Books published by publisher ABDO

Readers will discover how some of their favorite pastimes promote fitness and health in this informative series. Engaging text and full-color, kid-friendly photos show readers how their choice to stay physically active today can prevent health problems in the future. From skateboarding to yoga, readers will learn how each activity strengthens the heart, lungs, and muscles. Readers will become familiar with the basics of each activity, the necessary gear, and safety methods. Other topics include flexibility, balance, warming up and cooling down, stretching, goal setting, nutrition, and rest. A table of contents, fun facts, diagrams, a Q&A page, fitness tips, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. This series will inspire readers to move their bodies! Readers will discover how yoga promotes fitness and health in this informative title. Engaging text, full-color photos, and a supplemental diagram introduce them to the health benefits of yoga, such as improving flexibility, muscular strength, and balance, as well as helping calm the mind and ease stress. Readers will become familiar with different types of yoga, common poses, necessary gear, and safety. Nutrition and goal setting are also discussed, as well as yoga as a spiritual practice. A table of contents, fun facts, a Q&A page, fitness tips, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included. This book will inspire young yogis to grab their mats and move their bodies!

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for young researchers. The history, geography, and people of each state are covered in these books. The text is enhanced with maps, photos, and graphs. Timelines and fast-facts sections reinforce the text. The detailed and well-written books are ideal for both research and entertainment.Easy-to-read text with bright, full color photographs brings Oklahoma to young students. Presented in a simple, easily understandable, "scrapbook" format, kids will truly enjoy opening this travelogue-like book. This 48-page book is filled with current state facts and statistical data. Important historical information segues to up-to-date details on cities, economics, geography, and climate. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for young researchers. The history, geography, and people of each state are covered in these books. The text is enhanced with maps, photos, and graphs. Timelines and fast-facts sections reinforce the text. The detailed and well-written books are ideal for both research and entertainment.Easy-to-read text with bright, full color photographs brings Nebraska to young students. Presented in a simple, easily understandable, "scrapbook" format, kids will truly enjoy opening this travelogue-like book. This 48-page book is filled with current state facts and statistical data. Important historical information segues to up-to-date details on cities, economics, geography, and climate. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

A first lady is a role model for the women of her time. For generations, women have faced the demands of this position with courage and strength. The First Ladies series follows each woman's life from childhood to the White House and beyond. Colorful photographs and easy-to-read text guide readers through each first lady's challenges and triumphs. Sidebars and a timeline give historical context to the stories of these incredible women.This book introduces young readers to the life of Patricia Nixon, beginning with her childhood near Artesia, California. Readers will become familiar with her determination as they learn about her time spent working countless jobs during the Great Depression to get an education at the University of Southern California. They will also read of her marriage to Richard Nixon, their time apart during World War II, and her life as a mother to her daughters Julie and Tricia. Details of Mrs. Nixon’s time as a political wife, including her trips as a goodwill ambassador, her support of equal rights, and her efforts to open the White House, are also discussed. Additionally, the book covers how the Nixons faced the Watergate scandal and their years after. Full-color photos accompany the easy-to-read text. Extras include a sidebar, a timeline, fun facts, an index, and a glossary.

Xtreme Monsters take vivid images and combines them with the powers, weaknesses, and history of supernatural monsters, written in a short, simple wording. From the current popularity of vampires and werewolves to the never-ending interest in crypto zoological beasts, kids will be drawn to these fascinating extreme monsters. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge. Dive into Crypto zoology with Beasts. Beasts takes a look at the Man-Ape creatures, Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and the Yeti, sea monsters, Leviathan and the Kraken, the living dinosaurs, Myladon, Loch Ness Monster, Molele-mbembe, and Kongamato, and, of course, the blood-sucking monster, the Chupacabra. This title provides biographies and back stories of all these famous beasts from around the world. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge.

The Bill of Rights series examines the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, spelling out the rights that all Americans enjoy, but few truly understand. In a relevant and accessible way, the series explores the Constitution’s amendment process and reveal how amendments—once adopted—become woven into the fabric of daily living in America. Includes historical and current events examples.This volume of the series examines the Seventh Amendment, explaining your right to a trial by jury.

The Essential Viewpoints series examines critical debates occurring today, including the legislation that has shaped the issue as well as the numerous sides of each argument. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Each book includes a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. This volume in the series gives readers a balanced look at the issue of media censorship and the surrounding arguments. Readers will learn about different types of censorship, such as movie ratings and censorship in libraries, at schools, and in the press. Common arguments, such as the First Amendment are explained, as well as laws surrounding censorship and famous court cases. Also covered are major groups in the debate, such as ACLU, ALA, MPAA, and AFA, and their arguments. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

Young hunting enthusiasts, history buffs, future military leaders, and biathletes have interests that involve guns. They know these powerful weapons must be handled with responsibility and respect. The Gun Education and Safety series provides essential knowledge about guns, gun safety, and the rights and responsibilities that go along with gun ownership and use. Full-color photos enhance easy-to-read text in this well-balanced look at the guns around us. This title examines the four golden rules of gun safety. The importance of understanding how a gun works is also covered—including safe loading and unloading—as well as how to safely hold and carry it. Permits and registration requirements and how they differ by state are examined, as are laws governing transporting guns. Hunting safety is covered, including different types of guns used in hunting and how their safeties operate, and different types of carries in the field are introduced. The importance of hunter safety and marksmanship classes in being gun safe is stressed. Safe storage and keeping of guns and ammunition in the home, and what to do if a gun is encountered at school is emphasized. The Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

These fun, fact-filled books are perfect for young researchers. The history, geography, and people of each state are covered in these books. The text is enhanced with maps, photos, and graphs. Timelines and fast-facts sections reinforce the text. The detailed and well-written books are ideal for both research and entertainment.Easy-to-read text with bright, full color photographs brings Tennessee to young students. Presented in a simple, easily understandable, "scrapbook" format, kids will truly enjoy opening this travelogue-like book. This 48-page book is filled with current state facts and statistical data. Important historical information segues to up-to-date details on cities, economics, geography, and climate. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.