Most Popular Books by Nancy Dickmann

This book provides a first introduction to a penguins life cycle, exploring how it grows, develops, and reproduces.

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

Introduces the life cycle of a butterfly, explaining how it begins life, grows, and reproduces.

Introduces the life cycle of a bean, explaining how it grows, develops, and reproduces.

Introduces the life cycle of a frog, describing how frogs lay eggs, tadpoles hatch, sprout legs, and grow up to be frogs, starting the cycle over.

Learn about what Easter is and how people celebrate it.

Introduces the life cycle of a sunflower, explaining how it grows, develops, and reproduces.

This book introduces readers to what it means to celebrate Divali, and shows them why this holiday is special.

Delivery trucks carry millions of packages around the country each day. In New York City alone, 1.5 million packages are delivered every day! Young readers will learn about the types of delivery trucks, their main parts, and what they carry inside.

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

Learn about farms and the different foods produced there.

Introduces vegetables, uses simple comparisons to explore this group, and offers suggestions for healthy eating.

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

Make a place for fruits in your diet. Once readers find out how nutritional fruit is, in addition to being delicious, they''ll make a point to have it regularly.Ê Read this book to learn about how to eat well and use MyPlate.

Cockroaches are hearty bugs that can survive in many locations. How do they do this? Find out when you read this informative title.

A very simple look at how turtles go from hatchling to adulthood.

It''s time to go camping! With an RV, you will have everything you need! An RV is like a house on wheels. It has beds for sleeping. You can cook in an RV''s kitchen. There are comfy places to sit too. Young readers will find out about the types of recreational vehicles, what they have inside, and how they make camping easy!

Fireflies remind many of us of warm summer nights. But what else are these amazing bugs capable of doing? Find out in this informative title that is filled with colorful photos.

Centipedes can be found in many places outdoors, including your own backyard! Allow your readers to find out about this creature''s world in this fact-filled title.

Describes the types of plants that are grown on the farm throughout the year and the different things they are used for.

This book gives a first introduction to grains and starchy foods. Simple comparisons are used to explore this group, and suggestions for healthy eating are offered.

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

Describes all the activities that take place on a farm during the four seasons of the year.

Did you know that the average American produces about 4.5 pounds of waste every day? That''s a lot of garbage! Garbage trucks are hard at work picking up this garbage. They carry the trash to landfills and other places. Young readers will learn about the types of garbage trucks, their main parts, and how they work.

Learn about what Chinese New Year is and how people celebrate it.

How fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather.

Explains the life cycle of a dog.

You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the city bus! City buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to workplaces, stores, and more. They are hard at work in all types of weather. Young readers will learn about the main parts of city buses, how they work, and why they are important to cities and the people who ride them.

Introduces the different animals that live on the farm, what they look like, and how farmers care for them.

"Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions"--

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 the meaning and customs of Hanukkah celebrations.

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.

Readers learn about the life cycle of a chicken, from egg to chicken.

Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the world’s favorite children’s games, to play by yourself, with family, or friends! Let''s Play is a joyfully illustrated collection of games from all around the world for you to discover and enjoy. Games for one player to five players, and even large groups, are clearly explained and provide endless opportunities for playful adventure, alongside a resource for learning about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe. The exciting array of games includes: solo puzzle games like Jegichagi (South Korea) big party game Catch the Dragon’s Tail (China) head-to-head Kolowis Awithlaknannai boardgame (Zuni Native American) hilarious Oonch Neech (a variation of Tag from Pakistan) Additional sections give you the background to classic games like tag and hide-and-seek and talk you through making games of your own. Vibrant illustrations from Monica Andino carefully demonstrate the steps of the games, whilst bringing to life the fun and joy they offer. The possibilities are endless, and with this book, the fun will be, too!

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. Young readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young readers excited about electric vehicles!

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.

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

Introduces farm machines and shows what they do.