This biography introduces readers to David Shannon, author and illustrator of Caldecott Honor Book No, David! others in the David series, A Bad Case of Stripes, and How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball, and illustrator of The Rough-Face Girl, The Ballad of the Pirate Queens, and Jon Scieszka's Trucktown series. Readers will learn about Shannon's childhood in Washington, DC, and Spokane, Washington, his early interest in drawing, his study of editorial illustration, his start in children's book illustration, his success with the David series, and his process as an illustrator. Easy-to-read text and full-color photos highlight Shannon's childhood, family, education, and life as an author and illustrator. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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, creating a financial plan for the new nation, and planning Washington, DC. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Explore national symbols through which American values and principles are expressed. This book assists children in understanding the cultural importance of this icon, the history, and why itÍs associated with national identity.
Presents information on the history of the Alamo, including the famous battle of 1836 that took place there, some of the men involved in that battle, and its significance in the struggle for Texas's independence from Mexico.
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the loving French bulldog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the French bulldog breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these alert, curious dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
An introduction to the physical characteristics and plant and animal life of the Red Sea, which is located in the Middle East and is an arm of the Indian Ocean.
An introduction to the history, geography, plants, animals, government, economy, cities, transportation, people, social life and customs of Cuba, the largest island in the West Indies.
This book introduces young readers to flying fox bats, the fruit-eating bats from the family Pteropodidae. Easy-to-read text examines flying fox bats' biology, sizes, behaviors, and dietary needs, and reproduction and pup development are introduced. An anatomy diagram helps readers identify body parts. Also covered is the bats' habitat, and a detailed map shows where in the world the bats live. Readers will learn about threats to the bats' environment such as hunting and deforestation, and conservation efforts that are in place, as well as the bats' important role in plant pollination and forest regeneration. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for young chiropterologists. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This book introduces young readers to the Siamese cat, the blue-eyed cat from Siam, which is present-day Thailand. In engaging, easy-to-read text readers examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also covered. Beautiful, full-color photos allow students to see the Siamese in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This biography introduces readers to Barack Obama including his early political career and key events from Obama's administration including the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Affordable Care Act, and the Clean Power Plan. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Explore national symbols through which American values and principles are expressed. This book assists children in understanding the cultural importance of this icon, the history, and why itÍs associated with national identity.
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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
This biography introduces readers to Ronald Reagan, including his early political career and key events from Reagan's administration including the Reagan Revolution and the Cold War. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
This book introduces young readers to the wrinkle-faced bat, the rare fruit-eating bat from the family Phyllostomidae. Easy-to-read text examines the wrinkle-faced bat's biology, size, behavior, and dietary needs, and reproduction and pup development are introduced. An anatomy diagram helps readers identify body parts. Also covered is the bat's habitat, and a detailed map shows where in the world it lives! Readers will learn about threats to the bat including environmental issues and predation. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for young chiropterologists. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This book introduces young readers to the Manx cat, the tailless cat from the Isle of Man. In engaging, easy-to-read text readers examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also covered. Beautiful, full-color photos allow students to see the Manx in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This book introduces young readers to the spear-nosed bat, the insect-eating bat from the family Phyllostomidae. Easy-to-read text examines the spear-nosed bat's biology, size, behavior, and dietary needs, and reproduction and pup development are introduced. An anatomy diagram helps readers identify body parts and an echolocation diagram shows how these insectivorous bats capture prey! Also covered is the bat's habitat, and a detailed map shows where in the world the bat lives. Readers will learn about threats to the bat including predation and environmental issues. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for young chiropterologists. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Explore national symbols through which American values and principles are expressed. This book assists children in understanding the cultural importance of this icon, the history, and why itÍs associated with national identity.
An introduction to the history, geography, people, government, economy, and social life and customs of the Netherlands, a small country in northwestern Europe which is famous for its tulips. Includes a recipe for Dutch stew.
This book introduces young readers to the Abyssinian cat, the cat with the unique banded coat. In engaging, easy-to-read text readers examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also covered. Beautiful, full-color photos allow students to see the Abyssinian in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the devoted Rottweiler. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Rottweiler breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these powerful, intelligent dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Explores the history of Ellis Island, which housed the United States' most important immigration processing center from 1892 through 1943, serving seventeen million immigrants.
An introduction to the land, plants and animals, people, history, government, economy, cities, transportation and communication, and culture of South Africa.
This biography introduces readers to Donald Trump including his careers as a real estate developer and reality television star, his victory in the 2016 presidential election, and key events from Trump's administration including two impeachments and subsequent acquittals, and the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts. Information about his childhood, family, and personal life is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
This book introduces young readers to vampire bats, the blood-eating bats from the family Phyllostomidae. Easy-to-read text examines vampire bats' biology, sizes, behaviors, and dietary needs, and reproduction and pup development are introduced. An anatomy diagram helps readers identify body parts and an echolocation diagram shows how these sanguivorous bats locate prey! Also covered is the bats' habitat, and a detailed map shows where in the world the bats live. Readers will learn about threats to the bats such as hunting and predation. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for young chiropterologists. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This book introduces young readers to dog-faced bats, the fruit-eating bats from the family Pteropodidae. Easy-to-read text examines dog-faced bats' biology, sizes, behaviors, and dietary needs, and reproduction and pup development are introduced. An anatomy diagram helps readers identify body parts. Also covered is the bats' habitat, and a detailed map shows where in the world the bats live! Readers will learn about threats to the bats' environment such as hunting and deforestation, and conservation efforts that are in place, as well as the bats' important role in plant pollination and forest regeneration. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for young chiropterologists. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
An introduction to the history, geography, plants and animals, government, economy, cities and transportation, people, and social life and customs of Norway.
This book introduces young readers to the Maine coon cat, the official cat of the state of Maine. In engaging, easy-to-read text readers examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also covered. Beautiful, full-color photos allow students to see the Maine coon cat in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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