Harriet Tubman is known for her work on the Underground Railroad. But she was also an important spy in the Union Army during the Civil War. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will learn about her daring exploits to help the Union achieve victory in its fight against slavery. Detailed illustrations and engaging captions bring the events of this story to life on the page. A timeline, a map, and real-life quotes add additional historical detail for readers to explore.
The Muscogee are one of the largest Native American Nations. They are originally from the Southeastern woodlands of the United States. Today, Muscogee people are members of tribes located in Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Through carefully leveled text, readers will learn about ancestral Muscogee, their life before and after European contact, Muscogee life today, and how they continue to celebrate their culture. Additional features profile a famous Muscogee person, show important events on a timeline, and more.
The Nez Perce are a nation of Native American people. Their homelands span across what is now Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Today, Nez Perce people continue to celebrate their nation’s traditions and culture on the Nez Perce Tribe’s reservation and beyond. This title introduces readers to the Nez Perce and their ancestral lifestyle, history, present-day life and culture, challenges the people face, and how they work to overcome them. Readers will learn additional information through maps, timelines, fascinating fact sidebars, and more.
The Ojibwe are among the largest Native American nations today. There are dozens of bands throughout the United States and Canada. In this title, readers will learn about how the Ojibwe once lived, what happened to them after European contact, how they live and celebrate their culture today, and some challenges they face. Additional features highlight a famous Ojibwe person, map Ojibwe homelands and present-day reservations, and much more.
The Chumash are Native American peoples from present-day California. Their history in the region spans around 13,000 years! In this title, readers learn about the traditional lifestyle, history, present-day life, and continuing traditions of the Chumash through leveled text and crisp, labeled photographs. Additional features such as a timeline, maps, fascinating facts, and more present readers with more information to foster an engaging and informative reading experience.
When Nadia and Nadir have nothing to do one summer afternoon, they decide to follow a video tutorial to make their own slime. They learn to follow rules for safe play and try to convince their parents to allow them to sell home-made slime to save up for supplies.
Dadi is coming to stay with Nadia and Nadir while their parents are away for pilgrimage. Nadia and Nadir play the role of tour guides, showing their grandmother around Houston.
When a flood strikes Pakistan, Nadia and Nadir decide to organize a charity run to help the flood victims. They learn about fitness training and that some races aren't meant to be won. Sometimes there's a bigger goal to achieve.
Nadia and Nadir begin collecting kitchen scraps and learn about layering, aerating, and how compost can enrich the soil naturally.
Nadia and Nadir can't wait to have a sleepover in their backyard. But missing treats and critter footprints have them thinking of monsters. Eventually, they set up a plan to track down the creature and figure out what nightly visitor is in their backyard.
This book will introduce readers to Morocco. Readers will learn a little about the country's history, geography, major cities and landmarks, and culture. The title is complete with beautiful images and simple text.
This book will introduce readers to Germany. Readers will learn a little about the country's history, geography, major cities and landmarks, and culture. The title is complete with beautiful images and simple text.
This book will introduce readers to Greece. Readers will learn a little about the country's history, geography, major cities and landmarks, and culture. The title is complete with beautiful images and simple text.
This book will introduce readers to India. Readers will learn a little about the country's history, geography, major cities and landmarks, and culture. The title is complete with beautiful images and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
This book will introduce readers to Canada. Readers will learn a little about the country's history, geography, major cities and landmarks, and culture. The title is complete with beautiful images and simple text.
This book will introduce readers to France. Readers will learn a little about the country's history, geography, major cities and landmarks, and culture. The title is complete with beautiful images and simple text.
A new millennium didn't slow Barbie down! Barbie continued to inspire children in the 2000s. Text on the decade's popular and impactful Barbie dolls is paired with a brief history of 2000s culture and women's changing roles. QR codes and bright, exciting photographs keep readers engaged through the whole book.
Barbie was changing quickly in the 1970s. Readers will follow her journey with the help of text on the decade's popular and inspiring Barbie dolls and a brief history of '70s culture and womens' changing roles. QR codes and bright, exciting photographs keep readers engaged through the whole book.
After reading Barbie in the 1980s, readers might find themselves teasing their hair and adding extra accessories to their outfits. Text on the decade's popular and inspiring Barbie dolls is paired with a brief history of '80s culture and womens' changing roles. QR codes and bright, exciting photographs keep readers engaged through the whole book.
1990s culture is back in fashion! Children will get to know the decade that started trends while reading about Barbie in the '90s. Text on the decade's popular and inspiring Barbie dolls is paired with a brief history of '90s culture and women's changing roles. QR codes and bright, exciting photographs keep readers engaged through the whole book.
In this title, readers will get to know the Sioux people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Sioux homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
Readers will be instantly attached to Barbie in the 1960s. Barbie took the world by storm during her first decade on the market. Text on popular and inspiring Barbies of the '60s is paired with a brief history of the decade's culture and women's changing roles. QR codes and bright, exciting photographs keep readers engaged through the whole book.
In this title, readers will get to know the Cherokee people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Cherokee homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Iroquois people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Iroquois homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
In this title, readers will get to know the Navajo people and their history. Easy-to-understand text supported by historical and modern imagery introduces Navajo homeland, traditions, social structure, and more. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
