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.

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

While reading this book, young learners will explore the scientific research underway in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the site of one of the best-preserved ancient fossil reefs on Earth. With more than 100 spectacular caves, this park offers scientists and researchers the opportunity to study and explore countless unique cave formations. 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

A girl who loves bugs finds a way to use them to help her learn math.

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.

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

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

Take a look into the fascinating world of robotics, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years.

An entomologist studies all insects, including bugs. They study insect anatomy, habitats, their activity, life cycle, and behaviors. Some travel the world seeking to learn more about the evolution and interaction they have with humans, the environment, and how to protect their future. Through research and study, they also strive to discover new and exciting insects that have yet to be found! If you like bugs, this may be the career for you. This title will allow students to develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have in common birth, growth, reproduction, and death. * Parent & Teacher connection * Bold keywords with phonetic glossary * Content Sidebars * Text based questions

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.

Rey Crock utiliza una túnica especialmente diseñado para determinar qué animales en su reino que puede confiar.

Este lector fluido vuelve a contar una historia cls̀ica.

Lectores cantar junto a una versión española "Old McDonald" a medida que exploran zoológico del Antiguo McDoggle, poblada por animales como los osos panda, hienas y jirafas.

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.

Los pueblos indígenas son a menudo considerados como los guardianes primarios de los recursos biológicos del planeta. Sus formas de vida han contribuido a la protección del medio natural del cual dependen. Aprende todo sobre las costumbres, idiomas y tradiciones de los pueblos originarios.

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.

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.

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 Advanced Reader Retells A Classic Story.

This Advanced Reader Retells A Classic Story.

A little lizard says the sky is falling.

This Fluent Reader Retells A Classic Story.

This Fluent Reader Retells A Classic Story.

This Advanced Reader Retells A Classic Story.

This Advanced Reader Retells A Classic Story. Teaching Focus, Words To Know Before You Read, Comprehension And Extension Activities. Inside Front And Back Cover Parent And Teacher Support.

This Advanced Reader Retells A Classic Story. Teaching Focus, Words To Know Before You Read, Comprehension And Extension Activities. Inside Front And Back Cover Parent And Teacher Support.

This Fluent Reader Retells A Classic Story. Teaching Focus, Words To Know Before You Read, Comprehension And Extension Activities. Inside Front And Back Cover Parent And Teacher Support.

Goldie learns an important lesson when she curiously ventures into someone else''s home.

Frustrated with her mean sisters, Zelda feels like Cinderella and is surprised when her wish for a fairy godmother comes true.