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Sea Turtles

Cindy Rodriguez

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944059

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered sea turtles face and how they can be saved.

How Ecosystems Work

Julie K. Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618103505

This title explains what an ecosystem is and how the plants and animals within an ecosystem rely on and affect its existence. Different types of ecosystems are described, as well as the food webs within them. The book discusses how some changes to an ecosystem can be good and how some harmful changes can destroy them as well as what an important role students can play in keeping these intricate ecosystems alive.

Insects as Healers

Linden McNeilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918907

Insects are used in science and medicine to help people.

Insects as Invaders

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681918891

How insects can become a serious problem when introduced to new ecosystems.

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.

Steller Sea Lion

Precious Stearns

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606948415

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered Steller Sea lions face and how they can be saved.

Whooping Crane

Precious Stearns

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606948408

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered whooping cranes face and how they can be saved.

Eagles

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606947722

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues eagles face as they hunt for food and raise their young.

Falcons

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943984

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues falcons face as they hunt for food and raise their young.

Hawks

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943977

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues hawks face as they hunt for food and raise their young.

Kites

Julie K. Lundgren

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606943995

Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues kites face as they hunt for food and raise their young.

Restoring Wetlands

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606944096

Discover the vital role of disappearing wetlands and what can be done to protect and restore this resource.

Rocks, Minerals, and Soil

Susan Meredith

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944110

Describes how rocks, minerals, and soils are formed, their properties, and why humans are dependent on them.

Safari Guide

Tim Clifford

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943724

Encounter animals and poachers on an African Safari in this graphic high interest book.

Our Footprint on Earth

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944080

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

Surviving the Great Chicago Fire

Jo Cleland

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945490

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

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944066

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered bats face and how they can be saved.

Cougars

Cindy Rodriguez

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606948431

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered cougars face and how they can be saved.

Manatees

Precious McKenzie

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606948422

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered manatees face and how they can be saved.

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.

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.

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.

Biofuels

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723212

Provides the history of biofuels, different uses, positive and negative characteristics, and how they will impact the future.

Cell Phones

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723281

The most current information on cell phones is provided in this book. Also included are facts about how they work, how to text, and how they have impacted our world.

The Internet and Email

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906840

The internet and email have changed our lives. Find out why by reading the history, characteristics, uses, and future applications of this incredible invention.