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Math at the Market

Elise Craver (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639905

Math is everywhere – even at the market! Markets are filled with vegetables, fruits, breads, and... math! This 24-page photo-filled book will take young readers on a stroll through the grocery store to find the math hiding on the shelves and down the aisles. Math at the Market will get young readers to notice what other math is hiding on their path!

Protecting Our Planet

Lisa J. Amstutz (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639981

Earth is our home, but its health is in danger! In My Earth and Space Science Library: Protecting Our Planet, you'll learn more about the threats facing Earth and how you can help protect our planet.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe

J. P. Miller (author) Markia Jenai (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639585

Rosetta could sing and play guitar like no one had ever heard before. From her church's stage to Carnegie Hall, she brought her incredible gift of music to the world. With it, she also helped invent rock and roll! In this 24-page book from the Leaders Like Us series, you'll meet an important African American leader in music – Rosetta Tharpe!

Math in the Forest

Elise Craver (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639929

Math is everywhere – even in the forest! So let's go take a hike, but keep your eyes open. You may see birds, trees, bears, and... math! This 24-page photo-filled book will help young readers find animals to count, pine cones to sort, trees to compare, and more. Math in the Forest will get young readers to notice what other math is hiding on their path!

Shirley Chisholm

J. P. Miller (author) Markia Jenai (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639578

Shirley knew that the world needed change. She began to organize people and fight to make a difference. Working in the government could improve the lives of people all over the United States! Her work took her all the way to the presidential campaign trail. In this 24-page book from the Leaders Like Us series, you'll meet an important African American leader in the United States government – Shirley Chisholm!

Design and Build It Below

Nikole Brooks Bethea (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731640031

What's going on under the ground? There are pipes, tunnels, and even roads underneath us! How do they get built down there? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It Below, you'll learn how engineers design and build underground utilities, tunnels, and bridge foundations.

Design and Build It Higher

Nikole Brooks Bethea (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731640024

Look up! Structures stretch high into the sky. But what happens during strong winds or earthquakes? In My Engineering Library: Design and Build It Higher, you'll learn about the methods engineers use to prevent tall structures from failing.

Bayard Rustin

J. P. Miller (author) Markia Jenai (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639554

Bayard learned from an early age how important equal rights were. He knew how to help people work together for equality without violence. He even played an important role in one of the most important Civil Rights events in American history. In this 24-page book from the Leaders Like Us series, you'll meet an important African American leader in civil rights – Bayard Rustin!

Henry Louis Gates Jr.

J. P. Miller (author) Markia Jenai (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639547

As a child, Henry was curious about his family tree. Who was his great-great-grandfather? Why were some things about his family unknown? Henry interviewed family members and discovered connections. When he grew up, he taught others to do the same! In this 24-page book from the Leaders Like Us series, you'll meet an important leader in the field of genealogy – Henry Louis Gates Jr.!

Rebecca Lee Crumpler

J. P. Miller (author) Markia Jenai (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639592

Ever since she was young, Rebecca wanted to help people feel better, even before people knew much about modern medicine. She would not let anyone stop her from becoming the first African American woman doctor in the United States. She even wrote a book about what she learned so others could learn too. In this 24-page book from the Leaders Like Us series, you'll meet an important African American leader in medicine – Rebecca Lee Crumpler!

Major Taylor

J. P. Miller (author) Markia Jenai (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639561

"Major" loved to ride his bike. He raced and did tricks, winning award after award. He became one of the best bicycle racers in the United States in just a few years. What happened to this amazing athlete? In this 24-page book from the Leaders Like Us series, you'll meet an important African American leader in sports – Major Taylor!

I Can Share

Marla Conn (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639400

Sharing helps us get along with each other. What do you share? I Can Share, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to share with others. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.

Ava Kane, In the Lane

Katy Duffield (author) Karl West (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639646

Ava is a good swimmer. She’s also a good teammate. When Alonso is afraid of the water, Ava knows just what to do. She and the team mascot help him have fun in the pool! In Ava Kane, In the Lane, you'll be rooting for Ava as she learns about swimming and teamwork!

Jayla Cole, Queen of the Goal

Katy Duffield (author) Karl West (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639608

Jayla loves to play soccer. There’s just one problem. Sometimes, she forgets the rules. Luckily, a teammate has a great idea that helps Jayla and the team, too! In Jayla Cole, Queen of the Goal, you'll be rooting for Jayla as she learns about soccer and teamwork!

I Make Good Choices

Marla Conn (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639424

We make many choices every day. What choices do you make? I Make Good Choices, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to think about the choices they make every day and why they matter. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.

I Know the Rules

Marla Conn (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639417

Following the rules keeps us safe. What rules do you know? I Know the Rules, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to think about rules and their importance. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.

I Am Unique

Marla Conn (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639370

We are all unique in our own special ways. How are you unique? I Am Unique, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to think about and appreciate how everyone is special in their own unique ways. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.

I Can Help

Marla Conn (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639394

Being helpful shows how much you care. How are you helpful? I Can Help, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to be helpful to others in the world around them. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.

Diego Chase, Second Base

Katy Duffield (author) Karl West (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639639

Diego plays baseball, but he sometimes has trouble focusing on the game. With a good teammate (and some luck!) he learns to keep his eye on the ball. In Diego Chase, Second Base, you'll be rooting for Diego as he learns about baseball and teamwork!

I Am Kind

Marla Conn (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639387

It feels good to be kind. How are you kind? I Am Kind, a 16-page reader from the Kid Citizen series for prekindergarten to grade 2, encourages beginning readers to be kind to themselves and others. It includes a photo glossary and a reading comprehension activity.

Omar Pratt, On the Mat

Katy Duffield (author) Karl West (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731639622

At gymnastics practice, Omar tries hard and has fun, but some of his moves are still wobbly. He worries that his friends are better at cartwheels and handstands than he is. But then, Omar gets a surprise when he learns there’s a special move that his teammates want to learn from him! In Omar Pratt, On the Mat, you'll be rooting for Omar as he learns about gymnastics and teamwork!

Measuring the Weather

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731628466

Weather Watchers: Measuring the Weather introduces young readers to the tools used for observing and measuring the weather based on early elementary classroom weather units. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers a basic scientific introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, index, and an after reading activity to advance learning

Rain, Snow, Sleet, and Hail

Mari Schuh (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731628480

Weather Watchers: Rain, Snow, Sleet, and Hail gives young readers a basic scientific look at different types of precipitation. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom. Each book in the Weather Watchers series focuses on a particular topic, giving readers an introduction to different types of weather, weather measurement methods, the ways weather affects people, and more. Also included is a glossary, comprehension questions, and further reading suggestions to advance learning.

Golden Retriever Puppies

Hailey Scragg (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731628572

Ruff ruff! Golden Retriever puppies are so cute! Find out what they like to do, how big they get, and what makes the Golden Retriever a top puppy! Top Puppies: Golden Retriever Puppies introduces beginning readers to the puppy stage of one of the most popular dog breeds. Each book in the Top Puppies series uses simple text and vivid photos to present fun facts about these popular pets. A photo glossary helps support vocabulary development, while comprehension questions and activities encourage readers, parents, and teachers to connect further with the text

Yorkshire Terrier Puppies

Hailey Scragg (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731628800

Ruff ruff! Yorkshire Terrier puppies are so cute! Find out what they like to do, how big they get, and what makes the Yorkshire Terrier a top puppy! Top Puppies: Yorkshire Terrier Puppies introduces beginning readers to the puppy stage of one of the most popular dog breeds. Each book in the Top Puppies series uses simple text and vivid photos to present fun facts about these popular pets. A photo glossary helps support vocabulary development, while comprehension questions and activities encourage readers, parents, and teachers to connect further with the text