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,...

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 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.

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.

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....

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.