Books with author Katie Lajiness

Students will love learning about the Los Angeles Dodgers in this high-interest title! d104 covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Meet Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez! Hernandez's life story is examined from her childhood in New Jersey where she began gymnastics at age five, to the 2015 US Junior Titleon the way to being chosen for the women's gymnastics team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro where she won one gold and one silver medal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Meet Olympic fencerIbtihaj Muhammad! Muhammad's life story is examined from her childhood in New Jersey where she began fencing at age thirteen, to a 2005 Junior Olympic championship and 2014 Senior World Team championship. Learn aboutMuhammad's Olympic career at Rio de Janeiro games where she won a bronze medal. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Meet real-life princess Kate Middleton! In this engaging title, readers will learn about Middletons childhood in Bucklebury, England and her meeting of Prince William at Scotlands University of Saint Andrews. William and Kates royal wedding is covered, as is the birth of their children George and Charlotte. Middletons charitable work with UNICEF and East Anglias Childrens Hospices is included, as is her establishment of the Royal Foundation. Table of contents, map, Did You Know fact boxes, a Snapshot graphic with vital information, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to the Miwok people. Text covers traditional ways of life, including social structure, homes, food, art, clothing, and more. Also discussed is contact with Europeans, as well as how the people keep their culture alive today. Table of contents, map, fun facts, timeline, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book introduces readers to the Persian. Engaging, easy-to-read text invites students to examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the breed. Coat, color, size, and care are also discussed. Full-color photos feature the Persian in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Students will love learning about the Kansas City Chiefsin this high-interest title! d104 covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Readers are left with an introductory background of the NFL and theChiefs. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, quiz, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.