Dickmann, Nancy

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.

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

"Some of the world's most interesting animals--lions, cheetahs, and bison--live on grasslands. These fragile ecosystems are often taken for granted and have been nearly wiped out in many places around the world. This . . . book introduces readers to this fascinating but constantly threatened landscape"--Publisher.

"Why is Benjamin Franklin important? He invented the lightning rod and much more! Readers follow the journey of this inventor and founding father. Franklin created the lightning rod and other inventions that helped change the world. It's a . . . story . . . all reviewed by Smithsonian experts"--Provided by publisher.

"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.

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

"World War II was filled with deadly battles. And people caught in the crossfire were in just as much danger as the soldiers. Learn about the war's determined survivors and what it took for them to escape"--Provided by the publisher.

"Most of our energy has come from oil, gas, and coal. Find out how we can heat and light our buildings, travel, and power our computers and devices without harming the planet in this resourceful title. Extracting resources damages the environment, and burning them contributes to global warming, harms our health, and pollutes the air and water. Case studies show how scientists are investigating renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, how to make homes and buildings more energy efficient, and how we can use less energy by changing our own behavior"--Provided by publisher.