Keng Xiong

Written language is one of the many ways in which people communicate with one another. Throughout history, people have developed a variety of complex writing systems and tools. These have allowed people to share ideas, record information, and express themselves creatively. Written Language explores the different elements of written languages and examines how writing has evolved over time. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Spoken language is one of the many ways in which people communicate with one another. With thousands of spoken languages globally, speech can help bring people together and give them a way to share their thoughts and ideas with others. Spoken Language explores the different elements of spoken languages and examines how speech has evolved over time. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Sign language is a visual language system that uses body movements and gestures to communicate. Many deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide use it. Sign Language explores the history of sign language, how it works, and different sign languages used around the world today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Explores the value of determination through the lens of Thomas Edison. An American inventor who came to hold a record number of patents, Thomas Edison exemplified determination through his rags-to-riches story and dedication to making inventions work. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Explores the value of curiosity through the lens of Nikola Tesla. An engineer and inventor known for his creativity and imagination, Nikola Tesla exemplified curiosity through his fantastical inventions. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Explores the human skeletal system. This book begins with a narrative of the skeletal system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Explores the human muscular system. This book begins with a narrative of the muscular system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Explores the human circulatory system. This book begins with a narrative of the circulatory system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.

Explores the human respiratory system. This book begins with a narrative of the respiratory system in action before explaining how it works, what can happen when it does not work properly, and what people can do to keep it strong. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.