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Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the zebra! Readers will discover the zebra's unique body features, diet, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, predators, methods of defense, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby zebra, from foal to independence. Maps highlight zebra territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a...

Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the elephant! Readers will discover the elephant's unique body features, such as its multi-talented trunk. Also covered are the elephant's diet, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby elephant, from calf to independence. Maps highlight elephant territory, fun facts...

Did you know that the tiger is one type of cat that likes to swim? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the tiger's body structure, hunting methods, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby tiger, from cub to independence. A map highlights tiger territory, fun facts appear throughout,...

Dash through the Amazon with the jaguar! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to South America and learn about the jaguar's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, and habitat. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about South America is also given, as well as threats to the jaguar's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left...

Welcome to Argentina – home to the Andes Mountains, Patagonia, and the bustling city of Buenos Aires! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Argentina's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Argentina's population and total area, as well...

Kids will love reading all about owls and strengthening their reading skills. Simple text explaining what owls look like, where they live, and what they like to eat will be alongside colorful full-bleed images. This title is complete with bolded glossary words, a picture glossary, and a Some Kinds of Owls page, which will show a few different owl species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint...

Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through China – home of the majestic Himalayas, the magnificent Great Wall of China, and historic Tiananmen Square. Readers will learn about China's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including...

Swim through the Arctic waters with the walrus! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the walrus's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the walrus's survival. The book closes with a page of...

Horses covers what horses like to eat, what they look like, features and abilities, as well as specific breeds like American paint, shires, and more. Simple text alongside fun and colorful photographs will get kids reading. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...