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Best Selling Books by Nancy Dickmann

Nancy Dickmann is the author of Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets (2018), Harnessing Wave and Tidal Energy (2016), Louis Pasteur (2015), Your Passport to Sri Lanka (2021), Your Passport to England (2022).

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Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets

release date: Jul 15, 2018
Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets
When many young readers think of space, they just think of the planets, and perhaps the sun and moon. But there''s much more to space than just those things. Asteroids, meteors, and comets are just a few of the other things that exist in what we know as space. Readers of this delightful book will learn all about these amazing, often rocky or icy, objects. Fact boxes emphasizing key numbers are included throughout the book, while colorful photographs and diagrams also help visual learners understand many of these figures.

Harnessing Wave and Tidal Energy

release date: Dec 15, 2016
Harnessing Wave and Tidal Energy
Hurricanes and tsunamis have become a major global warming concern in recent years, but a solution for cleaner energy might be hidden in these same waters. Readers will explore humanity’s relationship with waves and tidal energy sources, delving into the world’s biggest tidal range in the Bay of Fundy and voyaging out to open waters where Ceto devices lurk beneath buoys. Fact boxes offer fascinating tidbits to hook even the most reluctant readers and vivid photographs help readers understand complex wave-harnessing technologies with ease. This fact-packed volume will make a splash in any science curriculum!

Louis Pasteur

release date: Jul 15, 2015
Louis Pasteur
The number of scientific discoveries by Louis Pasteur is astounding. From his work on fermentation that led to the process of pasteurization to the rabies vaccine, Pasteur made a huge impact on industry, medicine, and scientific theory. Detailed biography takes readers through Pasteur’s life as he makes these incredible discoveries, uncovering the original use for pasteurization—in wine! Interesting sidebars enhance the main content with understandable explanations and surprising details. Full-color photographs and historical images highlight Pasteur’s triumphs as a hardworking, influential scientist.

Your Passport to Sri Lanka

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Your Passport to Sri Lanka
"What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lanka''s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Sri Lankan people"--

Your Passport to England

release date: Jan 01, 2022
Your Passport to England
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.

Mount Everest

release date: Jun 06, 2013
Mount Everest
This title teaches readers about the first brave, but sometimes ill-informed, explorers who ventured onto the icy peaks of Mount Everest. Read all about the mountain, it''s history and some of the most bizarre tales of its exploration.

Why Do Cows Sleep Standing Up?

release date: Mar 03, 2022
Why Do Cows Sleep Standing Up?
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.

Polar Bears

release date: Jan 17, 2023
Polar Bears
"Learn how polar bears live, why they are endangered, and what''s being done to help"--

World of Farming

release date: Jul 01, 2010
World of Farming
This series introduces children to the animals, plants, and activities on a farm. The simple text and pictures take students on a tour of the farm, showing the jobs that must be done, the changing seasons, and how food gets from the farm to your plate.

La Vida Del Roble

release date: Jan 01, 2011
La Vida Del Roble
Learn about the life cycle of an oak tree.

Los Trabajos en la Granja

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Los Trabajos en la Granja
Learn about all the different jobs there are to do while on a farm.

La Vida Del PingŸino

release date: Jan 01, 2011
La Vida Del PingŸino
Lee este libro para aprender acerca del ciclo de vida del pingüino.

Januc‡

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Januc‡
Introduces Hanukkah, including the history of the holiday, why it is important, and how it is celebrated today.

La Vida del Pollo

release date: Jan 01, 2011
La Vida del Pollo
Learn about the life cycle of a chicken.

Las Estaciones en la Granja

release date: Jan 01, 2011
Las Estaciones en la Granja
Learn about how the changing seasons affect life on a farm.

The Cuddliest Puppies

release date: Jan 01, 2022
The Cuddliest Puppies
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-cuddly, be it the gorgeous curls of the Cockapoo or the fluff of the Bichon Frise. It''s time to decide who gets your vote as the cuddliest puppy ever! Stunning photographs and easy-to-read text make this the perfect book for young animal lovers.

Amazing Animal Adaptations

release date: Jan 01, 2021
Amazing Animal Adaptations
"Adaptations are changes that help an animal survive. An animal may have unusual body parts, super senses, or clever behavior." -Back cover

Math in Science

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Math in Science
"Explore how mathematics has shaped how we look at and understand the world. From figuring out Earth''s circumference using geometry to developing load-bearing arches, young readers will be engaged as they learn about real world math applications."--
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