New Releases by Nancy Dickmann

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.

"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!"--

World War II was filled with deadly battles. And people caught in the crossfire were in just as much danger as the soldiers. Learn about the war''s determined survivors and what it took for them to escape.

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

The phenomenal work of archeologist Mary Anning led to crucial discoveries and theories, such as Darwin''s groundbreaking theory of evolution, yet her story is often overshadowed by men scientists whose work she inspired. This enlightening book explores the lives, accomplishments, and obstacles of vital women scientists in life sciences such as Anning. Mini bio and feature boxes give readers fast facts, while quotes from scientists and their contemporaries inspire readers to explore the wonders of STEM for themselves. A gallery spread introduces readers to even more women scientists. Readers will see the accomplishments of women in life sciences in a thorough timeline, while a "Science Now" section introduces readers to the where life sciences are at today.

Explore the history of World War II, from causes and effects to what made this period of history so deadly.

"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 pink eye 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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

This book briefly describes the Hindu festival of Divali, also known as Diwali.

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.

Simple explanation and illustrations giving basic information about two important festivals of Islam.

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

Simple text and photographs describe the many different jobs done on farms.

Introduces readers to the food produced from farms around the world.

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

Introduces the life cycle of an apple, explaining how it begins life, grows, and reproduces.

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.

Children love getting a close-up look at fascinating creatures in the world around them. This series allows them to get up close and personal with some of these creepy creatures that they can find in parks, gardens and even their own home. Each book identifies the main physical features of each bug including what they eat, how they change, and how they reproduce.