Julie Murray

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

Did you know that the tiger is one type of cat that likes to swim? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the tiger's body structure, hunting methods, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby tiger, from cub to independence. A map highlights tiger territory, fun facts appear throughout,...

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...

This book introduces readers to the unique features of crocodiles. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, diagrams, 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. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of contents...

This book introduces readers to the unique features of hammerhead sharks. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, habitat, life cycle, range, diet, and prey. Table of contents, diagrams, 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. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of contents...

This book introduces readers to the unique features of owls. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, habitat, life cycle, range, diet, and prey. 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. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of contents This stimulating...

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...

Readers will learn what birds are, some of the different kinds, and all about their shared characteristics. Title is filled with cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences. This title is written at a Level 1, specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

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...

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...