New Titles

Beyonders, 2. Seeds of rebellion : book 2

Mull, Brandon, 2012,


After Jason succeeds in finding a way back to Lyrian, he's immediately in more danger than ever. Meanwhile, Rachel and the others have made their own progress--as well as discovered new enemies. As the group ultimately rejoins, they strive to convince their most needed ally to join the war and form a rebellion strong enough to triumph against the emperor.
Date Published:2012

Duke Kahanamoku

Calkhoven, Laurie,


At head of title: You should meet. Introduction -- Growing up on the beach -- Olympic dreams -- The human fish -- Hero -- The Ambassador of Aloha -- But wait ... there's more!. Introduces the life and achievements of the surfer who won international fame in four Olympics and used his surfboard to save eight people from a capsized boat in California.
Date Published:2017

Thoroughbred horses

Rumsch, BreAnn, 1981-


Includes index. Where thoroughbreds came from -- What Thoroughbreds look like -- What makes Thoroughbreds special -- Color -- Care -- Feeding -- Things Thoroughbreds need -- How Thoroughbreds grow -- Training -- Glossary -- Web sites -- Index.
Date Published:2011

Nu Gua mends the sky : a Chinese flood myth

Yasuda, Anita,


This version is adapted from Folktales of China--Page 4.
Date Published:2014

The Jade Emperor : a Chinese zodiac myth

Yasuda, Anita,


In this zodiac myth, the emperor names the years of the zodiac after the animals who win a race.
Date Published:2014

The Monkey King : a Chinese monkey spirit myth

Yasuda, Anita.



Date Published:2014

Engineering the NYC Subway System

McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto,


An amazing system -- Preparing to build -- Building begins -- New York's subway today -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary. The New York City Subway System has been carrying passengers for more than a century. Engineering the NYC Subway Systemexplores how designers drew up plans for the subway, how workers built the underground system in one of the world's busiest cities, and how commuters still rely on its hundreds of trains today. 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.
Date Published:2018

An amazing system -- Preparing to build -- Building begins -- New York's subway today -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary. The New York City Subway System has been carrying passengers for more than a century. Engineering the NYC Subway Systemexplores how designers drew up plans for the subway, how workers built the underground system in one of the world's busiest cities, and how commuters still rely on its hundreds of trains today. 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.

Date Published:2018

Engineering the Colosseum

LaPierre, Yvette, 1963-,


Let the games begin -- Preparing to build -- Building the Colosseum -- The Colosseum today. The Colosseum, the greatest arena of the ancient Roman world, still stands in Rome, Italy, nearly 2,000 years after its construction. Engineering the Colosseumstudies how ancient designers put the structure together, what kinds of events were held there, and how modern conservationists are protecting and restoring the building today. 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.
Date Published:2018

Let the games begin -- Preparing to build -- Building the Colosseum -- The Colosseum today. The Colosseum, the greatest arena of the ancient Roman world, still stands in Rome, Italy, nearly 2,000 years after its construction. Engineering the Colosseumstudies how ancient designers put the structure together, what kinds of events were held there, and how modern conservationists are protecting and restoring the building today. 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.

Date Published:2018

Engineering AT & T Stadium

Lowell, Barbara,


Building by design. A new home for the Dallas Cowboys -- Designing solutions -- Building AT & T Stadium -- An amazing stadium -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- Index -- About the author. AT & T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, is one of the newest and most advanced football stadiums in the country. Engineering AT & T Stadiumdiscusses how the structure was designed, how workers brought the blueprints to life, and how the stadium combines art and architecture to create an exciting experience for fans. 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.
Date Published:2018

Building by design. A new home for the Dallas Cowboys -- Designing solutions -- Building AT & T Stadium -- An amazing stadium -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- Index -- About the author. AT & T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, is one of the newest and most advanced football stadiums in the country. Engineering AT & T Stadiumdiscusses how the structure was designed, how workers brought the blueprints to life, and how the stadium combines art and architecture to create an exciting experience for fans. 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.

Date Published:2018

Engineering Mount Rushmore

Conley, Kate A., 1977-,


Finding Mount Rushmore -- Designing the monument -- Getting to work -- Mount Rushmore's legacy -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary. "Mount Rushmore, a massive granite carving of four US presidents, is among the most famous landmarks in the United States. Engineering Mount Rushmore introduces readers to its designer, Gutzon Borglum, shows how workers turned a mountain into a monument, and explores how the US government protects the carving today. 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."--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2018

Finding Mount Rushmore -- Designing the monument -- Getting to work -- Mount Rushmore's legacy -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary. "Mount Rushmore, a massive granite carving of four US presidents, is among the most famous landmarks in the United States. Engineering Mount Rushmore introduces readers to its designer, Gutzon Borglum, shows how workers turned a mountain into a monument, and explores how the US government protects the carving today. 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."--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2018

Building by design. Engineering the Golden Gate Bridge /

Conley, Kate A., 1977-


Across the Golden Gate -- Designing a landmark -- Building the Golden Gate Bridge -- The Golden Gate Bridge today -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary. "The Golden Gate Bridge, spanning San Francisco Bay in California, has become an iconic symbol of the city of San Francisco. Engineering the Golden Gate Bridge discusses its designer, Joseph Strauss, examines how workers constructed the mammoth bridge, and explores the structure's lasting impact. 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."--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2018

Across the Golden Gate -- Designing a landmark -- Building the Golden Gate Bridge -- The Golden Gate Bridge today -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary. "The Golden Gate Bridge, spanning San Francisco Bay in California, has become an iconic symbol of the city of San Francisco. Engineering the Golden Gate Bridge discusses its designer, Joseph Strauss, examines how workers constructed the mammoth bridge, and explores the structure's lasting impact. 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."--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2018

Engineering the Eiffel Tower

Slingerland, Janet,


Building by design. The iron lady -- A man with a plan -- The iron magician -- Saving the tower -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- Index -- About the author. The Eiffel Tower, build for a World's Fair in 1889, has become a permanent symbol of the city of Paris, France. Engineering the Eiffel Towerintroduces readers to its designer, Gustave Eiffel, shows how workers assembled the gigantic tower, and looks at how maintenance crews keep it standing today. 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.
Date Published:2018

Building by design. The iron lady -- A man with a plan -- The iron magician -- Saving the tower -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Online resources -- Learn more -- Index -- About the author. The Eiffel Tower, build for a World's Fair in 1889, has become a permanent symbol of the city of Paris, France. Engineering the Eiffel Towerintroduces readers to its designer, Gustave Eiffel, shows how workers assembled the gigantic tower, and looks at how maintenance crews keep it standing today. 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.

Date Published:2018

Engineering the Great Wall of China

LaPierre, Yvette, 1963-,


An incredible wall -- Preparing to build -- Building the Ming wall -- The Great Wall of China today. The Great Wall of China, built in many sections over many centuries, is China's best-known landmark. Engineering the Great Wall of Chinaintroduces readers to the dynasties that constructed it, explores the construction techniques that were used, and looks at how the modern Chinese government is working to protect it for the future. 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.
Date Published:2018

An incredible wall -- Preparing to build -- Building the Ming wall -- The Great Wall of China today. The Great Wall of China, built in many sections over many centuries, is China's best-known landmark. Engineering the Great Wall of Chinaintroduces readers to the dynasties that constructed it, explores the construction techniques that were used, and looks at how the modern Chinese government is working to protect it for the future. 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.

Date Published:2018

Engineering One World Trade Center

McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto,


Building by design. One World Trade Center -- Preparing to build a tower -- Building One World Trade Center -- One World Trade Center today -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Learn more -- Index -- About the author. "One World Trade Center, an enormous skyscraper in New York City, was built in the wake of terrorist attacks that destroyed the original Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Engineering One World Trade Center looks at how architects designed the building, how the skyscraper incorporates many new safety features, and how workers built the tower in the middle of a bustling city. 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."--Publisher's website.
Date Published:2018

Building by design. One World Trade Center -- Preparing to build a tower -- Building One World Trade Center -- One World Trade Center today -- Fast facts -- Stop and think -- Glossary -- Learn more -- Index -- About the author. "One World Trade Center, an enormous skyscraper in New York City, was built in the wake of terrorist attacks that destroyed the original Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Engineering One World Trade Center looks at how architects designed the building, how the skyscraper incorporates many new safety features, and how workers built the tower in the middle of a bustling city. 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."--Publisher's website.

Date Published:2018

Great Pyramid of Giza

Gieseke, Tyler,


Includes index. "4D book!"--Cover. The Great Pyramid -- Stone and sweat -- Inside the pyramid -- An ancient wonder. This book examines the history, construction, and legacy of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more.
Date Published:2022

Egyptian mummies

Gieseke, Tyler,


"4D Book!"--Cover. Includes index. What is a mummy? -- The mummy method -- Famous mummies -- Studying the dead. "This title lays out how and why Egyptians made mummies and gives some famous mummies as examples. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. "--
Date Published:2022

"4D Book!"--Cover. Includes index. What is a mummy? -- The mummy method -- Famous mummies -- Studying the dead. "This title lays out how and why Egyptians made mummies and gives some famous mummies as examples. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. "--

Date Published:2022

Egyptian gods and goddesses

Gieseke, Tyler,


Rulers of nature -- The underworld -- Worship and rituals -- Changes with time -- Making connections. This title introduces the primary Egyptian deities and discusses where and how Egyptians worshipped. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
Date Published:2022

Rulers of nature -- The underworld -- Worship and rituals -- Changes with time -- Making connections. This title introduces the primary Egyptian deities and discusses where and how Egyptians worshipped. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Date Published:2022

The Great Sphinx

Gieseke, Tyler,


The Great Sphinx -- A lion of limestone -- Sphinxes rule -- A world symbol -- Making connections -- Glossary -- Index -- Online resources. This book examines the history, construction, and legacy of the Great Sphinx, and sphinx symbolism in culture. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
Date Published:2022

The Great Sphinx -- A lion of limestone -- Sphinxes rule -- A world symbol -- Making connections -- Glossary -- Index -- Online resources. This book examines the history, construction, and legacy of the Great Sphinx, and sphinx symbolism in culture. Clear text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, an infographic, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Date Published:2022

Hamster

Rayner, Matthew.


This is me -- All shapes and sizes -- Wild life -- Be prepared -- Right choice -- Feeding time! -- Housework -- Body talk -- Making friends -- Fun and games -- Healthy hamsters -- Good company -- Having babies -- Glossary -- Find out more -- Index. Presents simple information about hamsters and choosing one as a pet.
Date Published:2004

City of dragons

Yogis, Jaimal,


Numbering from spine. When the dragon egg she was given by a mysterious old lady hatches, Grace and her friends must protect it from those who want to abuse its powers.
Date Published:2021