Changing Matter
Understanding Physical and Chemical Changes
Part of the My Science Library series
This title teaches students that everything is made of matter and that physical changes create different forms or states of matter. Examples of these different states are presented in easy-to-understand text. The book also introduces students to the law of conservation of mass.
The Scoop About Measuring Matter
Part of the My Science Library series
Matter is anything that has mass. This title provides background knowledge regarding how temperature affects the different states of matter and why. Also covered is the International System of Units and measuring mass and volume.
Skeletons and Exoskeletons
Part of the My Science Library series
This book explains how humans and animals have skeletons to support the inner workings of their bodies. Students learn about the differences between endoskeletons and exoskeletons, as well as view examples of animals that have one type of skeleton or the other. Detailed information on these animals includes their habitats, eating habits, and ways they adapt to survive. A special section called "Explore Your World" outlines an experiment for examining this topic firsthand.
Using Tools to Understand Our World
Part of the My Science Library series
The many and various tools used by scientists are addressed in this title. It describes how beakers, scales, microscopes, scientific calculators, and other items are used to investigate and create new technology.
Who Do I Look Like?
Part of the My Science Library series
Emergent readers learn how some offspring look similar to their parents while others do not.
What Is It Made Of?
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Emergent readers learn to recognize different materials such as wood, metal, and plastic.
Where Did the Water Go?
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Intermediate readers explore concepts of evaporation, condensation, and water as a solid, liquid, or gas.
Our Sun Brings Life
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Emergent readers learn facts about the Sun and the important role it plays for our planet.
What Do Critters Do in the Winter?
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Intermediate readers examine how animals hibernate, use camouflage, and migrate to survive winter conditions.
Matter
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Early readers investigate what matter is.
The Night Sky
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Students will love learning more about our Earth, Moon, and stars in this title. It gives information on the phases of the Moon, the constellations of stars that we see in the night sky, comets and meteors, and what exactly happens durin
Science Safety Rules
Part of the My Science Library series
Emergent readers are introduced to science safety rules and why they are important.
Pull It, Push It
Part of the My Science Library series
Force and motion are introduced in this book, which features vivid photographs that make the content easy to understand. Examples that students can relate to in their everyday lives are provided throughout the text. A "Show What You Know" section in the back of the book presents three questions to reinforce content understanding.
I Can Prove It! Investigating Science
Part of the My Science Library series
This title gives detailed information on the steps scientists take in conducting experiments. A helpful tool for science projects, the book walks students through the scientific method, from forming a hypothesis to communicating the results.
Day and Night
Part of the My Science Library series
Emergent readers learn about the cycle of day and night.
Energy All Around
Part of the My Science Library series
This book explains how all forms of energy are either potential or kinetic. It addresses how energy can be used in the form of water to create electricity, in the solar form to heat our homes, and in the form of wind to turn the blades on a wind turbine.
How Ecosystems Work
Part of the My Science Library series
This book explains what an ecosystem is and how the plants and animals within an ecosystem rely on and affect the ecosystem's existence. Different types of ecosystems are described, as well as the food webs within them. Through its presentation of how some changes to an ecosystem can be good while others are harmful, students discover the important role they can play in keeping ecosystems alive and well.
How Do Plants Grow?
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Emergent readers explore basic plant parts and what plants need to grow.
What Do Critters Do In The Winter?
Part of the My Science Library series
Intermediate Readers Examine How Animals Hibernate, Use Camouflage, And Migrate To Survive Winter Conditions.
Where Did The Water Go?
Part of the My Science Library series
Intermediate Readers Explore Concepts Of Evaporation, Condensation, And Water As A Solid, Liquid, Or Gas.
Seeds, Bees, and Pollen
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Intermediate readers discover the different ways plants reproduce.
Plants Make Their Own Food
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Intermediate readers learn about photosynthesis.
Solid or Liquid?
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Emergent readers learn about solids and liquids.
Animal Habitats
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Early readers learn about different animal habitats.
I Use Simple Machines
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Emergent readers are introduced to simple machines and how we use them to move things.
Earth's Changing Surface
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Early readers examine how volcanoes, earthquakes, and erosion change the surface of the Earth.
Plant Adaptations
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Early readers examine how plants differ because of the adaptations they make.
Animal Adaptations
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Early readers investigate various animal adaptations.
Studying Weather and Climates
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Intermediate readers explore the difference between climate and weather.
Natural or Man-Made?
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Intermediate readers distinguish between natural and man-made objects.
Science Safety Rules
Part of the My Science Library series
In Science Safety Rules, readers will be introduced to important science safety guidelines and new vocabulary. Featuring real-life photographs, fascinating facts, a comprehension and extension section, and more, readers stay engaged while learning and strengthening their reading comprehension skills. Have you ever wondered about the science all around us? Plants grow and change, the Sun rises to warm the Earth, and matter changes from one form to another. Investigate Life, Physical, Earth, and Technology science topics with Rourke's My Science Library. This library explores NSTA science standards with engaging text and colorful images to support readers from kindergarten to third grade. Are you ready to investigate?
Zap! It's Electricity!
Part of the My Science Library series
Intermediate Readers Explore Electricity.
Studying Weather and Climates
Part of the My Science Library series
Intermediate Readers Explore The Difference Between Climate And Weather.
I Use A Mouse
Part of the My Science Library series
In I Use a Mouse, readers will learn the basics of computers and be introduced to new vocabulary. Featuring real-life photographs, fascinating facts, a comprehension and extension section, and more, readers stay engaged while learning and strengthening their reading comprehension skills. Have you ever wondered about the science all around us? Plants grow and change, the Sun rises to warm the Earth, and matter changes from one form to another. Investigate Life, Physical, Earth, and Technology science topics with Rourke's My Science Library. This library explores NSTA science standards with engaging text and colorful images to support readers from kindergarten to third grade. Are you ready to investigate?
What's On The Food Chain Menu?
Part of the My Science Library series
Intermediate Readers Explore Who's Eating Who And Where.
Earth Is Tilting!
Part of the My Science Library series
Intermediate Readers Learn About The Relationship Between The Earth, Sun, And Moon In Greater Detail.
Natural Or Man-Made?
Part of the My Science Library series
Intermediate Readers Distinguish Between Natural And Man-Made Objects.
Plants Make Their Own Food
Part of the My Science Library series
Intermediate Readers Learn About Photosynthesis.
Seeds, Bees, and Pollen
Part of the My Science Library series
Intermediate readers discover the different ways plants reproduce.
Apple Trees and the Seasons
Part of the My Science Library series
Emergent readers explore what happens to an apple tree during each season.
Let's Classify Organisms
Part of the My Science Library series
Grouping things by similar characteristics is referred to as classification. This book is filled with information and interesting facts about the six kingdoms in which all living organisms are classified.
The Amazing Facts About Sound
Part of the My Science Library series
This book introduces students to the concept of sound. How can sounds be heard but not seen? How does sound travel through air and at what rate of speed?
I Use a Mouse
Part of the My Science Library series
Early readers learn about a computer mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc.
Reproduction in Plants
Part of the My Science Library series
The life cycle of a plant is explained as well as how different plants use different ways to reproduce, how the different parts of a plant play a role in how it receives the nutrients it needs to survive, how plants are pollinated, and how more plant species are being discovered every day.
Analyze This
Testing Materials
Part of the My Science Library series
This book focuses on how experiments are conducted using the scientific method. The periodic table is introduced along with descriptions of mixtures, solutions, and compounds.
Fossils and Rocks
Part of the My Science Library series
This ever-popular subject explains in detail how the Earth is made from rock, the three different types of rock, how rocks are made, and where they can be found. Students learn about how fossils are formed, how they help us learn about life long ago, and the importance of fossil fuels to our present and future life on Earth.
Run, Swim, Fly
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Emergent readers learn how some living things move in water, in air, and on land.
What's on the Food Chain Menu?
Part of the My Science Library series
Updated for 2020, Intermediate readers explore who is eating whom and where.
