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Using Scientific Tools

Susan Meredith

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945315

This book explains the various methods of scientific tools, including measurement, models, and tools that extend our senses, and how these scientific tools are changing.

Understanding Models

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945285

This book explains how models help us test new designs and to understand living things. The book includes various types of models, such as scale, graphical, conceptual, and computer models, which are used to analyze how we understand different things.

Restoring Wetlands

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606944096

Discover the vital role of disappearing wetlands and what can be done to protect and restore this resource.

Rocks, Minerals, and Soil

Susan Meredith

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944110

Describes how rocks, minerals, and soils are formed, their properties, and why humans are dependent on them.

Treasure Hunter

Susan Koehler

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943748

Hunt the sea for sunken boats filled with treasure in this graphic high interest book.

Cells

Susan Meredith

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944127

This book offers a brief overview of the structure, function, makeup, and specific types of cells, including both animal and human cells.

Our Footprint on Earth

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944080

This book provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on Earth and suggests ways to reduce damage to the environment.

Forensic Scientist

Tim Clifford

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943717

Use forensic science to solve a mystery in this graphic high interest book.

Animal Trainer

Susan Koehler

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943762

Visit Ocean City to train dolphins and care for other animals in this graphic high interest book.

Surviving the Great Chicago Fire

Jo Cleland

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945490

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of the Chicago fire in 1871 while providing a story that brings to life one family's struggle to survive the devastation.

Surviving the San Francisco Earthquake

Jo Cleland

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945483

In graphic-novel format, this book chronicles the 1906 earthquake that destroyed the city of San Francisco while providing a story of one family's escape from the disaster.

Surviving the Galveston Hurricane

Jo Cleland

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944387

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of the Galveston Hurricane in 1900 while providing a story that depicts the community's struggle to survive the storm and rebuild their homes afterward.

Panama Canal

M.C. Hall (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944509

Explore the building of the Panama Canal and America's involvement through engaging text and detailed illustrations.

Industrial Revolution

Susan Hamen

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606944495

Examines the technological innovations and social changes that were bought about by the Industrial Revolution, describing the inventions which transformed textiles, transportation, communications, the generation of electricity, and manufacturing of steel.

Desert Dinners: Studying Food Webs in the Desert

Julie Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727807

Desert habitats support a varied and interesting food web. Desert animals are highlighted and identified as predator, prey, or both.

AC-130H/U Gunships

Carlos Alvarez

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144936

Get close to the battlefield in one of the most heavily armed gunships in the world. The AC-130 has enough firepower to take out enemy tanks and other armored vehicles. Learn about the history of the AC-130, its weapons and features, and how it supports ground troops in their missions.

AH-1W Super Cobras

Carlos Alvarez

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781612110639

The United States Marine Corps uses the Super Cobra to support Marines and take out enemy vehicles. Loaded with missiles, guns, and rockets, the Super Cobra is a very efficient force on the battlefield. Readers will explore the history of the Super Cobra and how this attack helicopter helps the Marine Corps complete missions.

Arctic Appetizers: Studying Food Webs in the Arctic

Gwendolyn Hooks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727791

Provides detailed and interesting information about organisms and their place in the food web in the Arctic.

Strykers

Carlos Alvarez

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144967

Named after two soldiers who won the Medal of Honor, the Stryker is an armored combat vehicle that serves many roles in the United States Army. Strykers can carry troops, guns, and missiles. They can also work as ambulances, fire trucks, and reconnaissance vehicles. Discover why the Stryker is going to be a mainstay in the Army for many years.

MH-53E Sea Dragons

Carlos Alvarez

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781600144950

The Sea Dragon is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the United States military. It can transport troops and haul cargo. It is also used to detect and blow up mines in dangerous waters. Read about the history of the Sea Dragon, the tools it uses to detect mines, and its role in keeping our waters safe.

Flying Ultralights

Joanne Mattern

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943618

Soar through clouds while flying ultralight airplanes. See up close photos of these exciting planes.

Pulleys

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943892

Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to pulleys.

Screws

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943908

Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to screws.

Levers

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943885

Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to levers.

Rocky: 150 facts about rocks

Bob Harvey & Felicia Law (author), Yuliya Somina (illustrator)

Publisher: BrambleKids Ltd ISBN: 9999999020

How rocks first formed, where we find them and how they change, the different kinds and how we use them.