S. L Hamilton

This title introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary monsters. Your readers will learn about the real-life history surrounding vampires and see how the creatures are, reflected in different cultures. Features include a table of contents, glossary, and index. Plus, an Xtreme Challenge page with content questions help readers process and build upon their vampire knowledge.

This title introduces young readers to the eel, the fish that looks like a snake! Easy-to-read text examines the eel's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the eel's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, as are its senses and their roles in hunting and defense. Eel prey is discussed, as are the eel's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme...

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of falcons. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these lightning-fast predators. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. 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 you to one of the world's most popular legendary monsters. Your readers will learn about the real-life history surrounding ghosts and see how the creatures are reflected in different cultures. Features include a table of contents, glossary, and index. Plus, an Xtreme Challenge page with content questions help readers process and build upon their ghost knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Simple text and exciting photographs place reluctant readers into the world of fossil hunting. This book includes the types of fossils paleontologists find as well as tips for distinguishing between rock and fossil. The purpose and careers of professional hunters are also explained. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Simple text and dynamic close-up photographs bring young readers face-to-face with cobras. Students will learn about body parts, how the snakes hunt, habitat, resting, and their deadly venom. The book also features information on snake handlers and what to do if you're bitten. 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 moths. Different types of moths are examined such as Atlas, Hercules, White Witch, Morgan's sphinx, and Giant Wood. Readers will learn about each moth's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each moth can be found is covered. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint...

This title introduces readers to the job of search and rescue. A short history of the profession is included, and various search and rescue jobs are examined such as air-sea, mountain, cave, flood, urban, wilderness, and canine. Education and training needed to become a search and rescue team member is covered, such as programs at the National Association for Search and Rescue and Community Emergency Response Team programs. Xtreme facts provide additional...

Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of robotic exploration from undersea work to caves and outer space. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

This title introduces young readers to the sturgeon, also known as the "Living Fossil." Easy-to-read text examines the sturgeon's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the sturgeon's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, especially the unique plates that cover the fish's skin. Sturgeon prey is discussed, as are the sturgeon's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index...