Books in Extreme Pets series

In one moment, there’s a simple spark, and then roaring flames surge 200 feet into the air, devouring forests. Trees, from root to canopy, are burned to the ground. Airtankers and helicopters hover above, executing an air attack. Brave firefighters, equipped with flame resistant suits, leap from helicopters onto the treetops and descend to the blazing forest floor. In this book, young readers will learn about the ecological impacts of wildfires, the ins and outs of fire science including tactics for prevention and containment, cutting-edge technology used to track wildfires and predict fire behavior, and about the impressive skill, survival tactics, and bravery required to control a wildfire. Also included are expert tips, fun facts, and breathtaking photos taken by the author.

Exotic Pets, No. 1 in a series of 4 humorous verse stories aimed at 5 to 10 year olds, about very unusual pets and with links to further information on such things as pet care. Book 1, features Axolotls and Tarantulas. Review: What a fascinating book, integrating fact with verse to create a wonderful cross-curricular resource for teachers. As for the students, curious little minds will engage with the unique and unusual subject matter! Adrienne T. O'Connell, B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed., taught children from indigenous outback to multicultural city classrooms.

This title introduces readers to dogs that make wonderful pets! Find out which dogs are the heaviest, smallest, longest, hairless, fastest, highest jumper, best swimmer, which dogs have the longest ears, the best nose and the most bark! Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, Saint Bernards, Mastiffs, Border Collies, Poodles, German Shepherds, Komondor, Puli, Afghan Hound, Old English Sheepdog, Chinese Crested, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Xoloitzcuintli, Greyhound, Saluki, Whippet, Newfoundland, Portuguese Water Dog, Water Spaniel, Coonhound, Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Miniature Schnauzer, Scottish Terrier, Rottweiler, West Highland White and Cairn Terriers are among featured breeds. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to cats that make wonderful pets! Find out which cats are the smallest and hairiest, the best hunters and climbers, the fastest runners, the highest jumpers, which cats love water, which cats have the longest whiskers and loudest purr, and which cats have no tails! Ragdoll, Maine Coon, Singapura, Skookum, Persian, Turkish Angora, Sphynx, Peterbald, French Chartreux, American Shorthair, Egyptian Mau, Savannah, Chausie, Turkish Van, Bengal, Manx, American Bobtail, Abyssinian, Bengal, Burmese, Cornish Rex, European Burmese, Scottish Fold, and Siamese cats are among featured breeds. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to spiders that make wonderful pets! Included are the biggest spiders, spiders that hunt, jump, and fish, and grass spiders. Tarantulas, wolf spiders, trapdoor spiders, jumping spiders, and fishing spiders are among featured species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.