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Mysteries of Magic

Mari Bolte (author) Minerva Fox (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239800

A seat at the Ara School of Magic is all Namu's--that is, if she can get there on time. When their carriage breaks down, Hye and Namu are left to fend for themselves. Can they find common ground and work together as teammates, or are both headed home?

Secrets in the Stars

Mari Bolte (author) Minerva Fox (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239817

Namu and Hye have arrived at the Ara School of Magic. But they have more questions and no answers. There is more to magic than they could ever have imagined. The ability to hurt, heal, and help comes with a price--and someone must pay.

Parallel Places

Mari Bolte (author) Minerva Fox (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239824

Namu wanted to learn magic to help others. But there may be more to it than meets the eye--and Hye's missing brother, Ki, may be the secret to unlock it all. Can a balance be struck between science and magic, or will the scales tip forever?

Seeking Students

Mari Bolte (author) Minerva Fox (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098239794

The biggest day of the year has arrived--the test to get into the Ara School of Magic. Namu has dreamed of being accepted. Alongside Hye, her sometimes-nemesis (and much cooler schoolmate), Namu seeks to prove that she has what it takes to be the next rising Star of Ara.

Spy Special Ops

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384911111

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.

Spy Surveillance

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384911128

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.

Spy Communication

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384911081

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.

Spy Evasion

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384911098

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.

Spy Social Skills

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384911104

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.

Wacky Wedge

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384900986

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.

Wonderful Wheel and Axle

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384900993

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.

Cyber Spying

Elsie Olson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384911074

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.

Powerful Pulley

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384900962

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.

Spiffy Screw

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384900979

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.

Woodrow Wilson

BreAnn Rumsch (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384914174

This biography introduces readers to Woodrow Wilson, including his early political career and key events from Wilson's administration including the Underwood Tariff Act, World War I, and winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

Incredible Inclined Plane

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384900948

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.

Lovable Lever

Julie Murray (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384900955

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.

Martin Van Buren

BreAnn Rumsch (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384914150

This biography introduces readers to Martin Van Buren, including his early political career and key events from Van Buren's administration including the Panic of 1837 and the passage of the Independent Treasury Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

George Washington

Tamara L. Britton (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384914167

This biography introduces readers to George Washington, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Washington's administration including creating the first presidential cabinet and creating a financial plan for the new nation. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

Harry S. Truman

Heidi Elston (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384914129

This biography introduces readers to Harry S. Truman, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Truman's administration including World War II, the Cold War, the Marshall Plan, and the Korean War. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

John Tyler

Megan M. Gunderson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384914143

This biography introduces young readers to the life of John Tyler, including his military service, early political career, and key events from Tyler's administration including his opposition to the national bank, Second Seminole War, and the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

Theodore Roosevelt

Tamara L. Britton (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384914099

This biography introduces readers to Theodore Roosevelt, including his early political career and key events from Roosevelt's administration including the building of the Panama Canal, creating the Department of Commerce and Labor, and winning the Nobel Prize. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

William Taft

BreAnn Rumsch (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384914105

This biography introduces readers to William Taft, including his early political career and key events from Taft's administration including forming the US Children's Bureau and Arizona and New Mexico becoming states. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

Zachary Taylor

Heidi Elston (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384914112

This biography introduces readers to Zachary Taylor, including his long military service and key events from Taylor's administration including the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty and the national debate over slavery. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Megan M. Gunderson (author)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9798384914082

This biography introduces readers to Franklin D. Roosevelt, including his early political career and key events from Roosevelt's administration including the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, and Pearl Harbor. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.