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Save Wisely

Heather E. Schwartz (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539032

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the benefits of saving money that is earned or received. Gives tips on saving for big and small purchases and how banks can help keep money safe.

Bank Wisely

Heather E. Schwartz (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539056

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes what a bank is, why to use a savings account, and how checking accounts, loans, and credit cards work.

So You Want to Grow a Pie?

Bridget Heos (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539063

A young girl wants to grow her own pie, learns where the many ingredients come from, and grows a fruit tree. Includes kid-friendly apple pie recipe.

So You Want to Grow a Salad?

Bridget Heos (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539087

A young girl wants to grow her own salad, learns where the many ingredients come from, and learns how to grow vegetables. Includes kid-friendly salad recipe.

So You Want to Grow a Taco?

Bridget Heos (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539094

A young boy wants to grow his own tacos, learns where the many ingredients come from, and learns how to grow corn and make tortillas. Includes kid-friendly taco recipe.

Gymnastics

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538974

Presents information about gymnastics in the Olympics, including different kinds of gymnastic events, well-known gymnasts such as Gabrielle Douglas, and how gymnastics in the Olympics works today.

Manners at the Store

Bridget Heos (author) Katya Longhi (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539018

A young monster with no manners goes grocery shopping with his dad and older brother, who teaches him how to have good manners at the supermarket.

Spend Wisely

Heather E. Schwartz (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539049

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers helps readers learn the basics of wants and needs, shopping sales, and making wise purchases. Gives tips on saving money for big purchases and finding the best prices.

Swimming and Diving

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538981

Presents information about swimming and diving in the Olympics including different types of swimming strokes, different diving events, and synchronized swimming.

Volleyball

Matt Doeden (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539001

Presents information about volleyball in the Olympics including rules for playing, and overview of indoor and beach volleyball, and well-known players such as Misty May-Treanor and Kari Walsh Jennings.

So You Want to Grow a Pizza?

Bridget Heos (author) Daniele Fabbri (illustrator)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607539070

A young boy wants to grow his own pizza, learns where the many ingredients come from, and learns how to grow the ingredients to make pizza sauce. Includes kid-friendly pizza sauce recipe.

Blue-Ringed Octopuses

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538844

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous blue-ringed octopus of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Readers learn how these octopi use their colorful rings or stripes to warn predators and how they use venom to kill their prey. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Box Jellyfish

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538851

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous box jellyfish of the  Pacific and Indian Oceans. Readers learn how these jellies use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Taipans

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538905

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the Australian taipan snake, one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Readers learn how these snakes use their venom to kill prey and as a defense against predators when threatened.

Are Crop Circles Real?

Allison Lassieur (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538936

Presents stories of crop circles, designs that appear in crop fields, often overnight. Examines the evidence of various explanations.

Scorpions

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538875

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous scorpion. Readers learn how these desert animals use the stinger on their tails to kill prey and defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered.

Stonefish

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538899

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the poisonous stonefish. Readers learn how these ocean animals use stingers on their backs to defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when stonefish are encountered.

Basketball

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538950

Presents information about basketball in the Olympics, including the history of basketball, how it became an Olympic sport, and well-known players, such as the United States’ 1992 Dream Team

Black Widow Spiders

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538837

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous black widow spider. Readers learn how these spiders use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Poison Dart Frogs

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538868

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous poison dart frog. Readers learn how these rainforest frogs use venom to as a protection against predators. Also explains how people have used the poison for hunting and medicines.

Is the Loch Ness Monster Real?

Allison Lassieur (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538943

Presents stories of the Loch Ness monster in Scotland, examining the evidence of various explanations and hoaxes surrounding this legend.

Grizzly Bears

Trudi Strain Trueit (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538745

Presents information about the grizzly bears of North America, their habitats, and their amazing size and strength.

Spectacled Bears

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538776

Presents information about South America’s spectacled bears, their forest habitats, and their distinctive fur patterns.

Vampires in Nature

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538813

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that drink the blood of other animals and even people. Explains how these “vampire” animals find their hosts and which ones usually spread diseases when they feed on human blood.

Superstars of the San Antonio Spurs

Paul Hoblin (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538714

Presents some of the San Antonio Spurs’ greatest players and their achievements in pro basketball, including George Gervin, Tim Duncan, and Kawhi Leonard.