Let's Visit Some Islands

by Allan Fowler

Published 31 March 1998
Explains the differences between islands and continents, tells how they were formed, and points out that some are not surrounded by water all of the time.


Of Mice and Rats

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 1998
Contrasts the characteristics of a wide variety of mice and rats.

Horns and Antlers

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 March 1998
Examines the difference between horns and antlers, which animals have which, what they are made of, and how they are used.

Discusses different kinds of mountains, old and new, how they were formed, and how they can change over time.

It Could Still Be a Leaf

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 March 1994
Discusses different kinds of leaves, the forms and colors they may have, and their function.

Knowing about Noses

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 March 1999
Describes the noses of different animals and how they are used.

Mammals of Long Ago

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 2000
A brief introduction to a number of extinct mammals that lived from the time of the dinosaurs to the late Ice Age.

Horses, Horses, Horses

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 March 1992
A simple explanation of how horses are beautiful and useful animals.

Turtles Take Their Time

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 1992
A simple description of the physical characteristics and behavior of turtles.

Seeing Seabirds

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 1999
The natural world comes alive for young readers with Rookie Read-About RM Science! With striking, full-color photos and just the right amount of text, this series immediately involves young readers as they discover intriguing facts about the fascinating world around them.

A Look at Teeth

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 1999
Discusses baby teeth and permanent teeth, the importance and uses of teeth, and how they are used by different kinds of animals.

Life in a Pond

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 1996
Introduces the animal and plant life in and around ponds.

Cactuses

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 2001

Giant Pandas

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 March 1995

All Along the River

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 March 1994

Hearing Things

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 March 1991
Discusses the sense of hearing and how it expands and contributes to your world.

Inside an Ant Colony

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 1998
Describes how these social insects live and work together in organized communities that are like bustling cities.

Corn on and Off the Cob

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 November 1997

Life in a Tide Pool

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 1996
Explains how tidal pools form and the types of plants and animals that inhabit them.