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Pharrell Williams

Mary Hertz Scarbrough (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617422

In Celebrity Influencers: Pharrell Williams, readers will explore Williams’s work on behalf of education and young people. Whether he is organizing free summer camps, promoting science and technology careers for women and people of color, or creating TV shows that are fun and educational, Williams will inspire you with his energetic commitment to helping others. You probably know Pharrell Williams as a songwriter, producer, and singer of his hit song “Happy.” But did you know that he is on a mission to make the world a happier place by motivating young people to reach their full potential?

Turning Up the Heat

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566919

Did you know that much climate change is caused by natural events? But how do humans influence climate change? Answer this question and learn how scientists make predictions about climate change. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Natalie Portman

Mary Hertz Scarbrough (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617477

Celebrity Influencers: Natalie Portman introduces readers to the ways in which Portman speaks out on behalf of animal rights, as well as against harassment of women. Portman, who calls herself a science geek, works to promote educational opportunities for girls and women throughout the world. She's also a voice of the #MeToo movement. Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman became a vegetarian when she was nine. Now a vegan, she is motivated both by animal rights and by the environmental costs associated with eating meat.

Melting Glaciers, Rising Seas

Tara Haelle (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566926

A region's climate affects nearly every part of animals' and peoples' lives. Learn about how humans contribute to climate change and what you can do to help limit its effects. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Planet Protection

Rebecca E. Hirsch (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566957

The usual climate of an area can change drastically. But what causes climate change and how can you help protect the planet? Read on to answer these questions and others. This title supports NGSS standards for Earth and Human Activity.

Matt Damon

Mary Hertz Scarbrough (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617446

In Celebrity Influencers: Matt Damon, readers will explore how he has gained attention and acclaim for his efforts to bring food, safe drinking water, and toilets to communities around the world. Damon first became known for his acting and screenwriting, and now focuses on sustainable, long-term solutions that will result in better lives, especially for girls and women. Full of facts and photos, this book also examines how Damon's work impacts gender equality for women.

Ecosystem Effect

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566933

Climate is an important part of every ecosystem. Even small changes in the climate can have a big impact. Learn about the affects of climate change on ecosystems and what you can do to help. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Climate Scientists at Work

Rebecca E. Hirsch (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566964

Scientists around the world are working to understand our changing climate. Learn what they do and how you can help. You may want to become a citizen scientist! This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human Activity.

Jennifer Lopez

Mary Hertz Scarbrough (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617460

In Celebrity Influencers: Jennifer Lopez, readers will discover how Jennifer Lopez uses her stardom to bring attention to highly personal causes, such as helping hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. JLo’s foundation is dedicated to improving the well-being of women and children. She even teamed with Lin-Manuel Miranda to co-write a song to benefit LGBTQ shooting victims in 2016. She sings, acts, and dances, but there’s much more to this internationally renowned star!

Leonardo DiCaprio

Mary Hertz Scarbrough (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617439

In Celebrity Influencers: Leonardo DiCaprio, readers will explore how DiCaprio's work continues to bring awareness to climate change, marine and wildlife conservation, disaster relief, and renewable energy. Leonardo DiCaprio is one of the most recognizable movie stars in the world, but he’s also a committed activist. DiCaprio started a nonprofit organization more than 20 years ago to help protect the world’s remaining wild areas.

Climate Change and Food Production

Jodie Mangor (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641566940

What we eat can help decide the future. Learn how our food sources are closely linked to climate change and what we can do to help limit its affects. This title supports NGSS for Earth and Human activity.

In a Band

Michelle Garcia Andersen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567121

Many people dream of being in a band. In this title, learn what you need to know to start a band and the many career opportunities available for bands. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.

Emma Watson

Mary Hertz Scarbrough (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617453

In Celebrity Influencers: Emma Watson, readers will discover how Watson strives to help end childhood marriage, to increase educational opportunities for women, and to promote gender equality. Famous for portraying Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, Watson now uses her celebrity status to improve the lives of people around the world. She spotlights eco-friendly designers with her chic fashion choices.

Artist

Hilarie Staton (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567091

Artists are creative and passionate about what they do. Learn about the different types of artists and see if a career in art is right for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars and photographs.

Actor

Brittany Canasi (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567107

Great actors know that acting takes work. Is acting a career for you? In this title, learn all about what it takes to be an actor and the different types of acting jobs. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.

Tundra Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615510

In Biome Beasts: Tundra Animals, readers will discover how animals survive and thrive in the treeless tundra. Tundra biomes have the harshest climates in the world. From the tiny Arctic bumblebee to the huge polar bear, every animal that lives in the Arctic or alpine tundra biome has adapted physically or socially to the harsh conditions.

Ocean Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615503

In Biome Beasts: Ocean Animals, readers will discover how animals survive in saltwater biomes and the skies above them. Most of Earth is covered by oceans and seas that are home to an amazing variety of animals. Some have adapted to life in the cold, dark aphotic zone. Others live in the disphotic zone where predators attack from above or below. Still others live in the top layer, the euphotic zone, where food is plentiful but competition for it is fierce.

DJ

Michelle Garcia Andersen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567138

Do you like music? In this title learn all about the different types of DJs (Disc Jockeys), what they do and how they do it. Might this be the right career for you?

Grassland Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615497

In Biome Beasts: Grassland Animals, readers will discover how these animals survive in prairies, steppes, and savannas around the world. Grassland biomes are home to a wide variety of animals. Whether grazing on grasses, building communities underground, or sailing overhead, animals have adapted to the challenges found in both temperate and tropical grassland biomes.

Writer

K.A. Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567145

Writing books isn't the only way to turn a passion for reading and writing into a career. Explore the many jobs available for writers beyond the bookshelf. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.

Freshwater Pond Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615480

In Biome Beasts: Freshwater Pond Animals, readers will discover how these animals survive and thrive in freshwater pond biomes around the world. Life in a pond is exciting. Birds, bugs, and shrews skitter across the surface. Turtles and fish zip along under the water’s surface. Beavers, herons, and others make themselves at home by the pond’s edge.

Dancer

Sandra Athans (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567114

If you love to dance you will want to read on to discover the many types of jobs that await you! From a professional ballet dancer to a dance therapist, see if this is the right career for you. Includes a glossary, sidebars, and photographs.

Estuary Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615473

In Biome Beasts: Estuary Animals, readers will discover how and why animals survive and thrive in these sheltered biomes. Life in the estuary is always changing. Ocean tides of saltwater flow in and out of the estuary and mix with the fresh water that flows from rivers and streams. The animals that swim or wade in the waters or make the mudflats their homes must have physical or social adaptations that allow them to live in the salty mix.

Simple Science Projects

Kelly Halls (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567046

Gather your supplies! In this STEAM title, get ready to discover the answers to fun questions with these simple science projects. This title supports NGSS for Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.

Desert Animals

Lisa Colozza Cocca (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615466

In Biome Beasts: Desert Animals, readers will discover how desert animals survive and thrive in the driest places on the planet. Photos, text, and sidebars describe how these animals adapt to the challenging climate of these regions. Earth’s four desert biomes – hot, semiarid, coastal, and cold – each have their own set of challenges for the living things within them.