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Arctic Foxes

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681518350

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about an arctic foxes' arctic habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

A Turtle's Dangerous Journey

Mary Ellen Klukow (author) Romina Martí (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517872

A turtle is making her way across a highway to find a nesting spot. She avoids being run over, only to find trash in the nesting grounds which will attract predators to her eggs. Will the turtle survive this dangerous journey? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help turtles, further resources, and a glossary.

A Sparrow's Disappearing Home

Mary Ellen Klukow (author) Romina Martí (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517865

A saltmarsh sparrow is looking for a new place to live after not finding enough food in her current location. She needs to find a place with the right plants and must avoid running into glass buildings and loose pets on the beach. Will the sparrow survive and find a new home? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help songbirds, further resources, and a glossary.

A Frog's Dangerous Home

Mary Ellen Klukow (author) Romina Martí (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517834

A yellow-legged mountain frog wakes from hibernation is on the hunt for a meal and a mate. Pollution, invasive fish, and a deadly fungus make his day dangerous. Will he survive until he can find a mate? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help frogs and other amphibians, further resources, and a glossary.

A Bat Colony’s Search for a New Home

Mary Ellen Klukow (author) Romina Martí (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517827

A big-eared bat colony is disturbed from hibernation and must find a new place to rest until spring. Some bats will roost with a colony infected with white-nose syndrome and others must avoid a predatory farm cat. Will the colony find a place to hibernate? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on how to help bats, further resources, and a glossary.

Discovering Triceratops

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515199

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the triceratops' discovery, how it was a herbivore who used its frill for protection and to communicate with other dinosaurs.

From Wax to Crayons

Cari Meister (author) Albert Pinilla (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517803

A child wonders how crayons are made and learns about how oil is mined and processed to extract paraffin wax, which is then sent to a factory to be made into crayons. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a map showing oil fields and crayon factories, a glossary, and further resources.

The Life of Marie Curie

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517605

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in paving the way for other scientists, from Marie Curie's early life and education through the discovery of two new elements and her research with x-rays. A table of contents, glossary, further resources, and an index are included.

Making a TV Show

Nadia Higgins (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515250

This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished TV program. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from writing the script and hiring actors, to filming, editing, and finally the episode's premiere. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included.

Yorkshire Terriers

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517438

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the Yorkshire terrier breed. Describes this small dog’s unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources.

Siberian Huskies

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517421

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the Siberian husky breed. Describes this fluffy dog’s unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources.

Golden Retrievers

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517391

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the golden retriever breed. Describes this friendly dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources.

Dalmatians

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517384

A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the Dalmatian dog breed. Describes this spotted dog’s unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources.

Crocodiles

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517193

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a crocodile's African habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Making a Video Game

Nadia Higgins (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515267

This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished video game. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from planning gameplay and coding the prototype to designing and publishing the finished game. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included.

Making a Movie

Nadia Higgins (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515236

This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished movie. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from writing the screenplay and hiring actors, to filming, editing, and finally the premiere. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included.

Making a Book

Nadia Higgins (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515229

This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished book. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from the author's first draft through budgeting, layout, and printing. A glossary, further resources, and an index are included.

Discovering Tyrannosaurus Rex

Laura Hamilton Waxman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515205

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric dinosaur species, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the tyrannosaurus rex's discovery and how fossils show that it was a large carnivore with strong jaws.

Discovering Pterosaurs

Kathy Frost (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515175

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates and people that have influenced the information known today about this prehistoric species that lived during the time of dinosaurs, all tracked throughout the book on a timeline. It explores the history of the pterosaurs' discovery and how scientists found out it was a flying reptile.

Building a Tunnel

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515151

This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished tunnel. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from the design and preparations to the construction and finishing details. A glossary, further resources, author's note, and an index are included.

Building a Stadium

Angie Smibert (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515144

This book for elementary readers highlights the sequence of events from idea to a finished stadium. Full-color photographs and a timeline support each step of the project's process, from the design and preparations to the construction and finishing details. A glossary, further resources, author's note, and an index are included.

Sea Turtles

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514642

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a sea turtle's ocean habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Giraffes

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517216

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a giraffe's African habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Cheetahs

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517186

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a cheetah's African habitat, body parts, and behaviors.

Stingrays

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517155

This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a stingray's ocean habitat, body parts, and behaviors.