Series Made Simple

Gr 4–8—These titles focus on using household objects that would normally be thrown away to create fresh new goods...

Gr 4–8—The first few pages of each volume describe the various tools and materials that will be needed, and then several techniques (such as value, texture, and achieving perspective) are introduced...

K-Gr 2—Dinosaur facts at the most primary level, accompanied by large illustrations, are the key elements of this introductory series...

PreS-Gr 2—This set offers concise historical information and an unbiased evaluation of the cultural significance of holidays...

K-Gr 3—Prefaced by boilerplate on the scientific method and a complete list of easily available ingredients, the 9 to 11 new science demonstrations in each volume of this follow-up set to ABDO's "Super Simple Science" series offer clear directions, color photos (often of containers with visible brands), and lucid explanations of the scientific principles or processes involved...

PreS-Gr 2—This refreshing series includes diverse titles related to citizenship, responsibility, immigration, and families...

Gr 7 Up—This compelling series details the evolution of popular culture in America...

Gr 4–6—Each book begins with an exciting account of a medal-winning race at a recent Winter X Games or Winter Olympics...

Gr 5–8—These sobering overviews present current observable results of climate change and offer scientific predictions about its future effects on the Earth's ecosystems and inhabitants...