New Releases by Parker Holmes

An animal''s appearance can keep it safe from predators. Hiding and Bluffing to Survive covers how animals blend in with their surroundings or startle predators with colors or by changing appearance. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces young dog lovers to K9 and military dogs, covering everything from the history of their use to conditioning, training, and the work they do. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

How do pythons move? What features make them a predator? Discover the answers to these questions and learn other fascinating facts about pythons. From their habitat to their physical characteristics and behavior, explore the incredible lives of these top predators!

Oceanographers travel to extreme depths to learn new things about Earth’s oceans. They use science, technology, engineering, and math to study oceans. Readers explore how these common STEM topics are put into practice by oceanographers around the world. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer accompany engaging main text to provide additional information about this exciting career. Vibrant photographs of the extreme ocean environments studied by these scientists will hold the interest of even reluctant readers. Examples of real oceanographers give readers a glimpse into what life is like for those who’ve chosen such an extreme career.

Did you know the Southeast is home to the largest snake in the US? Or that it’s also home to the most venomous snake in the country? By the time readers are done with this book, they’ll know much, much more about the fascinating snakes in this region and their unique adaptations and traits.

The hognose snake may be feisty, but if it can’t scare away an enemy by hissing and acting tough, it will flop onto its back and play dead! Readers will learn this cool fact and much more about the snakes of the Midwest. This book will teach the difference between rattlesnakes and their look-a-likes, explain how snakes can be identified, and describe some unique adaptations of these Midwestern crawlers.

The Pacific Northwest is home to a variety of snakes that range widely in size, behavior, and appearance. This book teaches students how to identify local snakes. It also imparts important life science concepts.

Whether they are catching live fish, camouflaging themselves with surprising effectiveness, or slithering straight up tree trunks, snakes in the Northeast have some impressive talents. Even reluctant readers will be enthralled by page after page of colorful snake photographs.

With around 100 snake species, ranging from the harmless garter snake to the deadly rattlesnake, the Southwest is both a snake’s and a snake lover’s paradise. Curious readers will learn all about what’s slithering through the mountains and deserts of the region and exactly why the Southwest and West Coast are such a good habitat for these cold-blooded creatures.

Great players, great coaches, and great games--this is what makes the Celtics and Lakers basketball rivalry so famous. In the 1980s, the Celtics'' Larry Bird, and the Lakers'' Magic Johnson squared off in some of the most epic games in NBA history. The great tradition of the rivalry continues today, with Boston''s Kevin Garnett and L.A.''s Kobe Bryant leading the way for their teams. This book gives fans an exciting look at one of basketball''s greatest rivalries.

The Packers and Bears are two of the oldest teams in professional football. In their storied histories, the teams have squared off in many memorable games. Legendary players such as Gale Sayers, Walter Payton, and Brett Favre have all played key roles in the historic rivalry. What will come next in this great rivalry? It''s hard to tell, but there are sure to be many great games played in the future!

Known as the Red River Rivalry, the annual game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners is a monumental event. These two football titans battle it out every year in Dallas, often with national championship implications hanging in the balance. Originating in 1900, it has become one of college football''s most popular games. This book breaks down the best games of this great college football rivalry with a fun-to-read narrative, which is complemented with action packed color photos.

College football is serious business in Alabama. Between the Crimson tide and the Tigers, a team from Alabama has won the past three National Championships. Referred to as the Iron Bowl, the ''Bama-Auburn game is perhaps the most passionate rivalry in college football. This book explains the history and tradition of the rivalry. Included are comprehensive statistics, and full-color action photographs. These two teams seem primed to battle it for many years to come.

On the biggest stage in American sports there are few special players who have the combination of sheer talent and the indomitable will to win; they become icons of the game. Whatever "it" isthat elusive, inherent ability that the best possess, and which leads them to the pinnacle of their sportthese players have it. Cam Newton and Tim Tebow are perhaps the two youngest players who best represent the qualities that winners must possess to become true champions in the NFL. This series explores their past and present successes, both in college and in the NFL. A must-read for any fan or ambitious sports star in the making.

Perhaps no team in college football embodies the sport better than the Alabama Crimson Tide. From the early days of the Southeastern Conference, to the modern BCS era, Alabama has set the standard for what a winning program should be. The Crimson tide have won more consensus national championships than any other team in college football. Coming off their most recent championship in January 2012, the Crimson Tide looks primed to continue their domination of the college football world. This book takes readers on a thrilling visit with this championship team.

Led by Cam Newton, the Auburn Tigers took college football by storm in 2010. The Tigers piled up the points on way to a perfect 14-0 season and the BCS National Championship. The 2010 season was just one of the many high points in the rich history of Auburn Football. From the beginnings of the program, to the time-honored game-day traditions at Jordan-Hare Stadium, this book is packed full of Auburn pride, and is a must read for any true Tiger fan.

A biography of professional football player, Cam Newton.

With a combination of speed, intelligence, and a will to win that has wowed both college and pro fans, Tim Tebow is one of football''s rising stars. Tebow led his college team to two NCAA Football Championships, which forever endeared him in the hearts of Gator fans. In the NFL, he was the leading man of the Denver Broncos and now he has joined the Jets. Off the field, Tebow has a rounded life, including his foundation work and his passionate beliefs. This biography gives fans an exciting look at one of football''s most fascinating players.

The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry is one of the best-known rivalries in sports. The two teams have been battling it out on the baseball diamond since 1901. Famous games are profiled, including the 1978 one-game playoff and the 2003 American League Championship series. Readers will explore what makes the New York vs. Boston rivalry so intense!