Are werewolves real? In this title, readers learn about the history of werewolves around the world, including why people believed, diseases and conditions associated with werewolves, and other scientific explanations for werewolf myths.
Are zombies real? In this title, readers learn about the history of zombies from ancient times to the present day, including the vodou religion, why people believed, media portrayals of zombies, and scientific explanations for zombie stories. Read the shocking zombie experience of Haitian Clairvius Narcisse!
Do people really have psychic powers? In this title, readers learn about the history of psychic powers from ancient times to the present day, including spiritualism, why people believe, investigations into psychic performers, and possible explanations for psychic abilities.
Are ghosts real? In this title, readers learn about the history of ghosts from ancient times to the present day, including spiritualism, why people believe, scientific possibilities for ghost sightings, and technology that seeks explanations for ghosts.
How does the military complete dangerous covert missions? In this title, readers will learn about the different special operation forces, how they are trained, the missions they have undertaken in history, and what special ops may look like in the future. Readers can also practice tactics used by special ops forces.
How do spies use surveillance to gain intelligence about their targets? In this title, readers will learn about how spies used surveillance techniques in the past like bugs, wires, cameras, and opening and reading mail. They will also learn about modern surveillance like drones, spy planes, and satellites.
In this title, readers will learn how spies used covert communication techniques such as secret codes, invisible ink, and tiny cameras to pass intelligence to their handlers. Real-life spies and missions are explored. Readers can also try making their own invisible ink, dead drops, and secret codes.
How do spies avoid getting caught? In this title, readers will learn about how spies are trained, how they develop cover stories, and how they use disguises to hide their true identities. Real-life spy stories from history inform the reader about how spies evade capture. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
How do spies build trust and infiltrate enemy organizations? In this title, readers will learn how spies are recruited and trained, and how they build the skills needed to gain intelligence. Readers will learn about amazing spies from history who risked their lives to get information. Readers can also try special missions such as creating a legend and mastering their memory.
In this title, readers will learn about the ever-changing world of cyber espionage, hacking, and social engineering. Both historical and modern cyber spying techniques are explored. Readers will also learn how to protect themselves online.
This title focuses on cyber heists and details the most daring ones through history, the crews that pulled them off, and the impact they had on the victims and world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
This title focuses on the accidental discovery of plastic and details its origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact it has had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title focuses on the accidental discovery of Velcro and details its origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact it has had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title focuses on the accidental discovery of microwaves and details their origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact they have had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title focuses on the accidental discovery of matches and details their origins, evolution throughout the years, and impact they have had on the world. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the underground is their office! The fields of seismologist, volcanologist, geothermal engineer, paleontologist, and speleologist are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the sky is their office! The careers of meteorologist, astronomer, aerospace engineer, pilot, and astronaut are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the farm is their office! The careers of livestock and poultry farmer, fish farmer, beekeeper, crop farmer, and flower farmer are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the garden is their office! The careers of horticulturist, arborist, nursery worker, landscaper, gardener, and groundskeeper are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the ocean is their office! The careers of oceanographer, marine archaeologist, marine biologist, marine veterinarian, and marine conservationist are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title introduces readers to the amazing paths a career in STEM has to offer where the forest is their office! The careers of forester, forest ranger, logger, firefighter, and urban forester are examined, as are the STEM techniques and technologies that are used in them. A fun STEM-related activity is included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Four friends had moved to New York City from Atlanta, Georgia hoping to make it big. But things hadn't worked out and they are moving home. As they are leaving the city on a hot July night in 1977, the lights go out suddenly. Can they avoid the crime and violence and get to safety? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This title explores the ways television was established, how it evolved and expanded, and how television became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of television. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This fun, hands-on title makes STEM fields of study approachable and memorable! Informative text explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Geology field. Accompanying the main text are activities from agate coasters to an underwater eruption. These step-by-step crafts encourage readers to artistically engage with what they learned, helping solidify their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
This fun, hands-on title makes STEM fields of study approachable and memorable! Informative text explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Paleontology field. Accompanying the main text are activities from a felt mammoth to soap fossils. These step-by-step crafts encourage readers to artistically engage with what they learned, helping solidify their new knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
