Product Description: 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...read more

Product Description: This title introduces readers to the job of astronaut. A short history of the profession is included as are famous astronauts such as Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, and Alan Shepard. Job duties of various NASA astronauts are covered, such as commander, pilot, mission specialist, and payload specialist, as are non-NASA positions in companies such as SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Orbital Science...read more

Kick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-color, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to treasure hunting. Readers will learn about the tools and equipment used in hunting treasure, as well as dangers and safety tips. They are introduced to different types of treasure, such as coins, jewelry, silver bars, gold, glass and bottles, and artifacts. Common places to find treasure are discussed, such as beaches and parks. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving future treasure hunters excited for an extreme adventure! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Description: This title introduces readers to flies. Different types of flies are examined such as houseflies, blowflies, craneflies, deer and horse flies, tsetse flies, mosquitos, robber flies, and tacinid flies. Readers will learn about each fly’s body including all the parts of its head, thorax, and abdomen...read more

Product Description: This title introduces readers to various beetles.

Product Description: Did you know that the total weight of all the ants and all the humans on Earth is nearly equal? Learn about the world of six-legged creatures with Xtreme Insects. Intriguing insects are captured in captivating close-up photos.  Interesting, creepy facts are presented in short, easy-to-read bursts of information...read more