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Really Rotten Truth About Composting

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914732

This book explores the organisms involved in composting as well as the biological processes involved, including a breakdown of primary, secondary, and tertiary level consumers.

Information Waves

Lyn Sirota (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914725

This book explores the science behind modern technology: TV, radio, Internet, cell phones/mobile devices, Earth to space communication, satellites, and GPS. It also expands students' understanding of light and sound as mechanisms of energy transfer and transfer of information between objects that are not in contact. In additional it also covers scientists and discoveries that led to modern technology.

Our Place in Space

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914718

This book explores Earth's role and place in the Universe, and discusses origin theories for the planets in our solar system. It also talks about light waves, light years, and measuring distances and sizes as well as the components of the universe (stars, nebulae, and galaxies) and their relation to Earth. It also discusses the characteristics that allow life to exist such as the proximity of the Sun, the presence of water, and the composition of the atmosphere.

Poop is Power

Robin Koontz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681914701

How much power is in poop? Discover the biofuel technology that turns human and animal waste into energy for everything from cooking to powering up entire buildings.

Volume 8 - Mathematics

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940198

Take an in-depth look at mathematics in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 9 - Technology

Nancy Harris (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940204

Take an in-depth look at technology in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 10 - Index/Research Projects

Thomas Sheehan (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940211

Research project and fun science experiments are shown in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 6 - Physics

Nancy Harris (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940174

Take an in-depth look at physics in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 5 - Chemistry

Nancy Harris (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940167

Take an in-depth look at chemistry in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 7 - Astronomy & Space

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940181

Take an in-depth look at astronomy and space in this science encyclopedia.

Volume 4 - Earth Science

Tim Clifford (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940150

Take an in-depth look at earth science in this encyclopedia.

Volume 1 - Human Life

Marcia Freeman (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606940129

Take an in-depth look at human life in this science encyclopedia.

Using Scientific Tools

Susan Meredith

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945315

This book explains the various methods of scientific tools, including measurement, models, and tools that extend our senses, and how these scientific tools are changing.

Understanding Models

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945285

This book explains how models help us test new designs and to understand living things. The book includes various types of models, such as scale, graphical, conceptual, and computer models, which are used to analyze how we understand different things.

Restoring Wetlands

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 1606944096

Discover the vital role of disappearing wetlands and what can be done to protect and restore this resource.

Rocks, Minerals, and Soil

Susan Meredith

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944110

Describes how rocks, minerals, and soils are formed, their properties, and why humans are dependent on them.

Treasure Hunter

Susan Koehler

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943748

Hunt the sea for sunken boats filled with treasure in this graphic high interest book.

Cells

Susan Meredith

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944127

This book offers a brief overview of the structure, function, makeup, and specific types of cells, including both animal and human cells.

Our Footprint on Earth

Jeanne Sturm

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944080

This book provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on Earth and suggests ways to reduce damage to the environment.

Forensic Scientist

Tim Clifford

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943717

Use forensic science to solve a mystery in this graphic high interest book.

Animal Trainer

Susan Koehler

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606943762

Visit Ocean City to train dolphins and care for other animals in this graphic high interest book.

Surviving the Great Chicago Fire

Jo Cleland

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945490

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

Jo Cleland

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606945483

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

Jo Cleland

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781606944387

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.

Volume 9: Technology

Nancy Harris (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781600446559

Take an in-depth look at technology in this science encyclopedia.