Nancy Dickmann

"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!"--...

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

"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"--

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

"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"--

"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"--

An introduction to RVs that discusses what they are, the different types, the main parts, and how people use them.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"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"--

"A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do we need to survive? Find out how people prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards to floods, we can be ready for anything"--