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Do You Really Want to Meet Ankylosaurus?

Annette Bay Pimentel (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517919

A young child adventures back in time to 66 million years ago to meet an Ankylosaurus, learning about what this dinosaur looked like, its diet, and how it used its clubbed tail to stay safe. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources.

From Trees to Paper

Cari Meister (author) Albert Pinilla (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517797

A child wonders how paper is made and learns about how trees are grown, cut down, and processed in a paper mill. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a map of forests and paper mills, a glossary, and further resources.

From Nylon to Backpacks

Cari Meister (author) Albert Pinilla (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517780

A child wonders where backpacks come from and learns about how nylon is made and woven into fabric, where it is sent to a backpack manufacturer. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a map of what areas manufacture nylon, a glossary, and further resources.

From Wood to Pencils

Cari Meister (author) Albert Pinilla (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517810

A child wonders how pencils are made and learns about how trees are grown, cut down, and processed in a pencil factory. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a map showing forest areas and pencil factories, a glossary, and further resources.

From Cotton to T-Shirts

Cari Meister (author) Albert Pinilla (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517766

A child wonders where t-shirts come from and learns about how cotton is harvested and made into yarn to make t-shirts. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a map of where major cotton-growing areas are, a glossary, and further resources.

From Metal to Bicycles

Cari Meister (author) Albert Pinilla (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517773

A child wonders how bicycles are made and learns about mining iron, the steel-making process, and the steps taken in a bicycle factory. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a map showing where iron is mined and where steel mills are, a glossary, and further resources.

Zebras

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517254

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

Tang Fish

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517162

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

Elephants

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517209

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

Sea Horses

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517131

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

Hippos

Mary Ellen Klukow (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517230

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

Clown Fish

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681517124

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

Big Animals

Heather Adamson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607533160

Highlights animals of all types known for their large size, including the blue whale, the Goliath beetle, and more. Includes comprehension activity.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Shark?

Cari Meister (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538417

A child learns about several shark species and then goes on a cage diving adventure to meet a great white shark.

Forgotten History of Everyday Inventions

Patricia Hutchison (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632357052

Brings to light 12 forgotten everyday inventions including how pie tins inspired the ever-popular Frisbee; how an engineer's walk in the woods with his dog led to the creation of Velcro; how basketball was invented because young men at a YMCA were restless during a blizzard; and more The book features historic photos, interesting sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts.

12 Immigrants Who Made American Technology Great

Tristan Poehlmann (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356932

Introduces readers to inspiring immigrants whose technology contributions made our country great. From Scotland's Alexander Graham Bell, founder of Bell Telephone and AT&T, to South Africa's Elon Musk, founder of aerospace manufacturer SpaceX and auto company Tesla, to Austria's Maria Telkes, best known for her invention of the first solar-powered heating system, each profile is presented in a clear, historical context with an emphasis on their legacies.

The 12 Worst Tornadoes of All Time

Marcia Amidon Lusted (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632356604

Presents readers with the 12 worst tornadoes of all time. Each chapter provides historical facts, the strenth of each tornado, and why they were the worst. Features full-color photos, compelling text with interesting facts, and a 'Staying Safe' section that covers safety procedures in the event of a tornado.

Caribou

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514987

This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Caribou that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Mountain Lions

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514994

This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Mountain Lions that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Porcupines

Jill Sherman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515007

This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Porcupines that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Armadillos

Jill Sherman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514956

This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Armadillos that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Bald Eagles

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514963

This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to Bald Eagles that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Thoroughbred Horses

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681515090

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the unique characteristics of one of the fastest horse breeds, the Thoroughbred horse. Explains the history of the breed, from its start in England, and the features that make this racehorse a winner on the track

American Bison

Jill Sherman (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781681514949

This photo illustrated book will introduce young readers to American Bison that live in North America. Explains their history, life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits. Includes a photo diagram, glossary, further resources, and index.

Birds

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536192

An introduction to what characteristics animals in the birds animal class have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.