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Tsunamis

Jennifer Swanson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624015069

Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about tsunamis! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Volcanoes

Lauren Coss (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624015076

Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about volcanoes! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Jade

Christine Petersen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624014321

This title introduces young readers to jade, the mineral used for thousands of years as both jewelry and weapons. Learn about the two types of jade, jadeite and nephrite, how jade is formed, and where it is found. Historical and modern mining methods are detailed. The many uses of jade in ancient and modern times are examined. See how artisans such as lapidaries use jade to create beautiful and useful jewelry. Finally, a list of tools and tips will set young rock hounds up to unearth their own treasures. Glossary words in bold, an index, and phonetic spellings for those hard-to-pronounce geologic terms enhance and supplement the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Wildfires

Rebecca Rowell (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624015083

Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about wildfires! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Pearls

Christine Petersen (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624014338

This title introduces young readers to pearls, the gem formed inside the shell of an oyster! Learn how pearls are formed and where they are found. Historic and modern collection methods are detailed, both natural and cultivated. The use of pearls as a gemstone is examined including different colors. See how artisans and lapidaries create beautiful and useful jewelry with this beautiful gem. Finally, a list of tools and tips will set young rock hounds up to unearth their own treasures. Glossary words in bold, an index, and phonetic spellings for those hard-to-pronounce geologic terms enhance and supplement the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Boa Constrictor

Amanda Lanser (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624015106

Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the boa constrictor and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Crocodile

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624015113

Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the crocodile and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Komodo Dragon

Patrick G. Cain (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624015144

Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the komodo dragon and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Grizzly Bear

Jody Jensen Shaffer (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624015137

Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the grizzly bear and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Lion

Marylou Morano Kjelle (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624015151

Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the lion and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Piranha

Ann Ingalls (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624015168

Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the piranha and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Milky Way

Fran Howard (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617859878

Explores the space object known as the Milky Way, a large galaxy of stars and explains the different shapes galaxies take.

Dwarf Planets

Fran Howard (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617859854

Explores the space objects known as dwarf planets.

Kuiper Belt

Fran Howard (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617859861

Explores the space object known as the Kuiper Belt located at the edge of our solar system.

Black Holes

Marcia Zappa (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617841224

Expand your young reader's universe! Simple, straightforward text paired with vibrant photos and colorful diagrams breaks down scientific concepts of black holes, such as gravity, light, and energy. Readers will learn about the formation and different sizes of black holes. Also discussed are the discovery of black holes and how scientists study them with telescopes and other tools. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a glossary with phonetics, and an index.

Stars

S.L. Hamilton (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617840456

Explains the structure, color and size of a star, how it begins and how it ends.

Solar System

S.L. Hamilton (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617840449

Solar System introduces readers to both the history and future of outer space exploration. These books may be learning tools, but they are also designed to feed the interests of reluctant readers through stunning images from NASA, as well as the Hubble and Spitzer Telescopes. Glossary words provide additional information and understanding to the curious reader.

Sun

Fran Howard (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617859915

Explores the closet star to the Earth, the sun, discussing structure, size, color, and formation.

Moon

Fran Howard (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617859885

Explains the make up of a solar system and introduces the different kinds of moons in our solar system.

Constellations

Marcia Zappa (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617841231

Expand your young reader's universe! Simple, straightforward text paired with vibrant photos and colorful diagrams teaches readers about different types of constellations and how they are affected by Earth's tilt and orbit. Readers will also learn about the naming of constellations in ancient times and modern times and how scientists study them with telescopes and other tools. Famous constellations Orion the Hunter, Cassiopeia, the Southern Cross, and Ursa Major are highlighted. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, a glossary with phonetics, and an index.

Asteroids, Comets, and Meteoroids

Fran Howard (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617859847

Introduces solar systems and the space objects such as planets, that orbit the star at the center.

Inside the Brain

M.D. Halvorson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614809753

Find out what goes on every day inside of the human body! This title offers children an exciting voyage through the brain. Detailed illustrations, color photos, and simple text combine to make a fun and easy introduction to how the brain works. This book also includes simple activities and crafts like Reaction Action, Thinking Cap and how to make a Brain with how-to photos to further engage young learners.

Inside the Ears

M.D. Halvorson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614809760

Find out what goes on every day inside of the human body! This title offers children an exciting voyage through the ears. Detailed illustrations, color photos, and simple text combine to make a fun and easy introduction to how ears work. This book also includes simple activities and crafts like Tin Can Telephone, Music to My Ears and how to make an Ear with how-to photos to further engage young learners.

Inside the Eyes

M.D. Halvorson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614809777

Find out what goes on every day inside of the human body! This title offers children an exciting voyage through the eyes. Detailed illustrations, color photos, and simple text combine to make a fun and easy introduction to how eyes work. This book also includes simple activities and crafts like Fast Focus, The Color of Light and how to make an Eye with how-to photos to further engage young learners.

Inside the Heart

M.D. Halvorson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614809784

Find out what goes on every day inside of the human body! This title offers children an exciting voyage through the heart. Detailed illustrations, color photos, and simple text combine to make a fun and easy introduction to how the heart works. This book also includes simple activities and crafts like We've Got a Beat, Valuable Valves and how to make a Heart with how-to photos to further engage young learners.