Julie Murray
1) Position
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This title explains what position is and the different kinds of ways, like on top of and below, to describe it. It also gives everyday examples of things that have to do with the position of things. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
2) Motorcycles
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Readers will get to learn about some of their favorite motorcycles from some of the biggest names in the industry! Each title will discuss the history of the company, their best motorcycle models, and how fast they can go. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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BMWHarley-DavidsonHondaKawasakiTriumphYamaha...
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Most people arrive at their tidy desks at 8 a.m. each day, and others jump out of airplanes to rescue others or face violent seas to catch fish. Each title in this series will introduce a fierce job, the people who take it on, and what each day might entail.
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“Air Force Pararescue”
“Deep-Sea Fishermen”
“Search and Rescue”
“Smokejumpers”
“Storm Chasers”
“Stunt Performers”
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Weather is a truly amazing phenomenon that we can see every day. But it can be hard to understand what makes some weather so wild! How do tornadoes form? Where do hail stones come from? All these questions and more will be answered in this series.
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“Blizzards”
“Floods”
“Hail”
“Hurricanes”
“Thunderstorms”
“Tornadoes”
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Surreal super structures can be seen around the world. Each one is a feat of engineering. Readers will learn about the brain power, man power, and science that it takes to build these amazing structures. These titles are at a Level 3 and are specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Burj KhalifaCharles Kuonen...
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Readers will get a close look at some of their favorite model cars from some of the biggest names in the automobile industry. Each title discusses the history of the car, what it looks like, and how fast it can go!
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“Bentley Continental GT”
“Bugatti Veyron”
“Lotus Elise”
“Maserati GranTurismo”
“McLaren F1”
“Mercedes”
“AMG GT”
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Archaeologists have uncovered everything from tiny artifacts to mummies and even cities! This series examines six well-known discoveries and covers the who, what, where, and when of each one. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers.
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“King Tut's Tomb”
“Machu Picchu”
“Ötzi the Iceman”
“Petra”
“Pompeii”
“Terracotta Army”
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Readers will get to a look at some of their favorite model cars from some of the biggest names in the automobile industry! Each title will discuss the history of the car, what it looks like, and how fast it can go. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Aston Martin DB9Chevrolet...
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This delightful series gives readers lots of fun facts about many different animals. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Fun Facts about BatsFun Facts about BearsFun Facts about Big CatsFun Facts about MonkeysFun Facts about SharksFun Facts about Snakes
10) Pet Care
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Kids can learn lots of important responsibilities by caring for a pet. And for beginning readers who don't have pets, the information is still fun! This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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BirdsCatsDogsFishGuinea PigsLizards
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What are amphibians? What are insects? What do they all have in common? These questions and more will be answered in this informative series. Cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences will make these a must-have for all libraries. This series is at Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Snakes are both cool and creepy! So there is no better series to get young kids reading. Each title has interesting facts about these slithering reptiles. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Black MambasBoomslangsGaboon VipersKing CobrasRattlesnakesTiger Snakes
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Space technology helps us learn more about our world, solar system, galaxy, and beyond! From NASA's incredible inventions that we use in our everyday lives to rovers that explore distant planets, readers will learn about all kinds of technologies with this series. These titles are at a Level 3 and are specifically written for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom,...
14) Fantastic Fairs
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From the food to the rides to the entertainment, fairs are fun for so many reasons! This series will bring readers to fairs big and small to learn about their histories and all the neat things they have to offer.
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“County Fair”
“Renaissance Festival”
“State Fair”
“Street Fair”
“Traveling Carnival”
“World's Fair”
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Though the first dinosaur fossils were uncovered in the early 1800s, we are still learning a lot about these incredible creatures that lived long ago. Each title will help readers discover the latest information available on what the dinosaur looked like, ate, and more!
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“Archaeopteryx”
“Brachiosaurus”
“Oviraptor”
“Stegosaurus”
“Triceratops”
“Tyrannosaurus Rex”
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Some animals have giant mouths with incredibly powerful bites! The bites can be for catching prey, eating, or fighting. Each title will look at where the animal lives, what it looks like, and its bite! This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Great White SharkGrizzly BearHippopotamusJaguarSaltwater...
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Readers will learn things like why rhinos have such thick skin and horns, why beetles have two sets of wings, and what an armadillo's shell is made of. Each title will also cover where the animal or insect lives, what it likes to eat, and other interesting facts. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division...
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All animals have special characteristics that make them good at hunting or defending themselves. But animals with venom may be the coolest! This series introduces each animal, where it lives, what it eats, and how it uses its venom to survive. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Technology is changing every day, bringing information to us faster than ever and making more things possible. Library-goers will love reading about and exploring the amazing technologies in the world today. This series is at a Level 3 and is specifically written for transitional readers.
20) First Responders
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This series is a thank-you to emergency workers! Each title will look into an emergency worker job, the training it takes, and what a day in the life looks like.
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“ER Doctors”
“ER Nurses”
“Firefighters”
“Military Personnel”
“Paramedics”
“Police Officers”