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The Scoop About Measuring Matter

Tracy Nelson Maurer (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103567

Matter is anything that has mass, and this title teaches students about how temperature affects the different states of matter and why. It also talks about the International System of Units, and measuring mass and volume.

Pull It, Push It

Buffy Silverman (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103598

With interesting facts and photographs, this book discusses force and motion.

Reproduction in Plants

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103536

This book details the life cycle of a plant as well as how different plants use different ways to reproduce. It also explains how the different parts of a plant each play a role in how it receives the nutrients it needs to survive as well as how plants are pollinated and how more plant species are being discovered every day.

Studying Our Earth, Inside and Out

Kimberly Hutmacher (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103543

In this title students will learn in depth information about the three layers that make up the earth. It also introduces students to how the tectonic plates, wind, and water are constantly changing our landscape, and gives detailed information on how scientists think our earth was formed and evolved.

Clean Hands, Dirty Hands

Jo Cleland (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103444

Sung to the tune of Row, Row, Row your boat, this book teaches young readers the importance of personal hygiene and keeping their hands clean.

Money Counts

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103413

Introduces students to the concept of money from a penny to a dollar. Shows them how to make different amounts with different coins and how many coins it takes to buy something.

Play with Shapes!

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103437

Set out for a day at the beach and learn about all the shapes you will see there. Introduces the cone, cube, sphere, pyramid, and clinder shapes. All while using one of the most popular settings.

Why Plants Become Extinct

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103529

Students will learn how plants are becoming endangered or even extinct due to changes in climate, deforestation to build new homes, or by invasive plant species that are brought from other places. The book also tells how plants make adaptations in order to survive their ever-changing habitats.

Skeletons and Exoskeletons

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103512

This title explains how humans and animals have skeletons to support the inner workings of their bodies, and how muscle attachments help us move. It also explains how an exoskeleton is a skeleton on the outside of a body, giving examples of insects such as ants. Endoskeletons are also explained. A special section called, "Explore Your World" outlines an experiment that allows readers to identify and examine first-hand this intriguing topic.

Biodiversity

Carla Mooney (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103871

This title explains the enormous variety of life on Earth and how it is all interconnected. Goes into great detail about the biodiversity within biomes, the threats the plants and animals within these biomes face, and the possibilities of extinction. Very detailed information on this interesting topic for students.

Marsupials

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103758

This book teaches students about what a marsupial is, their gestation period, how they raise their young, and whether they are carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores.

I Can Prove It! Investigating Science

Kelli Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103734

This title is all about the scientific method of conducting an experiment. The book gives detailed information on every step a scientist goes through , from hypothesis to communicating the results. Great tool for science projects.

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.

Responsibility

Kelli L. Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103895

Learning responsibility at home and in school are addressed in this book. How it makes you feel better about yourself if you are responsible and do the right thing and how other people notice too.

My Life as a Native American

Ann H. Matzke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103994

Native Americans are always a big topic with students. What they hunted, wore, tribal dances, and maps that show where the different tribes settled are all included in this book. Fact-filled text boxes give additional information on these unique peoples

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.

Look on the Bright Side

Cristie Reed (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103956

This book talks about how having a positive attitude makes you feel better and happier. How everyone sometimes has problems but if you face them with a positive attitude they can be much easier to deal with and can be a positive learning experience.

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).

Friends

Meg Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103888

This book teaches students what being a friend means. How it is important to listen, trust, and what it takes to meet and make new friends.