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Changing Matter: Understanding Physical and Chemical Changes

Tracy Nelson Maurer (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103697

With interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses physical and chemical changes.

Plants as Food, Fuel, and Medicine

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103642

Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses the biodiversity of plant species.

How Do Humans Depend on Earth?

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103673

With interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses how nearly all food webs begin with plants, the primary producers.

Animal Science

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103840

This title introduces students to the world of agriscience with in depth information on how animal science affects our daily lives. Also gives a wide array of careers in this growing field, from biologists to geneticists, to zoologists.

Sharks

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103765

Students will learn about the fiercest predator in the ocean. From the biggest to the smallest, what adaptations sharks have made to remain on Earth for so long, scientific research and medicinal contributions the shark has made are all discussed, as well as their unique ability to hunt and survive.

Let's Classify Organisms

Kelli Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103611

With interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses how to classify organisms.

Atoms and Molecules

Tracy Nelson Maurer (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103680

Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses atoms, molecules, and the periodic table.

The Nervous System

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103819

This book discusses what the nervous system is and how it works.

Thanks, NASA!

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103802

This book describes the work of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

The Amazing Facts About Sound

Buffy Silverman (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103710

Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses sound waves.

I Look Like My Mother

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103628

Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses genetics.

Perfect Predators

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103796

Big cats, reptiles, and ocean killers are just a few of the predators discussed in this book. How they chase their prey and what weapons they use to hunt them down and kill them. This exciting book is filled with beautiful photos that will have students on the edge of their seats.

Scavengers

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103772

From vultures to crabs, every type of scavenger is discussed in this book. Facts about their habitat, diet, reproduction, and how they help the environment are all discussed in detail.

The Earth and the Role of Water

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103864

This book explains the water cycle and how water is used to generate many forms of electricity. It introduces students to the importance of keeping our water supplies clean has detailed information about the effects water has on different formations on our Earth. From weathering to landslides, it can all be found in this title.

Climate and Weather

Carla Mooney (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103857

From basic information about air pressure to cloud formations, this book goes on to explain violent weather conditions and how to prepare for them. Also talks about the Earth's changing weather patterns and climates and what role we play in those changes.

The Wonderful Water Cycle

Kimberly Hutmacher (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103666

Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses the water cycle.

Hippos and Rhinos

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103789

For millions of years, hippos and rhinos have roamed the Earth. This book discusses their habitats, what they like to eat, their enormous size, and concerns about the future of these animals due to land restrictions and human harm are all discussed in this wonderful title.

Fossils and Rocks

Kimberly Hutmacher (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103659

Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses rocks and fossils.

Eating and the Digestive System

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103635

Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses the digestive system.

Analyze This: Testing Ingredients

Kelli Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103727

Using interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses how scientists collect data and analyze it.

Medical Technology and Engineering

Carla Mooney (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103833

Students will learn about the latest, cutting edge technology in medicine today. How this technology can diagnose disease, treat those diseases and where medical technology will lead us in the future.

Plate Tectonics and Disasters

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103826

This book goes into great detail about the different layers of our Earth and how the shifting tectonic plates can cause disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis. In depth information and great photographs reinforce the informative text.

The BLUES Go Extreme Birding

Carol L. Malnor, Sandy F. Fuller (authors), Louise Schroeder (illustrator)

Publisher: Dawn Publications ISBN: 9781584693505

The five intrepid BLUES are caricatures of little bluebirds, yet the featured REAL birds are accurate and carefully researched. In this volume, the Bird X-Games are coming soon. Sammi, the sportster, is determined to enter. In her quest, Sammi and the other BLUES travel the globe to see the most extreme birds - the fastest-moving, longest migrating,deepest-diving, and many other record-holders. And in the process, they discover that they have become X-treme themselves. X-citing!

The BLUES Go Birding At Wild America's Shores

Carol L. Malnor, Sandy F. Fuller (author), Louise Schroeder (illustrator)

Publisher: Dawn Publications ISBN: 9781584693475

This is the second in a series designed to inspire youngsters to appreciate birds. In this episode, the BLUES follow in the footsteps of the great birder, Roger Tory Peterson, and discover birds along all North American coasts, from Newfoundland to Alaska. Kids love to follow the fun-filled personalities of the five cartoon birds even while they learn about remarkable REAL birds. Bird facts and birding tips are scattered throughout. Major birders and birding organizations have endorsed the BLUES series.

The BLUES Go Birding Across America

Carol L. Malnor, Sandy F. Fuller (authors), Louise Schroeder (illustrator)

Publisher: Dawn Publications ISBN: 9781584693444

The BLUES are five little cartoon bluebirds, each full of personality, who love to travel, and everywhere they go they discover new birds--REAL birds, that is. Bird facts and birding tips are scattered throughout. Major birders and birding organizations have endorsed the BLUES series.