Books in Rookie Read-About Science: Animals series

Discusses potential and kinetic energy by using simple terminology and examples.

Discusses the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, the three forms in which matter exists

Follows garbage from school cafeteria to landfill, describes other methods of disposing of waste, and suggests ways to recycle

Have you ever heard of an animal that spends almost the entire day asleep-hanging upside down in a tree?Have you ever seen a critter that looks like a walking pinecone? Readers (Ages 6-7) will learn all about these strange animals-and many others.

Describes the noses of different animals and how they are used

Examines the sun in the context of other, more distant stars and discusses the night sky and movement of the earth

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate how to use a thermometer.

Introduces the different kinds of corn, the various ways corn products are used, and the maize plant and how it grows

Discusses the size, shape, composition, origin, and other aspects of different kinds of rocks

Featuring full-color photographs that offer readers a real-life look at the subject they're studying, simple text that makes complex concepts easy to grasp, and "Words You Know" pages to reinforce key learning objectives, this science series is a great way to build early science literacy.

An introduction to the sources and characteristics of heat.

A simple overview of some of the preparations leading up to the launch of a space shuttle.