Books with author Paige V. Polinsky

A basset hounds floppy ears arent just a cute feature! Basset hounds are skilled hunters because their low-hanging ears sweep scents up from the ground into their powerful noses. Beginning readers will learn this and so much more in this book about these awesome dogs! 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.

Readers will have a blast learning about Bridges. From truss bridges to suspension bridges, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and care 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.

Fluffy and sturdy, Alaskan malamutes were born for life on the ice! Mals are one of the oldest dog breeds and started as sled dogs on long hunting trips with indigenous Alaskans. From the Gold Rush to Antarctica, theyve been exploring the world ever since. Young dog lovers will delight in this fact-filled title on these fluffy, hardworking companions. 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.

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 of ABDO.

Meet the monstrous Giant Centipede as it slithers through the rain forest! 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. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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. 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.

Learn about the incredible innovators of some of the world's most popular toys with Toy Trailblazers. Each engaging, fact-packed biography gives the life story of a famous toy's inventor, including information about the inventor's childhood and early career, how he or she invented the famous toy, and how it came to be as popular and influential as it is today. Full-color and historic black-and-white photos bring the world of toys to life for young readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Being a sensational survivor is just one of the things that make emperor penguins superstars! Did you know emperor penguins can hold their breath underwater for up to 22 minutes or that their feathers are waterproof? This fact-packed title with high-impact visuals, including maps and infographics, will keep kids engaged as they learn all about emperor penguins. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Itâ??s game on, Fortnite fans! This title explores the inception and evolution of Fortnite, 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 Fortnite empire! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.