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Understanding Models

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945285

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.

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.

Mountaineer

Tim Clifford

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943731

Experience the dangers mountain climbing in the graphic high interest book.

Treasure Hunter

Susan Koehler

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943748

Hunt the sea for sunken boats filled with treasure in this graphic high interest book.

Race Car Crew Chief

Susan Koehler

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606945580

Too young to drive? Then be a race car crew chief in this graphic high interest book.

Safari Guide

Tim Clifford

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943724

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

Cells

Susan Meredith

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944127

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

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.

Forensic Scientist

Tim Clifford

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943717

Use forensic science to solve a mystery in this graphic high interest book.

Animal Trainer

Susan Koehler

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943762

Visit Ocean City to train dolphins and care for other animals in this graphic high interest book.

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.

Surviving the San Francisco Earthquake

Jo Cleland

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945483

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

Jo Cleland

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944387

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.

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.

Desert Dinners: Studying Food Webs in the Desert

Julie Lundgren (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727807

Desert habitats support a varied and interesting food web. Desert animals are highlighted and identified as predator, prey, or both.

Arctic Appetizers: Studying Food Webs in the Arctic

Gwendolyn Hooks (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604727791

Provides detailed and interesting information about organisms and their place in the food web in the Arctic.

Flying Ultralights

Joanne Mattern

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943618

Soar through clouds while flying ultralight airplanes. See up close photos of these exciting planes.

Pulleys

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943892

Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to pulleys.

Screws

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943908

Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to screws.

Levers

David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout (authors)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943885

Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to levers.

Drag Racing

Nicki Clausen-Grace

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604728095

Describes drag racing and why it is only legal in a closed track. Provides information about the history of the sport, characteristics of the vehicles, important events, and famous drivers.

Makers and Takers: Studying Food Webs in the Ocean

Gwendolyn Hooks

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781604723199

This book uses the ocean as a backdrop to define food webs and identifying the animals who act as predator, prey, or both.