ABDO Divisions & Imprints

We are proud to offer PreK–12 educational titles and digital resources for the library market. All ABDO products are categorized into distinctive divisions and are 100% guaranteed.

  • Abdo Kids, Beginning Reading
  • Pop!, Web-enhanced 4D Nonfiction
  • Abdo Zoom, Engaging Nonfiction
  • Abdo Reference, Informational Collections
  • Abdo Publishing, Nonfiction Titles
  • Magic Wagon, Illustrated Titles
  • Spotlight, Popular Fiction Titles
  • Abdo Digital, Interactive Products

Abdo Kids, Beginning Reading
GRADES PreK–2

These beginning readers marry simple nonfiction text with beautiful, full-bleed photography.
Each title unlocks more early learning with a unique online code.

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Pop!, Web-enhanced 4D Nonfiction
GRADES K–5

Introductory nonfiction pops into 4D reality with these fun, colorful titles.
Each book is embedded with unique QR codes* for further online learning.

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  • Cody Koala — Early Nonfiction with QR Code Links
    GRADES K–3
    Expressive nonfiction that connects reading, learning, and technology
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    DiscoverRoo — Elementary Nonfiction with QR Code Links
    GRADES 2–5
    Vibrant nonfiction propelled into 4D reality by QR code technology
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  • QR Codes in Every Book
    With Cody’s QR codes,* young readers can link directly to web-based content to supplement each title



    FREE Online Resources!
    Free access to videos, activities, booklinks, and more on popbooksonline.com with the purchase of Pop! titles

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*Scanning QR codes requires a web-enabled smart device with camera and/or a QR code reader app. If QR code scanners are not available, readers can use the unique website address printed in each book to access online content.

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Abdo Zoom, Engaging Nonfiction
GRADES PreK–8

This exciting collection will have young researchers zooming
into their favorite content in-depth, at reading levels suited to individual skills.

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  • Launch! — Beginning Research
    GRADES PreK–2
    Vibrant photographs combined with simple text, fun facts, and quick stats to immerse beginning researchers
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    Abdo Zoom Online Databases — Beginning Online Research
    GRADES PreK–2
    Correlating to Launch! imprint titles, these four databases for beginning researchers offer the very best in online multi-media research
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  • Dash! — Leveled Readers
    GRADES K–4
    Engaging nonfiction leveled reading to build emergent reading skills and vocabulary
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    Fly! — Hi-Lo Nonfiction
    GRADES 2–8
    Simple text fused with fascinating facts and exciting pictures for amazing hi-lo titles
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    Read-to-Me eBooks
    Abdo Zoom books are also offered as valuable Read-to-Me eBooks, securely hosted on abdodigital.com
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Abdo Reference, Informational Collections
GRADES PreK–9

Learning materials engage readers with research through high-interest products that naturally build academic skills.

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  • Early Encyclopedias — Beginning Reference
    GRADES PreK–4
    Kid-friendly topics with strong visuals and simple text introduce young readers to the encyclopedia experience
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    Encyclopedias — Comprehensive Reference
    GRADES 3–9
    Thorough and accessible research titles for elementary and middle grades
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  • Field Guides — Explorational Handbooks
    GRADES 3–9
    Titles explore the creatures and objects that exist on Earth and in the sky and how to identify them in the wild
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Abdo Publishing, Nonfiction Titles
GRADES PreK–12

Our educational nonfiction titles support a wide range of initiatives
from fun Makerspace projects, to state curriculum standards, to personal interest reading.

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  • Sandcastle — Beginning Nonfiction
    GRADES PreK–3
    Award-winning and innovative titles for beginning readers
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    Super Sandcastle — Oversized Early Nonfiction
    GRADES K–4
    Larger trim size titles with full-spread designs for beginning readers
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    Big Buddy Books — Oversized Elementary Nonfiction
    GRADES 2–5
    Larger trim size titles with popular nonfiction content
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    Buddy Books — Elementary Nonfiction
    GRADES 2–5
    Introductory nonfiction titles with high-interest content
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    SportsZone — Topics in Athletics
    GRADES 2–12
    Sports titles for a range of readers
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    Checkerboard Library — Curriculum-Based Nonfiction
    GRADES 3–6
    In-depth content with a cross-curricular approach
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  • Kids Core — Elementary Common Core Nonfiction
    GRADES 2–5
    Elementary-friendly and high-interest nonfiction that supports Common Core State Standards
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    Core Library — Common Core Nonfiction
    GRADES 4–8
    Titles aligned with Common Core State Standards that promote in-depth learning
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    A&D Xtreme — Bold Hi-Lo Nonfiction
    GRADES 3–9
    High-interest content with bold, full-spread photos for striving readers
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    Abdo & Daughters — Middle Grade Nonfiction
    GRADES 5–9
    High-interest and highly-informative titles for research and independent reading
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    Essential Library — Research & Reference
    GRADES 6–12
    100+ page, well-researched historic, scientific, and current event titles
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Magic Wagon, Illustrated Titles
GRADES PreK–9

These hand-crafted titles magically blend imagination and information
with award-winning original illustrations and story lines.

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  • Looking Glass Library — Picture Books
    GRADES PreK–4
    Original fiction and nonfiction picture books
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    Magic Readers — Leveled Readers
    GRADES K–3
    Leveled reading with photo-realistic illustrations
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    Short Tales — Adapted Stories
    GRADES 1–6
    Adapted myths, classics, fairy tales, and fables
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    Calico Kid — Early Chapter Books
    GRADES PreK–3
    Introductory fiction readers with full-color illustrations
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    Calico — Chapter Books
    GRADES 2–5
    Original fiction chapter books with large type for transitional readers
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  • Graphic Planet — Graphic Novels
    GRADES 3–8
    Original fiction and nonfiction graphic novels
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    Spellbound — Hi-Lo Chapter Books
    GRADES 3–7
    Original hi-lo fiction with full-color illustrations for striving readers
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    Claw — Extreme Chapter Books
    GRADES 4–9
    Intense, high-interest, illustrated chapter books
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    Spanish Titles
    Select Magic Wagon titles are available in Spanish, translated by native speakers
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    Read-to-Me eBooks
    Select Magic Wagon books are also offered as valuable Read-to-Me eBooks, securely hosted on abdodigital.com
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Spotlight, Popular Fiction Titles
GRADES PreK–12

Popular fiction comes to life in our Spotlight titles! These exclusive favorites
are all reinforced library bound for a lifetime of adventure.

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  • Beginning Readers — Early Fiction
    GRADES PreK–4
    Fiction for early reading
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    Leveled Readers — Stories for Emerging Readers
    GRADES PreK–4
    Leveled reading in exciting, easy-to-read stories
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    Picture Books — Storytime Favorites
    GRADES PreK–6
    Storytime favorites with large, expressive artwork
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    Marvel Picture Books — Marvel Storytime Favorites
    GRADES PreK–6
    Storytime favorites featuring the most popular Marvel characters
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    Chapter Books — Intermediate Stories
    GRADES K–8
    Popular titles with a wide range of interests for intermediate reading
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  • Graphic Novels — Comic Book Stories
    GRADES 2–12
    Popular comic book stories in reinforced library bound editions
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    Marvel Age — Marvel All-Age Comics
    GRADES 2–12
    Reinforced library bound editions featuring the Avengers, the X-Men, and other popular Marvel characters
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    Classics — Illustrated Literature
    GRADES 3–8
    Classic stories adapted for intermediate reading
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    Marvel Illustrated — Marvel Illustrated Literature
    GRADES 2–12
    Classic literary tales with a Marvel twist
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Our innovative digital products provide engaging reading and
learning tools for titles and content from all of our divisions.

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  • Anywhere eBooks
    An easy-to-navigate, intuitive digital reading experience
    Hosted multi-use eBooks, with a downloadable PDF option
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  • Read-to-Me eBooks
    Audio-assisted eBooks titles for emerging readers
    Hosted multi-use eBooks, with a downloadable (no-audio) PDF option
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  • Databases
    Information for reading and research presented online
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