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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.

Australia

Reese Everett (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566629

Discover the history, terrain, people, culture, government, wildlife, and cuisine of Australia.

Antarctica

Reese Everett (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566582

Did you know that Antarctica is considered the world's largest desert? It is the coldest and windiest place on Earth and has no permanent residents. Learn about the people who first explored this continent and the research that is now done there. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.

Africa

Annette Whipple (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566575

The continent of Africa is a land of many nations, languages, and cultures. Learn about the people, history, geography, and wildlife of this unique continent. Includes a glossary, websites, and fast facts.

Floods, Dams, and Levees

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612366920

With real-world examples of science at work, this book discusses what flooding is, how it happens, and what scientists have learned about it.

Environmental Disasters

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612366999

In Environmental Disasters, students will learn about environmental disasters and how they affect humans and animals, as well as the agencies that work to provide relief. Readers will love discovering new information in this chapter book while also reinforcing learned skills with comprehension and extension activities. The Let’s Explore Science series allows readers to dive into the world of fascinating science-related topics while strengthening reading comprehension skills. Each 48-page title features full-color photographs, real-world applications, content vocabulary, and more to effectively engage young learners.

Savannahs

Precious Mckenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411724

This book takes a close-up look at savannahs, discussing the plant and animal life found in this habitat.

Glaciers

Precious Mckenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411700

This book takes a close-up look at glaciers, discussing the plant and animal life found in this habitat.

Rocks, Minerals, and Soil

Susan Meredith (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906895

This book examines the natural forces that create and shape rocks, minerals, and soil and explains how they are an influence to how Earth changes throughout time.

Surviving The San Francisco Earthquake

Joann Cleland (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906512

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

Joann Cleland (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906499

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.

Volcanoes

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306133

Learn about the shapes and different types of volcanoes, what causes their eruptions and where they are most likely to be seen around the world, as well as the massive destruction these mighty powers of nature can cause.

Tsunamis

Kirsten Larson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306195

Learn about the world's deadliest tsunamis and what to do to keep safe if you ever encounter one.

Tornadoes

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306164

In Tornadoes, readers will learn about what causes the super storms and the safety precautions to take when in danger. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools.

Sinkholes

Nadia Higgins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306126

Learn about the causes, warning signs, and what to do in case you encounter a sinkhole.

Floods

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306171

This book provides information about floods, discussing types of floods, flood prevention, prediction of floods, and how to help when disaster strikes.

Earthquakes

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306157

In Earthquakes, readers will learn about what to do when an earthquake happens and how these natural phenomena have changed the shape of our planet’s landscape. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools.

Avalanches

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306140

In Avalanches, readers will learn about the different conditions that can trigger an avalanche and the warning signs to ensure safety. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools.

STEM Guides To Weather

Kay Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699521

This book discusses weather and storms, the technology used to track and analyze weather patterns, and related math concepts.

STEM Guides To Maps

Kay Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699484

This introduction to maps explains the scale, using a compass, longitude and latitude, measuring elevation, depth, and astronomical units, and related math concepts.

Weather

Susan Koehler (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940112

This book discusses types of weather, including storms, weather instruments, and how weather is predicted.