Nancy Dickmann

"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"--Provided by publisher.

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

Whoosh! Snow flies into the air as a snowplow pushes it out of the way. These big machines help keep drivers safe. Besides moving snow, they can put sand and salt on roads to make them safer. Young readers will learn about the main parts of snowplows, how they work, and where these important vehicles are used.

A car zips down the street. But you don't hear the engine rumbling. Why? It's an electric car! Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles, and they will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles, and why electric cars are better for the environment.

"Books in this series introduce children to some of the world's most celebrated holidays and festivals. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach children basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that show how festivals are celebrated around the world. In Diwali, children learn about the story of Rama and Sita and why Diwali is celebrated today."--Amazon.

Introduces the life cycle of an oak tree, explaining how it grows, develops, and reproduces.

"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 Turkey? What makes Turkey's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Turkish people"--

Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable 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.

Discover how the rules of math are at work when a basketball drops into a net and when creating a piece of art. Full-color photographs and related age-appropriate math questions engage young readers and give real world applications to mathematics.