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Books in Rookie Read-About Science: Animals series

  • Liftoff!

    Carmen Bredeson

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2003)
    A simple overview of some of the preparations leading up to the launch of a space shuttle.
    K
  • How Do You Know It's Fall?

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1992)
    Presents the many signs of fall, including geese flying south, squirrels hiding acorns, and people playing football
    L
  • You Can Use a Compass

    Lisa Trumbauer

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate how to use a compass to find one's way on land, at sea, or in the air.
    G
  • Maple Trees

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses leaves, sap, and the different kinds of maple trees.
    H
  • How Things Work: Submarines

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Introduces the technologies that make working and living under the sea possible.
    L
  • It Could Still Be a Tree

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1991)
    Identifies the characteristics of trees and provides specific examples, including the maple, evergreen, magnolia, and redwood.
    J
  • It Could Still Be a Worm

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1996)
    A simple introduction to the earthworm, roundworm, flatworm, and other kinds of worms.
    J
  • Simple Machines

    Cody Crane

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    From levers to pulleys, simple machines make our lives easier.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. This series is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. They help roll, lift, cut, tip, and turn everyday objects. In Simple Machines readers will dig into the science behind how we use simple machines to get the job done.
    K
  • It Could Still Be a Flower

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Describes a variety of flowers and explains how and why they bloom.
    I
  • Will It Float or Sink?

    Melissa Stewart

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Introduces the concept of buoyancy by showing the effect of placing household items of differing size, structure, and weight in bodies of water.
    F
  • When a Storm Comes Up

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 1995)
    An introduction of different kinds of storms, including blizzards, hurricanes, and tornadoes, and the problems these storms can cause.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.
    H
  • Raccoons

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2000)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of raccoons.
    H