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Books with author Precious Mckenzie

  • Roller Coasters

    Precious Mckenzie

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Do you like the feel of wind in your face as you plunge down a steep hill? In this title, learn about roller coasters and the science that makes it all possible. This title supports NGSS standards for engineering design.
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  • Search and Rescue Animals

    Precious Mckenzie

    language (Rourke Educational Media, Nov. 13, 2017)
    Search and rescue animals are used around the world in many dangerous situations. From rescuing hikers or skiers who are lost or caught in an avalanche, to assisting first responders, like police in finding missing persons, sniffing out explosives, and saving lives, the abilities and variety of animals used are all captured in this book. With informational text boxes and sidebars, brilliant photographs with captions, and the different animals and training techniques these animal heroes must master this book will be an instant hit! This book will allow students to identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe. Learn about finding the perfect dog through a rescue, how to look for at cat in a shelter, or about inspirational therapy animals. Each Animal Matters title provides information on adoption, care, and the many different types of working animals. Captivating photographs and information will grab kid’s attention and keep them reading. The glossary, index, websites, as well as pre-and post-questions make this a great resource for learning about animals.
  • Roller Coasters

    Precious Mckenzie

    language (Rourke Educational Media, May 17, 2019)
    The mechanics and design that make thrill rides safe and fun.
  • Vacation in Ruins

    Precious Mckenzie

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2015)
    A Vacation in Ruins features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as family, friendship, and growing up in a way that the reader can relate to.Great for independent or group reading, each book in the World Adventure Chapter Book series features 96 pages filled with complex sentences and chapters. With minimal illustrations, readers must rely on the descriptive text to understand the setting, the characters, and the plot of each book. Each book contains several detailed episodes, all centered on a single plot that will challenge the reader.
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  • Library Skills and Internet Research

    Precious Mckenzie

    eBook (Rourke Educational Media, May 17, 2019)
    What is one of the first things you think of when your teacher assigns a big project? It’s probably how you will gather all the information you need to get a good grade! The first two places to look are the library and the Internet. This book teaches you how to organize your ideas, where to begin your research in the library by using the cataloging system, to library etiquette, and finally how to use the Internet in a safe, effective way that will give you the fastest, best resources for you assignment. This book will allow students to determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
  • Waterfalls

    Precious Mckenzie

    eBook (Rourke Educational Media, Jan. 25, 2019)
    A scientific look at the natural processes that create waterfalls, and where they are likely to form.
  • Vacation in Ruins

    Precious Mckenzie

    language (Rourke Educational Media, Nov. 30, 2018)
    A Vacation in Ruins features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as family, friendship, and growing up, in a way that the reader can relate to.Great for independent or group reading, each book in the World Adventure Chapter Book series features 96 pages filled with complex sentences and chapters. With minimal illustrations, readers must rely on the descriptive text to understand the setting, the characters, and the plot of each book. Each book contains several detailed episodes, all centered on a single plot that will challenge the reader.
  • Clouds

    Precious Mckenzie

    language (Rourke Educational Media, Jan. 25, 2019)
    A scientific look at how clouds are formed, why there are different types, and what you can tell about a cloud by looking at it.
  • Grand Theft Safari

    Precious Mckenzie

    language (Rourke Educational Media, Nov. 30, 2018)
    Grand Theft Safari features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as family, friendship, and growing up, in a way that the reader can relate to.Great for independent or group reading, each book in the World Adventure Chapter Book series features 96 pages filled with complex sentences and chapters. With minimal illustrations, readers must rely on the descriptive text to understand the setting, the characters, and the plot of each book. Each book contains several detailed episodes, all centered on a single plot that will challenge the reader.
  • Peace, Love, and K-Pop

    Precious Mckenzie

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Peace, Love, and K-Pop features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as family, friendship, and growing up in a way that the reader can relate to.Great for independent or group reading, each book in the World Adventure Chapter Book series features 96 pages filled with complex sentences and chapters. With minimal illustrations, readers must rely on the descriptive text to understand the setting, the characters, and the plot of each book. Each book contains several detailed episodes, all centered on a single plot that will challenge the reader.
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  • Peace, Love, and K-Pop

    Precious Mckenzie

    language (Rourke Educational Media, Nov. 30, 2018)
    Peace, Love, and K-Pop features 96 pages that are filled with a fun storyline, vocabulary, discussion questions, and more, to engage transitioning readers and strengthen their comprehension skills. Each World Adventure Chapter Book dives into a specific country, and readers tag along for the adventure as they encounter memorable monuments, places, culture, and history. As the story's characters venture throughout each country, they address topics such as family, friendship, and growing up, in a way that the reader can relate to.Great for independent or group reading, each book in the World Adventure Chapter Book series features 96 pages filled with complex sentences and chapters. With minimal illustrations, readers must rely on the descriptive text to understand the setting, the characters, and the plot of each book. Each book contains several detailed episodes, all centered on a single plot that will challenge the reader.
  • Trees

    Precious Mckenzie

    language (Rourke Educational Media, Jan. 25, 2019)
    A scientific look at how trees grow, why they are important, and how they make other trees.