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Journalists

Allen R. Wells (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649539

Every war requires more than just the efforts of traditional soldiers. Some heroes’ stories are not appreciated during their time. In Journalists, you'll go Beyond the Battlefield to uncover tales of daring reporters and captivating photojournalists, who risked their lives to bring important stories and imagery to life for people back home.

Hidden Soldiers and Spies

Allen R. Wells (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649454

Every war requires more than just the efforts of traditional soldiers. Some heroes’ stories are not appreciated during their time. In Hidden Soldiers and Spies, you'll go Beyond the Battlefield to uncover some little-known tales of some courageous soldiers and secret spies.

Code Makers and Code Breakers

Allen R. Wells (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649553

Every war requires more than just the efforts of traditional soldiers. Some heroes’ stories are not appreciated during their time. In Beyond the Battlefield: Code Makers and Code Breakers, you'll go Beyond the Battlefield to uncover the amazing tales of courageous and innovative people and groups who created—and cracked—seemingly unbreakable codes during times of war.

Homefront Heroes

Allen R. Wells (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649546

Every war requires more than just the efforts of traditional soldiers. Some heroes’ stories are not appreciated during their time. In Beyond the Battlefield: Homefront Heroes, you'll go Beyond the Battlefield to uncover the crucial work done by people at home to help during wartime. These efforts include growing Victory Gardens, smuggling soldiers out of hospitals to safety, saving lives of Jewish children in the Warsaw ghetto, and more!

Planes

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615664

From spying on enemies to protecting allies, Top Ten: Fastest Planes introduces readers to how these supersonic planes operate like birds of the highest skies. Take off with ten of the fastest planes in the world! Join them as they race through the sky on missions.

Sea Animals

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615688

From the giant orca to the spectacular sailfish, Top Ten: Fastest Sea Animals introduces readers to how these unique creatures use their speedy skills to survive and thrive. Discover some of the fastest sea animals on the planet!

Boats

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615657

From sailboats and pontoons to catamarans and speedboats, Top Ten: Fastest Boats introduces readers to ten vessels that are known for top speeds—some topping out at more than 300 miles an hour! Let's take a thrilling peek at some of the speediest boats in the world.

Cars

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615640

In Top Ten: Fastest Cars, readers will hit the road with these ten cars built for speed and find out what makes them unique in the automobile world. Just how fast are the fastest cars on Earth? Buckle up, you’re about to find out!

Land Animals

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615671

In Top Ten: Fastest Land Animals, readers will discover surprising facts about ten of the fastest land animals on the planet. Eat or be eaten? Speed can make the difference!

Birds

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615695

From swift seabirds to high-speed hawks, Top Ten: Fastest Birds introduces readers to many surprising facts about ten of the fastest speedsters of the sky. Soar along with the fastest birds in the world. Learn what gives them the ability to zoom through the sky like airplanes.

Spiders Are Acrobats! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617392

In That's Wild: Spiders Are Acrobats! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about spiders' hunting habits, their web-making skills, and their habitats. Meet the hair-raising tarantulas that capture and eat small birds and the jumping spider that pounces like a cat! Let's explore the amazing talents of these eight-legged web spinners.

Vampires Can Swim! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617385

In That's Wild: Vampires Can Swim! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about water animals and how they hunt, how they grow, and their remarkable talents. From a fish that looks like bubble gum to one that has shocking abilities, let's discover the wild, sometimes strange world of aquatic animals!

Crows Hate People! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617378

In That's Wild: Crows Hate People! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about birds and their mighty brains, their breeding habits, and how they help humans. Did you know that crows hold grudges? And that geese work as security guards? Discover the wild, sometimes strange world of birds!

Plants Are Hunters! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617361

That's Wild: Plants Are Hunters! And Other Strange Facts introduces readers to the fantastic world of plants and trees. Readers will learn why these natural wonders are so important to human survival. This title includes facts about how plants and trees trap their meals, how they stay safe from danger, and how they help keep humans healthy.

Cows Eat Chicken! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617408

In That's Wild: Cows Eat Chicken! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about the marvelous land animals of the world, including facts about their hunting tricks, their habitats, and their amazing abilities. Discover the strange and stupendous world of animals that live on land and in trees. Get to know a deadly dragon, a sleepy sloth, and a clever capuchin. Oh, and don’t forget the only creature with poop shaped like a cube!

STEAM Jobs in Internet Technology

Carole Hawkins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615824

The internet is the communications network that allows computers all over the world to talk to each other. A large workforce is needed to support its use and development. In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Internet Technology, readers will learn about jobs that involve building the worldwide network, designing websites, controlling appliances remotely, and predicting what people will do next just by watching how they surf the web.

Ants Are Farmers! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617415

In That's Wild: Ants Are Farmers! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn the spectacular story of insects, including facts about how they hunt, how they work together, and their weird talents. Let's creep inside the magical existence of insects. Discover poop-pulling beetles, snorkeling scorpions, and wasps that turn cockroaches into zombies! Don’t bug out until you learn more about these amazing creepy-crawlies!

STEAM Jobs in Agriculture and Food Development

Kevin Walker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615848

In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Agriculture and Food Development, readers will find out how science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills work to provide food for people around the world. Everyone needs to eat! Did you know that the agriculture and food development industry is teeming with interesting career opportunities? This important field relies on people with a variety of STEAM skills.

STEAM Jobs in Architecture and Construction

Elizabeth Catanese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615831

In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Architecture and Construction, readers will read about awesome jobs in architecture and construction and learn how to start preparing for those jobs now. Can you imagine using your creativity to design buildings? Fix leaky roofs? Make sure that pipes carry water in just the right way? Jobs in architecture and construction are exciting, hands-on, and allow you to blend skills from your favorite STEAM subjects.

STEAM Jobs in Cybersecurity

Cynthia Argentine (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615855

Computer hacks and stolen data make headline news. Who understands these attacks? Who works to prevent new ones? Cybersecurity professionals do! In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Cybersecurity, readers will explore how STEAM topics—science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math—can lead to a job in this exciting field.

Defining and Discussing Women’s Rights

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615787

Women and girls make up half the world’s population but are still often not treated equally to men and boys. Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Women's Rights takes a look at the gender gap, framing issues and arguments in ongoing discussions about women’s rights in the United States and worldwide.

Defining and Discussing Freedom of the Press

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615794

Recent events have shone a bright spotlight on the news media, including “fake news,” internet trolls, and attacks on journalists. Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Freedom of the Press describes the history of the right to freedom of the press, how the constitution protects reporters, and what happens in places where the press is not free.

Defining and Discussing Human Rights

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615770

In Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Human Rights, readers will explore current conflicts involving human rights around the world. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue. Certain fundamental rights—such as the rights to safety, freedom of movement, and freedom of expression—are human rights to which everyone is entitled.

Defining and Discussing Immigration

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615763

Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Immigration introduces readers to the facts and divergent points of view behind the headlines about immigration. Learn about border enforcement and security, sanctuary cities, proposals for immigration reform, and more. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue.

Defining and Discussing Climate Change

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615800

Explore the evidence and opinions behind the headlines on climate change. In Shaping the Debate: Defining and Discussing Climate Change readers will learn about the science behind the causes and effects of Earth’s changing climate and understand the political context. Then, decide where YOU stand on this important issue.