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Books in Rookie Read-About Science: Physical Science series

  • Milk to Ice Cream

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2013)
    "How is ice cream made?"Through vivid photos and engaging text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, "How is ice cream made?" Milk to Ice Cream lets kids follow the exciting step-by-step process as milk goes from farm to factory where it becomes a cold, creamy treat.
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  • Gator or Croc?

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2001)
    What's the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.This book discusses the likenesses and differences alligators and crocodiles.
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  • All About Light

    Lisa Trumbauer

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Take a closer look at the science behind this incredible concept.Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more. Light may seem almost magical in its properties. It can travel millions of miles from the sun, it gives rainbows their color, and it makes lanterns glow. I
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  • Beans to Chocolate

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 2013)
    Introduce your learners to science! Through simple text and clear photographs, young minds will learn how some of their favorite things are made. Key Features: Step-by-Step recap with photos at the end of each book Fast facts - offering fun, sometimes little known facts about the subject Low, accessible reading level for emergent and struggling readers Glossary with pictures provides a visual review of important vocabulary terms Large, colorful photos provide a visual connection to the text Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com
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  • So That's How the Moon Changes Shape!

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2001)
    Discover why and how the moon changes shape throughout the month.The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.
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  • Plants that Eat Animals

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, Nov. 1, 2001)
    Discover a variety of carnivorous plants, including the Venus fly trap, sundew, pitcher plant, and bladderwort.The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.
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  • Look How It Changes!

    June Young

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About Science!Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers (Ages 6-7) to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.
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  • All About Sound

    Lisa Trumbauer

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Find out how sounds are created, how they travel, and how they are heard.Rookie Read-About Physical Science series introduces the youngest readers to physical science concepts. Each book features critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more. From the honk of a car horn to the bark of a dog, sounds are everywhere. Even though they are not all the same, science tells us how they all work! In Sound readers will find out how sounds are created, how they travel, and how they are heard.
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  • Frogs and Toads and Tadpoles, Too

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2001)
    What's the difference between a frog and a toad?The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.This book discusses the likenesses and differences between frogs and toads.
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  • You Can Use a Magnifying Glass

    Wiley Blevins, David Larwa, Nanci R. Vargus

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate how to use a magnifying glass.
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  • From Seed to Plant

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, July 1, 2001)
    Describes the development of a seed into a plant by means of pollination, fertilization, and seed dispersal.
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  • Energy from the Sun

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2001)
    Discover how energy from the sun provides us with heat, light, plants, food and other things necessary for life on Earth.The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) with Rookie Read-About "RM" Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.
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