Underground storage vaults keep important information and valuable items safe. They protect data, valuable items, secret information, and more. These vaults take their jobs seriously. They use underground rooms, locks, guards, and technology. Learn more about their high-security work"--
Each day, you encounter solids, liquids, and gases. How can you tell which substance is which? My Physical Science Library: Solids, Liquids, and Gases teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 to describe and classify materials based on observable properties such as color, texture, size, and shape. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Air Force One keeps the U.S. president safe while flying. Learn more about the features that protect this plane. Also discover the team members who protect the president as he travels on this amazing plane"--
Though George Washington was known more for his accomplishments off the battlefield, he was also a commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. With maps to accompany descriptions of military campaigns and full color photographs, students will have the opportunity to learn about Washington's successes and challenges both as a general and as America's first president.
The Ford GT came to fame as a winning race car in 1966. Today’s car is a combination of its original style with modern updates for speed! In this high-low title, readers will learn about the history and features of this car through thoughtfully leveled text and crisp, labeled photos. Features highlight car specifications, map where the car is made, show off its size, and more!
The Speaker of the House is a key part of Congress, serving the House of Representatives, their political party, and their constituents all at once. This book explains how the Speaker juggles these responsibilities. The book describes a typical day in the life of the Speaker and includes an easy-to-follow explanation of the relationship between politics and government.
As one of America's first "celebrities," Benjamin Franklin was immensely popular in his time and remains so today. This Founding Father was a diplomat, inventor, traveler, civic leader, librarian, author, and the list goes on. This compelling biography opens the door to Benjamin Franklin's more unknown side, highlighting not only his professional accomplishments but also diving into stories from his multifaceted life. Quotes, colorful pictures, and fun facts round out this high-energy book that gives readers the inside scoop on one of America's favorite thinkers, dreamers, and doers.
Introduce your child to one of the most influential African American dancers and choreographers in history with the children’s book Alvin Ailey, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Who was Alvin Ailey? Children will love tuning in to this engaging biography that explores Alvin’s cultural and groundbreaking contributions to dance, choreography, and Broadway theater. Fun Storybook Features: This children’s book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills. 24 pages of vibrant illustrations: About Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
Road Biking Northern New England: A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine (Falcon) Sandy Duling This new release includes 40 of the best rides in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Carefully selected for a wide range of cycling opportunities, this guide helps beginners choose shorter routes while serious cyclists will find details for longer rides--and all the rides are geared for maximum scenery. Written by an experienced cyclist who knows the terrain intimately, this book describes historical anecdotes and features 41 maps plus black and white photographs throughout. Road Biking Northern New England is a valuable new resource for local cyclists as well as those planning an extended bicycle vacation. Sandra Duling is an avid cyclist who has written about cycling for several books and magazines. A librarian at Castleton State College, she lives in East Poultney, Vermont.
Our planet is large, vast, and filled with an amazing array of unique countries and cultures. With this book, students can explore one such place, the young nation of Latvia, which hugs the Baltic Sea. Vibrant photographs, detailed maps, and engaging text combine to give readers an inside look at this country, its history, its people, and all the opportunities that lie within it. Once a part of the USSR, Latvia has been through immense changes in recent years. Readers will be riveted by the exciting stories and images in this book.
The Cold War introduced new military arsenal, weapons of mass destruction. The United States and the Soviet Union invested billions of dollars into the development of sophisticated and destructive weapons. Creating a dangerous military arsenal became another objective. After the Soviet Union detonated its first atomic bomb, the United States tested the first hydrogen bomb. This book examines how nuclear proliferation and the arms race influenced the trajectory of the Cold War.
Settled in 1829 by antislavery Quakers from the south, Fairmount benefited from the many travelers going between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis and became known as a station on the Underground Railroad. From these humble beginnings, a tight-knit community evolved that valued culture, especially education and literature. Decades later, newspaper stories marveled at the Quakers' Fairmount Academy and the number of accomplished individuals affiliated with the area, including writers, scientists, and college presidents. Like several Indiana towns, in 1887 this small, primarily agricultural area participated in one of the most dramatic eras in state history: the natural gas boom. Renowned artist Olive Rush was born and raised in Fairmount. The ancestors of one pioneering Quaker family, the Winslow's, raised film icon James Dean on their Fairmount farm. Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis lived near Fairmount and graduated from Fairmount High School. Their stories and those of their friends and neighbors are captured in these images that represent the best of America's heartland.
Today, there are many national parks and reserves in the United States that preserve our country's beauty and wildlife. This is the story of the United States National Park Service, from its creation by Woodrow Wilson in 1916 to its evolution through the decades, including its counterparts around the world and the legal and political challenges it faces today.
Years before General Benedict Arnold betrayed the American cause, a young officer and attorney named John Brown brought 13 charges of misconduct against him and called for his arrest, Brown was shuttled from one general to another, and finally to George Washington, before powerful politicians decided in Arnold's favor without hearing from Brown or any other witnesses. Historians have continued to ignore the accusations, finding Brown's charges to be false, and even absurd. In fact, some are unquestionably true, and all are worthy of investigation. John Brown was an early hero of the Revolution, a legislator, envoy, spy, and accomplished field officer. His charges and his many proposed witnesses are a starting point for a reevaluation of Arnold's conduct in the war--on his storied march up Maine's Kennebec River to Canada, during the winter siege of Quebec, and at the battles of Valcour Island and Saratoga. What emerges from Brown's charges is a story of deceit and misconduct, and of prominent leaders and historians turning a blind eye in order to maintain exciting myths.
Over time, the role of the vice president has changed dramatically. This volume demonstrates the increasingly important role that the vice president plays in the executive branch. The book discusses the close relationship between the vice president and president, describes a typical day in the life of the vice president, and includes information about how someone becomes one of the most important people in the country.
Introduce your child to one of the most influential civil rights and gender equality activists in American history with the children’s book Pauli Murray, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Who was Pauli Murray? Children will love learning about this activist who fought for different rights and became the first African American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest. Fun Storybook Features: This children’s book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills. 24 pages of vibrant illustrations: About Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
The Ivory Coast is a West African country with deep agricultural roots, a strong religious base, and a French-colonial history. Each of these characteristics impacts the daily lives of Ivorian citizens. Through engaging sidebars, interesting quotes, and vibrant photographs, this book provides insight into the people and culture of the Ivory Coast, including their traditions, lifestyle, celebrations, and economy, while exploring what makes this country a unique place today.
Take a trip through time to see how ancient cities and civilizations thrived and fell long ago as you Travel to... Ancient Cities and Civilizations! Part of the Travel to... Children’s Book Series, this 48-page nonfiction book takes you back in time to ancient Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Mexico, and other places in ancient history. Learn about their societies, their architecture, the rise and fall of power, and more. World History Book Features: Before- and after-reading activities Extension activity Glossary About Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
Each day, you encounter solids, liquids, and gases. How can you tell which substance is which? In this book, you will learn all about the different types of mater ... and why they matter!"-- Back cover.
Zoom! What makes a car go fast, or slow down? This book teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 all about speed and direction, including pushing, pulling, starting, and stopping. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Stories of a Small Town Farm Boy takes author Eric Duling’s 1960s childhood on a big-family farm and brings it to life starting with the story of an anxious child trying to acclimate into the first grade when all he’s ever known has been farm life. His stories encompass grade school through graduate school as well as a teaching career and early retirement. Duling wrote Stories of a Small Town Farm Boy because when he left the rural life weighing two very different career paths—engineering professor and singer/songwriter—he realized that not only could he communicate, and communicate well with others, but that they liked his stories. They heard in his stories their own. And so, with this book of humerous yet poignant stories, Duling hopes to continue to entertain you, make you laugh, and yes, connect.
Who knew that soccer is played up north? Minnesota has a long history of soccer, and it has only gotten more exciting in recent years. The state is becoming a soccer destination! In 2017, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-Saint Paul got their own Major League Soccer club. From soccer basics to crazy stories, you’ll learn all about Minnesota United FC. This young team is poised to become a league powerhouse. With bright photos and fun facts, this book will fill you in on the history of the team, as well as what you can expect next season.
Waves don’t just happen in the ocean. Billions of sound waves move through the air every second. My Physical Science Library: Sound Moves teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 about sound waves and how we send and receive them in order to communicate, make music, and so much more. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Nowhere could be more suited to an exhilarating bike ride than the Green Mountain State. This new guide offers 38 excursions through Vermont's incomparable terrain. -- Tour along the Canadian border and take a side trip into Quebec, or ride down through the hills and ferry across Lake Champlain to Fort Ticonderoga. -- Plan trips with a clear and easy-to-follow map of each bike tour and complete information on directions, ride specifications, lodging, and restaurants.
The sun is huge and bright! We get heat, light, and energy from this star. My Physical Science Library: Sun Power teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 about the power of the sun while asking readers to consider cause and effect. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Motorsport is a high-stakes, high-speed world. 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.,
Evaluating cases of invasive organisms from around the world, Invasive Insects and Diseases provides an overview of invasive species: what makes a species invasive and what problems they cause to the habitats they infiltrate. By analyzing patterns of the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation in the United States, the plague of Asian Tiger Mosquitos spreading West Nile virus around the world, and many more, students realize how all living things are connected and how they, as humans, impact the environment.
Cars are common machines, but they are anything but simple. In this title, young readers will explore the inner workings of cars through leveled text and crisp photos. Readers will learn the many uses of cars, how they work, and what they may be like in the future. Diagrams identify the parts of cars and show how their engines work, while a question asks readers to think about cars more deeply.
In My Friend Uses Leg Braces, beginning readers are introduced to different characters who use leg braces, how using leg braces may affect their actions, and how we can be good friends to people who use leg braces. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how to empathetic and inlude all kinds of friends.
Whether their straight, white coats are trimmed short or tied into a topknot, maltese are are too cute not to love! These cuddly canines enjoy snuggling up, but they can be bold and fearless, too. Early readers will learn all about maltese in this engaging title. The text is supported by bright photos, a breed profile, a coat feature, and a map showing the dogs’ origins.
Sound and light travel through our world in waves. My Physical Science Library: Communicating with Signals and Patterns teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 about the ways in which we can communicate using light and sound. It investigates and explains signals, patterns, vibrations, and waves of light and sound. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Book Features: • Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8 • 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches • Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures • Includes pre- and post-reading activities • Reading/teaching tips and glossary included Gaming and eSports: In Power On: The History of Gaming, 3rd—8th graders are taken back in time to learn about the history of video games and how they evolved into competitive eSports of today’s culture. Paving The Way: With captivating photos that bring the history of gaming to life, young readers learn about the most popular video games, characters, and consoles that can trace their origins back to the dawn of the computer age. Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page children’s book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions and fun activities. Leveled Books: Part of the Gaming and Esports series, the lower reading level text and full-color pictures make this children’s book an engaging read with fun and interesting facts about your child’s favorite video games. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.
If you look closely, joy is everywhere. Where do you see joy? Instill a joy for reading while learning about the feeling with the children’s book I See Joy! Joy feels and looks different for everybody. This kid’s book illuminates the real lives of four different people and gives readers a close-up look at how people experience and describe one of life’s most beautiful feelings—joy. Fun Storybook Features: This children’s book includes a photo glossary and reading tips, questions, and activities. 16 pages with vibrant photographs About Rourke We proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
Introduce your child to one of the most influential American astronauts and STEM field leaders in history with the children’s book Sally Ride, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Who was Sally Ride? Children will shoot for the stars with this engaging biography that explores Sally’s scientific accomplishments, her career at NASA, and her contributions to the STEM field. Fun Storybook Features: This children’s book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to develop reading comprehension skills. 24 pages of vibrant illustrations About Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 grabs attention with its sound and speed! In this title, readers learn about this sports car from its boxer engine to its interior racecar elements. Leveled text and crisp images combine to explore the car’s history, parts, and design. Special features map where the car is made, highlight engine specifications, and more!
Fast, friendly, and sweet, vizslas are one breed early readers will want to check out! These smart dogs love to play and work, often taking on special jobs to help their communities. Engaging text combines with vibrant photos and special features such as a map and a breed profile to introduce readers to this awesome dog!
Let’s get moving! Objects move when they are pushed or pulled. This book teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 what happens when we push or pull an object, including discussions of speed, strength, direction, and what happens when objects touch or collide. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension
Take a drive in style in the Ferrari Roma. This hi/lo book explores the design and performance of this luxury sports car. Readers will learn about the carÕs parts, modes, and interior through leveled text. Special features like a map and size chart engage even reluctant readers. Crisp photos show off the carÕs unique design. Fun facts throughout the book add details about the sports carÕs name and design inspiration.
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