Julie Murray

Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the cheetah! Readers will discover the cheetah's unique body features that make it the world's fastest sprinter. Also covered are the cheetah's diet, hunting methods, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby cheetah, from cub to independence. Maps highlight cheetah territory,...

Introduces Denmark, describing its history, geography, cities, food, animals, religion, occupations, and system of government.

Introduces Netherlands, describing its history, geography, cities, food, animals, religion, occupations, and system of government.

Introduces Venezuela, describing its history, geography, cities, food, animals, religion, occupations, and system of government.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of salamanders. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of king cobras. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, maps, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Dash through the Amazon with the jaguar! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to South America and learn about the jaguar's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, and habitat. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about South America is also given, as well as threats to the jaguar's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left...

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a cultural holiday, Day of the Dead. Readers will learn about the origin of the holiday and its Aztec roots. Traditions to honor the dead, including visiting loved ones' graves and decorating altars, are described. Also discussed are symbols and foods associated with Day of the Dead, such as skulls and pan de muerto. Features include table of contents, glossary...

Glide through the Arctic waters with the beluga whale! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the beluga whale's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, and predators. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the beluga whale's survival. The book closes with a page of...

Horses covers what horses like to eat, what they look like, features and abilities, as well as specific breeds like American paint, shires, and more. Simple text alongside fun and colorful photographs will get kids reading. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school educators. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...