Paige V Polinsky

Readers will have a blast learning about Roads. From stone to asphalt and concrete, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and plan for them. --Amazon.

Meet the monstrous Spotted Hyena as it wanders the African plains! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. -- Publishers website.

Being a master builder is just one of the things that make beavers superstars! Did you know beaver teeth never stop growing or that the largest beaver dam can be seen from space? This fun and fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about beavers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...

Being a powerful predator is just one of the things that make wolverines superstars! Did you know a wolverine's fur is waterproof or that they can run 30 miles per hour? This fun and fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about wolverines. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of...

Introduces the emperor penguin, including information on their life cycle, habitat, diet, and what makes them special.

Being a brainy beast is just one of the things that make chimpanzees superstars! Did you know chimps make their own tool kits or that a chimp is as tall as an average woman? This fun and fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about chimpanzees. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...

Readers will have a blast learning about Canals. From the Panama Canal to shallow canals, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and plan for them. Bright, full-page photos fill the pages of this fun title, while easy-to-read text introduces readers to key STEM concepts.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Bluetick Coonhound. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Bluetick Coonhound breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these smart, tenacious tracking dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Rat Terrier. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Rat Terrier breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these friendly, inquisitive hunting dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.Checkerboard...

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the Monopoly board game, Charles B. Darrow. Follow the story of Darrow as he develops Monopoly from its roots as a tool to demonstrate the benefits of single tax through its evolution to the game we know today. Along the way readers will learn how Monopoly helped prisoners of war escape during World War II! Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding...