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"While their parents are away, Nadia and Nadir play the role of tour guides and show their grandmother around Houston"--

When a flood strikes Pakistan, Nadia and Nadir organize a charity run to aid the victims, learning about fitness training and realizing that some races have bigger goals than winning.

"Aunty Azra is an architect. She is designing a new mosque near Houston so she stops in to visit. Nadia and Nadir help with the mosque's design and later attend the opening ceremony. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO."--

Nadia and Nadir eagerly plan a backyard sleepover, but when treats go missing and footprints appear, they devise a plan to track down the mysterious nightly visitor they suspect to be a monster.

This book takes a look at policies that have hindered people from becoming US citizens and the legal actions people of color have taken to be recognized by the federal government.

"[This title] looks at the ways in which multiple media outlets ca n cover the same story in vastly different ways, the reasons for these differences, and how to recognize bias in a news report"--Amazon.com.

The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. Information Literacy in the Digital Age examines the challenges involved in seeking and evaluating information from the vast array of sources available through digital technology.

This title examines Vine, the video sharing website. Readers will learn about company history and development, how Vine operates, issues the company faces such as inappropriate content, and its impact on society. Key components such as VineKids, and Snap to Beat are also explored. Color photos accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a company profile, mini bios of company founders, timeline, fast facts, informative sidebars, and section on online safety. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Examine Instagram, the photo and video sharing website.

"This title examines Facebook, the social media website. Readers will learn about company history and development, how Facebook operates, issues the company faces such as cyberbullying, and its impact on society. Key components such as News Feed and Like are also explored"--Amazon.com.

Introduces the reader to the Antarctic shag.

"Introduces young readers to American Sign Language words for the alphabet. Each page features two to four alphabet signs within an everyday situation a child might be a part of. The opposite page has a bright, fun image as well as illustrations of the sign created by an in-house designer and simple, step-by-step directions"--Amazon.com.

A central control system keeps every part of the body running. This title explores key parts of this control system, such as the brain and spinal cord, and how they help the body function. 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.

With sold-out stadiums and millions of viewers watching at home, it's hard to recall the humble beginnings of the National Football League. However, one thing has remained constant in professional football: the play on the field has always been incredible. Inside the NFL takes you through each team's history, season highs and lows, and past and present coaches and gridiron greats. This NFL series will get you up to speed on your favorite team with fascinating facts and stats, exciting photographs, and much more.

"This title focuses on the movie Avatar and details the origins, making of, and legacy the film created. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index"--

"This title focuses on the movie Black Panther and details the origins, making of, and legacy the film created. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index"--

In the aftermath of his latest battle with Dr. Eggman, Sonic and his friends must defend small villages around the world against robot attacks.

Many people store and share personal information online. This information is part of a person's identity. Identity thieves can find and steal this information. Identity Theft explores how people can protect themselves from identity theft. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Alexander keeps seeing monsters he has previously conquered, but every time he gets close they disappear and his friends are beginning to think he is delusional--but when one of their teachers turns into a blob of super-goop right before their eyes they realize the team is dealing with a shape-shifter, and it is after the Notebook of Doom.

It's a very hot summer in Stermont, and Alexander and his friends are at Camp Gloamy in the mountains, but even here there are monsters--specifically zombie snowmen called snombies who want to freeze the young monster-hunters.

When Alexander and his friends find a very large footprint and piles of candy everywhere, they realize the school is being threatened by a Piänata-saurus Rex, a sweet-tasting monster who likes to smash things--and they find that the solution may be as near as a broken ant farm.

This title explores the exciting sport of figure skating by looking at its history, techniques, equipment, and how people compete in the sport today.

"Readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of autism and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone with autism and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together"--]cProvided by publisher

In this interactive adventure, readers will use the Force to keep Obi-Wan and Anakin safe from rogue battle droids, masked marauders, and more on their mission to rescue a captured Jedi master.

"Understanding Buddhism covers the history of Buddhism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about monks and nuns, the branches of Buddhism, and important rituals. This title also discusses misunderstandings about Buddhism and the challenges some women have faced in the religion"--Amazon.com.

Originally published: New York: Little, Brown and Company, 2013.

Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. The California Droughtshines a light on California's lengthy and devastating dry period. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind climate change, groundwater, and human water use patterns, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the disaster's causes and effects, a glossary, references, 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 ABDO.

"Published by agreement with Scholastic, Inc."-- T.p. verso.

Readers learn common symptoms and behaviors of ADHD and how it affects kids at school and in relationships. Text includes suggestions on how to be a kind and respectful friend to someone with ADHD and appropriate activities kids can enjoy together.

Frequently republished under differing series titles and with slightly differing bibliographical details.