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Books in Rookie Read-About Science: Animals series

  • Freaky Fish

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Children's Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Have you ever heard of a fish that puffs itself up into a prickly ball to stay safe from predators?Have you ever seen a shark that is as big as a bus? Readers (Ages 6-7) will learn all about these strange animals-and many others.
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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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  • Trees to Paper

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2013)
    "How paper is made?"Through vivid photos and engaging text, this fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, "How paper is made?" Trees to Paper lets kids follow the paper trail as wood goes from trees to pulp to paper products in all shapes and sizes.
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  • It's a Good Thing There Are Bees

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2014)
    The sound of a buzzing bee can send many people running inside. But bees play a very important role in their ecosystem.Bees pollinate flowers and also provide useful products, such as honey and beeswax. 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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  • Seed to Plant

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (C. Press/F. Watts Trade, March 1, 2014)
    Nothing says summer is here like the big, bright blossoms of a sunflower!In this book, readers (Ages 6-7) learn how this towering plant starts out life-as a small black seed. They also learn about the different parts of the plant and how they all work together to help it grow and thrive.
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  • The Sun

    Cody Crane

    Paperback (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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  • If It Weren't for Farmers

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1994)
    From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!
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  • It Could Still Be a Mammal

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1990)
    Identifies the characteristics of mammals and provides specific examples, including the whale, bat, kangaroo, and puppy
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  • Energy Is Everywhere

    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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  • Looking Through a Microscope

    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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  • Simple Machines

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    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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  • Remarkable Reptiles

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Discover all kinds of reptiles!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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