Best Selling Books by Nancy Dickmann

Introduces farm machines and shows what they do.

Experience the Fun and Meaning of Halloween and How It''s Celebrated Across the Globe It''s fall, and Luna is gearing up for a spook-tacular Halloween with her family and friends. Join them to discover more about how and why we celebrate this exciting holiday! Get into the Halloween spirit with Celebrations & Festivals: Halloween, a beautifully illustrated, narrative non-fiction picture book made for kids. This engaging and informative book takes young readers on a colorful journey through the history and significance of Halloween and other related festivals that share similar themes, all told with a gentle, kid-friendly voice. Meet Luna, her little brother Oliver, their parents, their dog Rafferty, and their black cat, Midnight! Together, they get ready for a fun-filled Halloween by visiting a pumpkin patch, navigating a corn maze, and making spooky decorations for their home. Luna also has fun with her friends; carving jack-o''-lanterns, baking sweet treats, throwing a Halloween party with festive games, making costumes, going trunk-or-treating, and, of course, trick-or-treating on Halloween night! Halloween doesn''t have to be too scary--this book helps kids who might be afraid understand and enjoy the traditions and symbols of Halloween so they can join in the fun too! Follow relatable characters and their parents as they celebrate Halloween, spreading joy and fun throughout the community. Discover the origins of Halloween and how it''s become the holiday we know today. Create your own decorations and party pieces, like a pumpkin piñata and spooky cobwebs. Try out a tasty recipe for banana ghost pops. Enjoy 16 extra pages of non-fiction content, including quizzes and activities that bring the learning to life, encouraging kids to engage, create, and understand the cultural significance of Halloween and related festivals around the world. Perfect for families, educators, and young readers, this book celebrates diversity, inclusion, and all the fun of Halloween. Discover more with other titles in the amazing Celebrations & Festivals series!

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.

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.

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

Introduces Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, and Id-ul-Fitr, the festival that marks its end, and describes some of the things people do to observe these special times.

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

An introduction to different meats and proteins and the part they play in a healthy diet.

What is it like to live in or visit Brazil? What makes Brazil''s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Brazilians.

Discusses the different jobs that are done on a farm.

Introduce the life cycle of an apple, showing how it begins life, grows, and reproduces.

Why is Benjamin Franklin important? He invented the lightning rod and much more! Readers follow the journey of this inventor and founding father. Franklin created the lightning rod and other inventions that helped change the world. It''s an electrifying story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts.

We have Ralph Baer to thank for the video games people play around the world today. What were the steps Baer took that led him to his famous invention?

In ''Divali'', children learn about the story of Rama and Sita and why Divali is celebrated today.

Let''s Play is the perfect companion for kids looking to fill afternoons with fun, while learning about other countries and cultures in an interactive and engaging way.

"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!"--

Unlock the secrets of the mighty Romansu00adu00ad--one of history''s greatest people. Journey across the world as you track down the Roman Empire. Find out what it meant to be a slave and how you could work your way to freedom. Discover disgusting Roman manners, what the Romans did to look good, and dig up the gory truth about gladiators as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!

An engaging introduction to the world''s growing population and globalization, the challenges that presents, and the consequences for the natural world. "This bright and colorful nonfiction book covers the serious topics...concisely and in easy-to-understand language....It presents each topic in a nonpolitical way with just enough information to educate the reader but not overwhelm them....could also be used by teachers to start meaningful conversations in their classrooms..."—School Library Connection, Recommended Covering topics such as the global food chain and food miles, the gap between the world’s richest and poorest people, transportation, tourism, migration and the refugee crisis, and international responses to natural disasters and pandemics, the book also includes positive suggestions to enable readers to make a difference, and project ideas to help them engage with the topic. From the book: In an ideal world, the Earth’s resources would be shared out equally. But the sad truth is that they aren’t. Many people live a comfortable life, with everything they need. Others scrape by, with no money for luxuries. And many people live in poverty, facing a daily challenge to survive.

Step back in time to Ancient Greece--one of history''s greatest civilizations. Find out how the fearsome hoplite soldiers fought. Discover Greek''s gorgeous goddesses and mighty gods. Find out how soothsayers predicted the future, why the Olympics could be deadly, and dig up the truth about the Trojan horse as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!

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.

People don''t sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don''t need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.

Natural beauty and quirky culture await in Only in the Pacific Northwest, your go-to guide to the US and Canadian region that has it all.

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

Spiders live everywhere! We even find them inside our homes. But how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about spiders, including their body parts and behavior.

Take a tour along the Nile and visit Ancient Egypt. Peer inside the pyramids to find the treasure within. Unravel mysterious mummies and learn how the Egyptians had death wrapped up. Read hieroglyphic clues, journey into the afterlife, and find out what it meant to be a pharaoh as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!

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.

Explore the prehistoric world with this striking new book. A bright, contemporary design will engage young children''s interest and maintain a fascination with dinosaurs for years to come. Each alphabet entry is accompanied by a short chunk of text, designed to appeal to young readers and encourage them to look closely at the images.

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!

"Being trapped in a cave or collapsed mine is terrifying. It can be cold, wet, and completely dark. Even worse, you don''t know if anyone will ever find you. Read the true stories of Jessica McClure, Randal McCloy, the 33 Chilean miners, and others to discover how they survived being trapped far below the earth''s surface."--Page 4 cover

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.

After rock hunting near a river all day, you bring home a bucket filled with rocks. You break one open. Inside, gold cube-shaped crystals shine. You''ve found pyrite! It will be a perfect addition to your growing rock collection. Find out how fool''s gold, or pyrite, forms, where it is found, and about some of the most amazing pyrite discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect this gleaming gold mineral too!

For young science lovers, space exploration is perhaps one of the coolest fields of study. Readers of this illuminating book will get a peek into what it''s like to visit the moon, climb aboard the International Space Station, and explore many other parts of space. Accessible text and attention-grabbing fact boxes hold the attention of even the most reluctant readers. The convenient page layout also includes colorful photographs paired with succinct, easy-to-digest captions. This high-interest volume is sure to engage and excite readers of many levels.

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!

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