Lori Dittmer Livres

A kindergarten-level introduction to the planet Venus, covering its orbital process, its moons, and such defining features as its volcanoes, heat, and name.

Landmarks of America functions as an accessible and highly educational series of introductory travel guides to eight of the most popular landmarks in the United States. Combining history and science to study the making of the structure, each book includes an activity that supports an applied understanding of an engineering or construction concept. Readers seeking adventure or just further information will clamor to explore these precious national treasures for themselves! Examining the building process from the ground up, this high-interest title covers the history and construction of Mount Rushmore, one of South Dakota's most well-known landmarks.

If you were a child in ancient Egypt, what would life be like for you? Would you learn hieroglyphics and bathe frequently? Would you work on a farm or train for a craft? Step back in time to explore 've of the most in uential societies in human history from a younger person's point of view. Key aspects of daily life, basic governmental structure, and beliefs are explored at an accessible reading level, leading up to a spotlight on a well-known architectural accomplishment that still exists today. A useful supplement for elementary social studies curricula. This cultural overview of the Aztec Empire situates the reader within the society, describing key aspects of daily life, beliefs, and architectural accomplishments such as the Templo Mayor.

If you were a child in ancient Egypt, what would life be like for you? Would you learn hieroglyphics and bathe frequently? Would you work on a farm or train for a craft? Step back in time to explore ve of the most in uential societies in human history from a younger person's point of view. Key aspects of daily life, basic governmental structure, and beliefs are explored at an accessible reading level, leading up to a spotlight on a well-known architectural accomplishment that still exists today. A useful supplement for elementary social studies curricula. This cultural overview of ancient Greece situates the reader within the society, describing key aspects of daily life, beliefs, and architectural accomplishments such as the Parthenon.

If you were a child in ancient Egypt, what would life be like for you? Would you learn hieroglyphics and bathe frequently? Would you work on a farm or train for a craft? Step back in time to explore ve of the most in uential societies in human history from a younger person's point of view. Key aspects of daily life, basic governmental structure, and beliefs are explored at an accessible reading level, leading up to a spotlight on a well-known architectural accomplishment that still exists today. A useful supplement for elementary social studies curricula. This cultural overview of ancient Egypt situates the reader within the society, describing key aspects of daily life, beliefs, and architectural accomplishments such as the Great Sphinx.

A young explorer's introduction to Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, covering its snow-capped, mountainous landscape, plants, animals such as bighorn sheep, and activities such as rock climbing

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.

A young explorer's introduction to South Dakota's Badlands National Park, covering its rocky landscape, plants, animals such as prairie dogs, and activities such as fossil hunting.

This book delves into the components, equipment, and various types of helicopters, particularly focusing on their role as flying rescue vehicles. It features a detailed pictorial diagram that highlights essential aspects of these rescue machines and their equipment, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of helicopter functionality and design.

An introduction to the Chinese New Year for young children, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as the color red and dragons.