Copy for Spring, 2001 Catalog

Rourke's Guide to State Symbols

•  Provides educators with the perfect tools for teaching youngsters how to interpret and learn from visual symbols and discover the history behind important people and places

•  Ideal for elementary school lessons in American and state government, geography, history, and social studies, this popular series features an easy-to-read, fact-filled text with bolded glossary terms and phonetic pronunciations throughout

•  Presents vibrant, full-color photographs and illustrations of the compelling array of state seals, places and people examined in the series

Kids may have seen a state seal, visited historic cities and monuments, and heard about famous people from their state, but do they know the fascinating origins and historical significance of these state symbols?  This informative series gives young students a solid cross-curricular education by explaining the interesting reasons why state seals look the way they do and what makes certain cities, sites, monuments and people famous, historic, or both.


Rad Sports

•  Boasting a fact-filled, kid-friendly text matched with action-packed photos, lively photo captions and exciting graphics, this series brings today's most popular extreme sports to life

•  Provides elementary educators with an informative, up-to-date resource covering all aspects of each spotlighted sport

•  Bolded glossary terms throughout the text and a helpful glossary in each title expand a young reader's sports-related vocabulary

What kid hasn't witnessed people flying skillfully through the air, enjoying a diverse array of snow- and land-based activities?  This energetic series offers both kids and teachers a wealth of information about today's favorite "rad" sports.  Each title explores the varieties of each sport, how to rent and buy the required equipment, as well as suggesting great ways to practice the necessary skills, both at home and outside on the snow, concrete, or dirt trails.  Key safety tips are also highlighted, completing the solid foundation of sports-knowledge offered by this fun series.