Nancy Dickmann
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
159 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Lonely Planet Kids' Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-packed guide to astronomy. Featuring a mixture of photography and illustration, this hardcover book explores both the science of stargazing - explaining what can be seen in the night sky in different parts of the world - and the practicalities, with handy tips such as how to use a telescope. It also covers...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time.
4) Fire trucks
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way! Fire trucks carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used"--
5) Frog
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the life cycle of the frog.
6) Lion
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
All living things grow and change during their lives. Indroduce readers to life cycles with this simple, interesting series. Young life, growth, and reproduction are explained in simple terms. Amazing facts and unusual examples make the titles extremely engaging.
7) Duck
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the life cycle of the duck.
8) Butterfly
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Indroduce readers to the life cycle of the butterfly.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Why is Benjamin Franklin important? He invented the lightning rod and much more! Readers follow the journey of this inventor and founding father. Franklin created the lightning rod and other inventions that helped change the world. It's an electrifying story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts"--
10) Salmon
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the life cycle of the salmon.
11) Mount Everest
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world; describes the first expedition to the top of the mountain completed by Edmund HIllary and Tenzing Norgay; and explains why climbing the mountain is so difficult.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Most of our energy has come from oil, gas, and coal. Find out how we can heat and light our buildings, travel, and power our computers and devices without harming the planet in this resourceful title. Extracting resources damages the environment, and burning them contributes to global warming, harms our health, and pollutes the air and water. Case studies show how scientists are investigating renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Being trapped in a cave or collapsed mine is terrifying. It can be cold, wet, and completely dark. Even worse, you don't know if anyone will ever find you. Read the true stories of Jessica McClure, Randal McCloy, the 33 Chilean miners, and others to discover how they survived being trapped far below the earth's surface." -- Page [4] cover.
