Rogers, Marie

"Diamonds and salt are both minerals, but diamonds are far more rare--and thus more expensive--than salt! In this text, readers learn what physical and chemical conditions must be present for minerals to form, how minerals are identified, how minerals are used, and more"--Provided by publisher.

All-terrain vehicles do many jobs! Park rangers, farmers, and workers sometimes use ATVs to get around in places cars can't go. They use ATVs to make tough jobs a bit easier. But many people also like to use ATVs for sporting fun! Readers of this engaging text will learn all about ATVs-their history, how to safely drive them, who makes ATVs, and how some professional drivers race them! Included are exciting full-color images that really drive home how cool ATVs can be.

Monster trucks can leave a path of destruction behind them, and people love them for it! These vehicles are trucks that have been altered in a few ways, including the addition of very large tires. Monster trucks often perform tricks for crowds. They fly over and crush objects. The first monster truck appeared in the 1970s. Readers will learn all about this history and how the monster truck Bigfoot gained a following in the 1980s. Lovers of machinery can learn all about what makes a monster truck unique. Full-color photographs and exciting text show just what a monster truck can't do!.

People who drive lowriders can control how high or low the car is relative to the ground with switches. These switches control the flow of oil to each wheel. Lowriders can be really fun! Skilled drivers can do tricks such as making the cars bounce and jump around. In the 1990's, lowriders became a popular part of hip-hop culture. Readers will learn more about the history of lowriders and more-even about "dancing" contests! Full-color photographs show many different kinds of lowriders.

"Tiny seeds grow into many different plants, both large and small. In this . . . book, readers learn the parts of the sprouting process. They also learn the parts of a seed and what role each part plays in sprouting. Photographs show readers full-color examples of these parts and steps, allowing them to make connections with the age-appropriate text"--Provided by publisher.

"In some parts of the world, Earth's four seasons are very different-but some places don't experience much of a change in seasons at all. This book explains the science behind the changing of the seasons. The features of each season are explained in the context of the Earth's position relative to the sun. Age-appropriate text, full-color photographs, and infographics demystify this complex topic. Readers will learn more about our yearly journey around the sun"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history, features, and design of hot rods and explains how to build one and where to see them. Includes color photographs, captions, a glossary, and additional resources.

Briefly explores how cranes are constructed, how they are so strong and able to lift heavy objects and the kinds of construction projects they are used on. Includes pictures and a glossary.

Explores various types of submarines and the work that they do. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Explores the work that earthmovers and other types of equipment do on construction sites. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.