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Land Animals

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615671

In Top Ten: Fastest Land Animals, readers will discover surprising facts about ten of the fastest land animals on the planet. Eat or be eaten? Speed can make the difference!

Birds

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615695

From swift seabirds to high-speed hawks, Top Ten: Fastest Birds introduces readers to many surprising facts about ten of the fastest speedsters of the sky. Soar along with the fastest birds in the world. Learn what gives them the ability to zoom through the sky like airplanes.

Spiders Are Acrobats! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617392

In That's Wild: Spiders Are Acrobats! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about spiders' hunting habits, their web-making skills, and their habitats. Meet the hair-raising tarantulas that capture and eat small birds and the jumping spider that pounces like a cat! Let's explore the amazing talents of these eight-legged web spinners.

Vampires Can Swim! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617385

In That's Wild: Vampires Can Swim! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about water animals and how they hunt, how they grow, and their remarkable talents. From a fish that looks like bubble gum to one that has shocking abilities, let's discover the wild, sometimes strange world of aquatic animals!

Crows Hate People! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617378

In That's Wild: Crows Hate People! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about birds and their mighty brains, their breeding habits, and how they help humans. Did you know that crows hold grudges? And that geese work as security guards? Discover the wild, sometimes strange world of birds!

Plants Are Hunters! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617361

That's Wild: Plants Are Hunters! And Other Strange Facts introduces readers to the fantastic world of plants and trees. Readers will learn why these natural wonders are so important to human survival. This title includes facts about how plants and trees trap their meals, how they stay safe from danger, and how they help keep humans healthy.

Cows Eat Chicken! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617408

In That's Wild: Cows Eat Chicken! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about the marvelous land animals of the world, including facts about their hunting tricks, their habitats, and their amazing abilities. Discover the strange and stupendous world of animals that live on land and in trees. Get to know a deadly dragon, a sleepy sloth, and a clever capuchin. Oh, and don’t forget the only creature with poop shaped like a cube!

STEAM Jobs in Internet Technology

Carole Hawkins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615824

The internet is the communications network that allows computers all over the world to talk to each other. A large workforce is needed to support its use and development. In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Internet Technology, readers will learn about jobs that involve building the worldwide network, designing websites, controlling appliances remotely, and predicting what people will do next just by watching how they surf the web.

Ants Are Farmers! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617415

In That's Wild: Ants Are Farmers! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn the spectacular story of insects, including facts about how they hunt, how they work together, and their weird talents. Let's creep inside the magical existence of insects. Discover poop-pulling beetles, snorkeling scorpions, and wasps that turn cockroaches into zombies! Don’t bug out until you learn more about these amazing creepy-crawlies!

STEAM Jobs in Agriculture and Food Development

Kevin Walker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615848

In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Agriculture and Food Development, readers will find out how science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills work to provide food for people around the world. Everyone needs to eat! Did you know that the agriculture and food development industry is teeming with interesting career opportunities? This important field relies on people with a variety of STEAM skills.

STEAM Jobs in Architecture and Construction

Elizabeth Catanese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615831

In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Architecture and Construction, readers will read about awesome jobs in architecture and construction and learn how to start preparing for those jobs now. Can you imagine using your creativity to design buildings? Fix leaky roofs? Make sure that pipes carry water in just the right way? Jobs in architecture and construction are exciting, hands-on, and allow you to blend skills from your favorite STEAM subjects.

STEAM Jobs in Cybersecurity

Cynthia Argentine (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615855

Computer hacks and stolen data make headline news. Who understands these attacks? Who works to prevent new ones? Cybersecurity professionals do! In STEAM Jobs You'll Love: Cybersecurity, readers will explore how STEAM topics—science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math—can lead to a job in this exciting field.

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615572

Welcome to the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of Tyrannosaurus rex, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct.

Triceratops

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615558

Welcome to the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Triceratops dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct. A massive pair of animal horns is found near the Rocky Mountains. Is it a bison—or a Triceratops?

Stenonychosaurus

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615565

Welcome to the ever-changing world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Stenonychosaurus dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct. A strange lizard tooth found in 1855 turned out to be one of the first dinosaurs found in the United States. In 2017, its name was changed from Troodon formosus to Stenonychosaurus.

Ankylosaurus

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615534

Let's explore the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Ankylosaurus dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct. This special dinosaur was covered with armor and roamed the plains of North America. Did it live near you? Let's find out!

Hadrosaurus

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615541

Let's explore the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of Hadrosaurus, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct. Did you know that a dinnertime story led to the discovery of a dinosaur? And that strange old bones dug up behind a house became the first North American dinosaur ever seen by the public?

Allosaurus

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615527

Let's explore the exciting world of paleontology! This book is about the discovery of the Allosaurus dinosaur, including information about the dinosaur's appearance, movement, and diet before it became extinct.

Power Workers

Ray Reyes (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731616180

In Dangerous Jobs: Power Workers, readers will meet the people who risk their lives to bring electricity to homes and businesses around the world. Electric shock and explosions are just some of the daily dangers power workers face on the job.

Brain & Behavior

Linda Bozzo (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566803

Did you know the brain is the most complex organ in your body? Learn how and why scientists study the brain and how the brain affects behavior. This title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes.

Diseases and Defenses

Kathryn Hulick (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566841

A sick or injured body is like a broken machine. Thankfully, it can often fix itself. Learn how the body fights germs, disease, and injury. This title supports NGSS From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes.

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.