School is canceled! Ana and Andrew play in the snow with their neighbors and learn to make snow ice cream. They save a snowball in the freezer for their cousins in Trinidad who have never seen snow. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Readers will have a blast learning about Dams. From beaver dams to the Hoover Dam, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer’s job to build and care for them. Bright, full-page photos fill the pages of this fun title, while easy-to-read text introduces readers to key STEM concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
From the sun’s rays to sunglasses, learn all about the sun in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photographs appeal to visual learners. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
From fluffy white clouds to dark storm clouds, learn all about clouds in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photographs appeal to visual learners. Zoom in even deeper with a key stats section and bolded glossary words. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
From calves to bulls, Cows introduces readers to these animals and their lives on a farm. This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
From lambs to rams, Sheep introduces readers to these animals and their lives on a farm. This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
From kids to billy goats, Goats introduces readers to these animals and their lives on a farm. This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Sylvie's excitement for the upcoming Earth Day Extravaganza fizzles when her cousin, the non-recycler, visits, and she worries about not only saving the entire world, but the extravaganza itself. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title will help readers discover Styracosaurus dinosaurs that lived in the late Cretaceous period around 75 million years ago. Each title is complete with cool realistic illustrations, photographs of fossils, and a map of where Styracosaurus fossils have been found. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the lion! Readers will learn about the lion's unique body features, diet, hunting methods, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. Also covered is the life of a baby lion, from cub to independence. Maps highlight lion territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly lion facts. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Africa and the incredible lion! Features include a table of contents, fun facts, maps, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This title includes full-color photographs and facts on how time relates to seasons and years. What causes a season? How long does it take the Earth to orbit the sun? Those are some of the many questions that will be answered in this Time book.
The Hoover Dam is an extraordinary dam. It provides water to much of the US Southwest! In Building the Hoover Dam, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Farm Animals. This book explores farms, the animals that live there like cows and chickens, and conservationists like Temple Grandin that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Grassland Animals. This book explores grasslands, the animals that live there like lions and livestock, and conservationists like Jack Hanna that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Backyard Animals. This book explores backyards, the animals that live there like birds and squirrels, and conservationists like Cesar Millan that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Young readers will love learning about animals and their habitat with Protecting Rain Forest Animals. This book explores rain forests, the animals that live there like spiders and sloths, and conservationists like Jane Goodall that work to protect animals. Bright, full-page photos of wildlife and easy-to-read text fill the pages of this fun title. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles.
Readers will learn about the two main tundra biomes, which are arctic and alpine. The text will focus on the extreme climate, and the unique plants and animals that inhabit the tundra. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
This title will help readers discover Iguanodon dinosaurs that lived in the early Cretaceous period around 125 million years ago. Each title is complete with cool realistic illustrations, photographs of fossils, and a map of where Iguanodon fossils have been found. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title will help readers discover Ankylosaurus dinosaurs that lived in the late Cretaceous period around 70 million years ago. Each title is complete with cool realistic illustrations, photographs of fossils, and a map of where Ankylosaurus fossils have been found. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Roam the frozen tundra with the polar bear! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the polar bear's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, and habitat. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the polar bear'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 polar bear! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the hippopotamus! Readers will discover the hippo's unique body features that allow it to spend its days underwater. Also covered are the hippo's diet, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby hippo, from calf to independence. Maps highlight hippo territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly hippo facts. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Africa and the incredible hippopotamus! Features include a table of contents, fun facts, maps, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.
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 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 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 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!
