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Big Dogs Rule
To pull readers in, each title begins with the story of an individual dog helping humans. The rest of the chapters cover the history of the breed, physical characteristics, temperament, and training. Maps show the dogs’ various places of origin. “At a Glance” fact pages View →
Mark Sanchez
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Troy Polamalu
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Mark Sanchez
We live in an age where professional athletes are expected to stand tall both on and off the field, and the Football Heroes Making a Difference series shines a light on what the game’s best are doing to give back. The formula stays the same in each book: open with an account of a… View →
Yummy Tummy Recipes
Nutrition, creativity, and smart decisions are emphasized in the 12 to 14 kid-friendly recipes in each volume. A readable, consistent layout helps students develop their skills in decoding procedural writing, while brightly colored patterned backgrounds and interesting facts (e.g.,… View →
Fast Rides
Sandler provides a brief overview of different types of vehicles from the racing world. Each book includes information about several styles of vehicles within the title category; some volumes also touch on history, statistical information, and principal personalities involved in the… View →
Animals with Super Powers
This series focuses on creatures with unexpected “super powers.” Some of the powers, such as using electricity to find prey, seem more “super” than others (e.g., having a transparent appearance). All of the traits—and how animals use them to their advantage—are… View →
Way Cool Drinks
This nifty title opens with a comprehensive “getting started” page, including tips, safety reminders (Don’t put your hand in the blender, kids!), and a list of tools. Parents are encouraged to handle the chopping and cutting; however, this entry in the Yummy Tummy… View →
Up Close and Gross
This fascinating series is just what students are looking for in nonfiction these days. Packed with intriguing facts and shocking details about the microscopic organisms that invade our bodies, foods we eat, backyard, and home, these books will fly off the shelves! Students will enjoy… View →
Up Close and Gross
Colorful photographs and diagrams of enlarged organisms are paired with squirm-inducing texts to present an accessible look at the (nearly) microscopic world around us… While the casual reader might focus on the “grossness,” budding microbiologists will pore over the up-close View →
Cat-ographies
These volumes discuss history, characteristics, and how to care for the title cat breed. Anecdotes about famous or otherwise noteworthy cats (e.g., the Siamese whose meows drew attention to its unconscious owner) are included. The many photographs will appeal to cat lovers. View →
Firefighters to the Rescue
Since the attacks of 9/11, when 343 firefighters died, the emotional respect for firefighters is even more heightened. Montages of captioned, color photos portray the dangers and risks in different kinds of fire situations, while Goldish relays the different parts and focuses of a… View →