fireworks

Text in Spanish. Presents safety rules to be followed when using matches, lighters, sparklers, and firecrackers.

Briefly explains the significance of the Fourth of July holiday. Describes the origin and meaning of celebrating the holiday with fireworks. Discusses the making of fireworks and safety issues.

Describes the history of fireworks, when they are used, and how they work and depicts the variety of fireworks displays. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Traces the history of fireworks and discusses some of the varieties available today, regulations, dangers, and safety guidelines.

In a country far to the east, Chulak and his talking white elephant Hamlet help Lila seek the Royal Sulphur from the sacred volcano so that she can become a master maker of fireworks like her father.

An illustrated history of firecrackers, covering their origins, evolution, and manufacture; their use in Chinese and American celebrations and around the world; the art used on their labels; and pack/label collecting; also includes a glossary, safety tips, and resource and rarity guides.

Traces the history of fireworks and discusses some of the varieties available today, regulations, dangers, and safety guidelines.

Traces the process of making fireworks, from mining the minerals to manufacturing the shells.

Lisa and Max are delighted with their family's fireworks on New Year's Eve, until the loud noises frighten their dog Molly and make her run away.

A boy confronts his mother's suitor on New Year's Eve when the boy kills the man's duck and, in a fit of anger, the man kills the boy's dog.