Nancy Dickmann
2) Fruits
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Simple text and pictures introduce fruits that are good for your nutrition.
3) Fire trucks
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"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"--
8) Snowplows
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"Describes snowplows, including their main parts and how they keep roads safe to drive on"--
9) Tow trucks
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"A car breaks down on the highway. It won't go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck! Tow trucks carry broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about tow trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used"--
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You step carefully along the shore of a river. A lumpy rock catches your eye. You pick it up and smile as you drop the lightweight rock into your bucket. When it's split open, you see beautiful blue crystals glittering in the light. It's a geode-just like you thought! Find out how geodes form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing geode discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect these marvelous mineral-filled rocks too!...
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Modern transportation lets us travel farther and faster than ever before, but these developments have come at a cost. This book explores ways we can move around without harming the planet. Case studies show how scientists are working on cleaner fuels and new forms of transportation in order to prevent pollution, which affects people's health, and greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. Find out how we can contribute by changing our own...
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Our planet Earth is full of incredible environments, from sweltering rain forests to the frozen tundra. This fascinating book takes readers on a tour of the world's most incredible biomes! They'll learn how plants, animals, geography, and climates interact to create beautiful biomes across the globe. Gorgeous illustrations bring the natural world to life before readers' eyes. The unique Q & A format encourages curiosity and exploration, and engaging...
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Discover which puppies are calm and quiet and which are bouncy, boisterous, and a bit of handful!
Find out fascinating facts about each breed and the characteristics which make them so super cute, be it the big adoring eyes of the labradoodle or the wrinkly fur of the Shar-Pei. It's time to decide who gets your vote as the cutest puppy ever!
Stunning photographs and easy-to-read text make this the perfect book for young animal lovers.
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You're rock hunting along a lakeshore with your eyes glued to the ground. A see-through rock lights up in the sunlight. Your heart races as you pick up the rock. It has beautiful bands of orange, cream, and brown. You've just found an agate! Find out how agates form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing agate discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect these striking rocks too!
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Computers are everywhere. Even a smartphone is a mini computer. With digital technologies so prevalent in today's world, it's important for young learners to know how they work. This book introduces kids to the design and function of the hardware and networks that digitally connect us. Utilizing colorful infographics and simple language, this book discusses the history of the first computers, different types of computers, and the important parts that...
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Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more affordable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving Thomas Edison's light bulb. It's an enlightening story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
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Discover which kittens are calm and quiet and which are bouncy and playful!
Find out fascinating facts about each breed and the characteristics, which make them so super-cute, be it the big adoring eyes of the Persian or the curly fur of the Selkirk Rex. It's time to decide who gets your vote as the cutest kitten ever!
Stunning photographs and easy-to-read text make this the perfect book for young animal lovers.