fireworks

Briefly explains the significance of the Fourth of July holiday, describes the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks, and discusses the making and safety aspects of fireworks.

Martha and the other dogs in town are afraid of the loud fireworks that go off every Saturday night, so when crabby Mrs. Demson sends out a petition to stop the show, Martha and the other dogs are glad to sign, but when the local kids are sad that the show is canceled, Martha wonders if there is any way to compromise so everyone is happy.

Martin Bridge can't wait to watch the fireworks show over the weekend with the rest of the Junior Badges and his cousin, but when he finds out his cousin is afraid of the fireworks, Martin must make a hard choice.

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.

Provides an account of the chemistry and physics behind the creation of fireworks and fireworks displays, and includes instructions for related experiments.

A Mexican family prepares a grand fireworks display for the festival of the village's patron saint.