New Releases by Robin Michal Koontz

Autumn Spawn, a Salmon's Journey, follows a single salmon's life cycle - beginning with her birth and journey from stream to ocean; then her travels back upstream to her ancestral spawning grounds where she lays her eggs and eventually dies. Hers is a story of relentless survival that has evolved over millions of years.

For thousands of years, humans survived without electricity. They employed fire, solar energy, water, wind, and animal power to get things done. People's lives changed dramatically when Thomas Edison and other engineering pioneers figured out how to harne

Introduces the invention of robotics, including a before-and-after comparison of how robots have had a tremendous impact on our world.

"Discusses the science behind tsunamis and their effects."--Provided by publisher.

"16 pages of photos inside"--Front cover.

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

Discusses what a marine biologist does, explains what a keystone species is, and highlights the contributions of Aristotle, Captain James Cook, and Charles Darwin to the field.

Discusses the science behind sinkholes, including historical sinkholes, environmental factors that cause them, how scientists respond to them, and more.

Can you imagine having to actually get up to change the channel on your TV? Well, before the remote control was invented, that's exactly what you had to do. A remote control can actually turn your lights on and off, change the temperature in a room, and even lock your doors! But, be sure not to lose it or YOU might actually have to get up and do it for yourself! --

Having trouble seeing something far away? Well, you may need a pair of binoculars! This book investigates the pieces of a pair of binoculars and explains how they combine to magnify far away objects. You won't need a pair of binoculars to read this book, but it's sure to be a topic you'll want to learn more about. This book 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.

Who Lived In America Long Before European Explorers Arrived? Learn All About People From North America And Their Heritage. Social Studies Based Leveled Readers For Use In Guided Reading And Social Studies Instruction. Correlated To Common Core, Texas Teks, Virginia Sols, And Georgia Performace Standards.

When the Band of Merry Hikers decide to try a new trail they lose their way, but are found by the ranger who may have something they have lost.

This Fluent Reader Retells A Classic Story.

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

Readers are taken on a fascinating and fun journey to beautiful Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, and West Virginia. Each book provides a thorough profile of its state, with chapters that are devoted to the history, flora and fauna, economy, and landscape. Each includes a two-page spread featuring a map of the state, a list of important facts and figures, a group of important people born there, and a display of state symbols. From the rocky coastline of Maine to the scenic mountains of West Virginia, readers will enjoy these books time and again.

Describes the history, ecology, geography, economy, and sights of the Pine Tree State, Maine.

Explains how pumpkins are picked and used during pumpkin harvest time in autumn.

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.

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.

When Furlock's cousin calls for help, Furlock and Muttson dash to the scene to find mysterious letters have appeared on the farm. Can they follow the clues and face the grumpy chicken to solve the case? 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.

Learn how to play your favorite sport or participate in your favorite activity in this exciting series from Compass Point Books. Each book in the For Fun series features bold, full-color photos, informative text, and all sorts of fun facts about your favorite pastime. A quick reference guide, timeline of important events, instructions on basic skills, biographies of notable people, glossary, and index are included.

Describes what composting is, what goes into compost, and why composting is beneficial.

How does that work? Why? These fun science books answer kids'' questions about the world around them--and encourage them to ask more.

Rhyming text tells the story of creepy animals with unlikely colors such as an orange gecko, a purple beetle, and a blue eel.

Illustrations and easy text point out differences and similarities between seven unlikely pairs of animals, such as a cockatoo and a kangaroo, or a warthog and a frog.

A boy who loves dinosaurs is taken on a journey to their land one night.