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Ocean Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615503

In Biome Beasts: Ocean Animals, readers will discover how animals survive in saltwater biomes and the skies above them. Most of Earth is covered by oceans and seas that are home to an amazing variety of animals. Some have adapted to life in the cold, dark aphotic zone. Others live in the disphotic zone where predators attack from above or below. Still others live in the top layer, the euphotic zone, where food is plentiful but competition for it is fierce.

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.

Natural Laboratories: Scientists in National Parks Carlsbad Caverns

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691701

Readers will explore the scientific research underway in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the site of one of the best-preserved ancient fossil reefs on Earth.

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.

Las personas y el planeta

Lyn Sirota (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683421221

El libro explora cómo la actividad humana afecta a nuestro planeta y descubre como podemos contribuir a la disminución de estos efectos.

Las células, Constructoras de vida

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683421016

Una mirada a las células animales y vegetales. Todos los organismos vivos se componen de células. El libro explica cómo se clasifican las células y cómo funcionan. Son como pequeñas máquinas que llevan a cabo el trabajo de mantenernos vivos.

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.

Plants Out of Place

Courtney Farrell (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411762

With real world examples of science at work, this book focuses on the impact of invasive plants on the environment.

Animal Invaders

Amanda Doering Tourville (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411731

With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the consequences of the spread of invasive species.

Build It Green

Courtney Farrell (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411748

With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the benefits of constructing homes using ecologically friendly materials.

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.