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1) Eels
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This title introduces young readers to the eel, the fish that looks like a snake! Easy-to-read text examines the eel's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the eel's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Eel prey is discussed, as are the eel's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme...
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This title explores the history of the Indianapolis 500 automobile race. Readers will learn about important people in Indianapolis 500 history such as Carl Fisher. Readers will learn abut the race's track and how it is run, through four turns and straightaways. Readers will learn the rules of the race from time trials to vehicle requirements. Top drivers such as A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Mario Andretti are introduced, as are top cars Mercedes...
4) Earthquakes
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Earthquakes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn about why earthquakes happen, how they are classified, and how to survive an earthquake. Historic quakes such as the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the great Chilean earthquake of 1960, the great Alaskan earthquake of 1964, the 1994 California earthquake, the 2004 Sumatra earthquake, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the 2010 Chile earthquake, and the Honshu earthquake of...
5) Herbivores
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Simple text and detailed photographs and illustrations bring reluctant readers into a world of massive herbivores from the Mesozoic era. This book includes photos and descriptions of the size, bodies, and lifestyle of some of the most famous plant-eating dinosaurs. Habitats, diet, and extinction are also covered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of robotic exploration from undersea work to caves and outer space. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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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...
8) Crickets
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This title introduces readers to crickets. Different types of crickets are examined such as Bull and Mole. Readers will learn about each cricket's body including its head, thorax, abdomen, and will also discover how they use their long antennae. Where each cricket can be found is covered, as well as how they are grown for food around the world. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
9) Hurricanes
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Hurricanes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why hurricanes occur, how hurricanes are classified, and how to survive a hurricane. Historic hurricanes, including Andrew in 1992, Floyd in 1999, Ivan in 2004, Katrina in 2005, and Ike in 2008, are also discussed. Features include full-color photos, easy-to-read text, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
10) Cobras: Set of 6
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Simple text and dynamic close-up photographs bring young readers face-to-face with cobras. Students will learn about body parts, how the snakes hunt, habitat, resting, and their deadly venom. 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. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
11) Moths
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This title introduces readers to moths. Different types of moths are examined such as Atlas, Hercules, White Witch, Morgan's sphinx, and Giant Wood. Readers will learn about each moth's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each moth can be found is covered. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint...
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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 mummies 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 mummy knowledge.
13) Search & Rescue
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This title introduces readers to the job of search and rescue. A short history of the profession is included, and various search and rescue jobs are examined such as air-sea, mountain, cave, flood, urban, wilderness, and canine. Education and training needed to become a search and rescue team member is covered, such as programs at the National Association for Search and Rescue and Community Emergency Response Team programs. Xtreme facts provide additional...
14) Caving
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Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to the sport of caving. Readers will learn about the tools and equipment used in exploring caves, as well as dangers and safety tips. They are introduced to types of caves including limestone caves, sandstone caves, lava caves, sea caves, ice and glacier caves, sinkholes, and mud and boulder caves....
15) Flies
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This title introduces readers to flies. Different types of flies are examined such as houseflies, blowflies, craneflies, deer and horse flies, tsetse flies, mosquitos, robber flies, and tacinid flies. Readers will learn about each fly's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. The contributions of flies in medicine is introduced, including maggot therapy. Where each fly can be found is covered, as is at which life stage a fly...
16) 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.
17) Iditarod
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This title explores the history of the Iditarod sled dog race. Important people in Iditarod history are introduced, such as Dorothy Page and Joe Redington. Readers will learn abut the Iditarod Trail and how it is run from the start in Anchorage to the finish line in Nome. Readers will learn the rules of the race, from qualifying events such as the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race through checkpoints on the northern and southern routes. ...
18) Animal Robots
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Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of robotic creatures from dogs and cats to fish and insects. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
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This title introduces readers to Personal Watercraft. Different types of Personal Watercraft are examined, as are their parts and how they operate. A short history of the sport is included, as is a discussion of its risks and appropriate safety equipment. Competitive events such as Watercross, Freeriding, and Super Course are explained, including rules and judging. Xtreme facts provide additional information on this exciting sport. Aligned to Common...
20) Ice Fishing
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This title introduces readers to Ice Fishing. Readers will learn about the types of tackle and gear that are needed to pull fish from under the ice. Sought-after game fish such as perch, crappie, bluegill, walleye, northern pike, and muskellunge are examined including how to locate them and which tackle works best with each fish's habitat, weight, and habits. Safety concerns such as ice thickness and hypothermia are also addressed. Xreme facts provide...
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