Presents the African American woman who, in refusing to obey a discriminatory rule about bus seating, set off both the Montgomery Bus Boycott and a movement that changed the nation's laws.

The body is an incredible machine and this title introduces the gross and amazing reasons our bodies burp. Complete with cool and colorful photos, labeled when needed, and a Let's Review! section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Introduces the idea of a biome and describes the three main types of forest biome--temperate, boreal, and tropical--and the plants and animals that may live there.--

Introduces the idea of a biome and describes the main characteristics of such freshwater biomes as ponds and lakes, and rivers and streams, and the plants and animals that may live there.

Text and photographs look at the climate, plants, and animals of desert biomes.

Describes the life cycle of the salamander.--

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Olympic gymnast, from her childhood in foster care to her earning nineteen World and Olympic medals combined.

Describes the various stages in the life cycle of a dragonfly, from the egg to the adult dragonfly that emerges from the nymph state and adapts to life on land.-

Describes the various stages in the life cycle of a frog, from the egg to the adult frog with fully developed lungs and full-grown legs.--

This title is an introductory look at the world's largest snakes. Readers will learn about different anaconda species, their size, common habitats and habits, what they like to eat, and baby anacondas. Complete with big, colorful photographs and more facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.