Best Selling Books by Alex Kuskowski

Get creative with Super Simple Pet Critter Crafts! From a hamster ball to a floating lantern fish, these fun and easy projects will get kids crafting while they learn about different animal habitats. The crafts are super simple and tons of fun. Each project includes colorful photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Help kids grow their own fresh food! Kids will be able to plant and grow ingredients for a fresh salad, make plant markers, a pot scarecrow to keep the birds away and more. Super Simple Salad Gardens will help them learn how. Dig into the world of gardening! Simple text, how-to photos, and garden care advice make it easy and fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Get young bakers making their own treats with Super Simple Holiday Cookies! Kids can follow the super simple recipes in this book to learn how to make chocolaty Valentine''s Day cookies, yummy New Year''s cookie sandwiches and more.With simple text, how-to photos, and tricks and tips, cooking has never been easier or more fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Cool Outdoor Arts & Crafts makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Craft a sun-printed scarf or paint a pair of rocks. Make a terra-cotta wind chime or a beaded garden stake. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it''s written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This charming book introduces young readers to something out of the ordinary, unusual pets. The first part of this book uses photographs and text to describe the care tarantulas need. The second part is a rhyming story with custom illustrations that depicts a young boy who is trying to find his pet tarantula. Interesting animal facts and a quick quiz provide additional reading and learning fun! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Readers will learn about how Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in Super Simple Phonograph Projects. Then do the science based phonograph projects like making a voice recorder or a sound wave experiment. This book has a timeline, easy-to-follow steps, how-to pictures, and, best of all, it''s written for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM & STEAM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Get young bakers making their own treats with Super Simple Bar Cookies! Kids can get out a baking pan and follow the super simple recipes in this book. They will learn how to make brownie bites, lemon squares, sweet caramel pieces and more.With simple text, how-to photos, and tricks and tips, cooking has never been easier or more fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Cook your way across the USA! This title teaches kids to cook local dishes from the Pacific Coast of the United States. Each book is specially formatted to engage kids while reinforcing Common Core Standards in math, reading comprehension, and science. Kid-tested recipes, from California Golden State Potato Salad to Hawaiian Luau Dessert, include easy step-by-step instructions and custom, how-to photos. Complete tool and ingredients lists are also provided. Get going on a cooking adventure! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Cook your way across the USA! This title teaches kids to cook local dishes from the Gulf Coast of the United States. Each book is specially formatted to engage kids while reinforcing Common Core Standards in math, reading comprehension, and science. Kid-tested recipes, from Louisiana New Orleans Beignets to Alabama Sweet Home Spicy BBQ, include easy step-by-step instructions and custom, how-to photos. Complete tool and ingredients lists are also provided. Get going on a cooking adventure! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Full of delicious recipes, Cool Bacon Recipes is sure to inspire young chefs in the making. Kids will learn to make bacon pancakes, whip up a cheesy BLT pizza and more. This book in the Cool Main Dish Recipes series contains intros to cooking basics and terms, ingredients and tools lists, simple steps and easy‑to‑follow photography! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Learn about the basics of fiber arts while creating cool stuff. The Cool Knitting for Kids title teaches the first steps of how to knit. Activities will help kids use what they learned to make warm mitts for your hands, a simple scarf, hand-dyed yarn and more. Custom how-to photos and easy step-by-step instructions make crafting a blast. Don''t wait to get cool crafting! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Serve a meal that your friends and family will love with recipes from Cool Main Dishes! Make a taco pizza, a chicken pie, or even a tasty fettuccine! Cooking food at home is fun and easy. You can make each dish just how you like it. Every recipe is kid-tested and also has photos for basic techniques, tools, and ingredients. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Get creative with Super Simple Forest Critter Crafts! From a crafty craft foam fox to a felt moose puppet, these fun and easy projects will get kids crafting while they learn about different animal habitats. The crafts are super simple and tons of fun. Each project includes colorful photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Learn about the basics of fiber arts while creating cool stuff. The Cool Sewing for Kids title teaches the first steps of how to sew. Activities will help kids use what they learned to make a pillow, a tote bag, a gadget pouch and more. Custom how-to photos and easy step-by-step instructions make crafting a blast. Don''t wait to get cool crafting! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Learn about the basics of fiber arts while creating cool stuff. The Cool Crocheting for Kids title teaches the first steps of how to crochet. Activities will help kids use what they learned to make a beaded bracelet, a fun hat, a cute clutch and more. Custom how-to photos and easy step-by-step instructions make crafting a blast. Don''t wait to get cool crafting! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Learn about the basics of fiber arts while creating cool stuff. The Cool Embroidery for Kids title teaches the first steps of how to embroider. Activities will help kids use what they learned to make a pretty picture frame, an awesome erasable note, a cool bookmark and more. Custom how-to photos and easy step-by-step instructions make crafting a blast. Don''t wait to get cool crafting! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Learn about the basics of fiber arts while creating cool stuff. The Cool Punch Needle for Kids title teaches the first steps of how to punch needle. Activities will help kids use what they learned to make an awesome journal, a cuddly cup cozy, a brightly colored jewelry box and more. Custom how-to photos and easy step-by-step instructions make crafting a blast. Don''t wait to get cool crafting! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Full of delicious recipes, Cool Hamburger Recipes is sure to inspire young chefs in the making. Kids will learn to make savory sloppy joes, whip up a crunchy pretzel burger and more. This book in the Cool Main Dish Recipes series contains intros to cooking basics and terms, ingredients and tools lists, simple steps and easy‑to‑follow photography! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Finding the "right book" for struggling learners is essential to build both confidence and proficiency. Reading supports must be seamless, so that struggling readers are not stigmatized. The District 13 series does just that--written using carefully chosen vocabulary and simple sentences, the eBooks offer compelling teen stories about characters that interest young adult readers. Using sports as a backdrop, these edgy and mature titles confront issues that are of great importance to urban teens, especially teenaged boys: Coming of age, dating, fitting in, friendships, drugs, self-esteem, and school. Straightforward plots move readers through the 48-pages of text quickly and efficiently with satisfying resolutions. Synopsis: Wallace was worried. This was nothing like at his old school. He wasn''t giving up basketball. Not for bullies. Not for anyone. He messed up at his old school. This was his last shot. He''d just have to watch his back.

Cool Backyard Camping makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Tell a spooky ghost story or delight in a delicious s''more. Make a cushion seat or a glow stick light. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it''s written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.