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1) Cats
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This title introduces readers to cats that make wonderful pets! Find out which cats are the smallest and hairiest, the best hunters and climbers, the fastest runners, the highest jumpers, which cats love water, which cats have the longest whiskers and loudest purr, and which cats have no tails! Ragdoll, Maine Coon, Singapura, Skookum, Persian, Turkish Angora, Sphynx, Peterbald, French Chartreux, American Shorthair, Egyptian Mau, Savannah, Chausie,...
2) Dogs
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This title introduces readers to dogs that make wonderful pets! Find out which dogs are the heaviest, smallest, longest, hairless, fastest, highest jumper, best swimmer, which dogs have the longest ears, the best nose and the most bark! Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, Saint Bernards, Mastiffs, Border Collies, Poodles, German Shepherds, Komondor, Puli, Afghan Hound, Old English Sheepdog, Chinese Crested, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Xoloitzcuintli,...
3) Fish
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This title introduces readers to fish that make wonderful pets! Included are lionfish, frogfish, piranha, silver arowana, Mandarin dragonet, betta fish, lungfish, puffer fish, and koi. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
4) Reptiles
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This title introduces readers to reptiles that make wonderful pets! Included are snakes, dragons, monitors, iguanas, geckos, anoles, chameleons, skinks, turtles, and tortoises. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
5) Bugs
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This title introduces readers to bugs that make wonderful pets! Included are praying mantises, stick & leaf insects, ants, beetles, cockroaches, millipedes, grasshoppers, crickets, katydids and Luna moths. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
6) Spiders
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This title introduces readers to spiders that make wonderful pets! Included are the biggest spiders, spiders that hunt, jump, and fish, and grass spiders. Tarantulas, wolf spiders, trapdoor spiders, jumping spiders, and fishing spiders are among featured species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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This title explores the history of the Tour de France. Readers will meet important people in Tour de France history such as Géo Lefèvre. Readers will learn about the race's course through the 21 daily stages of The Loop. Readers will learn the rules of the race from time trials to Le Grand Départ, and the meaning of different colored jerseys that are awarded along the way. Top cyclists such as Lance Armstrong and Eddy Merckx are also introduced....
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This title introduces readers to the job of stunt performer. A short history of the profession is included, and readers will learn about the different types of "gags" such as precision driving, high falls, fire stunts, crashing through glass, and taking a punch. Equipment needed to do the job right and to stay safe is discussed, such as helmets, harnesses, protective jackets, gloves, boots, PortaPits, gel and Nomex suits. The education and training...
9) Hawks
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Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of hawks. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these incredible hunters. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
10) Owls
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Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of owls. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these patient raptors. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
11) Falcons
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Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of falcons. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these lightning-fast predators. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
12) Eagles
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Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of eagles. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these powerful birds of prey. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
13) Vultures
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Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of vultures. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these scavengers. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
14) Reno Air Races
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This title explores the history of The National Championship Air Races. Readers will meet important people in Reno Air Races history such as Bill Stead. Readers will learn the seven classes of planes and the rules for each course, from qualifying heats to flying through the course pylons. Famous pilots and planes such as Rod Lewis and the Champion Seafury #232, Chuck Greenhill and the Super Seafury "Furias", and Jimmy Leeward and the Galloping Ghost...
15) Tornadoes
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Tornadoes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why tornadoes occur, how tornadoes are classified, and how to survive a tornado. Historic tornadoes, including the Joplin, Missouri, tornado in 2011 and the Greensburg, Kansas, tornado in 2007 are also discussed. Features include full-color photos, easy-to-read text, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
16) Mosquitoes
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This title introduces readers to mosquitoes. Different types of mosquitoes are examined such as Gallinipper and Asian tiger. Readers will learn about each mosquito's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each mosquito can be found is covered, as are which diseases they can carry. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
17) Grasshoppers
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This title introduces readers to grasshoppers. Different types of grasshoppers are examined such as Tropidacris collaris, Pygmy, Bullacris intermedia, and Bladder. Readers will learn about each grasshopper's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each grasshopper can be found is covered, as are which grasshoppers are the loudest. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common...
18) Rattlesnakes
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Simple text and dynamic close-up photographs bring young readers face-to-face with rattlesnakes. Your students will learn about body parts, how the snakes hunt, habitat, nesting, and their terrifying rattle. The book also features information on snake handlers and what to do if you're bitten. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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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 werewolves and see how the creatures are reflected in different cultures. Features include a table of contents, glossary, and index. Plus, an Xtreme Challenge page with content questions help readers process and build upon their werewolf knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
20) Ants
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This title introduces readers to ants. Different types of ants are examined such as venomous, biting, jumping, trap-building, super colony, and invading ants. Readers will learn about each ant's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen, and will also discover which ants can deliver a venomous sting or bite. Where each ant can be found is covered, as are which ants you can eat! Xreme facts provide additional information on these...
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