A big pile of dirt needs to be flattened. A bulldozer can get the job done! Beginning readers will learn about the jobs and parts of bulldozers in this title. An opening narrative puts a bulldozer on a job site. Leveled text and colorful photos build reading interest and skills. Features summarize a bulldozer’s main jobs and parts. Photo labels and a photo glossary help readers identify subject-specific terms.
The world is full of amazing animals in all shapes and sizes. This series brings these animals to the library and introduces young readers to the wonders of the animal kingdom! Beginning readers will learn about each animal through leveled text and bright, colorful photographs. Special features highlight the range, habitats, life span, food web, and appearance of each animal to help readers retain what they have learned. Students are sure to go wild for these fun books!
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.
Simple machines, such as the wedge, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a wedge is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text.
Simple machines, such as the wheel and axle, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a wheel and axle is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text.
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.
Simple machines, such as the pulley, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a pulley is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text.
Simple machines, such as the screw, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a screw is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text.
Simple machines, such as the inclined plane, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what an inclined plane is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text.
Simple machines, such as the lever, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a lever is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text.
This transitional reader title gives information about how and why wildfires happen, their effects, and wildfire safety. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers.
Kids' futures will look bright after reading this title. In simple text, readers learn about the training it takes to become an electrician, tools of the trade, and career options in the field. Full-color images, infographics, and QR codes throughout further explain the trade that is in such high demand.
Kids may find their future in this fiery career after reading this title. In simple text, readers learn about the training it takes to become a welder, tools of the trade, and career options in the field. Full-color images, infographics, and QR codes throughout further explain the trade that is in such high demand.
Kids will be ready to help with their home's next leaky pipe after reading this title. In simple text, readers learn about the training it takes to become a plumber, tools of the trade, and career options in the field. Full-color images, infographics, and QR codes throughout further explain the trade that is in such high demand.
Kids will be ready to buckle up their tool belt after reading this title. In simple text, readers learn about the training it takes to become a carpenter, tools of the trade, and career options in the field. Full-color images, infographics, and QR codes throughout further explain the trade that is in such high demand. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Cody Koala is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
From eyeglasses to pacemakers, nanotechnology to AI, technology has changed everything. Learn how body and health technology makes our lives easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that continue to propel us into the future.
From batteries to toilets, lightbulbs to smart homes, technology has changed everything. Learn how energy and home technology makes our lives easier and our planet greener with detailed graphics and cutting-edge science. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that continue to propel us into the future.
