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Israel

Alan Wachtel (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906246

This book examines the history and origins of the modern conflict that grips Israel and helps the reader understand why the country is in conflict.

Iran

Dale Anderson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906239

This book examines the history and origins of the modern conflict that grips Iran and helps the reader understand why the country is in conflict.

Pakistan

Alan Wachtel (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906253

This book examines the history and origins of the modern conflict that grips Pakistan and helps the reader understand why the country is in conflict.

Investigating Planet Earth

Matt Mullins (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941928

Explore our home planet with this investigation into planet Earth. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of Earth and space concepts.

Investigating Erosion

Charnan Simon (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941904

Get swept away with this investigation into erosion. Following scientific and engineering practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of Earth and space concepts.

T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet

Judy Young (author) Sharisse Steber (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668936634

In the United States alone there are close to 60 million hikers. And it's the most popular outdoor activity in Canada. While hiking is a lot of fun, there are many health benefits, including physical exercise and stress relief from being out in nature. Using poetry and expository text, T is for Trails: A Hiking Alphabet gives young readers an A-to-Z guide on how to prepare and make the most of their outdoor adventures. Front and back matter includes information on trail symbols and instructions on how to read a compass.

From Your Table to the World

Jen Breach (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653031

What country or culture does the food you eat originate from? Learn about how migration, history, and culture intertwine with the food we eat in the book From Your Table to the World. This book takes students on a journey across the world to learn about how cultural traditions spread and influence the food we eat today.

Turning Up the Heat

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566919

Did you know that much climate change is caused by natural events? But how do humans influence climate change? Answer this question and learn how scientists make predictions about climate change. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Melting Glaciers, Rising Seas

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566926

A region's climate affects nearly every part of animals' and peoples' lives. Learn about how humans contribute to climate change and what you can do to help limit its effects. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Planet Protection

Rebecca E. Hirsch (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566957

The usual climate of an area can change drastically. But what causes climate change and how can you help protect the planet? Read on to answer these questions and others. This title supports NGSS standards for Earth and Human Activity.

Ecosystem Effect

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566933

Climate is an important part of every ecosystem. Even small changes in the climate can have a big impact. Learn about the affects of climate change on ecosystems and what you can do to help. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Tundra Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615510

In Biome Beasts: Tundra Animals, readers will discover how animals survive and thrive in the treeless tundra. Tundra biomes have the harshest climates in the world. From the tiny Arctic bumblebee to the huge polar bear, every animal that lives in the Arctic or alpine tundra biome has adapted physically or socially to the harsh conditions.

Grassland Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615497

In Biome Beasts: Grassland Animals, readers will discover how these animals survive in prairies, steppes, and savannas around the world. Grassland biomes are home to a wide variety of animals. Whether grazing on grasses, building communities underground, or sailing overhead, animals have adapted to the challenges found in both temperate and tropical grassland biomes.

Freshwater Pond Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615480

In Biome Beasts: Freshwater Pond Animals, readers will discover how these animals survive and thrive in freshwater pond biomes around the world. Life in a pond is exciting. Birds, bugs, and shrews skitter across the surface. Turtles and fish zip along under the water’s surface. Beavers, herons, and others make themselves at home by the pond’s edge.

Estuary Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615473

In Biome Beasts: Estuary Animals, readers will discover how and why animals survive and thrive in these sheltered biomes. Life in the estuary is always changing. Ocean tides of saltwater flow in and out of the estuary and mix with the fresh water that flows from rivers and streams. The animals that swim or wade in the waters or make the mudflats their homes must have physical or social adaptations that allow them to live in the salty mix.

Desert Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615466

In Biome Beasts: Desert Animals, readers will discover how desert animals survive and thrive in the driest places on the planet. Photos, text, and sidebars describe how these animals adapt to the challenging climate of these regions. Earth’s four desert biomes – hot, semiarid, coastal, and cold – each have their own set of challenges for the living things within them.

Deciduous Forest Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615459

In Biome Beasts: Deciduous Forest Animals, readers will discover how deciduous beasts rise to the challenges of the climate in each biome. Deciduous forests around the world are home to a variety of animals. Animals that are part of the temperate deciduous forest biome must adapt to the conditions of all four seasons to survive. Animals that are part of the tropical and subtropical deciduous forest biomes must adapt to both the wet and dry seasons.

Boreal Forest Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615442

In Biome Beasts: Boreal Forest Animals, readers will discover how boreal beasts survive the harsh climate. The boreal forest teems with wildlife during the short, mild summer. This changes quickly when fall arrives. Only the living things that have adapted to the region’s freezing temperatures and frozen land can remain in the forest year-round.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Yellowstone

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691688

Yellowstone National Park offers researchers and scientists from around the world an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems in the world.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Gates of the Arctic

Ruth A. Musgrave (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691718

Readers will explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Rocky Mountain

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691695

Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Rocky Mountain National Park.

South America

Xina M. Uhi (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566605

The continent of South America is made up of twelve countries. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this unique and diverse region. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.

North America

Annette Whipple (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566599

Where was the first European settlement in North America? Answer this and other questions as you learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this diverse continent. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.

Daring and Dangerous Storm Chasers

Kevin Walker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643692142

Daring and Dangerous: Storm Chasers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of storm chasing. From tornadoes to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, this 32-page book gives readers an inside look into how and why these daring people brave extreme weather and what they are trying to accomplish.

Europe

Alicia Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566612

The continent of Europe is home to countries large and small. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of the European continent. This title includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.