Books published by publisher Checkerboard%20Library

Journey beyond the blue into the wonderful world of the speedy white-sided dolphin! Full-color photos bring readers face to face with this intelligent mammal. A labeled diagram and a chapter on size, shape, and color help readers identify the robust white-sided dolphin from beak to flukes. Students will also discover how this social hunter uses clicks and whistles to communicate with others and a melon to navigate Earth's oceans. With so much to explore, readers will dream of riding waves with active white-sided dolphins! A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This title explores the life and career of Dude Perfect. Learn about the groupâ??s childhoods, families, and careers, including how they got their start on YouTube, rose to fame, and became a pop culture influencers. Fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, and subscriber counts enrich the text while dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-screens look at these popular YouTubers. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, informative sidebars, a timeline, and an index.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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

What did you eat for breakfast this morning? Did you have a snack after school? From crunchy cereal to chunky ice cream, chances are the foods you love were created by Food Dudes! This series unwraps the facts behind these tasty concoctions and their talented creators. Get the scoop on each innovator's childhood, education, early career, and climb to the top. Easy-to-read text accompanied by full-color and historic photos will leave you hungry for more. Extra morsels such as a timeline and a sidebar add to this recipe for fun. So pull up a chair and dig in to Food Dudes!

Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Cahuilla history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Cahuilla homes, clothing, and crafts such as pottery and baskets. A traditional myth is included, as are descriptions of famous Cahuilla leaders Chief Cabezon and Juan Antonio and American poet and novelist Helen Hunt Jackson. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, missionaries, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Cahuilla culture and still-celebrated traditions including fiestas are introduced. Cahuilla homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Cahuilla.

In this title, examine the life of accomplished physics researcher and experimentalist Chien-Shiung Wu. Readers will enjoy digging into Wu's personal story, beginning with her childhood in China where her father encouraged her curiosity and interest in science. Students can trace Wu's success from her education at the University of California-Berkeley, where she met physics giants Oppenheimer, Fermi, and Segre, to her secret involvement with the Manhatten Project and her tenure as a researcher and professor at Columbia University. Engaging text and photos offer insight on topics such as nuclear physics, beta decay, and the law of parity. While a timeline, glossary, and index supplement the text, an entertaining science activity allows readers their own hands-on experience based on the science that inspired this woman's groundbreaking career. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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

This book examines the pixiebob cat, believed by some to be a mix of a North American bobcat and a barn cat. Readers will explore the legend behind the beginning of the pixiebob hybrid. The North American bobcat's habitat, body features, and diet are discussed. Readers will also learn about the history of domestic cats in North America and what a barn cat is. The pixiebob's coat characteristics and color are also discussed as well as this hybrid's size, behavior, and character. Finally, readers will learn a few tips for caring for this beautiful hybrid. Full-color photos accompany engaging, easy-to-read text. Extras include an index and a glossary. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Chickasaw history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Chickasaw homes, clothing, and crafts such as baskets, mats, and pottery. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Chickasaw leader Tishomingo. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, assimilation, land rights, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Chickasaw culture and still-celebrated traditions are described. Chickasaw homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Chickasaw.