Books with author Robin Koonz

With a uniquely diverse living outdoor laboratory, Yellowstone National Park offers researchers and scientists from around the world an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems in the world. This 48-page book helps young readers learn about research – past and present – in this unique natural laboratory.The Natural Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks. Each 7.5" x 10" photo-filled book explores the topography of the park, its natural resources, the specific projects that have been undertaken there and why these projects are significant. Each 48-page book in the series also features quotes from scientists working in the featured park, to better explain to readers how and why things are done

The 24-page book, Jill and the Beanstalk, introduces early learners to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and social skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books’ Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.

What's so great about Missouri? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Show-Me State! We'll explore Missouri's thriving cities, popular parks, amazing museums, and fascinating history. The Missouri by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Missouri.

The Three Billy Goats and Gruff encourages young learners to build reading comprehension skills with grade-appropriate vocabulary, extension activities, and an engaging story. Featuring reading activities and a Comprehension & Extension section, this 24-page title introduces transitioning readers to teacher-focused concepts that will help them gain important reading comprehension and learning skills. The vibrant illustrations and engaging leveled text in the Little Birdie Books’ Leveled Readers work together to tell fun stories while supporting early readers. Featuring grade-appropriate vocabulary and activities, these books help children develop essential skills for reading proficiency.

GRADES 3–6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of electricity in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows the dramatic impact electricity has had on the world around us.INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: For thousands of years, humans survived without electricity. They employed fire, solar energy, water, wind, and animal power to get things done. In this science invention book, readers will see how Thomas Edison and engineering pioneers figured out how to harness the power of electricity and put it to use for just about everything in modern life. INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! A glossary is provided as well as comprehension questions and an extension activity for further exploration on the topic.BENEFITS: This NGSS-aligned science book for kids will spark the interest of your budding scientist. It links the past and present, showing how inventions that are a part of our lives weren't always there! How did the world change, and continue to change, with the invention of this new technology? Let's find out!WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!

Bring a little wildlife into your life! Make a nest box for swallows; create a pond with a trashcan lid; mix your own bird feed; grow flowers for butterflies and hummingbirds; even build a bat house. It's easy, it's fun, and it brings wildlife right to you, even if you live in a city! Here are 25+ kid-friendly projects and activities that teach about the little creatures all around us. Many of the projects use recycled materials. These enjoyable science-based activities are accompanied by attractive illustrations and amazing anecdotes, facts, and insights into the lifestyle of creatures.The Complete Backyard Nature Activity Book encourages children of all ages to provide a safe and bountiful haven for all kinds of wildlife - in their yards, neighborhoods, schools, and parks."...a delightful book that invites children to add to the fullness of their lives by bringing in the wonders of wildlife. Simple, diverse projects, along with fun and interesting facts, provide all of the ingredients a child needs to create successful wildlife habitats...a wonderful introduction to the rewards of keeping wildlife around us." -- Craig Tufts, Chief Naturalist, National Wildlife Federation, Backyard Wildlife HabitatTM programs

Having trouble seeing something far away? Well, you may need a pair of binoculars! This book investigates the pieces of a pair of binoculars and explains how they combine to magnify far away objects. This book will allow students to make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.Filled with full-color photographs and reading comprehension activities, this book effectively engages students and complements the research of how an important piece of technology works. Binoculars allows students to make observations and gather information about a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.Each 24-book features a teacher-focused concept, before- and after-reading activities, a photo glossary, and more, for a well-rounded understanding of the topic. The How It Works series lets young readers explore and research the technology and design of important, everyday things and how they are engineered. With simple-to-follow text and full-color photographs, these books easily engage young learners to discover the inner workings of complex objects and concepts.

GRADES 3–6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of robotics in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after comparison of how robots have had a tremendous impact on our world.INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: The introduction of robotics in manufacturing, medicine, exploration, and many other fields has created a world of robots in all kinds of jobs. They do jobs that no human is capable of doing. In this science invention book, readers will see how robots have made the impossible possible.INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! A glossary is provided as well as comprehension questions and an extension activity for further exploration on the topic.BENEFITS: This NGSS-aligned science book for kids will spark the interest of your budding scientist. It links the past and present, showing how inventions that are a part of our lives weren't always there! How did the world change, and continue to change, with the invention of this new technology? Let's find out!WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!