Paige V. Polinsky
1) Mario
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This book explores the inception and evolution of Mario, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise.
2) Minecraft
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This book explores the inception and evolution of Minecraft, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the American Girl doll, Pleasant Rowland. Follow the story of Rowland as she creates American Girl from the original historical dolls to the updated American Girl of the Year and American Girl of Today to Truly Me and BeForever. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline...
5) Nintendo
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about Nintendo. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of Mr. Potato Head, George Lerner. Follow the story of Lerner as he takes Mr. Potato Head from its start as a cereal-box prize to a kit of pieces that kids stuck into real potatoes to the addition of Mrs. Potato Head and the entire Potato Head family to stardom in the movie Toy Story. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic.
8) Fortnite
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This book explores the inception and evolution of Fortnite, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise.
9) Star Wars
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Since the first film debuted in 1977, Star Wars has influenced countless other movies, TV shows, and more! Through crisp photos and fact-filled text, this book introduces readers to the history of the iconic Star Wars brand, from its conception to its present offerings, future plans, charitable contributions, fan engagement, and more. Features profile important people involved in the brand, highlight box office sales, plot historic points on a timeline,...
10) Joanna Gaines
Author
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Joanna Gaines. Readers learn about Gaines's early life, her beginnings in broadcasting, opening Magnolia Market and Magnolia Realty, Magnolia Market at the Silos, and the popular HGTV series Fixer Upper with her husband Chip, and future projects.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Australian Cattle Dog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Australian Cattle Dog breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these alert, curious herding dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the yo-yo, Pedro Flores. Follow the story of Flores as he popularizes the toy through his Yo-Yo Manufacturing Company then teams up with Donald F. Duncan to create the Duncan yo-yo! Along the way readers will learn how yo-yos are made and how to "walk the dog." Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Readers will learn about the developer of the Monopoly board game, Charles B. Darrow. Follow the story of Darrow as he develops Monopoly from its roots as a tool to demonstrate the benefits of single tax through its evolution to the game we know today. Along the way readers will learn how Monopoly helped prisoners of war escape during World War II! Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic.
14) Ghosts in Europe
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about ghost stories in Europe. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Bluetick Coonhound. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Bluetick Coonhound breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these smart, tenacious tracking dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
16) Roads
Author
Series
Publisher
Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Readers will have a blast learning about Roads. From stone to asphalt and concrete, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and plan for them. --Amazon
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Meet the monstrous Giant Squid as it lurks in the ocean's depths! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and food chain and body diagrams."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Meet the monstrous Spotted Hyena as it wanders the African plains! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. -- Publishers website.
Author
Publisher
Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Chinese Shar-Pei. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Chinese Shar-Pei breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these independent, loyal dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....