Best Selling Books by Julie Murray

This book introduces readers to the unique features of pandas. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, habitat, life cycle, range, diet, and threats. Table of contents, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Briefly describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of pythons.

Recounts the origins and history of Saint Patrick''s Day, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

This beginning reader title introduces Diplodocus by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Briefly describes the appearance, habitat, behavior, senses, and the life cycle of common dolphins.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of king cobras. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, maps, glossary, and index are 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 delightful title gives readers lots of fun facts about many different snake species. Big, colorful photographs accompany each exciting piece of information. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they journey through Russia - home of the great Caspian Sea, the vast and desolate Siberia region, and Moscow''s ornate Saint Basil''s Cathedral. Readers will learn about Russia''s history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, fun facts, and pronunciation guides aid readers. The book closes with a facts page including Russia''s population and total area, as well as images of the Russian flag and currency. Students will find valuable report information while exploring Russia! Table of contents, glossary, 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 the amazing and intelligent animals, like dogs and monkeys, that are on television and in the movies. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

An introduction to the history, physical characteristics, and behavior of Labrador retrievers.

An introduction to the history and celebration customs of Halloween.

The sinking of the Titanic created one of the greatest disasters in history at sea. Though 2,240 passengers and crew boarded the ship on April 10, just about 705 people were rescued. In this title, readers will learn about how the ship sank, how the survivors faired, and the ship that came to rescue those on lifeboats in the middle of the ocean. Complete with historic photographs, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 2 and is specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Introduces young readers to the life cycle of a sea turtle.

Easy-to-read text, bright, colorful design, and oversized, close-up photos bring readers into the wonderful world of bees! This book describes a bee''s body parts, life cycle, eating habits, habitat, and defense mechanisms. Readers will learn about solitary and social bees, including how queen, worker, and drone bees work as a team to support their colony. Also covered are bee nests and different types of bees, including the carpenter bee, the honeybee, and the bumblebee. The book concludes with the contribution and importance of bees to the natural world. Labeled diagrams help readers understand a bee''s body parts and life cycle. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts throughout, a question-and-answer page, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Group.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of tigers. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet and threats. Table of contents, map, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and care of hamsters, animals that originated in Syria.

Dive into the Arctic waters with the puffin! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to the Arctic Circle and learn about the puffin''s body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal''s home territory. Background information about the Arctic is also given, as well as threats to the puffin''s survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts. Readers are left with a deeper understanding of this amazing and fragile region and the incredible puffin! Table of contents, glossary, 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.

Bold colors, easy-to-read text, and oversized, striking photos introduce young readers to the elephant! Readers will discover the elephant''s unique body features, such as its multi-talented trunk. Also covered are the elephant''s diet, social behavior, habitat, ways of communication, and threats to its survival. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby elephant, from calf to independence. Maps highlight elephant territory, fun facts appear throughout, and the book closes with a full page of kid-friendly elephant facts. This title will leave readers with a deeper appreciation of the continent of Africa and the incredible elephant! Features include a table of contents, fun facts, maps, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Wax to Crayon is a fun book that explores how a crayon came to be. Beginning readers will discover how things change and grow with large photos and short, simple sentences.

Presents information on Ramadan the sacred month in the Muslim calendar. During Ramadan, Muslims fast, pray and read the Koran.