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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Sharing

Sam Williams (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103901

Sharing is sometimes hard for young students. This book talks about different things and ways you can share to get along better with your classmates and friends.

May I Please?

Kyla Steinkraus (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103970

Being polite, having good manners, and showing kindness to others is the topic of this book. Gives different situations and circumstances where politeness is important.

Are You a Bully?

Sam Williams (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103932

Bullying is a huge issue in our schools today and this book teaches students what to do if they are being bullied and what they can do to help a friend or fellow student who is a victim of bullying.

Problem Solving

Cristie Reed (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103925

This book talks about how everyone has problems and how most problems have solutions, how it is important to stop and think, get all the facts, and be better prepared to solve a problem when it happens to them.

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.

Fossils and Rocks

Kimberly Hutmacher (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103659

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

Integrity

Meg Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103963

The focus in this title is that it is sometimes hard to have integrity. Having to always do the right thing or say you are sorry can be hard to do but makes you a better person and makes other people think you are, too.

My Life as an Early Settler

Nancy Kelly Allen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103987

Students will learn how these early settlers sailed the oceans to come to America for a new life - the struggles they faced and how their lives were forever changed. Maps, routes they took, and fact-filled text boxes add more information on Pilgrims and Puritans.

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.

Little Red Riding Hood

Richelle Selleck (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104441

This is a rhyming twist on the tale of Red Riding Hood. All the animals are discovering that food is missing and all they see is a red blur as they try to unravel the mystery of who could be doing this. When they arrive at Little Red's house they determine it was her and she was feeding wolf pups with the food she had taken because they had no mother. Astonished, because wolves were their enemies, they decide to transport the tiny wolf pups to Yellowstone.

Paul Bunyan

Robin Koontz (author, illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104465

Paul and Babe are summoned to help the people of Shadowtown move their house to the sunny side of the mountain, but Babe's strength kept hurling the houses too far. So a young boy named Ezra devises a plan to tempt Babe with a basket of apples that help her to slowly push the houses to the exact spot they wanted. All the houses were moved and they celebrated while Babe takes a nap.

Vote For Me!

J. Jean Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104373

Priscilla Pony organizes the tasks needed to make posters for the new school President. Everyone works together and the job is a success.

I'm the Boss

Sam Williams (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104199

Abby Gator becomes too bossy when her friends decide to play a game of tag.

Keep Your Chin Up

Colleen Hord (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104366

Calypson Cat is having a hard time with all the other cats on the ship. They always complained and were not grateful for the place they had to live, or the fish they had to eat, or the mice they had to chase. After calling a meeting to remind them how lucky they are, the other cats have a change of attitude and come to appreciate what they have.

Humpty Dumpty

Meg Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104342

A different take on the original nursery rhyme as Humpty's friends fall off chairs and all the kings horses and all the kings men cook them into something else such as eggnog, chocolate cake, or a poached egg. In the end, he learns that even though they are a different shape they are still his friends.

One Land, Many Cultures

Maureen Picard Robins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104014

This title addresses how America Is a melting pot filled with people from all over the world. Learning about their native language, the foods they eat, and their customs are just some of the issues addressed in this book. Maps that show the different parts of the world where their ancestors came from are an added feature.