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Arab Americans

Sharon Cromwell (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727517

Take a look at Arab history, religion, culture, Arab immigrants to the US, and contributions of Arab Americans.

Lazy Giant

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694274

This retelling of an ancient folktale from the Cuna people of Panama follows Chiriqui, the lazy son of the giant god Paquo Meecho, who was sent to Earth to restore the land and make the people prosperous.

Monkey's New Drum

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694281

This retelling of the Panamanian folktale recounts the story of a tortoise and a monkey who learn a lesson about friendship while competing in a winner-take-all speed race.

Why Chibchacum Carries The World

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694298

This retelling of the Colombian myth of Bochica recounts the story of the creator of the world and its people and Chibchacum, a lesser god whose hunger for power leads him to rebellion, punishment, and repentance.

How The Peacock Got It's Feathers

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694250

This retelling of an ancient Mayan folktale describes how the peacock got its beautiful feathers.

Munay and The Magic Lake

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694267

This retelling of the Ecuadorian tale of Munay follows a young girl whose pureness of heart helps her find the healing water that will save the prince of the Sapa Inca.

Pedro and The Coyote

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104656

This retelling of the classic Mexican folktale follows Pedro, who overcomes his fear of coyotes after an encounter in which he proves the animal is not so smart after all.

Jeep

Tracy Maurer (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621693734

This book examines the history, design, and construction of the Jeep.

Our Planet

Gordon Volke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618107589

This book presents a collection of questions, answers, and facts about the planet Earth, including its origin, continents, and relation to the Sun and Moon.

United States Territories

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941515

This book chronicles the acquisition and settlement of the various territories that have not become states but are governed by the United States.

Louisiana Purchase

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941492

This book chronicles the Louisiana Purchase, the territory which reached from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, in 1803.

Spanish In America

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941508

The book chronicles the Spanish exploration and early colonization of America

Immigrants

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941461

This book chronicles immigration to the United States, discussing how these immigrants changed America.

First Settlements

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941478

This book explores the first settlements that were formed in America, discussing the explorers that made them possible and the reasons for the colonization.

Great Lakes

Linda Thompson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941485

This book chronicles the events that led up to the colonization of the Great Lakes region, discussing the reasons for the settlement of this area and the fate of the native inhabitants.

Sportbikes

David Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606942314

This book provides an up-close look at sportbikes and the thrill of riding them.

Touring Bikes

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606942321

This book provides an up-close look at touring bikes and the thrill of riding them.

Dirt Bikes

David Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606942284

This book provides an up-close look at dirt bikes and the thrill of riding them.

Drag Bikes

David Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606942291

This book provides an up-close look at drag bikes and the thrill of riding them.

Speedway Bikes

David Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606942307

This book provides an up-close look at speedway bikes and the thrill of riding them.

Choppers

David Armentrout (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606942277

This book provides an up-close look at choppers and the thrill of riding them.

Cheerleaders

Tracy Maurer (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941348

This book looks at the history of cheerleaders, the skills and attitudes needed today, and the roles that color guards, winter guards, and team mascots play.

Suicide Bombers

David Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941317

This book takes a look at suicide bombers, how they commit the ultimate sacrifice for their own religious beliefs, and what is being done to prevent and possibly provide a cure for this particularly murderous form of attack.

Hijacking and Airline Security

David Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621693727

This book takes a look at the issues of hijacking and security for the fight against terrorism in our country and our allies, including how terrorists use modern inventions and technology to carry out their destructive acts, and the events of 9/11.

Infiltration and Spying

David Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606941300

This book takes a look at the history of various ways to fight terrorism by spying and infiltration, including how high-technology has advanced.