add further context for readers to learn more about the spy adventures of Christine Granville.
Harriet Tubman is known for her work on the Underground Railroad. But she was also an important spy in the Union Army during the Civil War. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will learn about her daring exploits to help the Union achieve victory in its fight against slavery. Detailed illustrations and engaging captions bring the events of this story to life on the page. A timeline, a map, and real-life quotes add additional historical detail for readers to explore.
Irish elk had the world’s biggest antlers! These mammals flourished during the last ice age. In this hi/lo book, engaging text and vibrant illustrations introduce reluctant readers to the body parts and behaviors of these giant deer. Features highlight the animals’ diet, show off their size, explore a famous fossil find, and compare them to their closest living relatives. The book concludes with a full-page profile that puts important information about Irish elk in one place.
Saber-toothed cats were powerful predators known for their long, sharp teeth! In this hi/lo title, reluctant readers are introduced to these ice age animals through leveled text and detailed illustrations. Readers will explore the animals’ body parts, behaviors, diet, extinction, and more. Special features highlight favorite foods, compare the animals’ size, and show off a fossil find. A full-spread profile puts important information about saber-toothed cats in one place!
Woolly mammoths lived up to their name! These huge animals were covered in long, dense fur. Through leveled text and detailed illustrations, this hi/lo title introduces reluctant readers to the body parts and behaviors of these ice age behemoths. Features show off the animals’ size, highlight favorite foods, profile a fossil find, and compare to a modern-day animal. A full-page profile puts information about woolly mammoths in one place, and additional facts provide even more information to engage readers.
Dire wolves were fearsome predators. They could bite through bones! In this hi/lo title, reluctant readers will learn how the wolves lived, what they looked like, and how they went extinct. Engaging text and vibrant illustrations combine with features that highlight the wolves’ size and diet, map where the wolves lived, show off an important fossil find, and compare the dire wolf to its closest living relative. A full-spread profile puts important information about dire wolves in one place.
Giant ground sloths live up to their name. These huge mammals could stand more than 11 feet tall! In this hi/lo title, young readers explore how these animals survived during the last ice age. Leveled text and detailed illustrations introduce the sloths’ body parts, behaviors, diet, and more. Features show off favorite foods, compare their size, and highlight a fossil find
You might think the bears of today are huge, but wait until you discover the bears of the ice age! Through engaging text and detailed illustrations, this hi/lo title introduces these enormous cave-dwellers, detailing where they lived, what they looked like, what they ate, and more! Features highlight the bear’s diet and size, show off fossil finds, and compare cave bears to their modern relatives. The book concludes with a full-spread profile that puts important details about cave bears in one place.
The Muscogee are one of the largest Native American Nations. They are originally from the Southeastern woodlands of the United States. Today, Muscogee people are members of tribes located in Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Through carefully leveled text, readers will learn about ancestral Muscogee, their life before and after European contact, Muscogee life today, and how they continue to celebrate their culture. Additional features profile a famous Muscogee person, show important events on a timeline, and more.
The Nez Perce are a nation of Native American people. Their homelands span across what is now Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Today, Nez Perce people continue to celebrate their nation’s traditions and culture on the Nez Perce Tribe’s reservation and beyond. This title introduces readers to the Nez Perce and their ancestral lifestyle, history, present-day life and culture, challenges the people face, and how they work to overcome them. Readers will learn additional information through maps, timelines, fascinating fact sidebars, and more.
The Ojibwe are among the largest Native American nations today. There are dozens of bands throughout the United States and Canada. In this title, readers will learn about how the Ojibwe once lived, what happened to them after European contact, how they live and celebrate their culture today, and some challenges they face. Additional features highlight a famous Ojibwe person, map Ojibwe homelands and present-day reservations, and much more.
The Chumash are Native American peoples from present-day California. Their history in the region spans around 13,000 years! In this title, readers learn about the traditional lifestyle, history, present-day life, and continuing traditions of the Chumash through leveled text and crisp, labeled photographs. Additional features such as a timeline, maps, fascinating facts, and more present readers with more information to foster an engaging and informative reading experience.
This title offers readers a backstage pass to Taylor Swift's iconic The Eras Tour. Included in this comprehensive encyclopedia is a detailed exploration of each tour stop in North America, the stage design, costumes, and dancers, and an in-depth analysis of every song featured in Swift's setlist. Readers will relive the magic of each performance and gain a deeper understanding of the artistry that enthralled audiences across North America and the world.
This title gives readers several clues that lead up to a specific dinosaur. The book also notes what animals are not the answer along the way. Readers will enjoy learning about the interesting characteristics of several dinosaurs all while strengthening reasoning and reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
This title focuses on train heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
This title focuses on museum heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
This title focuses on cyber heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
This title focuses on hobby heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
This title focuses on jewel heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
