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.

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.

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....

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.

This title introduces readers to mantis. Different types of mantis are examined such as Peruvian shield, Malaysian, dead leaf, brunner's stick, American grass, bark, stone, devil's flower, orchid, and spiny and jeweled flower. Readers will learn about each mantis's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each mantis can be found is also covered. Xreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned...

This title introduces readers to the job of test pilot. A short history of the profession is included, as are test pilots such as the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Chuck Yeager, Neil Armstrong, and their contributions to aviation and aircraft advancement. Education and training needed to become a test pilot is covered, such as programs at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, United States Naval Test Pilot School, and the National Test Pilot...

Simple text and dynamic close-up photographs bring young readers face-to-face with pythons. Your students will learn about body parts, how the snakes hunt, habitat, nesting, and their muscular coils. The book also features information on snake handlers and what to do if you're attacked. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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.

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....

This title introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary monsters. Your readers will learn about the real-life history surrounding monsters such as Big Foot, the kraken, the Loch Ness Monster, and dragons. Features include a table of contents, glossary, and index. Plus, an Xtreme Challenge page with content questions help readers process and build upon their monster knowledge.