Rookie read about science Series

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.

The Upside-Down Sloth

by Fay Robinson

Published 1 September 1993

Describes how the sloth moves, eats, and even sleeps upside down.

All the Colors of the Rainbow

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 1998

Explains how rainbows are formed by the colors in sunlight shining through water.

We Love Fruit!

by Fay Robinson

Published 1 September 1992

Discusses different kinds of fruit and how they grow.

Smart, Clean Pigs

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 March 1993

Briefly describes where pigs live, what they look like, and how they behave.

Spiders Are Not Insects

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 March 1996

An introduction to the spider, an eight-legged creature, not to be confused with the six-legged insect.

Let's Talk about Tongues

by Allan Fowler

Published 1 September 1997

Defines the physical characteristics and uses of human and animal tongues, as well as other meanings of a word that can describe a language or part of a shoe.

An introduction of puddles and drainage for young yeaders.
The natural world comes alive for young readers (Ages 6-7) 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.