Rourke Educational Media: 501 books

Most of the time, water is a good thing. However, too much water can be a very dangerous thing. Floods are deadly. Every year, thousands of people around the world are killed or injured in floods. Some people drown when they are swept away by the water. Others are killed by debris in the water. It...

Plants, trees, grass, or anything that grows from soil is just as alive as we are! Botanists study the life, and biology of plants. Their work plays an important role in understanding the complex relationships among Earth’s plants, as well the relationship between plants, animals, and people. Their...

Fascinated With Battleships And Wars At Sea? Learn About How The U.S. Navy Defends Our Seas. Integrates Text Features Such As Maps And Timelines.

Discover the difference between bugs and insects and explore what makes some of them weird and wonderful. Includes a glossary, photographs, and other resources. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.

Much of what we think about pirates comes from ways they are portrayed in books and movies. Learn the weird truth about the Golden Age of Piracy and how it spawned popular pirate stereotypes. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.

Easy to follow birthday gift craft instructions for makerspaces, home activities, and classrooms.

Easy to follow winter holiday gift craft instructions for makerspaces, home activities, and classrooms.

Jumping, spinning, twisting, turning, racing—the power is in your hands. Make bots that jump and spin, build a rubber band racer and a bottle boat, power a boat and a car with air. Make machines that move!

Are you ready to upcycle? Learn to use something old to make something new and even better! This Makerspace title includes a glossary and websites.

In Earthquakes, readers will learn about what to do when an earthquake happens and how these natural phenomena have changed the shape of our planet’s landscape. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading...

Easy to follow three-dimensional makerspace projects, including 3D printing, for library, classroom and home.

Want to try something fun? Make a simple party piñata with a paper bag, colored tissue paper, and candy. This Makerspace title includes a photo glossary and other book suggestions.

In Avalanches, readers will learn about the different conditions that can trigger an avalanche and the warning signs to ensure safety. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The...

Easy to follow video and photography production makerspace projects using free and inexpensive software for library, classroom and home.