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Scene of the Crime

Lisa Kurkov (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731657442

A life of crime doesn't pay—and yet thousands of crimes are committed every day across the country. What crimes stand out in history and why? Learn about some of the most bizarre and famous American crimes and how their locations have become a part of the fabric of our country with the Scene of the Crime crime book, part of the Travel to… book series.

Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up

Chris Schwab (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731657824

Does failing at something mean it's time to throw in the towel and give up? Part of the Driven to Succeed nonfiction book series, Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up takes a look at the lives of some of the most famous and well-loved creators and entertainers who had to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve their success.

Water and Weather

Chris Schwab (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731657497

Would you be able to survive a flash flood or a tsunami? Would you know what to do if you were lost at sea without food or water? Could you fight back in a shark attack? Read real-life stories of people who faced deadly situations and lived to tell about them in Water and Weather, part of the Escape, Rescue, and Survival book series. This 32-page nonfiction book tells the stories of people who survived the perils of wild weather, being lost at sea, or being the prey of predatory sea creatures.

Mountains and Wilderness

Chris Schwab (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731657480

Could you eat bugs or turtles if you were lost in the woods and starving? Would you cut off your own hand to save your life? Read real-life stories about adventurers who faced deadly situations and lived to tell about them in Mountains and Wilderness, part of the Escape, Rescue, and Survival book series. This nonfiction book tells the stories of people who were attacked, lost, or injured in the wilderness—and lived to tell about it.

People Power

Kaitlyn Duling (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731657473

Ready to step up to the starting line? There’s a race to be won! Get ready to learn about the athletes who will do whatever it takes to run, swim, bike, and climb to the finish line. In this nonfiction book, readers will explore a variety of people-powered racing competitions, including running, swimming, biking, orienteering, speed climbing, and so much more.

Understanding Finances

Mathew Felton-Koestler, Courtney Koestler (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731657510

Every day, people earn and spend money. What do you know about earning, saving, and borrowing money? Understanding Finances—part of the Data in Your World book series—supports middle grade students in learning foundational financial literacy skills and using data to understand economics. Explore how you can use data to manage money, as well as how to compare living wages, learn about interest, inflation, our economy, and so much more.

Motorsports

Kaitlyn Duling (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731657466

Do you have a need for speed? In motorsports, there are countless races to be run—and won. Drivers test their limits, set impressive records, and race to beat their rivals. Motorsport is a high-stakes, high-speed world. Pull up to the starting line to see how cars, boats, planes, and other extreme vehicles have fared in some of the world’s biggest races in. In this nonfiction book, readers will learn about extreme vehicles, top competitors, history-making races, and what to expect next in automobile, motorcycle, powerboat, airplane, and kart racing.

U.S. Landmarks, Monuments, and Symbols

Lisa Kurkov (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653000

What are some of America’s most iconic symbols? Learn about the history and meaning behind some of the United States’ most important landmarks. This book takes students on a field trip across the country to explore the differing perspectives as to why some monuments in the United States are important.

Run for Office

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653017

What does it take to run for office and win? Learn about the different types of public positions that you can run for and how each one impacts the community, as well as successful strategies for winning. This book takes students on a civic journey to help them identify problems in their community that matter and identify the steps they can take to solve them from a public position.

Organize and Volunteer

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653185

What are some of the best ways to volunteer and become involved in your local community? Learn tips on how to become an active community member through volunteering for different social causes. This book takes students on a civic journey to teach them about the importance of volunteering and getting involved in their community.

Be an Entrepreneur

Christy Mihaly (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653192

What does it take to start a new business? Learn about the basics of entrepreneurship, as well as the process of turning an idea into a business. This book takes students on an inspirational journey to take their creative ideas and turn them into profitable business ventures.

Evolution of Food

Jen Breach (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653215

What are the similarities and differences between modern and historical food distribution methods? Learn about how food has made its way to consumers in the past, as well as present-day and future practices of food distribution. This book takes students on a historical journey through the evolution of food distribution.

Natural, Artificial, and Man-Made

Jen Breach (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653208

How has human intervention impacted food production and plant distribution? Learn about the historical and modern contexts of food production and distribution, including selective breeding and genetic modification. This book takes students on an educational journey into the process of food distribution.

Just What Is American Food, Anyway?

Jen Breach (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653024

What are some popular food choices and dishes across the United States? Learn about different regional dishes in America in the book Just What Is American Food, Anyway? This book takes students on a (delicious) field trip across the country to learn about variations in recipes and how history impacted the way different dishes are created.

From Your Table to the World

Jen Breach (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653031

What country or culture does the food you eat originate from? Learn about how migration, history, and culture intertwine with the food we eat in the book From Your Table to the World. This book takes students on a journey across the world to learn about how cultural traditions spread and influence the food we eat today.

Careers to Help Others

Shantel Gobin (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653147

What are some career paths that are designed to help people? Learn about a variety of helpful careers in the book Careers to Help Others. This book introduces children to a number of careers that help care for people, like a nurse or a counselor.

Careers in the Outdoors

Shantel Gobin (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653154

What are some career paths that spend their time outdoors and in nature? Learn about a variety of outdoors careers in the children’s book Careers in the Outdoors. This book introduces children to a number of outdoors careers, like a surveyor or landscape architect.

Exploring Our Schools

Courtney Koestler, Mathew Felton-Koestler (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731651891

Take a look into data collection and how it affects the public school and education system. This children's book includes text-based questions to develop reading skills and an extension activity that can be done at home or in the classroom.

Careers in the Studio

Shantel Gobin (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731653161

What are some career paths that focus on arts and entertainment? Learn about a variety of creative careers in the children’s book Careers in the Studio. This book introduces readers to a number of studio careers, like a make-up artist or a recording engineer.

Communities Near and Far

Mathew Felton-Koestler, Courtney Koestler (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731651907

Take a look into data collection and how it affects different communities, both at home and around the world. This book includes text-based questions to develop reading skills and an extension activity that can be done at home or in the classroom.

Coolest Collections

Kaitlyn Duling (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731651983

Take a look into the roles of museums, how they impact the community, and the different contributions they give to history. This book includes a glossary, an index, and new vocabulary words to help develop both reading and comprehension skills.

Places of Protest

Jen Breach (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731651990

Get insight into some of the most important protests in history, from their locations to the important figures who inspired change. This book includes a glossary, an index, and new vocabulary words to help develop both reading and comprehension skills.

Sleeping in Space

Tracie Santos (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649447

How do astronauts take a nap? It's harder than you think! Astronauts use many different innovations to make living in space possible. In Reaching for the Stars: Sleeping in Space, you'll discover what technology astronauts take with them to be able to live in space! From shower packs and Velcro straps to robotic arms and astronaut ice cream, let's take a look at how astronauts eat, bathe, sleep, and play while in space!

Imagining Space

Mike Downs (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649867

Ancient civilizations imagined space as campfires or rivers of light. Today, we imagine spaceships and warp drives and aliens. But what about tomorrow? Would you ride an elevator up into space? In Reaching for the Stars: Imagining Space, you'll explore the amazing facts about past societies’ views on space, how science has taken us to where we are today, and where we could possibly go in the future!

Investigating Space Mysteries

Mike Downs (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731649874

If you like mysteries, there’s no better place to find them than in outer space! How are stars born? Where do we search for aliens? What is a black hole? With billions of galaxies to choose from, there will always be more questions than answers. In Reaching for the Stars: Investigating Space Mysteries, you'll explore some of science's greatest discoveries, and take a look at the mysteries of space that still need to be solved!