Lori Dittmer

"A kindergarten-level introduction to the Chinese New Year, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the color red and dragons"--

"A look at heart disease, examining the ways in which it develops, its symptoms and diagnosis, the effects it has on a person's daily life, and improvements in medicinal and surgical treatments"--Provided by publisher.

A basic exploration of the parts, equipment, and variations of fire trucks, the firefighting rescue vehicles. Also included is a pictorial diagram of the important rescue vehicle and its equipment.

"A look at potential future developments in medicine, including the use of nanotechnology, as well as genetic mapping and other technologies that are currently considered state-of-the-art"--

"A kindergarten-level introduction to moles, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their long claws"--

A young explorer's introduction to Texas's Big Bend National Park, covering its desert landscape, plants, animals such as javelinas, and activities such as stargazing.

"Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, one of California's most well-known landmarks"--

A young explorer's introduction to the towering peaks of Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, covering its mountain landscape, plants, animals such as moose, and activities such as fly fishing.

A basic exploration of the parts, equipment, and variations of helicopters, the flying rescue vehicles. Also included is a pictorial diagram of the important rescue vehicle and its equipment.

"Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of the Gateway Arch, one of Missouri's most well-known landmarks"--