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Star Striker

Bill Yu (author) Renato Siragusa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532133046

Katie Flanagan was a star striker on her old school's soccer team. But at Peabody, there is no girls' soccer team. The school district allows Katie to try out for the boys' team. Having a girl play on the boys' team causes some conflict. Can Katie overcome these barriers? Includes discussion prompts, a soccer quiz, and fun facts about soccer. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Set and Spike

Bill Yu (author) Renato Siragusa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532133039

Lucy Andia is an award-winning volleyball player. She tries out for the Peabody team sure she'll be the star. But when other girls have greater talent, Lucy has to change positions. Can Lucy embrace her new role on the team? Includes discussion prompts, a volleyball quiz, and fun facts about volleyball. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Vaulting to Victory

Bill Yu (author) Paola Amormino (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532133053

Isabella Clemente is a champion all-around gymnast. After a summer at gymnastics camp, she is looking forward to winning a national championship. But then the current national champion transfers to Peabody! Isabella sees Morgan as a rival. Can she get past this when Morgan offers Isabella help? Includes discussion prompts, a gymnastics quiz, and fun facts about gymnastics. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Real Madrid CF

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111365

Learn about the history of legendary Spanish club Real Madrid. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

FC Barcelona

Jonathan Avise (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111310

Learn about the history of legendary Spanish club Barcelona. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Manchester United

Todd Karpovich (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111358

Learn about the history of legendary English club Manchester United. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

FC Bayern Munich

Jon Marthaler (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111327

Learn about the history of legendary German club Bayern Munich. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Arsenal FC

Jon Marthaler (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111303

Learn about the history of legendary English club Arsenal. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Juventus FC

Thomas Carothers (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111341

Learn more about the history of legendary Italian club Juventus The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Chelsea FC

Jeff Seidel (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111334

Learn about the history of legendary English club Chelsea. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

AC Milan

Todd Kortemeier (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532111297

Learn about the history of legendary Italian club AC Milan. The title features a timeline, a glossary, and the author's all-time dream team. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Stephen Curry

Dave Campbell (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680785432

This title introduces readers to Stephen Curry, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative “fast facts,” a timeline, and a glossary.

Anthony Davis

Tom Glave (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680785449

This title introduces readers to Anthony Davis, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative “fast facts,” a timeline, and a glossary.

James Harden

Brian Trusdell (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680785456

This title introduces readers to James Harden, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative “fast facts,” a timeline, and a glossary.

LeBron James

Marty Gitlin (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680785470

This title introduces readers to LeBron James, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative “fast facts,” a timeline, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Kyrie Irving

Matt Tustison (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680785463

This title introduces readers to Kyrie Irving, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative “fast facts,” a timeline, and a glossary.

Russell Westbrook

Brian Hall (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781680785487

This title introduces readers to Russell Westbrook, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative “fast facts,” a timeline, and a glossary.

Dragsters

Sarah Tieck (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617841026

Put readers in the driver's seat of a dragster! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of dragsters. Readers will learn about the three main types of dragsters - top fuel cars, stock cars, and funny cars. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a dragster. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Also discussed are safety measures, famous racers, and dragster history. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.

Hovercraft

Sarah Tieck (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617841040

Put readers in the pilot's seat of a hovercraft! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of hovercraft. Readers will learn how powerful hovercraft move over land and water to be used in war, for rescue work, and for racing and recreation. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a hovercraft. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Safety measures and hovercraft history are also discussed. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.

Superbikes

Sarah Tieck (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617841064

Put readers in the driver's seat of a superbike! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of superbikes. Readers will learn how these fast, powerful vehicles zoom around racetracks and do stunts and tricks. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a superbike. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Also discussed are safety measures, famous racers, and superbike history. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.

Helicopters

Sarah Tieck (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781617841033

Put readers in the pilot's seat of a helicopter! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of helicopters. Readers will learn how helicopters are used for transport, rescue work, and military efforts. The forces that make a helicopter fly - lift, gravity, thrust, and drag - are also described. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a helicopter. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Also discussed are safety measures and helicopter history. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index.

Saddle Bronc Riding

John Hamilton (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624013447

This title introduces readers to saddle bronc riding, the classic rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of competition, such as how long a rider must stay on the horse, and safety equipment such as hornless saddles, hack reigns, padded vests, and leather chaps is discussed. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association (PRCA) are introduced, as are rules of competition and scoring. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Steer Wrestling

John Hamilton (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781624013454

This title introduces readers to steer wrestling, a timed rodeo event. Readers will learn the rules of competition from the doggie's leap out of the box to the bulldogger's successful throw. Sanctioning bodies such as the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association (PRCA) are also introduced. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Drag Racers

John Hamilton (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614801467

Ready. Set. Read! Drag Racers brings the speed and danger to the reader in large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. Get ready to taste asphalt and eat dust.

Formula One Cars

John Hamilton (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781614801474

Ready. Set. Read! Formula One Cars brings the speed and danger to the reader in large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. Get ready to taste asphalt and eat dust in one of the world's most exciting sport!