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Wild West

Brittany Canasi (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567305

Uncover the weird truths about the Wild West, from UFO sightings to cowboy lullabies. Includes a glossary, fast facts and other resources.

Pirates

Grace Ramsey (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567275

Much of what we think about pirates comes from ways they are portrayed in books and movies. Learn the weird truth about the Golden Age of Piracy and how it spawned popular pirate stereotypes. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.

Fossils

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781612366951

With real-world examples of science at work, this book discusses fossil formation, the history of paleontology, and what some fossil records show.

Vikings

Don McLeese (author) Chris Marrinan (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907915

This brief introduction to the Vikings and their gods includes a story about the family of Eric the Red..

Pirates

Joanne Mattern (author) Chris Marrinan (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907885

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of piracy while providing a story that brings the danger and adventure of high seas to life.

Samurai

Don McLeese (author) Chris Marrinan (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907892

This book discusses the lives of samurai warriors through a story about two samurai who served Oda Nobunaga, a powerful samurai leader.

Spartans

Don McLeese (author) Chris Marrinan (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907908

This book described the life of a Spartan warrior and includes a short story that follows two Spartan boys from the age of seven to the battle of Thermopylae.

Knights

Joanne Mattern (author) Chris Marrinan (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907878

This book describes the life of medieval knights, including a short story of two young knights' experiences in a tournament and in battle.

Gladiators

Joanne Mattern (author) Chris Marrinan (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907861

This book presents an introduction to gladiators, warriors of the Roman arena. It includes a brief story about two slaves who became gladiators and a description of the various kinds of gladiators, their styles, and weapons.

World War II Memorial

Maureen Robins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907854

This book discusses background information about the World War II Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.

World War I Memorial

Maureen Robins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907847

This book discusses background information about the World War I Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.

Vietnam War Memorial

Jennifer Burrows (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907830

This book discusses background information about the Vietnam War Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.

Korean War Memorial

Jennifer Burrows (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907816

This book discusses background information about the Korean War Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.

Arlington National Cemetery

Jennifer Burrows (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907809

This book discusses background information about Arlington National Cemetery and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.

USS Arizona Memorial

Maureen Robins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615907823

This book discusses background information about the USS "Arizona" Memorial and the sacrifices of America's fallen soldiers.

Surviving The Great Chicago Fire

Joann Cleland (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906505

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

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.

Surviving The Dust Bowl

Joann Cleland (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906482

In graphic-novel format, this book chronicles the dust storms which plagued the plains states from 1930 to 1939 while depicting one family's efforts to escape the devastation and start a new life in California.

Riding With Paul Revere

Dr. Holly Karapetkova (author) Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906475

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of the American Revolution while providing a story detailing the efforts of silversmith Paul Revere to aid the Patriots' cause.

Landing At Ellis Island

Dr. Holly Karapetkova (author)Peter McDonnell (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906468

In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of Ellis Island while providing a story surrounding one family's immigration to America.

White House

Keli Sipperley (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179775

While reading The White House, students will learn about the history and the importance of one of the most famous buildings in the world. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.

Mount Rushmore

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179744

While reading Mount Rushmore, students will learn all about the infamous carving made into the Black Hills of South Dakota. This 32-page title uses a variety of teaching components to help young readers strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The Symbols of Freedom series will allow students to explain events or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause versus effect. Each title features photographs, maps, and informational sidebars that work with a Show What You Know section to help readers build their understanding of the topic.

Slavery In America

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906376

This book discusses the era of slavery in America and the impact it had on the future of the nation.

Reconstruction

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906369

This book discusses the Reconstruction plan after the Civil War and the impact it had on the future of the nation.