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Rock Cycle

Kirsten Larson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914794

Discover the processes that form everything from the smallest pebbles to the highest mountains.

Edible Sunlight

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914800

A taste of sunshine! Take a look at the fascinating ways the Sun is involved in food production.

People and the Planet

Lyn Sirota (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914770

This book explores how human activity affects the Earth, e.g. the effects of human activity on groundwater and surface water, habitat destruction, construction, emissions, and pollution.

Seasons, Tides, and Lunar Phases

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914763

This book discusses how the Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun, causing changes in season and weather occurrences.

Tools of the Trade: Using Scientific Equipment

Kirsten Larson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914817

An overview of the tools used in various fields of science from microscopes to telescopes.

Cells: Constructing Living Things

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914787

This book takes a look at animal and human cells, and the internal structures that allow them to obtain energy, get rid of wastes, and grow and reproduce.

What's Your Potential?

Linden Mc Neilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914756

This book explored how objects store and exert energy.

What's the Matter?

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914749

This book explores the states of matter, the building blocks of everything in the universe, as well as influential scientists in the field.

Really Rotten Truth About Composting

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914732

This book explores the organisms involved in composting as well as the biological processes involved, including a breakdown of primary, secondary, and tertiary level consumers.

Information Waves

Lyn Sirota (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914725

This book explores the science behind modern technology: TV, radio, Internet, cell phones/mobile devices, Earth to space communication, satellites, and GPS. It also expands students' understanding of light and sound as mechanisms of energy transfer and transfer of information between objects that are not in contact. In additional it also covers scientists and discoveries that led to modern technology.

Our Place in Space

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914718

This book explores Earth's role and place in the Universe, and discusses origin theories for the planets in our solar system. It also talks about light waves, light years, and measuring distances and sizes as well as the components of the universe (stars, nebulae, and galaxies) and their relation to Earth. It also discusses the characteristics that allow life to exist such as the proximity of the Sun, the presence of water, and the composition of the atmosphere.

Poop is Power

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914701

How much power is in poop? Discover the biofuel technology that turns human and animal waste into energy for everything from cooking to powering up entire buildings.

Volume 8 - Mathematics

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940198

Take an in-depth look at mathematics in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 9 - Technology

Nancy Harris (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940204

Take an in-depth look at technology in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 10 - Index/Research Projects

Thomas Sheehan (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940211

Research project and fun science experiments are shown in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 6 - Physics

Nancy Harris (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940174

Take an in-depth look at physics in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 5 - Chemistry

Nancy Harris (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940167

Take an in-depth look at chemistry in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 7 - Astronomy & Space

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940181

Take an in-depth look at astronomy and space in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 4 - Earth Science

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940150

Take an in-depth look at earth science in this encyclopedia.

Volume 1 - Human Life

Marcia Freeman (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940129

Take an in-depth look at human life in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 2 - Animal Life

Kelli L. Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940136

Take an in-depth look at animal life in this science encyclopedia.

Sport Bike Racing

Lee-Anne Spalding (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723748

Describes sport bike races. Provides information about the history of the sport, characteristics of the bikes, important events, and famous riders.

Paintball

Joanne Mattern

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723977

Paintball, a wild activity, is highlighted along with who enjoys playing it, rules that are followed, and safety equipment that must be worn.

Off Road Racing

Lee-Anne Spalding (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723762

Describes off-road racing. The reader learns about the history of the sport, characteristics of the vehicles, important events, and famous drivers.

Monster Truck Racing

Lee-Anne Spalding (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1604728108

Monster truck rallies are described and explained in this book. Readers learn how the trucks are made, who makes them, and why people love this sport.