Books with author Paige V. Polinsky

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 of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Did you know Irish Wolfhounds stand 7 feet tall on their back legs? They are the tallest dogs in the world! Once ancient war dogs, these loving hounds now make affectionate family pets. Beginning readers will learn all about the long history of these gentle giants in this book featuring maps, traits, and other information on these four-legged giants. Identification of American Kennel Club groups. Historical facts present the evolution of the breeds over time. Breed profiles allow readers to compare and contrast breeds. Intelligence infographics rate the breeds on their trainability. Sidebar visuals show the main coat colors of breeds.

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the yo-yo, Pedro Flores. Follow the story of Flores as he popularizes the toy through his Yo-Yo Manufacturing Company then teams up with Donald F. Duncan to create the Duncan yo-yo! Along the way readers will learn how yo-yos are made and how to "walk the dog." Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Plato first told the tale of Atlantis centuries ago, but the legend of the lost city persists. With daring deep-sea dives, exciting archeological digs, and high-tech mapping projects, researchers are determined to find out what happened to the shining city that once stood. Discover how people are searching for Atlantis, and explore the gear they use and the science behind how it works in special sidebars. This high-interest title gives young Atlantologists the evidence they need to uncover the truth about the lost city for themselves. What was that? Grab a flashlight, put on your detective hat, and prepare to explore the paranormal! Science and spookiness merge in this thrilling series, which investigates aliens, hauntings, and other curious cases. Readers will learn the history behind the mystery, examine the technology used in modern investigations, and weigh opposing theories.

Once the favored royal companions of King Charles, Cavalier King Charles spaniels continue to charm everyone they meet! These sweet dogs love to pass the time cuddling with their human friends. Readers can snuggle up and learn about these playful companions in this beginning title. Simple information text introduces key details of dogs. Visual features engage the reader and allow for comparing and contrasting. Text/photo correspondence aids in learning key details of text. Well-organized chapters help students identify primary details. Identification of American Kennel Club groups. Historical facts present the evolution of breeds over time. Breed profiles allow readers to compare and contrast breeds. Intelligence info graphics rate the breeds on their trainability. Sidebar visuals show the main coat colors of breeds. Table of contents, glossary, index are also included.

Itâ??s game on, Mario fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Mario, highlighting the gameâ??s key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline and an index.Full-color photos and action-packed screenshots will transport readers to the heart the Mario empire! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Super Simple Experiments with Forcesgives young readers the tools they need to start experimenting.Budding scientists will learn to lift rice with friction, move a mini boat with surface tension, and more! Each project has easy-to-read directions paired with step-by-step photographs, while colorful graphics describe the super science at work.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.