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Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639660

What do ancient ice, deep-sea creatures, a red waterfall, and amazing journeys have in common? They all have histories in Antarctica, one of Earth’s seven continents. In this exciting learning adventure, Great Minds and Finds in Antarctica, you'll discover these great inventions and more from ancient and modern Antarctica!

Erosion

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781627179836

This book focuses on erosion and discusses the effects it has on the current landscape and the way it impacts Earth.

Invention of the Combustion Engine

Mike Downs (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731629906

The invention of the combustion engine changed huge parts of daily life. It allowed people access to much more of the world, including the air and sea. These engines improved the food, clothes, and other everyday items that we use to live. It Changed the World: Invention of the Combustion Engine provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.

Invention of Space Exploration

Mike Downs (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731629869

Space exploration is one of humanity's most incredible accomplishments. In just a few decades, people went from dreaming about space to actually exploring it. Space technology has helped us explore other planets and learn more about our own. It Changed the World: Invention of Space Exploration provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.

Invention of Phones

Jennifer Reed (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731629883

It’s hard to imagine life without phones. From the earliest electric telegraph to today’s powerful technology, phones have played a huge role in history. The invention of phones changed how the world communicates. It Changed the World: Invention of Phones provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.

Invention of Electricity

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731629890

For thousands of years, humans survived without electricity. They employed fire, solar energy, water, wind, and animal power to get things done. People's lives changed dramatically when Thomas Edison and other engineering pioneers figured out how to harness the power of electricity and put it to use for just about everything in modern life. It Changed the World: Invention of Electricity provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.

Invention of Flight

Mike Downs (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731629852

Aviation is an example of the incredible power of technology. From the simplest glider to the most impressive jet engine, aviation has played a role in entertainment, the military, travel, and more. Flying technology also saves and improves lives around the world. It Changed the World: Invention of Flight provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world changed with the development of flying technology. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.

Invention of Robotics

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731629876

The introduction of robotics in manufacturing, medicine, exploration, and many other fields has created a world of robots that assist and sometimes replace people in all kinds of jobs. Robots have a tremendous impact on our world. They do jobs that no human has ever done or is capable of doing. It Changed the World: Invention of Robotics provides readers with a before-and-after look at the way the world has changed. Each book in the NGSS-aligned It Changed the World series introduces readers to some amazing inventions. Interesting facts and vivid photos show how these inventions changed, and continue to change, the lives of people around the world. Each book includes a glossary, comprehension questions, and an extension activity for further learning.

Sea Turtles

Cindy Rodriguez

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944059

Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered sea turtles face and how they can be saved.

From Here to There

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425182

A look at the engineering processes that go into designing transportation methods.

Volume 3 - Plant Life & Fungi Life

Thomas Sheehan (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940143

Take an in-depth look at plant and fungi life in this science encyclopedia.

Video Animation and Photography

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425472

Easy to follow video and photography production makerspace projects using free and inexpensive software for library, classroom and home.

Human Bodies

Theo Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425342

The human body is an amazing thing. It also has some really strange traits! From boogers to brains, find out some really weird stuff about human bodies!

STEAM Jobs in Social Media

Kevin Walker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425601

Introduces readers to careers in social media by exploring and connecting the opportunities to the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Gives an overview of various jobs related to social media and points out how each position relates to STEAM subjects.

STEAM Jobs in Wildlife Conservation

Emma Berne (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425625

Introduces readers to careers in Wildlife Conservation by exploring and connecting the opportunities to the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Gives an overview of various jobs related to Wildlife Conservation and points out how each position relates to STEAM subjects.

STEAM Jobs in Space Exploration

Ray Reyes (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425632

Introduces readers to careers in space exploration by exploring and connecting the opportunities to the study of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Gives an overview of various jobs related to space exploration and points out how each position relates to STEAM subjects.

Circuitry and Electronics

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425441

Make your own electronic devices. Turn on a light with pencil lead, run a clock with potatoes, experiment with play dough power, make touchscreen gloves, and transform a shoe box into a lamp. Who knew circuits could be so much fun?

Craft and Design 3-D

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425465

Easy to follow three-dimensional makerspace projects, including 3D printing, for library, classroom and home.

Moving Machines

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425458

Jumping, spinning, twisting, turning, racing—the power is in your hands. Make bots that jump and spin, build a rubber band racer and a bottle boat, power a boat and a car with air. Make machines that move!

Staying Warm, Keeping Cool

Linden McNeilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425212

A look at the engineering processes that go into designing protective clothing for heat and cold resistance.

Telescopes

Carla Mooney (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425564

An in-depth look at the design and engineering of massive scientific telescopes. Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.

Saving Face

Linden McNeilly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425205

A look at the engineering processes that go into designing helmets for sports and work.

International Space Station

Kirsten Larson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425557

An in-depth overview of the engineering processes involved in constructing the international space station. Addresses the obstacles of construction, the impact on society, and the science of engineering such superstructures.

Disaster-proof!

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425199

A look at the engineering processes that go into construction disaster-proof structures.

Leaves

Alicia Klepeis (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781683425526

Some are bigger than a school bus. Others are as small as a candy sprinkle. Some make people itch. What are they? Plant leaves! Find out why leaves are a certain shape and size, how they help plants grow, and perform your own experiment to find out just what leaves need to grow.