Dickmann, Nancy

"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.

Presents a biography of Ralph Baer, the inventor of video games.

Presents a biography of Marie Curie, the scientist who discovered radioactivity.

A biography discussing the life of Lewis Latimer and how his invention of the carbon filament led to more affordable and longer-lasting light bulbs.

Text and photographs provide information about fish, including their body parts and behavior.

Text and photographs provide information about flamingos, including what they eat and their behavior.

Text and photographs provide information about cows, including why they sleep standing up.

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

A dirt trail in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tires that provide good grip on all types of land. Readers will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts, and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.

"Modern transportation lets us travel farther and faster than ever before, but these developments have come at a cost. This book explores ways we can move around without harming the planet. Case studies show how scientists are working on cleaner fuels and new forms of transportation in order to prevent pollution, which affects people's health, and greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. Find out how we can contribute by changing our own transportation habits"--Provided by publisher.