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Young readers will be amazed to learn about the different kinds of rocks, how they are made, and why they are important to humans. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Young readers will be amazed to learn what a mineral is and how it is made. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Calamity Jane stars in larger-than-life stories from the western United States. This title explores the history and cultural significance of this figure. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"Variables store information that can change. This title covers why variables are important in code and how programmers can use them."--

"Bugs in computer code can be annoying or even disastrous. This title talks about what bugs are and how programmers work to debug their programs."--

"From four-legged herbivores to quick-moving carnivores, many types of dinosaurs once roamed Earth. Fossils reveal what these animals may have looked like and where they lived. Dinosaurs explores the unique features and behaviors of each species, as well as how they have been represented in popular culture." --

"From four-legged herbivores to quick-moving carnivores, many types of dinosaurs once roamed Earth. Fossils reveal what these animals may have looked like and where they lived. Dinosaurs explores the unique features and behaviors of each species, as well as how they have been represented in popular culture." -- !c Back cover.

A simple introduction to the characteristics and behavior of the Stegosaurus.

"From four-legged herbivores to quick-moving carnivores, many types of dinosaurs once roamed Earth. Fossils reveal what these animals may have looked like and where they lived. Dinosaurs explores the unique features and behaviors of each species, as well as how they have been represented in popular culture" --

"From four-legged herbivores to quick-moving carnivores, many types of dinosaurs once roamed Earth. Fossils reveal what these animals may have looked like and where they lived. Dinosaurs explores the unique features and behaviors of each species, as well as how they have been represented in popular culture" --

"From four-legged herbivores to quick-moving carnivores, many types of dinosaurs once roamed Earth. Fossils reveal what these animals may have looked like and where they lived. Dinosaurs explores the unique features and behaviors of each species, as well as how they have been represented in popular culture" --

"Whether playing singles or doubles, each tennis match presents a fascinating battle on the court between opponents with different strengths and weaknesses. To win a tournament, players must adapt their techniques for each match in order to come out on top. This title introduces readers to some of the top players in tennis today, as well as the styles they use to outwit and outlast their competitors. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, an infographic, a glossary, and an index" -- Amazon website.

Since basketball's invention in 1891, the sport's players and coaches have introduced new ways to win almost every time they have taken the floor. And with more dynamic athletes on the court than ever before, how players compete in one of the world's most popular games is changing all over again. This title introduces readers to the history of some of basketball's most popular tactics and how they are used in today's fast-paced action.

"In any of the top auto racing series around the world, a quick decision can be the difference between winning and losing by just fractions of a second. This title introduces readers to all aspects of racing strategy, including the technology and prerace planning that goes into the cars, as well as the on-track decisions made by drivers and teams that decide who emerges victorious."--Publisher marketing.

"Throughout its long history as one of America's most popular sports, the strategy of baseball has changed many times. And brand-new rules introduced by Major League Baseball have once again changed how teams try to win games. This title introduces readers to some of baseball's oldest tactics, how they influence the game, and how they have changed over the years. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, an infographic, a glossary, and an index" -- Amazon website.

"For two decades, racers have gathered in southeastern France to begin a demanding footrace that takes them through three countries. Along the way, they have to conquer the tricky terrain of one of Europe's most imposing mountains. This title introduces readers to one of the most unique trail races in the world--and the competitors who have pushed themselves to the limit to complete the course. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index"--Amazon.com.

"Faced with one of the toughest winter environments in the world, competitors in the Iditarod Trail Invitational need to have what it takes to survive the brutal conditions of the frozen Alaskan wilderness. This title introduces readers to a race that follows the same path as the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, but instead features human competitors trying to make it through this month-long test on their feet, bikes, or skis. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index." --

"With three grueling events combined into one energy-draining test of endurance, an Ironman triathlon pushes some of the top swimmers, runners, and bicyclists to their physical limits. This title introduces readers to a series of races that grew from a humble beginning in Hawaii in the 1970s to a global race series that captures the imagination of fans worldwide."--

"The best mountain bikers on earth gather in Alberta, Canada, every summer to begin one of the biggest challenges their sport has to offer. This title introduces readers to a 2,745-mile (4,418-km) race that takes athletes along North America's Continental Divide before finally ending at the United States-Mexico border. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index"--Amazon.com.

Every summer, runners gather in California's Death Valley to begin a race that covers 135 miles in searing heat. After beginning at one of the lowest points in the United States, competitors battle a scorching desert sun as they climb 8,300 feet (2,530 m) to finish at Mt. Whitney. This title introduces readers to an ultramarathon that event organizers call the "World's Toughest Footrace." The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a map, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.