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Books in Rookie Read-About Science: Physical Science series

  • Matter

    Cody Crane

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Matter makes up everything around us-the air, the ground, the water, and even you!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. In Matter readers can explore the stuff that our world is made of, its different forms, and how it can change from one state to another.
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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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  • Icebergs, Ice Caps, and Glaciers

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2001)
    Discover the characteristics, size, and movement of icebergs, ice caps, and glaciers.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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  • Life in a Tide Pool

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1997)
    Explains how tidal pools form and the types of plants and animals that inhabit them.
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  • These Birds Can't Fly

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 1999)
    Briefly describes ostriches, emus, cassowaries, and kiwis--flightless birds known as ratites--as well as another bird that cannot fly, the penguin
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  • How Do You Know It's Summer?

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2013)
    How Do You Know It's Summer?Through vivid photos and engaging nonfiction text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, How do you know its summer? Covering everything from weather patterns to animal behaviors to seasonal activities, How Do You Know Its Summer? gives kids readers (Ages 6-7) an in-depth look at this sunny season.
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  • It's a Good Thing There Are Insects

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, Jan. 1, 2004)
    This book is chock-full of intriguing facts about insects!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 identifies the characteristics of insects and describes some of their useful activities and products.
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  • Push and Pull

    Cody Crane

    Paperback (Children's Press, Feb. 1, 2019)
    Learn how pushes and pulls help things take off, speed up, and slow down.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. Everything needs a push or pull to get moving. That includes rockets blasting into space, baseballs flying into the outfield, and even you!
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  • Cactuses

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 16, 2002)
    Discover the different kinds of cactuses and where they grow.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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