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Books in Rookie Read-About Science: The Universe series

  • The Earth Is Mostly Ocean

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1996)
    Introduces the oceans of the world, and discusses the tides and the various kinds of marine life
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  • Maple Trees

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Discusses leaves, sap, and the different kinds of maple trees.
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  • Frogs and Toads

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2015)
    "Introduces the reader to frogs and toads."--
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  • How Things Work: Submarines

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Introduces the technologies that make working and living under the sea possible.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Turtles and Tortoises

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2015)
    So how do you tell the difference between turtles and tortoises?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 reptiles. They both have shells and move fairly slowly. One way is to ask yourself if they're found mostly in water or on land. These identification clues and many more can all be found in What's the Difference? Turtles and Tortoises.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Raccoons

    Allan Fowler

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2000)
    Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of raccoons.
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  • The Chicken or the Egg?

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1993)
    A brief look at the physical characteristics, breeds, and habits of chickens and at how modern poultry farms produce eggs and chickens
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