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Books in Rookie Read-About Science: The Universe series

  • The Sun

    Cody Crane

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2018)
    Did you know that it would take 20 years to reach the sun in an airplane?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.Readers (Ages 6-7) will blast off with Rocket to learn fascinating facts like this-and more-all in the pages of this book.
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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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  • 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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  • Looking Through a Telescope

    Linda Bullock

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2004)
    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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  • Beans to Chocolate

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 2013)
    Describes how cocoa beans are harvested and processed to produce chocolate used to make candy bars and other treats.
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  • Monkeys and Apes

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    So how do you tell the difference between monkeys and apes?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.They're both primates. They both have two long arms, two legs, and hairy bodies. One way is to ask yourself if they have a tail. These identification clues and many more can all be found in What's the Difference? Monkeys and Apes.
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  • Hearing Things

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1991)
    Discusses the sense of hearing and how it expands and contributes to your world
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  • What Is Density?

    Joanne Barkan

    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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  • What Is Volume?

    Lisa Trumbauer

    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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