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Learn how it felt to live through the 9-11 attacks and how America changed - for better and worse - in the years that followed. Includes a glossary, websites, and other resources.

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"!

Book Features: <BR>- 32 pages, about 7 inches x 9 inches<BR>- Ages 8-14, Grades 3-8 leveled readers<BR>- Easy-to-read pages with vibrant photos<BR>- Features before, during, and after reading activities<BR>- After-reading questions, memory game, and reading activity includedMysterious Locations: All over the world there are places with unexplained mysteries. How was this built? Why was this built? Let's discover what we DO know about these mysterious locations, and what is still left to learn!Hidden, Lost, And Discovered: Go on an epic journey to explore some of the most interesting places from around the world, their history, and what mysteries they still hold. Some people may not even know they exist!Reading Made Fun: This 32-page nonfiction book for grades 3-8 features eye-catching photos, hidden histories, and fascinating facts about some of the world's most amazing locations.Leveled Books: Discovering the world's intriguing history will engage readers in this high-interest, easy-reading-level book with before, during, and after reading activities, post-reading questions, a memory game, and more!Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Did you know that Albert Einstein was a high school dropout and that he failed his physics class when he finally made it to college? Or that when he died, his brain and eyeballs were removed from his body? Ever wondered why his hair looked so wild? Siblings Paige and Turner do-and they've collected some of the kookiest and most unusual facts about the world-famous scientist, from his childhood and school days to his time studying relativity and working on the atomic bomb.Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld's upbeat illustrations, Albert Einstein Was a Dope? expertly balances authoritative information with Dan Gutman's signature zany humour.

The Gateway Arch is an important symbol of growth and diversity in the United States. Let's go visit! Visiting U.S. Symbols: Gateway Arch invites young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 to explore the history and significance of this important American symbol. This series introduces important U.S. symbols and their locations, exploring the history and significance of each in language that early readers can understand. Each book includes vibrant photos, glossary word callouts to matching images, and comprehension questions to engage the reader.

Do you know why it is important to only pick the grey pussy willows in springtime and not the yellow catkins? Do you even know what a catkin is? Lily knows! Lily and her grandfather take a walk through their neighbourhood, hoping to find the walnut trees that their town of Walnut Grove is named after.During the walk, Grandpa describes fascinating details about other trees they see (like cedars, willows, hemlocks, dogwoods). As they stop to look closely at different trees, Grandpa discusses how Indigenous peoples used parts of hemlock and cedar trees in the creation of items such as canoes, baskets, clothing, and masks.Lily discovers that cedar bark pulls off easily and is soft and flaky! Who knew!BUT! Will Lily and Grandpa finally find walnut trees? Or will they give up and stop for ice cream instead?

"A treasure trove for trivia-heads of 8+" The Guardian<BR><BR>Let your imagination run wild with The Week Junior Big Book of Knowledge! Packed to the brim with brain-expanding facts and mind-blowing information, this book from multi-award-winning children's magazine The Week Junior is the perfect Christmas gift for curious children.<BR><BR>How much would someone pay for a painting done by a pig? Why did a Japanese company send a hamster to space? What do Star Wars and King Charles III have in common? And how can poo save your life?!<BR><BR>This fun-packed book is stuffed with facts - everything from the unbelievable to the essential! Whether you want to know about science or sport, inventions or art, amazing life on earth or what's up there in space, this is the book for you. With incredible true stories, and the world's most astonishing facts, The Week Junior Big Book of Knowledge has everything children love about the UK's most popular children's magazine The Week Junior - in book form. With brilliant photos, easy explanations and colourful design throughout, this book will boost your brain and help you astonish your friends!<BR><BR>Ideal as a Christmas gift, for birthdays, beating boredom or just as a way to inspire young minds, this large-format, full-colour hardback is a must-have for every child's bookshelf.<BR><BR>It's time to answer all the questions you never knew you had!

Embark on a cultural journey with Remy and her friends, as they discover the beauty and richness of different traditions and customs. 'Playdates with Remy' is like a passport to new experiences, where readers can learn about diversity and acceptance in a fun and engaging way. Just like Remy, children will be inspired to embrace new friendships and explore the world around them. Ideal for ages 4-8.

This book describes how a man hijacked a plane and took $200,000, as well as people's theories about who he might have been. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.