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Hunting

Julie Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907274

This introduction to hunting discusses the different methods, equipment, and the importance of safety.

Hiking

Julie Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907267

This introduction to hiking covers such aspects as planning, clothing, supplies, food, safety, and the enjoyment of animal and plant life along the way.

Fishing

Julie Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907250

This introduction to fishing discusses equipment, techniques, safety, laws, and tournaments.

Understanding Models

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906901

This book explains how models help us test new designs and to understand living things. The book includes various types of models, such as scale, graphical, conceptual, and computer models, which are used to analyze how we understand different things.

Using Scientific Tools

Susan Meredith (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906918

This book explains the various methods of scientific tools, including measurement, models, and tools that extend our senses, and how these scientific tools are changing.

Camping

Julie Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907243

This introduction to camping covers such aspects as supplies, equipment, setting up, cooking, safety factors, and how to protect the environment.

Our Footprint On Earth

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906871

This book provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on Earth and suggests ways to reduce damage to the environment.

Rocks, Minerals, and Soil

Susan Meredith (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906895

This book examines the natural forces that create and shape rocks, minerals, and soil and explains how they are an influence to how Earth changes throughout time.

Restoring Wetlands

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906888

This book describes the importance of wetland areas to Earth's ecosystem and discusses threats against areas such as the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the efforts to restore and protect wetland areas.

Treasure Hunter

Susan Koehler (author) Ken Hooper (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906758

In graphic-novel format, this book tells a story while providing facts about having a career as a treasure hunter.

Cells

Susan Meredith (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906864

This book offers a brief overview of the structure, function, makeup, and specific types of cells, including both animal and human cells.

Race Car Crew Chief

Susan Koehler (author) Thomas Zahler (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906734

In graphic-novel format, this book tells a story while providing facts about having a career as crew chief of a pit crew.

Safari Guide

Tim Clifford (author) Ken Hooper (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906741

In graphic-novel format, this book tells a story while providing facts about having a career as a safari guide.

Animal Trainer

Susan Koehler (author) Thomas Zahler (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906703

In graphic-novel format, this book tells a story while providing facts about having a career as an animal trainer.

Forensic Scientist

Tim Clifford (author) Ken Hooper (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906710

In graphic-novel format, this book tells a story while providing facts about having a career as a forensic scientist.

Mountaineer

Tim Clifford (author) Ken Hooper (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906727

In graphic-novel format, this book tells a story while providing facts about having a career as a mountaineer.

Sea Turtles

Cindy Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906673

This book explains why sea turtles are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Whooping Cranes

Precious Stearns (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906697

This book explains why whooping cranes are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Stellar Sea Lions

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906680

This book explains why Steller sea lions are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Manatees

Precious Stearns (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906666

This book explains why manatees are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Cougars

Cindy Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906659

This book explains why cougars are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Surviving The Great Chicago Fire

Joann Cleland (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906505

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of the Chicago fire in 1871 while providing a story that brings to life one family's struggle to survive the devastation.

Bats

Cindy Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906642

This book explains why bats are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Surviving The San Francisco Earthquake

Joann Cleland (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906512

In graphic-novel format, this book chronicles the 1906 earthquake that destroyed the city of San Francisco while providing a story of one family's escape from the disaster.

Surviving The Galveston Hurricane

Joann Cleland (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906499

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of the Galveston Hurricane in 1900 while providing a story that depicts the community's struggle to survive the storm and rebuild their homes afterward.