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Books in Rookie Read-about Science: How Things Work series

  • The Sun's Family of Planets

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 1, 1993)
    Provides brief information about each of the nine planets that make up our solar system
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  • It's a Good Thing There Are Bats

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Children's Press, Sept. 1, 2014)
    There's a reason bats are associated with Halloween-they look pretty spooky! But these gentle, shy creatures don't hurt people.In fact, they help us in many ways-by eating insects, pollinating flowers, and spreading fruit seeds. The well-organized chapters help students identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help readers (Ages 6-7) navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.
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  • What Is Mass?

    Don L. Curry, Ellen B. Senisi

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2005)
    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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  • Tomatoes to Ketchup

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Children's Press, March 1, 2013)
    "How is ketchup made?"Through vivid photos and engaging text, this fun and fact-filled Rookie Read-About Science book answers the question, "How is ketchup made?" Tomatoes to Ketchup lets kids learn first hand how plump ripe tomatoes are made into America's favorite condiment.
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  • How Do You Know It's Winter?

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Nov. 1, 1991)
    A simple description, in big book format, of the characteristics of winter, including winter sports and holidays, and the winter behavior of animals
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  • The Top and Bottom of the World

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Describes the location, climate, and animal life of the cold regions at either end of the earth
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  • Looking Through a Telescope

    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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  • Beans to Chocolate

    Lisa M. Herrington

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Jan. 15, 2013)
    Describes how cocoa beans are harvested and processed to produce chocolate used to make candy bars and other treats.
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  • Hearing Things

    Allan Fowler

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1991)
    Discusses the sense of hearing and how it expands and contributes to your world
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  • What Is Density?

    Joanne Barkan

    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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  • 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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