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Books in Rookie Read About Science series

  • It's a Good Thing There Are Bats

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2014)
    There's a reason bats are associated with Halloween-they look pretty spooky! But these gentle, shy creatures don't hurt people.In fact, they help us in many ways-by eating insects, pollinating flowers, and spreading fruit seeds. The well-organized chapters help students identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help readers (Ages 6-7) navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • It Could Still Be a Fish

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1991)
    Identifies the characteristics of fish and provides specific examples, including the ray, guppy, eel, and seahorse
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  • When You Look Up at the Moon

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2001)
    Discover what life would be like on the moon, what it looks like close up, and what Earth looks like from there.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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  • The Sun's Family of Planets

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1993)
    Provides brief information about each of the nine planets that make up our solar system
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  • It's a Good Thing There Are Earthworms

    Jodie Shepherd

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Discover that earthworms aren't just yucky, but are necessary to keeping soil healthy.People used to think earthworms were just garden pests. Others thought they were just plain yucky! Earthworms are also food for birds, frogs, and other animals. The well-organized chapters help readers (Ages 6-7) identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help students navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.
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  • What Is Mass?

    Don L. Curry, Ellen B. Senisi

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2005)
    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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  • Tomatoes to Ketchup

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2013)
    "How is ketchup made?"Through vivid photos and engaging text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, "How is ketchup made?" Tomatoes to Ketchup lets kids learn first hand how plump ripe tomatoes are made into America's favorite condiment.
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  • How Do You Know It's Winter?

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1991)
    A simple description, in big book format, of the characteristics of winter, including winter sports and holidays, and the winter behavior of animals
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  • The Top and Bottom of the World

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Describes the location, climate, and animal life of the cold regions at either end of the earth
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