Julie Murray

Readers will learn about one of their favorite farm animals-chickens! This title is informative-telling readers what chickens eat, what they look like, and how we use chicken products every day. The text is very simple, which will reinforce early reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

"This title introduces readers to fish, which are popular family pets. They'll learn about what fish like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills" --

A brief introduction to one of the smallest members of the hound family, which includes its history, physical characteristics, and proper care.

Learn all about the curiously shaped hammerhead shark. Let's go under the sea to find out about this shark's physical characteristics, hunting habits, and young life.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of llamas, animals that originated in the western part of North America and are related to camels.

Little readers will learn all about what fire fighters do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

"Having a dog is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what dogs need, like a collar and leash, fresh food and water, and exercise" --

Having a cat is a big responsibility! Readers will learn about what cats need, like a litter box, scratch post, and fresh food and water.

"Teaches readers everything they want to know about bulldozers, from their important parts to the many jobs they help with on and off the construction site."--Adapted from publisher's description.

Illustrations and simple text describe different kinds of trucks and the work they do.