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From Farm to Restaurant

Colleen Hord (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301145

Do you know the journey food takes to get onto your plate? A French fry isn't grown, its made! It starts on a farm as a potato and then many hands help move it along to become the French fry on your plate. Explore all the helpers along the way such as the farmer tending the crop, workers at the processing plant, the delivery driver, and the chef. Sequenced text, real photographs, and informational sidebars provide an engaging text for children to understand the world around them. This title allows students to describe the relationship between the illustrations and the text.

¿Cuáles son las ramas de la democracia?

Ann H. Matzke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301954

En el libro aprenderás cuáles son las ramas de la democracia.

From Tow Truck to Auto Body Shop

Meg Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301190

Ever wonder what is going to happen to that car broke down on the road? Well, this book explains the trip that car will take to recovery. From the tow truck driver, who tows the car, to the mechanic, who diagnosis the work that needs to be done. Photographs and informational sidebars explain all the different jobs needed to fix a single car. This title will allow students to describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

¿Cuáles son las regiones de los E.E.U.U.?

Maureen Picard Robins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301961

Conoce las diferentes regiones de Estados Unidos y sus rasgos principales.

¿Lo necesitas o lo quieres?

Colleen Hord (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301886

Young readers will distinguish between wants and needs, and examine the choices people make.

From Factory to Store

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301176

Where do bicycles come from? Bicycles don't grow on trees or in the ground, they are created with the help of many people. From the designer who draws out the bike plans, to the assembly worker who puts the parts together, to the shop owner who sells the bike. There are many steps in place to make sure you get a well-constructed bicycle to ride. Filled with photographs with captions, informational sidebars, and simple, sequenced text, children with see the importance of each step of the process. This title allows students to describe the relationship between the illustrations and the text.

Writing a Research Paper

Colleen Hord (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179317

There are certain steps you can take when writing a research paper that will make the finished product a lot easier! Many people, such as scientists and business people use research skills to make products better or more useful, and to teach others how to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively. Picking a topic, gathering and organizing your information, and putting it all together are discussed in this title. By following these steps, you are guaranteed to get an A on your next research paper! This book allows students to determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

¿Cuál es mi rol?

Colleen Hord (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301893

Young readers will explore responsibilities at home, at school, and in the community.

From Empty Lot to Building

Meg Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301169

Have you ever seen an empty lot and wondered what it would take to build something on it? Well, this book describes the step-by-step process of everyone involved. From the architect, who designs the plans, to the contractor who oversees the work of the carpenters, plumber, electrician, concrete mason, and finally, the landscape architect who puts the finishing touches on the outside of the building! Photographs with captions, informational sidebars, and simple to understand text helps kids sequence and order events. This title will allow students to distinguish between information provided by pictures or other illustrations and information provided by the words in a text.

Writing an Opinion Paper

Meg Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179300

Writing an opinion paper isn't writing about factual information, but writing about what your opinion on a topic is. The challenge is to appeal to other peoples feelings and emotions, while leaving yours out. This type of paper can be more challenging than you think. Organizing your thoughts, writing a list of reasons that support your opinion, and which reasons can be proven with facts and which are simply how you feel. Learn how to frame your paragraphs, formatting, and transition words that help you make your opinion clear and persuasive! This book will allow students to ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

Search and Rescue Animals

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301237

Readers will learn how search and rescue animals are used around the world in many dangerous situations.

Black and White in Winter

Bonnie Carole (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301091

Blinding, white snow moves across the wet, black road. Winter is splashed with blacks and whites. Black snow pants to keep warm, white snow to sled on, and the black shovel to clear the driveway. Chill out and integrate concepts and science of colors and seasons through a question and answer format. Rhyming and repetitive text make this an engaging title. This title will allow students to identify the main idea of the text.

Science Projects

Meg Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179270

Have you ever been assigned a science project at school? It can be a little overwhelming. But, if you follow a few simple guidelines, it will make it an enjoyable experience. Think about something you wonder about. That is a good start. After picking your topic, conduct research by using the Internet or library, talk to experts about the topic you've chosen, form a hypothesis, test it and write down your observations, and form a conclusion based on them. Record all your information and present your prize-winning project to your class! This book will allow students to explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.

Rescue and Shelter Dogs

Alex Summers (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301206

Readers will learn how adopting a dog from a rescue or shelter helps save the life of an unwanted, abandoned, or neglected animal.

Studying and Test Taking

Nina Simone Mosley (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179256

Studying for a test can be a daunting task. Some people wait until the last minute while others are organized and prepared when the time comes. Good study habits are all about paying attention in class, taking good notes, finding a quiet place where you can concentrate, and planning ahead! Learn how to reduce anxiety before a test by following a few simple rules that will help you to ace your next big test. This book will allow students to determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

Taking Notes and Close Reading

Meg Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179263

Want to be more successful in school? This book will help you achieve this by using two important strategies that can help you understand what you are learning: note taking and close reading. With simple steps on how to stay organized for that upcoming quiz or project, readers will be able to tackle new ideas or challenging topics. This book is filled with great ideas on how to use these two strategies to ensure you ace your next test! This book will allow students to determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text.

Blue and Yellow in Summer

Bonnie Carole (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301077

Feel the hot, yellow sun on your face. Splash in the cool, blue ocean. Summer is filled with yellows and blues! The warm weather brings out the yellow daisies in gardens, bluebirds tweet in the trees, and the hot days have you drinking yellow lemonade. This book is a hot, new approach to integrate concepts and science of colors and seasons through a question and answer format. Rhyming and repetitive text make this a fun read aloud. This title will allow students to ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Library Skills and Internet Research

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179249

What is one of the first things you think of when your teacher assigns a big project? Its probably how you will gather all the information you need to get a good grade! The first two places to look are the library and the Internet. This book teaches you how to organize your ideas, where to begin your research in the library by using the cataloging system, to library etiquette, and finally how to use the Internet in a safe, effective way that will give you the fastest, best resources for you assignment. This book will allow students to determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.

Red and Green in Spring

Bonnie Carole (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301060

When the snow starts to melt, colors of red and green begin to appear. Spring brings new life to the world. Green grass pokes through the ground, green stems shoot up to hold red tulips, and the rainy days bring out the red raincoats. Heres a fresh, interactive approach to learning about the integration of concepts and science of colors and seasons. Rhyming and repetitive text make this an engaging title. This title will allow students to describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear.

Group Projects

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179287

When it comes to a group project, the key word is teamwork! When each member of your team is assigned a different job, it allows you to learn from others and develop skills that will benefit you in the working world. Working with others can be challenging and fun, and it can teach you how to address and resolve conflicts that may come up during your project. Make sure your next group project is a success with all the tools you will need! This book will allow students to determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.

Brown and Orange in Fall

Bonnie Carole (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301084

When the weather turns from hot to cool, you notice many changes outside. The leaves turn a burning orange. Brown leather boots replace bright colored sandals, tall orange rakes replace running through the sprinkler. Fall is painted in orange and brown. Use this cool, interactive approach to integrate concepts and science of colors and seasons. Rhyming and repetitive text make this a fun read aloud. This title will allow students to ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

People Who Care for Animals

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301251

Readers will learn about the people who make sure all animals have the required nutrition and exercise needed to maintain a healthy existence, and people who raise and take care of animals that have been abandoned, neglected, or abused.

Animal Sanctuaries

Kelli Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301220

Readers will learn how animals are reintroduced into their natural-world setting that they might have never known.

Companion and Therapy Animals

Kelli Hicks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301244

Readers will learn how these animals are trained with the skills needed to save lives and maintain the safety of their human companions.

Rescue and Shelter Cats

Alex Summers (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634301213

Readers will learn how adopting a cat from a rescue or shelter helps save the life of an unwanted, abandoned, or neglected animal.