Best Selling Books by Robin Koontz

With a uniquely diverse living outdoor laboratory, Yellowstone National Park offers researchers and scientists from around the world an opportunity to study a wide range of subjects throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems in the world. This 48-page book helps young readers learn about research – past and present – in this unique natural laboratory. The Natural Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks. Each 7.5" x 10" photo-filled book explores the topography of the park, its natural resources, the specific projects that have been undertaken there and why these projects are significant. Each 48-page book in the series also features quotes from scientists working in the featured park, to better explain to readers how and why things are done

Where Do You Come From? Learn About Heritage And How To Build Your Own Family Tree. Social Studies Based Leveled Readers For Use In Guided Reading And Social Studies Instruction.

Do you know the differences between a butterfly and a moth? One animal has furry feelers and a chubby body. The other has clubbed feelers and a thin body. Find out which animal is which.

Strange items keep disappearing in the museum, so Furlock and Muttson are called in to find the thief! Can they follow the clues to solve the case of the mystery museum? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describe the key stages of the water cycle.

An introduction to jewelry making, including some history, basic information, and projects.

When the plants disappear from the community garden, Furlock and Muttson are called to the case. Can they follow the clues to solve the case of the community garden? The furry detectives provide early readers entertaining, easy-to-follow mysteries in the Short Tales Furlock & Muttson Mysteries series. Large type, whimsical illustrations, and repeated phrases will make these tales popular with your students. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 2-6.

Marine biologists help preserve our oceans and the habitats and creatures that call them home. By observing how sea creatures behave and how they connect with the environment through research, testing, and tagging, marine biologists try to save endangered species to make sure they are here for everyone to enjoy for generations to come! This title will allow students to see that science involves the use of tools to observe and measure things. • Content sidebars • Maps • Text based questions • Bold keywords with phonetic glossary

Volcanoes have been feared, admired, and even worshipped by some cultures. Many times their eruptions have been unexpected and often deadly. Volcanologists specialize in different areas that are related to volcanoes. By gathering data and studying actual volcanic eruptions, they map the deposits that make up the volcano and collect samples to analyze. By dating and identifying the volcanic samples, they learn about a volcano''s history. It’s a hot job, but someone has to do it! This title will allow students to make observations and/or measurements of an object’s motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion. • Text based questions • Content sidebars • Diagrams • Bold keywords with phonetic glossary

Animals and insects throughout the world have some extreme, and sometimes gross, special skills. In Sniffs and Stinks, How Animals Use Odor to Survive, explore a variety of ways creatures use their own unique odors and their sense of smell to survive in the wild. Book jacket.

Engineers are the reason we have everything from thumbtacks to rocket ships. But what do engineers think about? Where do they get their amazing ideas? Discover the ways engineers solve problems, learn about some engineering feats, and find out whether you may also think like an engineer.

Animals and insects throughout the world have some extreme, and sometimes gross, special skills. In and explore a variety of ways creatures use their own unique sounds and speech to survive in the wild. Book jacket.

Describes how some animals use tools and build structures in order to survive, including beehives, birds'' nests, and the tools chimpanzees use to find food.

Book Features: • 32 Pages, 7 1⁄2 inches x 10 inches • Ages 8-11, Grades 3-6 Leveled Readers, Lexile 990L • Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant images • Features exciting facts about the continent to engage early readers • Includes glossary words, after-reading questions, an extension activity, and comprehension questions The Magic Of Reading: Introduce your child to the magic of reading and travel with Discoveries Around the World: Great Minds and Finds in South America. This 32-page book features engaging information on the inventions and culture of South America. Discover South America: How have South America’s greatest humans and creations influenced the world? Learn more about the people, places, and inventions from South America that made a significant impact on world history in this easy-to-read text. Features: More than just a book about South America and its unique contributions, this kid’s book includes a glossary of vocabulary words, an index, an extension activity, and after-reading questions for comprehension skills. Leveled Reading: Vibrant photographs and leveled text work together to engage readers and promote reading comprehension skills. This leveled book engages 3rd—6th graders through new vocabulary and high interest-topics about world cultures. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children with a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.