Nancy Dickmann

"World War II was filled with deadly battles. And people caught in the crossfire were in just as much danger as the soldiers. Learn about the war's determined survivors and what it took for them to escape"--

"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...

"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"--

Introduces readers to the life cycle of the duck.

"Scientist Marie Curie discovered radioactivity. What were the steps Curie took which lead her to this world-changing discovery?"--

Indroduce readers to the life cycle of the butterfly.

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.

Introduces readers to the life cycle of the salmon.

"What is it like to live in or visit England? What makes England's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of England's people"--

"What is it like to live in or visit Italy? What makes Italy's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Italian people"--