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Rookie Read-About Science Books

In order from It's A Good Thing There Are Insects to Looking Through a Telescope.

The Rookie Read-About Science series is a set of 20 picture books by Allan Fowler, published between 1990 and 2004. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

It's A Good Thing There Are Insects
Hearing Things
The Sun Is Always Shining Somewhere
So That's How the Moon Changes Shape!
The Biggest Animal Ever
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

It's A Good Thing There Are Insects
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$2050
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–7 · 1990

It's A Good Thing There Are Insects

Discover the surprising benefits insects bring to our world.

32 pages· 227 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
Library Binding
Summary: Explore the hidden world of insects and their vital roles in our ecosystem. Uncover fascinating facts and see how these tiny creatures contribute to our lives in unexpected ways. What secrets do they hold?
The complete set

Rookie Read-About Science Series

20 books · Published 1990–2004

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$2050

Hearing Things

Picture Book · Ages 6–7 · 1991

Explore how hearing shapes your world and its scientific wonders.

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$495

The Chicken or the Egg?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993

Explore the wonders of nature and science through captivating facts and vivid images.

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$495

Vegetables, Vegetables!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 1994

Explore the origins and uses of vegetables in a vibrant journey through nature.

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$495

Life in a Pond

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 1996

Explore the hidden wonders of pond life.

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$2050

Lands of Grass

Picture Book · Ages 6–7 · 2000

Explore the wonders of science, from animals to energy, in a captivating journey through nature and discovery.

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$470

Push and Pull

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 2002

Discover the forces of push and pull through engaging experiments.

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$470

All About Light

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 2003

Discover the magic of light and its incredible journey.

Liftoff!

Picture Book · 2003

Countdown to launch: will everything go as planned?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Rookie Read-About Science series?

There are 20 books in the Rookie Read-About Science series. It began with It's A Good Thing There Are Insects in 1990, and the newest book, Looking Through a Telescope, was published in 2004.

What ages are the Rookie Read-About Science books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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