Van Gool Books

Welcome to Ireland--home to Kilkenny Castle and the legendary Blarney Stone! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversize scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Ireland's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Set in medieval Paris, Victor Hugoʹs powerful historical romance The Hunchback of Notre-Dame has resonated with succeeding generations ever since its publication in 1837. It tells the story of the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, condemned as a witch by the tormented archdeacon Claude Frollo, who lusts after her. Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, having fallen in love with the kindhearted Esmeralda, tries to save her by hiding her in the cathedralʹs tower. When a crowd of Parisian peasants, misunderstanding Quasimodoʹs motives, attacks the church in an attempt to liberate her, the story ends in tragedy.

The story of a beautiful young woman, a wicked witch, seven funny little men, and the prince of her dreams.

The kick of a ball. The swing of a bat. The toss of a coin, Skinny knew how it would fall because he controlled it, he cheated. He had this secret power which he kept close to his chest and with this most powerful weapon at hand, it came to him how to knock-off his nightmare without arousing suspicion to himself and be free from all pain.

A disc seems to float as it spins through the air. Trampolines let people leap to thrilling heights. From playing catch to playing with hula hoops, bubbles, and jump ropes, science explains how it all works. The Science of Backyard Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular yard games and toys. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

People race down snowy hills on sleds. Friends pack snow into snow into snow people or snowballs. From skiing and snowboarding to snowmobiling, science explains how it all works. The Science of Snow Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular winter activities. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

A boat speeds riders in innertubes across the water's surface. Surfers catch a wave and ride it as long as they can. From building sandcastles to swimming and windsurfing, science explains how it all works. The Science of Beach Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular beach and water activities. 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. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.