Monster Trucks
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from animals to construction vehicles, in Spanish as well as English. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction. Nothing brings off-road entertainment like a monster truck! This transportation book introduces beginning readers to the competition vehicles. Aided by eye-catching photographs, fun facts, and comic-inspired speech bubbles and humor, kids will learn about the design, functions, and working principles of these car-crushing machines. A labeled diagram enhances comprehension. Includes a glossary, index, and further STEM resources.
Big Rigs
The world is full of marvels. Our comic-inspired beginning reader series explores diverse topics from animals to construction vehicles, in Spanish as well as English. Newly fluent readers will delight in up-close images and easy-to-read text while chuckling at the humorous speech bubbles. Labeled image guides and glossaries provide an engaging first experience with nonfiction. Nothing hauls goods on cross-country highways like a big rig! This transportation book introduces beginning readers to the vehicles known variously as semi trucks, tractor-trailers, and 18-wheelers. Aided by eye-catching photographs, fun facts, and comic-inspired speech bubbles and humor, kids will learn about the design, functions, and working principles of these freight-carrying machines. A labeled diagram enhances comprehension. Includes a glossary, index, and further STEM resources.
Top Ten Fastest Wonders in the World
Explore the fastest things ever! With captivating photography and fascinating facts, The Fastest Wonders in the World invites curious kids on an exciting adventure to explore the fastest wonders that our world has to offer--blink and you might miss them! Discover the world's fastest bird, the type of bamboo that can grow up to a meter a day, the quickest train ever made, and so much more! This book is perfect for fact-hungry young readers! The Fastest Wonders in the World is part of the World's Top Tens series, all about our planet's most impressive record-breakers.
Top Ten Biggest Wonders in the World
Embark on a journey to explore the biggest things ever! Discover the burger so huge it took three people to carry it, the giant aircraft that can piggyback other planes, the biggest animals on land and under the sea, and so much more! Fantastic photographs and facts will captivate curious kids. This book is perfect for fact-hungry young readers. The Biggest Wonders in the World is one of four books in the World's Top Tens series, all about our planet's most impressive record-breakers.
Top Ten Longest Wonders in the World
Embark on a journey through astonishing lengths to discover our planet's longest things! With captivating photography and fascinating facts, this book invites curious kids on an exciting adventure to explore the longest wonders that our world has to offer! Discover the world's longest snake, which is longer than five grown men standing on top of each other, the hotdog longer than a football field, the longest manmade structure ever built, and so much more! This book is perfect for fact-hungry young readers! The Longest Wonders in the World is one of four books in the World's Top Tens series, all about our planet's most impressive record-breakers.
Top Ten Slowest Wonders in the World
Take your time exploring the slowest things ever! With captivating photography and fascinating facts, this book invites curious kids on an amusing adventure to explore the slowest wonders that our world has to offer! Discover the slowest plane ever that could be overtaken by a bicycle, the world's slowest heartbeat, the sloth that moves slow enough for plants to grow on it, and so much more! This book is perfect for fact-hungry young readers! The Slowest Wonders in the World is one of four books in the World's Top Tens series, all about our planet's most impressive record-breakers.
Donald Trump *2025
This biography introduces readers to Donald Trump including his education, career as real estate developer, success as a reality television star, and key events from Trump's administration including his impeachment by the House of Representatives and his acquittal by the Senate, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, and his 2024 campaign and reelection. Information about Trump's 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. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
NHL Encyclopedia
The NHL Encyclopedia introduces readers to some of the NHL's greatest teams, exploring their star players and most notable seasons. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction covering the NHL's history, along with information about statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
The Muscle Cars Encyclopedias
The growl of a muscle car's engine grabs the attention of anyone who hears--and feels--it. Each car is unique in its design and abilities. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of muscle cars, from the first drag race to their rise in pop culture. Text includes examination of different makes and models of muscle cars, Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
The Formula 1 Encyclopedia
Formula 1 cars are streamlined machines. Every detail is tracked to ensure each car fits the perfect formula of speed and safety. This encyclopedia provides a look into the history of Formula 1, from the first Grand Prix to the drivers who tackle complex courses around the globe today and the races they run in. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
The NASCAR Encyclopedia
Driving fast and winning races is what keeps NASCAR drivers going. Each race car is built for speed and safety. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of NASCAR, from the first race to the daring drivers and speedy cars competing since then and the tracks on which they race. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
Socialism
Socialism is a political and economic system with the key aim of making society more equal. But can this political system work in action? This fascinating title looks at socialism, its history, and its place in the world today. It compares socialism past and present and explores the best examples of socialism in world history. Discover the theoretical ideas behind the political system, how it works in action, and the countries in which it is in place.Clear explanatory text examines how socialism works in practice along with the theological ideas behind the politics. Detailed sidebars set out case studies that explore socialism and ask readers critical-thinking questions to help develop your own thoughts about this system of political control. The history of socialist control is explored and contrasted with socialism in the world today. Biographical features showcase some of the world's most important socialists and how they helped shape this revolutionary political system.
Dictatorship
A dictatorship is a form of government in which one person or a small group of people hold total power. But what are the mechanics behind this system of ultimate control? This fascinating title looks at dictatorship, its history, and its place in the world today. It compares dictatorships past and present and explores key dictators in world history. Discover the theoretical ideas behind dictatorship, how it works in action, and the countries in which the political system is in place.Clear explanatory text examines how dictatorship works in practice along with the theological ideas behind the politics. Detailed sidebars set out case studies that explore dictatorship and ask readers critical-thinking questions to help develop your own thoughts about the political system. The history of dictatorship is explored and contrasted with dictatorships in the world today. Biographical features explain how people created the ideology of dictatorship, and then made this harsh form of control a reality.
Parliamentary Government
The parliamentary system evolved from monarchy, yet it involves people in the rule of their country. So how does this complex political system work in action? This fascinating title looks at parliamentary government, its history, and its place in the world today. It compares parliaments past and present and explores the best examples of parliamentary government in world history. Discover the theoretical ideas behind the political system, how it works in action, and the countries in which it is in place.Clear explanatory text examines how parliamentary government works in practice along with the theological ideas behind the politics. Detailed sidebars set out case studies that explore parliaments and ask readers critical-thinking questions to help develop your own thoughts about this system of governance. The history of government by parliamentary control is explored and contrasted with parliaments in the world today. Biographical features showcase some of the world's most important political players in parliaments and how they helped shape this complicated form of political control.
Democracy
A democracy is a form of government in which ordinary people take part in running their country and is the bedrock of many Western governments. But how does this idea work in action? This fascinating title looks at democracy, its history, and its place in the world today. It compares democracy past and present and explores its key political figures. Discover the theoretical ideas behind democracy, how it works in action, and the countries in which the political system is in place. Clear explanatory text examines how the political system works in practice along with the theological ideas behind it. Detailed sidebars set out case studies that explore democracy and ask readers critical-thinking questions to help develop your own thoughts about the political system. The history of democratic government is explored and contrasted with democracy in action today. Biographical features explain how political thinkers created the ideology of democracy in ancient Greece and then made it a reality.
Monarchy
A monarchy is a system in which one person holds absolute power over all the people in a country. But how does this idea work in action? This fascinating title looks at monarchy, its history, and its place in the world today. It compares kings and queens past with present monarchs and explores the most intriguing monarchs in world history. Discover the theoretical ideas behind monarchy, how it works in action, and the countries in which this political system is still in place.Clear explanatory text examines how monarchy works in practice along with the theological ideas behind the politics. Detailed sidebars set out case studies that explore monarchs and monarchy and ask readers critical-thinking questions to help develop your own thoughts about the idea of kingdoms and kingship. The history of rule by monarchs is explored and contrasted with monarchy in the world today. Biographical features showcase some of the world's most famous monarchs, and the often-violent fates that ended their reigns. Monarchy is a must-have introduction to the world of politics.
First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans
A fact-packed introduction to the wonders of the sea with easy-to-read text and superb photographs. Subjects include coral reefs, whales and dolphins, undersea exploration and environmental threats. With internet links to exciting websites, including a virtual tour of the seabed and downloadable images of weird and wonderful sea creatures.
First Encyclopedia of Science
Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics.Also includes fun science activities and exciting recommended websites.
First Encyclopedia of Our World
A bright, lively introduction to our world with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations to questions such as "Why is night dark?" "How do earthquakes happen?" and "What is under the sea?" Includes free downloadable pictures and internet links to carefully selected fun websites.
The Wonderful World of Space
The Wonderful World of Space Embark on an awe-inspiring voyage beyond our planet with "The Wonderful World of Space." This captivating book invites readers of all ages to explore the vast and mysterious universe beyond our skies. From the blazing brilliance of stars and the intricate dance of planets to the enigmatic depths of black holes and the icy realms of the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud, each page unveils the wonders of the cosmos in vivid detail. With clear explanations, stunning visuals, and fascinating facts, this book brings the wonders of space to life, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for everyone. Whether you're a budding astronomer, a seasoned space enthusiast, or simply curious about the universe, "The Wonderful World of Space" is a comprehensive book about the wonders beyond our world. It is perfect for readers looking to expand their knowledge, spark their imagination, and ignite a lifelong passion for space. Get ready to be transported to the farthest reaches of the cosmos with "The Wonderful World of Space" - your ultimate guide to the mysteries and marvels of the universe.
Be a Chef!
In this engaging and educational book, readers will discover what it's like to have a job as a chef! They'll find out about what kind of education and training chefs may need, including culinary school and apprenticeships. They'll gain insight into the special skills that help chefs become successful, such as teamwork, multitasking, and originality. They'll learn what kinds of environments chefs usually work in. Fun fact boxes expand on the main text and brightly colored photographs bring it to life. Both instructive and entertaining, this helpful resource will inspire young creatives who enjoy experimenting in the kitchen.
Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence
Since new types of artificial intelligence like ChatGPT and other large language models have been introduced, many people have expressed excitement and concern about their generative potential. Could AI be used to write a book, make a movie, or create a picture that's just as good as--or maybe even better than--those created by humans? But with these questions come other legal and ethical questions. Data is used to "train" ChatGPT and other forms of AI, but where is this data coming from, and does using it violate the rights of human creators? Furthermore, when the work AI produces strongly resembles or even directly mimics the work of human creators, what intellectual property rights do the creators have? This volume examines these questions and others related to the murky intersection of AI and intellectual property, including whether the use of AI on school assignments is considered plagiarism.
A Day in the Life of a Garbage Truck
Rumble! A large garbage truck comes down the street on its way to pick up trash. What else does a garbage truck do throughout the day? What equipment helps the truck do its job? Where does a truck take the trash? Take young readers behind the scenes to discover how waste collectors use garbage trucks from sunrise to sunset. Engaging, leveled text and photos showing the trucks in action combine to help readers learn more about these important community service vehicles.
Life Skills for Teen Girls
Growing up can feel like a whirlwind-especially for teenage girls. It can be noisy, chaotic, and filled with unknowns - and that's okay!Written for both teens and their parents, this essential guide is designed to help navigate these transitions together with confidence and support.Packed with practical tools, real-life advice, and actionable exercises, this book offers more than just information-it's a hands-on resource for parents and daughters to connect and work through challenges as a team.This first book in a 3-part series focuses on the physical, emotional, and mental changes that come with adolescence. From understanding the changes your body goes through, to managing a ton of emotions, this book is packed with valuable insights and tools that help teenage girls thrive during this transformative time. With expert guidance, relatable examples, and practical exercises, parents and daughters will learn how to open up about difficult topics, create a supportive environment, and build a stronger bond.What you will find in this book: ✽ Understanding Physical Changes: Learn about your body's development and how to embrace it with confidence.✽ Emotional Wellness: Learn to manage "mood swings", stress, and self-esteem challenges while staying true to yourself.✽ Communication Skills: Tips for talking to parents and peers, setting boundaries, and fostering healthy relationships.✽ Mindful Exercises: Actionable tools and activities designed to help both teens and parents reflect, connect, and grow together.It isn't just a book-it's a roadmap to growing up with courage, understanding, and connection.Ready to become a more confident and independent teen girl? She's already inside you-you've just got to let her shine!
Garbage Truck
I See Trucks: Garbage Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers embark on a journey into the fascinating world of books. Garbage Truck is an excellent choice for beginner readers, featuring clear and simple sentences paired with engaging images that support early literacy. This informative nonfiction book introduces children to the hardworking garbage truck, encouraging them to recognize and appreciate the vehicles that help keep their neighborhoods clean. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences designed for beginning readers. Engaging Photos: High-quality images that capture garbage trucks in action. Interactive Elements: Promotes reading aloud, discussing the content, and observing details in the images. Learning and Fun Combined: Garbage Truck offers both educational value and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while learning about the important role garbage trucks play in their daily lives. Perfect for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Garbage Truck today and watch your child's interest in reading and learning grow!
Fire Truck
I See Trucks: Fire Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers embark on an exciting journey into the world of books. Fire Truck is a perfect choice for beginner readers, featuring simple sentences paired with vibrant images that support early literacy. This captivating nonfiction book introduces children to the brave and powerful fire truck, encouraging them to observe and describe the vehicles that help keep their communities safe. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences crafted for beginning readers. Vivid Photos: High-quality images that highlight fire trucks in action. Interactive Elements: Encourages children to read aloud, engage with the content, and discuss what they see. Learning and Fun Combined: Fire Truck is both an educational tool and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while exploring the heroic vehicles that protect their communities. Ideal for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Fire Truck today and ignite your child's passion for reading!
Delivery Truck
Delivery Truck serves as both an educational tool and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while learning about the vehicles they see every day.
Pickup Truck
I See Trucks: Pickup Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers begin their exciting journey into the world of books. Pickup Truck is a wonderful choice for beginner readers, featuring simple, clear sentences paired with vibrant images that support early reading development. This engaging nonfiction book introduces children to the versatile pickup truck, encouraging them to observe and describe the vehicles they see on the road and in their communities. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences designed specifically for beginning readers. Vibrant Photos: High-quality images that showcase pickup trucks in various settings. Interactive Elements: Encourages children to read aloud, engage with the content, and discuss what they observe. Learning and Fun Combined: Pickup Truck provides both educational value and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while exploring the versatile and reliable pickup truck. Ideal for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Pickup Truck today and fuel your child's love for reading!
Tow Truck
I See Trucks: Tow Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers start their adventure into the world of books. Tow Truck is an excellent choice for beginner readers, featuring straightforward sentences paired with engaging images that support early literacy skills. This informative nonfiction book introduces children to the hardworking tow truck, encouraging them to observe and describe the vehicles that help keep our roads clear and safe. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences tailored for beginning readers. Engaging Photos: High-quality images that showcase tow trucks in action. Interactive Elements: Promotes reading aloud, discussing the content, and observing details in the images. Learning and Fun Combined: Tow Truck offers both educational value and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while learning about the important role tow trucks play in their daily lives. Perfect for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Tow Truck today and watch your child's excitement for reading and learning grow!
Dump Truck
I See Trucks: Dump Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers embark on their journey into the world of books. Dump Truck is an ideal choice for beginner readers, featuring straightforward sentences paired with vivid visuals that support early reading skills. This engaging nonfiction book introduces children to the rugged and powerful dump truck, encouraging them to recognize and describe what they see in their everyday surroundings. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences tailored for beginning readers. Bright Photos: High-quality images that showcase dump trucks in action. Interactive Elements: Promotes reading aloud, observing details, and discussing the content. Learning and Fun Combined: Dump Truck serves as both an educational tool and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while exploring the vehicles they see in the world around them. Perfect for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Dump Truck today and watch your child's enthusiasm for reading grow!
Happy Birthday, Ninja
Meet Distracted Ninja! Discover an easy hack for ignoring distractions and improving focus."Now, I use the D.O.I.T. strategy whenever I'm feeling distracted. You can too! Just remember: D: Decide. O: Organize. I: Ignore. T: Try Again!"Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The Ninja Life Hacks book series is: Geared to kids 4-10+Perfect for boys & girlsEarly readersGrades K - 6th grade and upExcellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alikeCollect the entire Ninja Life Hacks book collection and box sets!
Dancing Moon
If you or your children are curious about what happens to the moon, pick up this book. Learn the phases of the moon and its history in the Eyes of God. Learn of the connection between you and the moon from its perspective, as in the perspective of the moon!
1,000 Amazing Record Breakers
Dive into the first, fastest, longest, largest, biggest, and best records in the world. This fantastic book of world records for children aged 9+ showcases the greatest human achievements, from pioneering inventors to modern feats of engineering, technology, transport, and sport. But there's far more than just people power in this book! There are also records about animals, plants, Earth, and space. Celebrate your child's curiosity in this world records book, offering: - Over 1,000 mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. - Vivid CGI graphics, illustrations and photos that jump off the page and make stats and facts easy to understand.- Fantastic stories of record-breaking nature and epic human achievements to inspire young readers. Track the world's longest migrations, visit the coolest place on the planet (Vostok Station, Antarctica - a chilling -89.2C), see how plane pioneer Chuck Yeager first broke the sound barrier in this book of jaw-dropping record breakers. Children will love all these records and more, presented through CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional fact boxes that make information easy to understand.
Fire Truck
I See Trucks: Fire Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers embark on an exciting journey into the world of books. Fire Truck is a perfect choice for beginner readers, featuring simple sentences paired with vibrant images that support early literacy. This captivating nonfiction book introduces children to the brave and powerful fire truck, encouraging them to observe and describe the vehicles that help keep their communities safe. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences crafted for beginning readers. Vivid Photos: High-quality images that highlight fire trucks in action. Interactive Elements: Encourages children to read aloud, engage with the content, and discuss what they see. Learning and Fun Combined: Fire Truck is both an educational tool and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while exploring the heroic vehicles that protect their communities. Ideal for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Fire Truck today and ignite your child's passion for reading!
Delivery Truck
Delivery Truck serves as both an educational tool and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while learning about the vehicles they see every day.
Pickup Truck
I See Trucks: Pickup Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers begin their exciting journey into the world of books. Pickup Truck is a wonderful choice for beginner readers, featuring simple, clear sentences paired with vibrant images that support early reading development. This engaging nonfiction book introduces children to the versatile pickup truck, encouraging them to observe and describe the vehicles they see on the road and in their communities. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences designed specifically for beginning readers. Vibrant Photos: High-quality images that showcase pickup trucks in various settings. Interactive Elements: Encourages children to read aloud, engage with the content, and discuss what they observe. Learning and Fun Combined: Pickup Truck provides both educational value and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while exploring the versatile and reliable pickup truck. Ideal for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Pickup Truck today and fuel your child's love for reading!
Garbage Truck
I See Trucks: Garbage Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers embark on a journey into the fascinating world of books. Garbage Truck is an excellent choice for beginner readers, featuring clear and simple sentences paired with engaging images that support early literacy. This informative nonfiction book introduces children to the hardworking garbage truck, encouraging them to recognize and appreciate the vehicles that help keep their neighborhoods clean. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences designed for beginning readers. Engaging Photos: High-quality images that capture garbage trucks in action. Interactive Elements: Promotes reading aloud, discussing the content, and observing details in the images. Learning and Fun Combined: Garbage Truck offers both educational value and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while learning about the important role garbage trucks play in their daily lives. Perfect for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Garbage Truck today and watch your child's interest in reading and learning grow!
Dump Truck
I See Trucks: Dump Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers embark on their journey into the world of books. Dump Truck is an ideal choice for beginner readers, featuring straightforward sentences paired with vivid visuals that support early reading skills. This engaging nonfiction book introduces children to the rugged and powerful dump truck, encouraging them to recognize and describe what they see in their everyday surroundings. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences tailored for beginning readers. Bright Photos: High-quality images that showcase dump trucks in action. Interactive Elements: Promotes reading aloud, observing details, and discussing the content. Learning and Fun Combined: Dump Truck serves as both an educational tool and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while exploring the vehicles they see in the world around them. Perfect for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Dump Truck today and watch your child's enthusiasm for reading grow!
Tow Truck
I See Trucks: Tow Truck Inspire Discovery and Delight! Welcome to the I See Trucks series from Xist Publishing, where young readers start their adventure into the world of books. Tow Truck is an excellent choice for beginner readers, featuring straightforward sentences paired with engaging images that support early literacy skills. This informative nonfiction book introduces children to the hardworking tow truck, encouraging them to observe and describe the vehicles that help keep our roads clear and safe. Key Features: Simple Text: Easy-to-read sentences tailored for beginning readers. Engaging Photos: High-quality images that showcase tow trucks in action. Interactive Elements: Promotes reading aloud, discussing the content, and observing details in the images. Learning and Fun Combined: Tow Truck offers both educational value and an enjoyable reading experience, helping young readers develop a love for books while learning about the important role tow trucks play in their daily lives. Perfect for home, classrooms, and libraries, this book is a valuable addition to any early learning collection. Get your copy of I See Trucks: Tow Truck today and watch your child's excitement for reading and learning grow!
Supernovas and More Sizzling Sights
What is a supernova? Readers will learn the answer in this book! They will discover the life cycle of a star, how supernovas are observed, and who originally identified these sizzling sights. Readers will also be introduced to other hot objects in the universe, such as neutron stars, ion colliders, and Earth's core. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Monsters on Wheels
Two young monsters see all sorts of different vehicles driving along the street as they wait for the traffic light to change from red to green. Children will enjoy the "monsters on wheels'" funny antics as they learn about learn vehicles and different colors in this brightly-colored picture book from cartoonist Daniel Roberts.
Eliana Wants to Fly
Join Eliana as she dreams of an extraordinary adventure of flying across the world. From flying through stormy skies to soaring over breathtaking landscapes, Eliana's courage and determination are an encouragement to young children everywhere to reach for the stars and pursue their dreams fearlessly.
9 Essential Skills to Master Boys 8-14
Welcome to TEENHOOD-the most exciting yet challenging time of your life! The tween years are an important time to learn and discover the world and shape who you will be in it. While these are exciting times, they can also be tricky. Pre-teens means dealing with big emotions and physical changes that they may not feel equipped to handle. Learn Comprehensive Life Skills: Master essential skills for academic, emotional, and social success. They may feel unsure of how to behave or what to do in certain situations. They may be worried about making friends or dealing with increased responsibilities and stress.The great news is that they're not alone. Ready to unlock your teen superpowers? Picture yourself thriving-not just surviving-through academic pressures, emotional well-being, healthy relationships, social challenges, and real-world responsibilities. Are these challenges familiar to you?Overwhelmed by the constant pressure of school and the struggle to find balance?Finding it hard to make the right decisions when faced with peer pressure?Curious about effective communication with family and friends?Feeling trapped by anxiety or lost in feelings of isolation?Looking for ways to boost your self-confidence and embrace your uniqueness?Need money management skills to manage your finances effectively?Feeling the weight of handling stuff on your own and wondering how you can multiply your efforts to do many things at once? Searching for practical tips on basic domestic skills and wondering if you will ever be independent?If you answered 'yes' to any of these, your roadmap to turning these challenges into opportunities begins here! Embark on a transformative journey with "9 Essential Skills to Master for Boys 8-14". This book is your go-to guide through the whirlwind of teen-hood, offering practical solutions to tackle the biggest challenges you face. It's designed to empower you to navigate this crucial phase with confidence and independence. Inside, you'll discover: How to embrace Change and live a life of Positivity and Gratitude.Healthy Habits & Self-Care: Essential practices, bonus tips, and recipes for a balanced and fulfilling life.Cook a delicious meal, take care of your environment and deal with emergencies.Building Relationships: Strengthen communication skills for lasting connections and making friends. work as part of a TEAM and build lasting relationships.Emotional Well-Being: Mindful exercises to reduce stress deal with strong emotions and become resilient.Develop a strong, dependable and confident personality.Communicate clearly and effectively.Digital Literacy: Navigate the digital world safely and responsibly in today's tech-driven era. Stay safe onlineFinancial Literacy: Understand money, budget & handle money responsibly. Learn budgeting and money management for long-term success.Set SMART goals to achieve your dreams.Perfect for teens, parents, and educators looking to empower the next generation. But that's not all! There's so much more to explore. It features fun activities and interactive tools that make learning and self-discovery exciting. Every exercise is crafted to help you build unshakable confidence and develop the life skills you need to thrive as you grow into a capable, resilient young adult. Let's dive in and uncover a world full of solutions to your teenage challenges.Don't wait-your journey to confidence and success begins today!Grab your copy now and start thriving!
Angst
This book is the first in a series of books to help girls come of age with less Angst and more use of their creative talents, resilience and self esteem. As a positive psychologist I am aware of the anxiety and even depression that girls can experience in the tumult of growing up. Capturing some of the actual situations that get them down and then explaining how to get past these issues is what this series is set up to do. Each girl is offered a creative opportunity to develop her creative talents and potential as she processes and better understands the angst of growing up and how it can be successfully handled. She can bring her own talents to her thoughts and responses to the issues presented which will further take her along a road of enhanced resilience and better self esteem. She can write her creative thoughts, create poetry, start a play, draw a picture, or she can get out her phone and use it as a diary, or a means of sharing ideas about growing up with a friend, or her mom or grandma. Or she can actually make selfie films with her phone which can be a great enhancer for self esteem and sharing one's creative talents. Who knows, maybe she will be the next female famous for great filmmaking that started with her responses to Ansgt! Who knows what your daughter or granddaughter will be able to do or carry in her pocket? Let's just help her to have enough resilience and self esteem to have her dreams come true.
Usborne Children's Encyclopedia
A fact-packed introduction to a wide variety of topics, including History, Nature, How People Live and How Things Work. - Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams and plenty of illustrations. - Engaging text and clear explanations of what can be complex subjects. - Also includes amazing facts about animals, Earth and space, and detailed maps and flags of the world.- An ideal reference book for home learning and homework projects.- Includes a comprehensive index and 150 QR links to carefully selected websites to support further learning.
