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The Eiffel Tower

Russell Roberts (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692031

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous structures in the world. It is instantly recognizable, a gigantic yet elegant reminder of Paris, France. The tower is such an iconic symbol that it is hard to believe that it was once considered an eyesore by many famous writers and artists. One can't imagine Paris without it, but it was once supposed to be torn down. This is the story of the Eiffel Tower and of the man that created it, explaining in detail how he used unique engineering and construction tools and techniques to build something many said was impossible.

Gross Jobs

Darla Duhaime (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919553

This title highlights all the gross jobs that people do every day.

Basketball

Christina Lemke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919478

This titles gives students an inside look at the fundamentals of basketball and the rules and equipment used to play the game.

Ice Hockey

Madison Parker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919454

This title gives students an inside look at the fundamentals of ice hockey and the rules and equipment used to play the game.

Ferrari Spider

Oswald James (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919423

This title gives the history of the one and only Ferrari Spider and how it has changed and evolved over the years.

Michelangelo

Michael DeMocker (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624691959

Journey back in time to sixteenth-century Italy with 10-year-old Fresca as she introduces you to her master, Michelangelo, the Renaissance genius whose sculptures and paintings changed the way the world sees artists. But there is one surprise in store for the reader, Fresca is not what you think she is!

Glacier

Claire O'Neal (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692376

Drive to the northern corner of Montana and you'll discover a national park filled with soaring mountain peaks, sparkling teal-blue lakes, more than 2,000 plant species, and hundreds of animal species. Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the country and has been a world biosphere reserve since 1974. But the glaciers are in trouble from global warming. Scientists estimate that all the glaciers in the park will be gone by the year 2030. Find out what people are doing to help preserve this national treasure.

The Space Needle

Tamra Orr (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692055

What is that hovering over the Pacific Northwest city of Seattle, Washington? Is it part of a movie set? Is it a publicity stunt? Could it bean actual spaceship? When you first spy the soaring Space Needle, high above Seattle, it's easy to be confused. The people who designed it more than 50 years ago would be happy to know that their building still amazes and mystifies. They wanted to create something that looked as if it had come from the future, just in time for the 1964 World's Fair. The obstacles they faced, the problems they solved, and the decisions they made have turned the Space Needle into more than just an incredible site to visit - it makes for an incredible story.

The Animals of Australia

Nicole Orr (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692642

Come away to Australia! It is here that you'll meet the shark at the top of the ocean's food chain. You'll also get to see koalas napping in trees, kangaroos running through the Outback, and birds that dive at the heads of bike riders. Visit Australia and say hello to some of the world's most dangerous and coolest creatures.

Yellowstone

Claire O'Neal (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692413

Boiling hot springs, spouting geysers, and bubbling mud volcanoes-all these unusual features and more are found at Yellowstone National Park. And those are just the features that have to do with volcanic activity! The park is also home to a bountiful wildlife ranging from gray wolves and grizzly bears to bison, bluebirds, bull elk, and beavers. Yellowstone is a nature lover's paradise and one of the most loved national parks in the country. Haven't had a chance to visit for yourself yet? Well, then come on inside-this book will take you on a grand tour of Yellowstone, and you won't even have to leave home to do so.

Twist in Time

J.L. Anderson (author), Alan Brown (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919164

Paisley and Ben build a time machine so they can see first-hand what dinosaurs looked like.

Yosemite

Christine Petersen (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692437

Want to go to a place where there are hundreds of waterfalls, trees as tall as skyscrapers, and towering slick rock mountains just begging for climbing? If so, you'll love visiting Yosemite National Park. This stunning park is located in California. It is where the giant sequoias live, some of the world's largest trees. The biggest, Grizzly Giant, is 30 stories tall and thousands of years old. Among the park's many types of animals are rare great gray owls and endangered bighorn sheep. John Muir loved this place. So did President Theodore Roosevelt. Ever since they helped make Yosemite a national park, millions of visitors have come to enjoy its natural beauty.

Monet

Tamra Orr (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624691973

Gabriel is already nervous-he has a new job at the train station. He has to keep the platforms free of dust and dirt. Just imagine how he feels when he finds out he has to sweep next to the famous artist Claude Monet! By watching and talking with the artist, Gabriel finds out more than just how to do his job. He discovers how to see his city and his world through the eyes of a master painter. His life will never be the same.

Breaking the Barriers

Russell Roberts (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692840

Like America in the first half of the twentieth century, baseball was still segregated. Every road to the major leagues was blocked by unwritten agreements never to allow black athletes entry. It seemed like the better they played, the further they were pushed back. Until, that is, a plan was hatched by two men. One seized an opportunity to advance the game of baseball forever, and the other ran a path through bigotry like he ran the bases, with strength and grace. Branch Rickey and Jackie Robinson would work together to break down the color barriers of baseball, and show the world that African-American athletes were as good and as worthy as anyone to put on a major league uniform. They were not alone. From Larry Doby to Monte Irvin, and the irrepressible Satchel Paige, baseball was gifted by the emergence of a wealth of talent and personality that would truly make it, at last, America's pastime.

Soccer

Ryan James (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919447

This title gives students an inside look at the fundamentals of soccer, along with the rules and equipments used.

The Grand Canyon

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692390

Walk right up to the rim of the Grand Canyon and watch the ground fall away, taking your breath with it. The drop is a mile straight down to the skinny green Colorado River. But the wide walls of canyon rock catch your eye first. They spread out in all directions, farther than you can see, a never-ending stack of soft rainbow colors. You can't take a bad picture at the Grand Canyon, and yet no picture truly captures it. When he visited in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt declared that the Grand Canyon was the "one great sight every American should see." Today, Grand Canyon National Park protects a rich Native American heritage, beautiful geology, endangered species, and miles of exciting hikes. In 2019, Grand Canyon National Park, will celebrate its 100th anniversary. See why, each year, the Grand Canyon continues to be one of America's favorite destinations.

Daisy Ridley

Nicole Orr (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692604

Meet the actress from England who took the world by storm as the first female Jedi in the Star Wars Saga. She's Daisy Ridley, and the force is with her.

Haunted Battlefields and Cemeteries

Alex Summers (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919539

This title explores haunted battlefields and cemeteries aroung the world and the paranormal activities that happen there.

Haunted Ships, Planes, and Cars

Grace Ramsey (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919546

This title explores haunted ships, planes, and cars with scary photos and actual events and places.

Elon Musk

Tamra Orr (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692567

From electric cars to manned rockets launched into space, Elon Musk has become America's inventor of things we could only imagine before. Read how he did it all, and what he plans to do next!

Big Ben

Kayleen Reusser (author)

Publisher: Purple Toad Publishing ISBN: 9781624692017

London, England's Big Ben is one of the biggest bells ever made. Its melodic sound has rung in the capital city of London for more than 150 years. Big Ben hangs in the 316-foot Palace of Westminster with the Great Clock. The clock's gears move the hands on the clock's four faces. It also makes the quarter bells and Big Ben chime. Together, it is one of England's most popular tourist sites. Yet, Big Ben was almost never built. Fire, carelessness, and attacks nearly kept it a dream in some people's minds. Discover how this beloved British landmark was nearly lost several times and how determination and hard work brought it to life.

Dodge Charger

Frank Grout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919409

This title gives the history of the Dodge Charger and how it has changed and evolved over the years as one of America's favorite automobiles.

Chevy Corvette

Charles Piddock (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919379

This title gives the history of the famous Corvette and how it has improved and changed over the years.

Haunted Hotels

Grace Ramsey (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919508

This title looks at haunted hotels around the world with paranormal activity that has happened there.

Golf

Christina Lemke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919485

This title gives students an inside look at the fundamentals of golf as well as the equipmant and rules needed to play the game.