Books with author Paige V. Polinsky

Being a heavyweight champion is just one of the things that make rhinoceros beetles superstars! Did you know a rhino beetle can lift about 850 times its weight or that their shell is like an armor of protection? This fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about rhinoceros beetles. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

It's game on, Just Dance fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Just Dance, highlighting the game'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 Just Dance empire! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Super Simple Experiments with Heat and Cold gives young readers the tools they need to start experimenting.Budding scientists will learn to build a working thermometer, create a cloud, 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.

Super Simple Experiments with Light and Colorgives young readers the tools they need to start experimenting.Budding scientists will learn to bend laser beams, create rainbows, 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.

Dont be deceived by their tiny stature Scottish terriers are some of the toughest little dogs around! These smart, stubborn pets are excellent diggers and loyal friends! Early readers will be enthralled with the adventurous world of Scotties. 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.

Sonia Sotomayor has been a trailblazer all her life. Shes the Supreme Courts first Latina justice, and its third-ever woman! This low-level book explores Sonias childhood in the Bronx, her career as a tough-but-fair prosecutor, and her journey to the highest court in the U.S. Sonia Sotomayors extraordinary life shows young readers that anything is possible!

A flaming ship appears on the horizon. It sails closer and closer to land, when suddenly, it vanishes! With engaging research, maps, and easy-to-read infographics, this high-interest title explores the spooky history of phantom ships. A special profile tells of a famous example, while diagrams explain the science behind the technology used to investigate these occurrences. Readers will be left wondering, are these ships just a trick of the light? Or do ghosts truly haunt the seas? 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.

Being a marvelous musician is just one of the things that make humpback whales superstars! Did you know humpbacks eat up to 3,000 pounds of food per day or that they can grow longer than a school bus? This fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about humpback whales. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

At 200 pounds, mastiffs are the worlds heaviest dogs. Centuries ago, they were bred as fighting dogs, but today these massive pups are gentle, lazy companions. Young readers will love learning about the history, character traits, trainability, and other facts surrounding these floppy-eared 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.

Super Simple Experiments with Electricitygives young readers the tools they need to start experimenting.Budding scientists will learn to create lightning using a pencil, make a penny-powered battery, 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.

Readers will have a blast learning about Tunnels. From mining tunnels to the Channel Tunnel, 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.

Itâ??s game on, Pokémon fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Pokémon, 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 Pokémon empire and have everyone excited to learn more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.