Best Selling Books by Julie Murray

Christmas is an important Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Readers will learn that people celebrate it by going to Mass, decorating a Christmas tree, giving gifts, and spending time with family and friends. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Kids will love reading all about crabs and strengthening their reading skills. Simple text explaining what crabs look like, where they live, and what they like to eat will be alongside colorful full-bleed images. This title is complete with bolded glossary words, a picture glossary, and a Some Kinds of Crabs page, which will show a few different crab species. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Simple machines, such as the wedge, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a wedge is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces the flamingo by reviewing what it looks like, where it lives, and what it likes to eat. The title is complete with an Animal Features picture list and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

A simple presentation of the history, physical characteristics, and proper care of this dog breed known for its spots.

Perfect for curious minds, this book dives into the fascinating world of all things gross in nature. The title is packed with surprising facts, fun illustrations, and icky images. Readers will be laughing and learning about the essential (yet gross) stuff that keeps the world moving! This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Dash through the Amazon with the jaguar! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to South America and learn about the jaguar''s body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, and habitat. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal''s home territory. Background information about South America is also given, as well as threats to the jaguar''s survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing, diverse continent and the incredible jaguar! Table of contents, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to some of the greatest space pioneers of all time, including Yuri Gagarin, Mae Jemison, and the Apollo 11 crew, Collins, Armstrong, and Aldrin. Amazing historical photographs from NASA''s archives complete this book. This title is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This transitional reader title gives information about volcano geology. Readers will learn about how volcanoes form, how volcano activity helped form the surface of Earth, and the rock that forms due to eruptions. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Briefly describes the characteristics of the five types of tabby cat.

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a fun holiday, Groundhog Day. Readers will learn about the origin of the holiday in Europe and how it was brought to the United States. Also discussed are the characteristics of groundhogs, as well as the famous groundhogs Punxsutawney Phil and Canada''s Wiarton Willie. Readers are introduced to modern Groundhog Day traditions, including the famous gathering on February 2 at Gobbler''s Knob in Pennsylvania. Features include table of contents, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

This title will feature some common summer plants, like sunflowers and melon! Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Grizzly bears have one of the most powerful bites in the animal world! Readers will learn about these bites as well as other cool facts about grizzlies, like where they live, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This title looks at the habitat and hunting, eating, and breeding habits of basking sharks. It is broken down into easy-to-read-chapters filled with vibrant, full-color photos. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This title looks at one of the tiniest and cutest species of fox. Readers will learn more about the fennec fox''s size, where it lives, what it likes to eat, and even compares it to regular-sized fox species. Complete with adorable and colorful photographs that support the simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Little readers will learn all about what teachers do, where they work, and why they are important in our communities. Very simple text combined with correlating and colorful images will both inform and strengthen reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Invite your students to explore the state of New Hampshire in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text draws in reluctant readers, while vibrant, oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers journey through New Hampshire as they learn about its history, cities, land features, animals, industries, famous people, and more! A "Tour Book" spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in New Hampshire. Other features include a table of contents, fact boxes, a timeline, regional and state maps, a facts page with vital information, a glossary, and an index. Up-to-date population statistics are taken from the 2010 US census. In this title, students will find valuable information for first reports! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Little readers can learn about a vehicle they see every day while strengthening reading skill. Complete with colorful and fun photographs that match the text, a picture glossary, and a fun "Parts of an Mail Truck" page.

Readers will learn the typical daily routine of an ant from sunrise to sunset. They will learn where ants rest, how they find food, and how they stay safe. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Panda Cubs explores the life of a panda from birth to adulthood. The title will show readers what baby pandas like to eat, how long they rely on their mothers, and at what ages they start learning new things. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.