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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.

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.

Living Through World War II

M. M. Eboch (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566667

Learn how World War II affected America and continues to influence our lives today, through technology advances, human rights issues, and more.

Living Through World War I

M. M. Eboch (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566650

Discover the causes of World War I and learn how the war affected Americans during the war and for decades to follow. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

Living Through the Vietnam War

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566674

Explore how the American public viewed the war in Vietnam and how American culture changed during the Vietnam era. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

Living Through the Revolutionary War

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566636

Learn how the American Revolution tore apart communities and turned British colonists to Americans. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

Living Through the Post 9-11 Era

Linden McNeilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566698

Learn how it felt to live through the 9-11 attacks and how America changed - for better and worse - in the years that followed. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

Living Through the Civil War

Yvette Pierre (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566643

Learn how the Civil War touched the lives of all Americans and impacted the politics, economy, and culture of the nation. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

Living Through the Civil Rights Movement

Linden McNeilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566681

Learn about the series of protests and civil actions that made the Civil Rights Era one of change, conflict, and new hope. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

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.