Emma Huddleston
1) Sports Cars
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2019
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This series introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of twelve cool rides. Each title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
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"Earthworms play an important role in the ecosystem. This book celebrates these creatures and explains their benefits and how our world would be different without them"--
Introduces readers to the lives of different earthworm species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit both plants and animals.
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"Flipping, spinning, and jumping is so much fun. There's nothing quite like a gymnastics meet, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes practicing their favorite sport. Simple text and action-packed photos capture gymnasts learning new skills, listening to their coaches, and learning to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a gymnastics meet"--
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A fish wiggles its tail to push through the water. Science explains how fish glide underwater. How Fish Swim explains how a fish's body lets it slice through the water, and the forces at work to keep them swimming along. 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...
11) Prosthetics
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Introduces readers to the science behind prosthetics, including how and why the technology was created, current examples of the technology in action, and cutting-edge research advancing the technology. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, informative sidebars, and a "How It Works" special feature make this book an engaging introduction to this exciting technology.
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Serena Williams: Tennis Icon examines the life of the most successful female tennis player of the modern era, a woman who redefined greatness on the court while balancing a career in fashion design and raising a family. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...
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[2022]
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When the United States became the first country to use an atomic weapon when it dropped the atomic bombs on Japan in 1945. Not long after, other countries began developing atomic bombs. Today, nuclear power is used as an energy source, but the threat of nuclear warfare lingers. How the Bomb Changed Everything explores the complicated legacy of the first atomic bombs.
14) Tiger Mosquitoes
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This title explores the role of tiger mosquitoes in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
16) Weather Riddles
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Invites readers to learn about weather events through the format of riddle clues and answers. Vibrant photos help illustrate the subject. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, and introduction to the author, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Informative sidebars Phonetics Sources for further research Suggested websites I have many words, but I am not a dictionary....
17) Butterflies
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Bright wings flap through the sky on a warm summer day. Butterflies add color to our world. But these amazing bugs are so much more than their colorful wings. Follow along as they go from crawling caterpillar to beautiful butterfly. Then, learn what they eat, how they stay safe, and how they help flowers bring even more color to our world. Engaging photos paired with simple text make this a perfect fit for any bug-loving early reader.
18) Giraffes
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In Giraffes, readers will learn about the world's tallest mammals on Earth. Covers their habitat, their physical characteristics, survival tactics, and threats to the species.
19) Reading a Map
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This title introduces readers to the steps involved in reading a map and encourages them to try making a map of their neighborhood. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts and an infographic, this book provides an engaging introduction to this important life skill.
20) Jobs in the Army
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From troops on the ground to those keeping the operations moving behind the scenes, the United States Army is full of soldiers with many different jobs. Together, they work together to protect the country. Explore the history of this military branch, discover if you have what it takes to pass basic training, and learn all about the many different careers of soldiers. Back matter features fast facts, gear for the job, and more. Is a military career...