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Bread Workshop: Creating Yeast Doughs & Quick Breads

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098277550

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in baking. Included are the history and cultural significance of breads; baking tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a baker; and career paths in baking. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice baking skills and apply what they've learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Pastry Workshop: Mastering Buttery Crusts & Doughs

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098277604

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career as a pastry chef. Included are the history and cultural significance of frosting and icing; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a dessert decorator; and career paths as a pastry chef. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice cooking skills and apply what they've learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Catering Workshop: Feeding a Hungry Crowd

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098277567

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in catering. Included are the history and cultural significance of catering; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a caterer; and career paths in catering. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice cooking skills and apply what they've learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Farm to Fork Workshop: Making the Most of Local Foods

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098277574

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career as a chef in the farm to fork movement. Included are the history and cultural significance of sourcing foods locally; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a chef; and career paths as a farm to fork chef. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice cooking skills and apply what they've learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Fast Food Workshop: Building a Menu of Quick Dishes

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098277581

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in the fast-food and fast-casual industries. Included are the history and cultural significance of fast food; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a fast-food professional; and career paths in the fast-food and fast-casual industries. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice cooking skills and apply what they've learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Frosting & Icing Workshop: Decorating Desserts

Megan Borgert-Spaniol (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098277598

This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in dessert decorating. Included are the history and cultural significance of frosting and icing; kitchen tools, terms, and techniques; how to become a dessert decorator; and career paths in the dessert decorating industry. Step-by-step recipes help readers practice cooking skills and apply what they've learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Understanding Christianity

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532153143

Understanding Christianity covers the history of Christianity and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about its branches, church services, and world contributions. This title also discusses challenges that have arisen as Christians interact with people of other faiths. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Gender and Race in Sports

Duchess Harris (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532158193

Gender and Race in Sports examines the historical successes and struggles of female athletes of color. From pioneers to today's stars, women of color have been examples of courage and strength as they fought to overcome barriers unique to their race and gender. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Future of Work in America

Duchess Harris (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532152986

The Future of Work in America examines how automation is changing the workforce in the United States as we know it, predicting a continuous decline in manufacturing jobs and an increase in the field of technology. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Class Mobility

Duchess Harris (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532152979

Class Mobility examines the difficulties that low-wage and middle-class Americans experience when trying to move up the economic ladder, and takes a close look at the roles race and geography play in mobility today. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Class and Race

Duchess Harris (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532152962

Class and Race examines how African Americans, Native Americans, and other groups have grappled with class structures in American society, studying the ways in which racism has shaped those structures and continues to do so today. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Class and Education

Duchess Harris (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532152955

Class and Education looks closely at the relationships between education and class, covering topics like public and private schools and funding, the voucher system, the correlation between class and higher education, and what might be done to lessen the educational achievement gap between classes. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Charlottesville Protests

Duchess Harris, Michael Capek (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532158254

The Charlottesville Protests delves into the eruption of violence that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017. It also examines the racial strife that's plagued the United States for decades and encourages readers to form their own opinions. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

US Immigration Policy

A. R. Carser (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532151231

US Immigration Policy covers the history of immigration and immigration law in the country and examines the pros and cons of immigration policies and their impact on society. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The 2016 Presidential Election

Tom Streissguth (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532151224

The 2016 Presidential Election covers the rise of Donald Trump from reality-television star to presidential candidate, the historic campaign of Hillary Clinton, and the surprising twists and turns that led up to the election's unexpected conclusion. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Dakota Access Pipeline

Sue Bradford Edwards (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532151187

The Dakota Access Pipeline follows the controversy surrounding the building of the pipeline and the associated month-long protests at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

J. Cole: Chart-Topping Rapper

Alicia Z. Klepeis (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532151125

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of J. Cole. Readers learn about J. Cole's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book explores J. Cole's academic drive, relationship with his mom, and charity work. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Hurricane Harvey

Cliff Waterford (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781532152900

Hurricane Harvey takes an in-depth look at the destruction wrought by 2017?s Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the Gulf Coast and the ensuing cleanup efforts. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare (author) Rod Espinosa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412692

The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, romance, sword-play, and tragedy of Romeo and Juliet will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before.

Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare (author) Cynthia Martin (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412715

The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, disguises, romance, and comedy of Twelfth Night will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before.

Tempest

William Shakespeare (author) Cynthia Martin (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412708

The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, fantasy, revenge, and romance of the Tempest will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before.

Hamlet

William Shakespeare (author) Ben Dunn (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412647

The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, murder, revenge, and intrigue of Hamlet will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before.

Macbeth

William Shakespeare (author) David Hutchison (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412661

The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, betrayal, murder, and madness of Macbeth will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before.

Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare (author) Rod Espinosa (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412678

The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, comedy, fantasy, and romance of A Midsummer Night's Dream will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before.

Othello

William Shakespeare (author) Chris Allen (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781616412685

The works of William Shakespeare come alive in these stunning graphic novels adaptation using the original Shakespearean dialog. The world-class art, romance, betrayal, and tragedy of Othello will capture the attention of reluctant readers. Supplement your traditional Shakespearean sources with the graphic novel adaptation that will help readers imagine the action like never before.