Books in Rourke Discovery Library series

The back cover has this nice description. it reads: "Have you ever wanted to join the rodeo? This six-book series shows you just what it takes to compete."

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and interactions with human beings of the king snake

Describes the events at different levels of rodeo competition, from mutton busting for very young participants to high school and college rodeos and on to the professional level.

A simple description of how, during the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key came to write the poem that became the national anthem.

Describes the appearance, habitat, and behavior of mako sharks

A brief description of the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the great white shark, considered to be the most dangerous shark of all

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the world's most common whale, the finback.

Explains some of the reasons why people celebrate, and describes holidays and festivals from various cultures that mark the changing seasons, holy days, points in the life cycle, sporting events, and public occasions.

An introduction to the rare whale shark, the biggest fish in the world--but harmless to people.

Describes gray whales, where they live, what they eat, and their family life.

Lilly, Melinda

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