Megan Borgert-Spaniol

Get ready to celebrate US presidents Kids will learn all about Presidents' Day and its traditions with Super Simple Presidents' Day Activities. Then, explore ways they can celebrate this holiday by making a patriotic garland, a presidential guessing game, and more. Colorful photos and step-by-step instructions make each project super easy and super fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Get ready for hearts, candies, cards, and crafts Kids will learn all about Valentine's Day and its traditions with Super Simple Valentine's Day Activities. Then, explore ways they can celebrate this holiday by making a heart-shaped suncatcher, a love bug greeting card, and more. Colorful photos and step-by-step instructions make each project super easy and super fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about physicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell from her early career in physics and radio astronomy to her discovery of pulsars while studying radio waves. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Get ready for holly, jolly, festive fun Kids will learn all about Christmas and its traditions with Super Simple Christmas Activities. Then, explore ways they can celebrate the Christmas season by making Santa-themed snacks, glittering ornaments, and more. Colorful photos and step-by-step instructions make each project super easy and super fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Northern cardinals are bright-billed songbirds. They often turn a tree branch or bird feeder into a stage. And they always look performance-ready in their red feathers and a spiked head crest. In this title, northern cardinals debut for young readers. Will they earn a reading encore?

Mountain goats reach heights few other animals can. The skilled climbers often move up 10,000-foot peaks Their split hooves help them balance on steep slopes. And their strong legs allow them to jump between rocks many feet apart. This mountain goat profile will elevate young reader interest in nannies, billies, and kids

Caribou are the reindeer of North America These hoofed mammals grow huge antlers on their heads every year. The most impressive antlers can measure as long as 4 feet This book calls elementary readers to join caribou in migrating the continent's northernmost forest and tundra biomes.

It's a wobbly beginning for baby zebras. Newborns have to get used to their long legs. But in no time, they are running with the herd The youngest readers are sure to be hypnotized by the stripes of the most adorable baby zebras.

Baby skunks can be described as "little stinkers" because their ability to spray starts young. Still, baby skunks are closer to furballs than stink bombs. Readers just starting out can get up close to these fluffy little ones without having to plug their noses.

Bump it Young rhinos playfully charge at one another pretending the little nubs on their heads are full horns. It's fitting that a group of baby rhinos, plus mom, is called a crash. Growing young readers will find this book a "full speed ahead" read.

Who's afraid of the dark? Well, not raccoon cubs These fluffy youngsters are creatures of the night, looking a lot like masked trick-or-treaters when foraging for food. In this title, the cutest cubs will transform into nocturnal bandits right before the eyes of beginning readers.

Three feet tall at birth, baby camels are nearly all legs Learning to walk is a day's hard work for a camel calf. With silly smiles and curly wool coats, these babies are an adorable venture in learning for young and early readers.

Did you know that most Canada geese mate for life? Together, males and females tenderly raise their young. Goslings are fed and protected until they are ready to fly with the flock. Flocks travel long distances together, sometimes migrating 1,500 miles in a single day Soar into flight with Canada geese in this educational title for young, animal-loving readers.

These plump, orange-bellied birds are abundant throughout North America. Their optimistic birdsong starts in the early morning hours and can last throughout the day. From baby robin chicks to migrating flocks, young readers will love to learn more about the animated activities of American robins

Prairie dogs are rodents not to be underestimated They dig impressive underground tunnels and deploy an even more complex social structure. Together they evade predators, raise young, and safely forage during daylight hours throughout dry regions in North America. Though cute and furry, these critters manage day-to-day life like true professionals. Burrow into the pages of this low-level book to learn more about the lives of prairie dogs

When joeys are born, they are only the size of a grape They grow comfortably in mom's pouch until it's time to peek out at the world. As part of a mob, joeys learn to play, hop, and protect one another. Leap into this fun book for early readers

They cluck, chirp, and hop. They're baby chicks These down-covered, yellow babies work hard to break out of their eggs at hatching time. Then they learn all they need to know from mom as they grow and explore the world. Flutter through the pages of this title to learn more about chicks and their early days of life

These little armored mammals are the only of their kind to wear protective shells. While most species are found outside the United States, the nine-banded armadillo is the only American species. Read all about these shielded creatures in this interesting title for young readers.

These heavy mammals carry up to 30-pound horns on their heads. Even the bones in their bodies do not weigh that much Climb through the mountains with these agile animals in this informative title.

Born blind and hairless, baby squirrels must rely on momma in their first stage of life. Give them 7-10 weeks, and these babies will be able to venture on their own. Climb along in this beginner book for young readers.