Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level U, Lexile 870L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes sports-related vocabulary and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
Life Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Simone Biles, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the dedication and determination it took Biles to become a member of the US Olympic gymnastics team and the most decorated gymnast in history.
Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Biles's story to life, young readers will see how she found the sport shortly after being adopted at the age of 6. And, how her persistent practice made her one of the greatest women in sports.
Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page light biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading prompts, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun review activity.
Leveled Books: Part of the Women in Sports series, this lower reading level biography and full-color pictures make the story of this amazing female athlete easily comprehendible for kids as they follow along in this engaging story.
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.
Legends have a way of working themselves into our lives. You may not know the stories, but you know the signs. Discover the chilling tale of the jack-o-lantern, learn the legacy of the witch, and find out why you think breaking a mirror will have consequences... if you dare.
Explore the origin stories of Halloween, witches, and different superstitions and how they came to be the versions we know today.
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What are you afraid of? Discover how the creatures of your fears came into existence and what truth lies behind the mythical stories as you immerse yourself into the world of Mythical Monsters... if you dare.
Explore the origin stories of three monsters: vampires, werewolves, and zombies and how they came to be the monsters we know today.
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We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
When things don't go as planned, do you throw in the towel and call it quits, or do you give it another try? Part of the Driven to Succeed book series, Scientists & Inventors Who Never Gave Up tells the stories of exceptional scientists and inventors who overcame challenges to discover or invent something that changed the world.
Finding success takes perseverance, tenacity, and resilience--all qualities you'll see in the people in this nonfiction book. These scientists and inventors persevered through failure, sometimes repeatedly, to accomplish their goals and achieve success--and you can do it, too!
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Does failing at something mean it's time to throw in the towel and give up? Part of the Driven to Succeed nonfiction book series, Artists & Entertainers Who Never Gave Up takes a look at the lives of some of the most famous and well-loved creators and entertainers who had to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve their success.
Learn about creative giants like Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé, writer Stephen King, and others who turned obstacles into opportunities.
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We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 900L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes vocabulary list and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
Life Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Naomi Osaka, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the courage, dedication, and passion it took Osaka to become 2-time Grand Slam champion and the number one women's tennis player in the world.
Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Osaka's story to life, young readers will learn about her choice to represent Japan as a professional athlete while living and training in the US and see how she earned her accomplishments.
Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page light biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading prompts, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun review activity.
Leveled Books: Part of the Women in Sports series, this lower reading level biography and full-color pictures make the story of this amazing female athlete easily comprehendible for kids as they follow along in this engaging story.
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.
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level Q, Lexile 910L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes vocabulary list and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
Life Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Chloe Kim, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the dedication and passion it took Kim to win several medals in the X Games and become the youngest woman to win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal.
Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Kim's story to life, young readers will learn how she has pushed the boundaries of her sport with spectacular tricks and has used her fame to speak out about bullying and climate change.
Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page light biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading prompts, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun review activity.
Leveled Books: Part of the Women in Sports series, this lower reading level biography and full-color pictures make the story of this amazing female athlete easily comprehendible for kids as they follow along in this engaging story.
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.
Could you eat bugs or turtles if you were lost in the woods and starving? Would you cut off your own hand to save your life? Read real-life stories about adventurers who faced deadly situations and lived to tell about them in Mountains and Wilderness, part of the Escape, Rescue, and Survival book series.
Adventures into the wilderness can turn dangerous, so it's important to be prepared! This nonfiction book tells the stories of people who were attacked, lost, or injured in the wilderness--and lived to tell about it.
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Would you be able to survive a flash flood or a tsunami? Would you know what to do if you were lost at sea without food or water? Could you fight back in a shark attack? Read these real-life stories of people who faced deadly situations and lived to tell about them in Water and Weather, part of the Escape, Rescue, and Survival book series.
Water and weather can be a dangerous combination. This nonfiction book tells the stories of people who survived the perils of wild weather, being lost at sea, or being the prey of predatory sea creatures.
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We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
What are you afraid of? Discover how the creatures of your fears came into existence and what truth lies behind the mythical stories as you immerse yourself into the world of Mythical Monsters... if you dare.
Explore the origin stories of three monsters: vampires, werewolves, and zombies and how they came to be the monsters we know today.
Spooky Nonfiction Book Features:
About Rourke Educational Media:
We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level R, Lexile 810L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
On The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Carpenters, 3rd through 5th graders read about what it takes to be a carpenter, including what they build, interesting tools they use, safety rules they follow, and training and education needed.
Explore Future Career Paths: Part of the Skilled Trade Careers series, this book allows kids to explore what it takes to be successful in the in-demand field of carpentry. It will help them think about what they want to be and do when they grow up.
Boost Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page career book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading tips, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun extension activity.
Leveled Books: Engaging, real-life photos and a photo glossary accompanied by simple, easy-to-read leveled text work together to engage your child at a level they understand.
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.
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level U, Lexile 770L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes vocabulary list and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
Life Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Stephanie Gilmore, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about the courage and passion it took Gilmore to become a 7-time World Surf League champion and a member of the Australian Olympic surfing team.
Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Gilmore's story to life, young readers will see how she became the first rookie to win the World Title at age 17 and learn about her mentorship of young surfers and environmental activism.
Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page light biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading prompts, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun review activity.
Leveled Books: Part of the Women in Sports series, this lower reading level biography and full-color pictures make the story of this amazing female athlete easily comprehendible for kids as they follow along in this engaging story.
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.
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level T, Lexile 830L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes vocabulary list and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
Life Of A Champion: In Women in Sports: Elena Delle Donne, your 3rd through 5th grade reader will learn about Delle Donne's challenges and triumphs on her journey to becoming a 2-time MVP in the WNBA and being drafted to the US Olympic team in 2016.
Inspirational: With captivating photos that bring Delle Donne's story to life, young readers will see how her love for family inspired her to help others and how her motto, demand excellence, helped power her success in basketball and in life.
Build Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page light biography will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading prompts, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun review activity.
Leveled Books: Part of the Women in Sports series, this lower reading level biography and full-color pictures make the story of this amazing female athlete easily comprehendible for kids as they follow along in this engaging story.
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.
Introduce your child to future career paths with the informative children's book Careers to Help Others.
Do you want to be a nurse, therapist, or mortician when you grow up? Learn about different career paths that are designed to help people.
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Introduce your child to future career paths with the children's book Careers in the Studio.
Do you want to be a recording engineer, photographer, or choreographer? Learn about different career paths in the arts and entertainment industries.
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We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile measure 850L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
On The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: HVAC, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it takes to be a heating, cooling, ventilation, and air-conditioning tech, including problems they solve, tools they use, and education and training needed.
Explore Future Career Paths: Part of the Skilled Trade Careers series, this book allows kids to explore what it takes to be successful in the in-demand field of HVAC. It will help them think about what they want to be and do when they grow up.
Boost Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page career book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading tips, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun extension activity.
Leveled Books: Engaging, real-life photos and a photo glossary accompanied by simple, easy-to-read leveled text work together to engage your child at a level they understand.
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.
Book Features:
- Ages 8-11, Grades 3-5, Guided Reading Level R, Lexile measure 840L
- 32 pages, 7 inches x 9 inches
- Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures
- Includes industry-level vocabulary, photo glossary, and review activities
- Reading/teaching tips and index included
On The Job Learning Fun: In Skilled Trade Careers: Mechanics, 3rd through 5th graders learn what it's like to be a mechanic, including how they do their jobs, the interesting tools they use, the problems they solve, and education and training needed.
Explore Future Career Paths: Part of the Skilled Trade Careers series, this book allows kids to explore what it takes to be successful in the in-demand field of mechanics. It will help them think about what they want to be and do when they grow up.
Boost Reading Skills: This engaging 32-page career book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided pre- and post-reading questions, close reading tips, in-text vocabulary definitions, and a fun extension activity.
Leveled Books: Engaging, real-life photos and a photo glossary accompanied by simple, easy-to-read leveled text work together to engage your child at a level they understand.
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.