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Understanding Models

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906901

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.

Using Scientific Tools

Susan Meredith (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906918

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.

Our Footprint On Earth

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906871

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

Rocks, Minerals, and Soil

Susan Meredith (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906895

This book examines the natural forces that create and shape rocks, minerals, and soil and explains how they are an influence to how Earth changes throughout time.

Restoring Wetlands

Jeanne Sturm (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906888

This book describes the importance of wetland areas to Earth's ecosystem and discusses threats against areas such as the Everglades and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the efforts to restore and protect wetland areas.

Cells

Susan Meredith (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906864

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

Sea Turtles

Cindy Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906673

This book explains why sea turtles are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Whooping Cranes

Precious Stearns (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906697

This book explains why whooping cranes are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Stellar Sea Lions

Precious McKenzie (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906680

This book explains why Steller sea lions are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Manatees

Precious Stearns (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906666

This book explains why manatees are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Cougars

Cindy Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906659

This book explains why cougars are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Bats

Cindy Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906642

This book explains why bats are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Bridges

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306102

Learn about the different types of bridges, the civilizations and people who engineered and risked their lives to construct them, and the advances in bridge building that have made them safe.

Volcanoes

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306133

Learn about the shapes and different types of volcanoes, what causes their eruptions and where they are most likely to be seen around the world, as well as the massive destruction these mighty powers of nature can cause.

Tsunamis

Kirsten Larson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306195

Learn about the world's deadliest tsunamis and what to do to keep safe if you ever encounter one.

Tornadoes

Shirley Duke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306164

In Tornadoes, readers will learn about what causes the super storms and the safety precautions to take when in danger. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools.

Sinkholes

Nadia Higgins (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306126

Learn about the causes, warning signs, and what to do in case you encounter a sinkhole.

Nuclear Meltdowns

Kirsten Larson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306188

In Nuclear Meltdowns, readers will learn how nuclear power works, the dangerous work involved, and the systems put in place to protect the public. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools.

Floods

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306171

This book provides information about floods, discussing types of floods, flood prevention, prediction of floods, and how to help when disaster strikes.

Spacecrafts, Drawing and Reading

Ann Becker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906444

This book presents facts about spacecrafts and offers step-by-step instructions on drawing a variety of them.

Earthquakes

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306157

In Earthquakes, readers will learn about what to do when an earthquake happens and how these natural phenomena have changed the shape of our planet’s landscape. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools.

Avalanches

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306140

In Avalanches, readers will learn about the different conditions that can trigger an avalanche and the warning signs to ensure safety. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools.

Horses, Drawing and Reading

Ann Becker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906413

This book presents facts about horses and offers step-by-step instructions on drawing a variety of them.

STEM Guides To Space

Kay Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699491

This introduction to outer space explains the size of the planets in the solar system, measuring distance in astronomical units, gravity, and related math concepts.

STEM Guides To Construction

Kay Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621699477

This book discusses notable construction projects, the techniques used to build them, and related math concepts.