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This title introduces you to one of the world’s most popular legendary monsters. Your readers will learn about the real-life history surrounding monsters such as Big Foot, the kraken, the Loch Ness Monster, and dragons. Features include a table of contents, glossary, and index. Plus, an Xtreme Challenge page with content questions help readers process and build upon their monster knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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This title introduces readers to vehicles and equipment used by the US Army, from tanks to grenade launchers. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a fast facts summary, a glossary, and an index. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

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A boat speeds riders in innertubes across the water’s surface. Surfers catch a wave and ride it as long as they can. From building sandcastles to swimming and windsurfing, science explains how it all works. The Science of Beach Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular beach and water activities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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A disc seems to float as it spins through the air. Trampolines let people leap to thrilling heights. From playing catch to playing with hula hoops, bubbles, and jump ropes, science explains how it all works. The Science of Backyard Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular yard games and toys. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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This book explores the story of Chinese Americans. Readers will learn about the history of Chinese immigration to the United States. Entertaining text will illustrate what life is like for Chinese Americans families and how they celebrate their culture. Features include a map, timeline, glossary, Making Connection questions and sidebars. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. D

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Fighter pilots are performing routine landings on a US aircraft carrier when the impossible happens: the massive ship sinks in the South Pacific. Athena and Invisible Six are quickly deployed to the site to learn what happened and who is responsible. But the enemy is clever and soon makes I-6 look like the bad guy. Can Athena and I-6 unmask the enemy before another deadly attack occurs?

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Special operative Shade is working out of the US embassy in Tek City, Tekistan, when fighting erupts between rebel and Tek government troops. The Americans are trapped in this rebellion, unless Invisible Six can escort them to safety. But the Tek government wants to take the American civilians as bargaining chips. Can Shade and I-6 help the civilians escape from Chaos City?

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This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Orlando City SC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

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This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Seattle Sounders FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, the Los Angeles Galaxy. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Asteroids zip through space. These space rocks follow paths around the Sun. Explore Asteroids reveals the amazing details of asteroids. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Earth is one of eight planets that orbit the Sun. Each planet is unique. Explore the Planets reveals the amazing details of the planets in our solar system. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV2. Like all viruses, it is far too small to be seen by the naked eye. Yet this virus and the disease it caused had an enormous impact on the world. Understanding COVID-19 explores how the virus and the disease work, examining what made them so dangerous and what health officials learned about fighting them. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Health-care workers were on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, saving lives and searching for effective treatments. Other workers, such as grocery clerks and delivery people, also found themselves on the front lines as the rest of society stayed home as much as possible to slow the disease’s spread. Front-Line Heroes examines these and other people who faced danger as they continued working to keep the rest of society safe. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Every autumn, Saturdays belong to college football. Passionate fans pack stadiums across the country. Millions more watch on live television. Learn more about the history of the four-time national champion Texas Longhorns! Title includes a timeline, fast facts, a glossary, further readings, online resources, and an index.

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Every autumn, Saturdays belong to college football. Passionate fans pack stadiums across the country. Millions more watch on live television. Learn more about the history of the Ohio State Buckeyes, who won their fourth national championship in 2014! Title includes a timeline, fast facts, a glossary, further readings, online resources, and an index.

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Every autumn, Saturdays belong to college football. Passionate fans pack stadiums across the country. Millions more watch on live television. Learn more about the history of the six-time national champion Oklahoma Sooners! Title includes a timeline, fast facts, a glossary, further readings, online resources, and an index.

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Every autumn, Saturdays belong to college football. Passionate fans pack stadiums across the country. Millions more watch on live television. Learn more about the history of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, one of the most storied college football programs of all time! Title includes a timeline, fast facts, a glossary, further readings, online resources, and an index.

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Every autumn, Saturdays belong to college football. Passionate fans pack stadiums across the country. Millions more watch on live television. Learn more about the history of the Auburn Tigers, who won the national championship in 2010! Title includes a timeline, fast facts, a glossary, further readings, online resources, and an index.

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A grasshopper bends its legs and springs off the ground. Science explains how a bug can leap from place to place. How Bugs Jump explains how a bug’s body lets it jump high as well as the forces at work to launch it far and high. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Laws play a big role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing emissions is vital to slowing climate change. Climate Change and Politics examines the ways politics have helped or hindered the goal to stop climate change. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Being a deep-sea fisherman is a fierce job filled with rough waters and big catches! Only the best and bravest can do this job. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

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Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about single-parent families through everyday and relatable situations. They may just find out that a single-parent family isn’t so different from their own! Title is complete with sweet, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Through simple text and cool historic and modern photographs, this title explains why NASA is an important symbol of innovation and science to the United States of America. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

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The body is an incredible machine and this title introduces the gross and amazing reasons our bodies toot, wiffer, and fart. Complete with cool and colorful photos, labeled when needed, and a Let’s Review! section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the United States flag is an important and uniting symbol to the United States of America. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

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This title explores the life and career of Ninja. Learn about Ninja’s childhood, family, and career, including how he got his start on YouTube, rose to fame, and became a pop culture influencer. Fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, and subscriber counts enrich the text while dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-screens look at this popular YouTuber. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, informative sidebars, a timeline, and an index.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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This title introduces readers to the skills and technology that came together to help the people and animals escaping the 2018 California wildfires. Simple text and incredible close-up photographs focus on the amazing rescue work. This title also features details about what to do if readers find themselves in a similar situation, surprising facts, and quotes from the rescuers and the rescued. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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From his childhood in Mexico to his triumphs in Europe and beyond, Chicharito is one of the World’s Greatest Soccer Players. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

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This title offers a compelling look at the behavior, habitat, and life cycle of markhors. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

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Insects play a vital role in many natural processes around the world. They help pollinate flowers, break down dead things, and provide food for many animals and people. Beneficial Insects: Bugs Helping Plants Survive looks at how insects make the world a better place, as well as the threats they face and how people can protect them. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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This title looks at one of the tiniest and cutest species of penguin. Readers will learn more about the little penguin’s size, where it lives, what it likes to eat, and even compare it to regular-sized penguin species. Complete with adorable and colorful photographs that support the simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

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This title focuses on lost lands and gives information related to their origins, theories, and place in popular culture. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Being a good citizen is an important concept for young people to grasp early on. Readers can learn through realistic everyday situations how they can be a good citizen in their communities. Complete with colorful images that support the simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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The food chain is an incredible and delicate system that shows the flow of energy throughout an ecosystem. This title explains what this energy is, how it is used, and what consumers are and how they are a part of the food chain. The book is complete with colorful photographs and clear and informative photo diagrams and text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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This title introduces readers to tigers, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics, and threats to the species. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

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This title introduces readers to wrestler Seth Rollins, covering his early life, wrestling career, skills, and signature moves. The title features informative sidebars, engaging infographics, vivid photographs, and a glossary.

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This title introduces readers to Todd Gurley, covering his early life, career, and life off the field. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

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This title introduces readers to YouTube, covering its history and worldwide impact. The title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photos, and a glossary.

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This title introduces readers to some of the best quarterbacks in the history of American football, covering who they are, their records, and what makes them great. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

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This title introduces readers to the NFL's Falcons vs. Saints rivalry, covering the rivalry's history, greatest players, and lore. Each title features exciting infographics and sidebars, vivid photos, and a glossary.

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Valerie’s father owns a famous resort in the Florida Keys. Merissa works at the resort to fund her education. Valerie is a bit self-centered and does not treat the resort’s employees with much respect. Then an unexpected storm strands Valerie and Merissa on a deserted island. Can they survive? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

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Saint Patrick's Day celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. It also celebrates Irish culture. Readers will learn that people celebrate with big parades and festivals with Irish traditional music and green clothing. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

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This title explores the life of a tiger from birth to adulthood. The title will show readers what baby tigers like to eat, how long they rely on their mothers, and at what ages they start learning new things. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers and immersion school educators.

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Where does a fox raise its young? Where does a bird lay its eggs? Readers will learn what animals live in burrows, trees, dens and more! Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

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