Books with author Lori Dittmer

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 Rome situates the reader within the society, describing key aspects of daily life, beliefs, and architectural accomplishments such as the Colosseum.

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 the Alamo, one of Texas's most well-known landmarks.

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 the Gateway Arch, one of Missouri's most well-known landmarks.

Hello, balers and harvesters. Hello, cultivators and seeders. Hello, fun! The popular Seedlings series now offers irresistible introductions to six farm machines. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the parts, operation, and roles of farm machines. Each book closes with a labeled-image guide for further review. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge! A kindergarten-level introduction to plows, covering their purpose, parts, role in farming, and such defining features as their heavy blades.

Hello, balers and harvesters. Hello, cultivators and seeders. Hello, fun! The popular Seedlings series now offers irresistible introductions to six farm machines. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the parts, operation, and roles of farm machines. Each book closes with a labeled-image guide for further review. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge! A kindergarten-level introduction to tractors, covering their purpose, parts, role in farming, and such defining features as their big tires.

Hello, balers and harvesters. Hello, cultivators and seeders. Hello, fun! The popular Seedlings series now offers irresistible introductions to six farm machines. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the parts, operation, and roles of farm machines. Each book closes with a labeled-image guide for further review. As introductions to informational text, these titles will plant the seeds of knowledge! A kindergarten-level introduction to harvesters, covering their purpose, parts, role in farming, and such defining features as their metal bars.

Grow with Me peers under the ground, into trees, and elsewhere in nature to explore the lives and growth of an assortment of creatures and plants. These books for ages eight and up offer elementary but fascinating studies of the life stages that bugs, animals, and vegetation experience as they mature. Magnified photos, easy-to-follow text explaining life stages, and a life-cycle recap all contribute to an educational experience focused on an up-close look at how the featured creature or plant changes and grows throughout its life. An explanation of the life cycle and life span of cows, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a cow's growth process from embryo to calf to mature cow.