New Releases by Nancy Dickmann

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 facts and accessible explanations for complex concepts will absorb even reluctant readers. Playfully designed and highly informative, this innovative book will be at home in any library.

Plants are the first living step on every food chain! These remarkable life-forms make life possible for the rest of us. Readers of this information-rich book will learn all about these chlorophyll powerhouses that keep our planet alive. Detailed illustrations help readers visualize parts and processes of plants, and to understand abstract concepts. They�ll love the innovative Q & A format, searching for answers to questions they�ve always wondered about and exploring topics they�ve never imagined! This interactive learning experience will draw in even reluctant learners, making this beautifully designed book a valuable addition to any library.

Furry, scaly, feathery, slimy � animals come in a myriad of shapes and sizes! This comprehensive look at the animal kingdom satiates readers� curiosity about all of its diverse creatures. The innovative Q & A format encourages inquisitive readers to explore for answers. They�ll find explanations for concepts they�ve always wondered about, and find answers to questions they�ve never pondered before! Vivid illustrations bring details to life and immerse readers in the fascinating world of animals. Accessible and fun, this unique, interactive learning experience is sure to draw in even reluctant readers!

Nature is a mixed bag of nourishment and destruction, and nowhere is that more evident than in the field of meteorology! From summer sunshine and spring rains to tsunamis, tornadoes, and other natural phenomena, this book will answers all of readers� questions on weather and the seasons. Gorgeous illustrations help readers visualize key concepts, while accessible language breaks down complex materials into absorbable chunks of information. The innovative Q & A format creates an interactive learning experience that even reluctant readers will love, making this an invaluable contribution to any library.

Hearts bumping, lungs pumping, blood thumping through veins � human bodies are full of energy, organs, and incredible systems! Readers of this engaging book get an inside look at human anatomy, learning about its many features and how they work. Detailed illustrations help readers visualize the parts and processes that allow our bodies to function. The innovative Q & A format encourages curiosity and provides accessible explanations for complex concepts. Even reluctant readers will enjoy learning bite-sized facts of cool information and searching for answers to questions they�ve always wondered about. This interactive book will be at home in any library.

Strap in for a journey to the center of the Earth–and watch out for volcanoes! Readers are in for a fiery ride as they explore geothermal energy and its technologies, both past and future. On the way, readers will take a dip in some of Mother Nature''s personal hot tubs: Blue Lagoon hot spring in Iceland, the Qin Dynasty Pool, Yellowstone geysers, and more! Stunning photographs of these high-interest natural phenomena are sure to capture even reluctant readers'' attention. Erupting with fun fact boxes that zoom in on details, this sizzling volume will be a popular addition to any science library.

As technology rapidly develops across the globe, we need to remember the roots of our energy sources: plants and other biological substances. This timely volume teaches readers about humanity’s complex relationship with biofuels, from Model Ts chugging along on ethanol to contemporary feuds over land between biofuel and crop farmers. Readers will love the fact boxes full of fascinating details, while vivid photographs will help them understand the material on a comprehensive scale. Any science curriculum will have a home for this biofuel bridge between biology and technology.

Sunshine can do more than make us happy when skies are gray—it can also provide ammo for ancient ray guns! Readers will discover how humans have harvested this clean energy source – from Archimedes’ sunbeam weapons to today’s solar-powered movie theaters. Visuals of ancient, modern, and futuristic human inventions are sure to catch the interest of every reader. Readers will also love the fact boxes full of enlightening material as they soak in this highly relevant science topic.

"This book looks at causes, symptoms, and treatments of pink eye with real-life examples from kids who have experienced them"--

"This book looks at causes, symptoms and treatments of head lice with real-life examples from kids who have experienced them"--

"This book looks at causes and treatments of obesity with real-life examples from kids who have experienced them"--

"This book looks at causes, symptoms, and treatments of allergies with real-life examples from kids who have experienced them"--

Letu0092s figure out Earth and its incredible landforms through fascinating facts and figures! Learn what landforms are and how they are created, discover their history, and find out why Earth is constantly recreating its landscapes. Discover amazing information about volcanoes, rivers, canyons, and more, and then turn to the Figured Out! pages to discover cool facts and easy-to-read statistics about our majestic planet.

Letu0092s figure out Earth and its amazing world of rocks through fascinating facts and figures! Discover the different types of rocks that make up our planet, how they are made, and how Earth is constantly recycling its rocks in a never-ending process. Find out amazing information about rocks and then turn to the Figured Out! pages to discover more facts and easy-to-read statistics that bring our rocky planet to life.

Letu0092s figure out Earth and its awesome habitats and biomes through fascinating facts and figures! Find out what habitats and biomes are, where in the world different biomes are found, and which animals and plants live there. Find out how organisms carve out a life in some of the most amazing places in the world, and then turn to the Figured Out! pages to discover more facts and easy-to-read statistics that bring to life Earthu0092s amazing homes.

Letu0092s figure out Earth and its life cycles through fascinating facts and figures! Find out what life cycles are, why every organism has a life cycle, and learn about some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on Earth. Read all about life cycles and then turn to the Figured Out! pages to discover more facts and easy-to-read statistics that bring the fascinating world of animal and plant life cycles to life.

Letu0092s figure out Earth and its amazing world of plants through fascinating facts and figures! Find out what plants are made of, how they grow, how they make their food, and how all the parts of a plant work together to help it survive. Read all about plants and then turn to the Figured Out! pages to discover more facts and easy-to-read statistics that bring the fascinating world of plants to life.

Letu0092s figure out Earth and its incredible water cycle through fascinating facts and figures! Find out what the water cycle is and how water changes from a liquid to a gas and back into a liquid once more. Discover how Earth is constantly recycling its water and why this vital resource is the source of all life on our planet. Learn about Earthu0092s amazing water cycle then turn to the Figured Out! pages to discover more facts and easy-to-read statistics that bring our watery world to life.

Rachel Carson loved nature since childhood. It was only natural for her to become one of the first conservation advocates and environmental scientists in the United States. Through detailed biography, the main content introduces readers to Carson as well as her work, including Silent Spring and its incredible influence on the United States and the pesticide industry. Sidebars complement understandable scientific content by adding interesting and illuminating information about each topic. Full-color photographs of Carson and accounts of work in the field encourage readers to care for the world around them—even if it’s not popular to do so.

We’re only just beginning to learn about the incomprehensibly vast universe that exists beyond the edges of our own solar system. This fascinating guide touches on constellations, galaxies, star types, the life cycle of stars, nebulae, quasars, dark matter, black holes, exoplanets, the search for extraterrestrial life, the “Goldilocks zone,” habitable planets, and more. Stunning, high definition, NASA-quality photos of deep space and a dynamic design add appeal, as do sidebars containing fun facts that reinforce and illustrate the body text and open up new and intriguing avenues of inquiry.

In this visually spectacular tour of the outer reaches of our solar system, readers discover many intriguing facts. For example, the outer planets are separated from the inner planets by the asteroid belt. And, in addition to discovering Jupiter''s moons, Galileo, in the early 17th century, observed the phases of Venus and made careful studies of sunspots. Readers also learn why humans could never live on one of the gas planets. The physical and chemical features and movement of the outer planets and their moons are detailed. Sidebars pique readers'' interest in space missions, spacecraft, and space-related data and terminology.

This colorful, dynamic title explains to upper-elementary-level readers the exciting science behind the sun and all its fantastic phenomena. The text covers the sun’s role from ancient mythology and astronomy through modern discoveries before going in-depth and inside the sun’s layers, breaking down the chemistry and physics behind the sun’s composition and atmosphere. Thrilling events such as solar flares, eclipses, and star formation are explained with bright, color photographs and diagrams that will make the spectacular science behind the sun simple for every reader.

Questioning established knowledge isn’t usually a popular course of action. Galileo learned this throughout his life as he tested scientific theories using mathematical calculations. He challenged the Catholic Church and Aristotle, which got him into trouble, but also added him to the pantheon of great scientists. Readers learn all about Galileo’s most important discoveries through the story of his life, complete with historical images. Sidebars add detail and understandable explanations to the main content, including concepts such as the scientific method and the planets orbiting the sun.

This visually stunning guide gives an up-close look at some of the more elusive objects in space. Definitions of better-known objects, such as comets, as well as lesser-known objects, such as centaurs and trojans, give a basic understanding of space objects and the history of how they were discovered. It also covers the scientists who theorized about their existence and the later scientists who actually discovered them. Readers will also get a look at how these objects can impact our future life and the plans scientists have for how we might learn more about them.

A very basic introduction to Antarctica and some of the people who first explored it.

Simple text and photographs present the foods that are part of the vegetable group and their nutritional importance.

Using simple text and pictures, this book explains the part that grains play in a healthy diet.

Simple text and photographs present diary products that is part of the MyPlate balanced diet and their nutritional importance.

Children will learn about the different kinds of protein, where these foods come from, and how eating meat and other protein-rich foods can help them stay healthy.

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.