New Releases by Darice Bailer

The temperature is how hot something is. Thermometers are used to measure the temperature. In Temperature, part of the How to Measure series, readers will learn all about how to use these important tools.

Different tools can be used to measure length. These include rulers, tape measures, and yardsticks. In Length, part of the How to Measure series, readers will learn all about how to use these important tools.

A calendar is used to measure time. It keeps track of the days, weeks, and months of the year. In Time with a Calendar, part of the How to Measure series, readers will learn all about how to use this important tool.

A very simple introduction to the sport of ultimate (sometimes called ultimate frisbee), the basic rules, the equipment used, and how it is played. Additional features to aid comprehension include fun facts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Publisher location incorrectly stated as Mankato, MN.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard cross. You'll discover: • How racers stay ahead of the competition on steep slopes. • How athletes stay safe on sharp turns and high jumps. • Who the most famous athletes in snowboard cross are and how they got started. • Where you can practice and find the biggest, most dangerous competitions. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Did you know that snowboard superpipe athletes can spin around three or more times in midair before landing safely? They launch themselves high above the superpipe and perform tricks such as the double cork 1080 and backside air. Some of the best riders compete in top events such as the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard superpipe. You'll discover: • How athletes practice stunning snowboard superpipe tricks. • Where the biggest and toughest competitions are held. • How to stay safe while racing up the icy wall of a superpipe. • How some of the world's best snowboard superpipe athletes learned their incredible moves. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Did you know that ski superpipe athletes launch themselves as high as possible to perform incredible midair tricks? They race up superpipe walls and soar through the air while fans cheer. They perform tricks such as double flips and 1080 spins. The best superpipe skiers earn prizes at competitions all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski superpipe. You'll discover: • How superpipe skiers learned some of their tricks from snowboarders. • How some ski superpipe athletes modify their equipment to go faster and higher. • Where the toughest ski superpipe competitions in the world are held. • How to stay safe while flying above an icy superpipe. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Did you know that ski slopestyle athletes fly off jumps to do incredible tricks in midair? They can grab their skis and spin around two times before landing smoothly on the snow. Some skiers also glide down rails before jumping off and racing to the next jump. They soar as high as they can to wow fans and judges. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski slopestyle. You'll discover: • How early ski slopestyle athletes jumped off bumps called moguls. • How to win the fiercest ski slopestyle competitions. • How to stay safe while flying off ramps and down rails. • Where to watch the best ski slopestyle athletes compete head-to-head. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Did you know that snowmobile snocross racers can soar 100 feet (30 meters) through the air before landing? They race around sharp turns and fly over jumps with other riders all around them. Some racers reach speeds up to 120 miles (193 kilometers) per hour. They compete for prizes in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowmobile snocross. You'll discover: • How racers stay ahead of the competition on icy tracks. • How to stay safe on a speeding snowmobile. • Where to watch the world's most daring snocross racers. • How snowmobile snocross became popular with sports fans everywhere. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

The life and career of George Washington.

Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that struck more than a dozen countries in the Indian Ocean in 2004. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.

What's so great about Vermont? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Green Mountain State! We'll explore Vermont's rustic countryside, popular parks, exciting zoos, and interesting history. The Vermont by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Vermont.

What's so great about Kansas? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Sunflower State! We'll explore Kansas's exciting museums, outdoor adventures, and fascinating history. The Kansas by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Kansas.

What's so great about Ohio? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Buckeye State! We'll explore Ohio's lively cities, popular lake attractions, exciting parks, and remarkable history. The Ohio by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Ohio.

Highlights the geography, government, cities, currency, people, customs, and culture that make Australia unique in an increasingly globalized world.

Provides information on the top ten things to see or do in Nebraska, including the Strategic Air and Space Museum, Omaha's Henry Doorly zoo and aquarium, and Fort Robinson State Park.

Austin and Alex have adjective homework. On a weekend camping trip, they practice using their best adjectives. They watch the yellow flames of their hot campfire and eat the yummiest s’mores. But what happens when the stinkiest skunk stops by their campsite? Concepts covered include: basic definition and usage of adjectives; comma use; comparative adjectives; placement in the sentence; predicate adjectives; and superlative adjectives. Writing activity in the back reinforces text concepts. Glossary and additional resources.

Iris is stuck writing a story. As Ian proofreads her story, he suggests using interjections to make her story more exciting. What emotions and emphasis will Iris add to make her story come to life? Concepts covered include: basic definition and usage of interjections; exclamation points; interjections in dialogue; multiword interjections; onomatopoeia; and other parts of speech used as interjections. Writing activity in the back reinforces text concepts. Glossary and additional resources.

What's so great about Arkansas? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Natural State! Explore Arkansas's mountains, forests, big cities, and rich history. The Arkansas by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Arkansas.

What's so great about North Dakota? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Sioux State! Explore North Dakota's breathtaking prairies, American Indian heritage, and exciting history. The North Dakota by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in North Dakota!

What's so great about Montana? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Treasure State! Explore Montana's mile-high mountains, gold mines, and wild-west history. The Montana by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Montana!

Learn what makes the African-American culture so unique. Also learn what African-Americans have contributed to America throughout history and today through music, the arts, fashion, religion, politics, and beyond. This title offers primary sources, Fast facts and sidebars, prompts and activities, and more. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring time with a calendar. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools and units of measurement, converting between units, and solving problems by measuring.

Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring temperature. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools and units of measurement, converting between units, and solving problems by measuring.

Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring length. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools and units of measurement, converting between units, estimating length using standard and metric units, and solving problems by measuring.

Will and Wendy create a website when Will moves to Australia. They learn how to add pictures, create new web pages, and add stories to their website to share information. Concepts include: writing, revising, and publishing. Activities in the back help the reader create their own website.

Explores the anatomy, skills, habitats, diets, and hunting strategies of the world's amazing animals.

Explores the anatomy, skills, habitats, diets, and hunting strategies of the world's amazing animals.

Explores the anatomy, skills, habitats, diets, and hunting strategies of the world's amazing animals.