Central Kansas Library System

This title introduces readers to dogs that make wonderful pets! Find out which dogs are the heaviest, smallest, longest, hairless, fastest, highest jumper, best swimmer, which dogs have the longest ears, the best nose and the most bark! Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, Mastiffs, Saint Bernards, Mastiffs, Border Collies, Poodles, German Shepherds, Komondor, Puli, Afghan Hound, Old English Sheepdog, Chinese Crested, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Xoloitzcuintli,...

This title introduces readers to fish that make wonderful pets! Included are lionfish, frogfish, piranha, silver arowana, Mandarin dragonet, betta fish, lungfish, puffer fish, and koi. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

This title introduces readers to spiders that make wonderful pets! Included are the biggest spiders, spiders that hunt, jump, and fish, and grass spiders. Tarantulas, wolf spiders, trapdoor spiders, jumping spiders, and fishing spiders are among featured species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of vultures. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these scavengers. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to the job of stunt performer. A short history of the profession is included, and readers will learn about the different types of "gags" such as precision driving, high falls, fire stunts, crashing through glass, and taking a punch. Equipment needed to do the job right and to stay safe is discussed, such as helmets, harnesses, protective jackets, gloves, boots, PortaPits, gel and Nomex suits. The education and training...

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of eagles. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these powerful birds of prey. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Simple text and incredible close-up photographs bring out the importance of falcons. Each book contains important details about the body parts, habitat, and nesting of these lightning-fast predators. Includes surprising information about unique habits and whether members of the species are endangered. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary monsters. Your readers will learn about the real-life history surrounding mummies and see how the creatures are, reflected in different cultures. Features include a table of contents, glossary, and index. Plus, an Xtreme Challenge page with content questions help readers process and build upon their mummy knowledge.

Tornadoes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why tornadoes occur, how tornadoes are classified, and how to survive a tornado. Historic tornadoes, including the Joplin, Missouri, tornado in 2011 and the Greensburg, Kansas, tornado in 2007 are also discussed. Features include full-color photos, easy-to-read text, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

This title introduces readers to grasshoppers. Different types of grasshoppers are examined such as Tropidacris collaris, Pygmy, Bullacris intermedia, and Bladder. Readers will learn about each grasshopper's body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen. Where each grasshopper can be found is covered, as are which grasshoppers are the loudest. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common...