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1820-1840
Jennifer Bussey
Hardcover (Greenhaven, May 14, 2004)Describes influential world events, including Mexican independence, the founding of Liberia, the Decemberist uprising, the coronation of Queen Victoria, and the start of the Underground Railroad, through primary and secondary documents.
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1800's
Christina Fisanick
Hardcover (Greenhaven Press, Nov. 19, 2004)None
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The Vietnam War
Ken Hills, Andrew Howat
Hardcover (Cherry Tree, March 15, 1990)None
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Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity: Words That Changed the World
Carl Wilkinson
Hardcover (Laurence King Publishing, Sept. 15, 2020)Understand how Einstein came to write the most famous equation in history and see how the world was changed forever.Broken into 10 bite-sized chapters, this step-by-step journey through Einstein's mind takes his original manuscripts and makes them accessible to budding scientists everywhere.
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The First Man in Space
David Cullen
Library Binding (World Almanac Library, Oct. 1, 2004)None
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The Fall of the Berlin Wall
Jeremy Smith
Library Binding (World Almanac Library, Oct. 15, 2004)None
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The Release of Nelson Mandela
Simon Beecroft
Library Binding (World Almanac Library, Jan. 15, 2004)None
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It Changed The World: Invention of Electricity – Rourke Science Reader, Grades 3–6
Robin Koontz
Hardcover (Bridges, Jan. 7, 2020)GRADES 3–6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of electricity in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows the dramatic impact electricity has had on the world around us.INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: For thousands of years, humans survived without electricity. They employed fire, solar energy, water, wind, and animal power to get things done. In this science invention book, readers will see how Thomas Edison and engineering pioneers figured out how to harness the power of electricity and put it to use for just about everything in modern life. INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! A glossary is provided as well as comprehension questions and an extension activity for further exploration on the topic.BENEFITS: This NGSS-aligned science book for kids will spark the interest of your budding scientist. It links the past and present, showing how inventions that are a part of our lives weren't always there! How did the world change, and continue to change, with the invention of this new technology? Let's find out!WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!
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It Changed The World: Invention of Robotics – Rourke Science Reader, Grades 3–6
Robin Koontz
Hardcover (Bridges, Jan. 7, 2020)GRADES 3–6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of robotics in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after comparison of how robots have had a tremendous impact on our world.INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: The introduction of robotics in manufacturing, medicine, exploration, and many other fields has created a world of robots in all kinds of jobs. They do jobs that no human is capable of doing. In this science invention book, readers will see how robots have made the impossible possible.INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! A glossary is provided as well as comprehension questions and an extension activity for further exploration on the topic.BENEFITS: This NGSS-aligned science book for kids will spark the interest of your budding scientist. It links the past and present, showing how inventions that are a part of our lives weren't always there! How did the world change, and continue to change, with the invention of this new technology? Let's find out!WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!
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World War 11: Wars That Changed the World
Ken Hills
Paperback (Cherrytree Books, )None
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1900's
Gary Zacharias
Hardcover (Greenhaven, Sept. 12, 2003)None
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It Changed The World: Invention of Flight – Rourke Science Reader, Grades 3–6
Mike Downs
Hardcover (Bridges, Jan. 7, 2020)GRADES 3–6: Elementary-aged readers will explore amazing facts about the invention of flight in this 32-page nonfiction science book, which shows a before-and-after comparison at how aviation has changed our world. INVENTION BOOK FOR KIDS: Aviation is an example of the incredible power of technology. It has played a role in entertainment, the military, travel, and more. In this science invention book, readers will get an up-close look at how the invention of flight has changed people's lives, both on the land and in the sky.INCLUDES: Readers will be hooked from beginning to end with mesmerizing science facts and vivid photos! A glossary is provided as well as comprehension questions and an extension activity for further exploration on the topic.BENEFITS: This NGSS-aligned science book for kids will spark the interest of your budding scientist. It links the past and present, showing how inventions that are a part of our lives weren't always there! How did the world change, and continue to change, with the invention of this new technology? Let's find out!WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we’ve been committed to bringing out the best non-fiction books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are “learning to read” and “reading to learn"!
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