Books by Nancy Dickmann

Book SynopsisCan a drum tell the news? How do you play a carrot? Can you turn a cave''s stalactites into an organ? (Spoiler alert: yes, you can!) Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal the family tree of musical instruments, Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments is a visual celebration of the huge variety of instruments played across the world, from those you know to those you almost certainly don''t. Discover traditional instruments from various cultures, such as the gamelan and mbira, as well as the creations of modern artists and musicians, such as the Wintergatan Marble Machine and the eerie-sounding Earth harp.Feel inspired to make some noise? Explore the ''make your own'' sections to create your own instruments from things around the home.

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Book SynopsisWhen do you eat ''bread of the dead'', or walk barefoot across red-hot coals? When might you dress up as a demon in a hairy suit and huge horned headdress? What are you celebrating if you climb an 18-metre-high tower made out of buns? Includes a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal a calendar of all the festivals featured in the book. This is a visual celebration of festivals from across the globe, from the more familiar to those you might never have heard of before. Discover more about Junkanoo in the Bahamas, Juneteenth in the United States, Matariki in New Zealand and Poland''s Great Dragon Parade. As you journey around the world, explore celebrations of food and drink, nature, culture, religion and history, plus ways to mark the passing of the year.

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Book SynopsisCan a drum tell the news? How do you play a carrot? Can you turn a cave's stalactites into an organ? (Spoiler alert: yes, you can!) Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal the family tree of musical instruments, Around the World in 80 Musical Instruments is a visual celebration of the huge variety of instruments played across the world, from those you know to those you almost certainly don't. Discover traditional instruments from various cultures, such as the gamelan and mbira, as well as the creations of modern artists and musicians, such as the Wintergatan Marble Machine and the eerie-sounding Earth harp.Feel inspired to make some noise? Explore the 'make your own' sections to create your own instruments from things around the home.Table of ContentsPercussion Instruments: 23 instrument entries, locator map, feature spreads on 'drums around the world' and 'music and war' • Stringed instruments: 23 instrument entries, locator map, feature spread on 'the orchestra' • Wind instruments: 23 instrument entries, locator map, feature spreads on 'Super-size instruments' and 'the voice' • Weird and Wonderful instruments: 21 instrument entries, locator map, feature spread on 'Marvellous modified instruments' • Each section also includes a 'make your own instrument' activity.

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Book SynopsisWeather is always changing. It can be unpredictable. But even with all the changes, some patterns can be found. Learn how meteorologists use tools and systems to measure and predict these patterns. Find out how these patterns influence weather around the world.

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Book SynopsisThis humorous picture book helps children explore the big questions around life, the universe and everything. Questions include: What is happiness? Will there ever be world peace? Is there life after death? What is truth?The book is part of the series, 'Big Questions, Big World' for children aged 7 plus. With lots of humorous illustrations and different scenarios to consider, the books help the reader to gain confidence in their own ideas and to think critically. They are a great introduction to philosophical thinking and encourage the reader to learn through challenging ideas. Titles in the series: How do I decide what is right? Why do we need rules? What makes me special? Why are we here?Table of Contents 1: What does it all mean? 1: What came first? 1: Is there a god? 1: What is real? 1: How do I think? 1: Can machines think? 1: What is happiness? 1: Will there ever be world peace? 1: Who decides what’s beautiful? 1: Does anything stay the same? 1: Is there life after death? 1: What is truth? 1: Will we ever know everything? 1: Glossary 1: What is philosophy? 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do they need to survive? Find out how people around the world prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards to floods, people can be ready for anything.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Brazil? What makes Brazil's culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to Brazil and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others. In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.

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Book SynopsisLet's Play is the perfect companion for kids looking to fill afternoons with fun, while learning about other countries and cultures in an interactive and engaging way. Trade Review“This pick-up-and-play guide to children’s games from around the world includes Catch the Dragon’s Tail from China and oonch Neech, a variation of Tag from Pakistan.” * The Bookseller, Children's Previews *Table of ContentsTime to Play! Games for One Player Games for Two Players Games for Three to Five Players Games for Big Groups Make Your Own! Index

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Book SynopsisYou have eyelashes. Your dog has eyelashes. But fish donât! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about fish, including their body parts and behaviour.

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Book SynopsisEarth''s population is growing but whose planet is it? As the number of people who call Earth home increases, habitats are destroyed in order to build homes and grow food to feed the world''s population.Taking a balanced look at topics such as the global food chain and food miles, tourism, migration and the refugee crisis, and international responses to natural disasters and pandemics, the book also includes positive suggestions to enable readers to make a difference, and project ideas to help them engage with the subject. It explores the gap between the world''s richest and poorest people, globalisation and the positive and negative consequences of our interconnected world.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Argentinian people.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Guatemalan people.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit South Korea? What makes South Korea's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of South Korean people.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lanka's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Sri Lankan people.

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Book SynopsisHow fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather.

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Book SynopsisThe world is full of colourful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and their behaviour.

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Book SynopsisPeople don't sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don't need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.

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Book SynopsisMillions of bags of rubbish are thrown away every day! That's a lot of rubbish! Bin lorries are hard at work picking up this rubbish. They carry it to landfills and other places. Young readers will learn about the types of bin lorries, their main parts and how they work.

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Book SynopsisA car breaks down on the motorway. It won't go. What vehicle can help? A breakdown truck! Breakdown trucks carry broken vehicles to garages so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about breakdown trucks, their main parts and how these important vehicles are used.

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Book SynopsisYou need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the bus! Buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to work, to shops and more. They are hard at work in all types of weather. Young readers will learn about the main parts of buses, how they work and why they are important to the people who ride them.

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Book SynopsisYou need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the bus! Buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to work, to shops and more. They are hard at work in all types of weather. Young readers will learn about the main parts of buses, how they work and why they are important to the people who ride them.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Portugal? What makes Portugal's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Portuguese people. In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.

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Book SynopsisWhich Anglo-Saxon places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how the Anglo-Saxons lived? This book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse of how Anglo-Saxons built their houses and communities as well as showing why they are significant.

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Book SynopsisWe have Ralph Baer to thank for the video games people play around the world today. What were the steps Baer took that led him to his famous invention?

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Book SynopsisThis humourous picture book helps children explore the big questions around what is right and wrong. Questions include: Do other people's feelings matter? Is doing wrong ever right? Is it ever okay to lie? Do my decisions matter?The book is part of the series, 'Big Questions, Big World' for children aged 7 plus. With lots of humourous illustrations and different scenarios to consider, the books help the reader to gain confidence in their own ideas and to think critically. They are a great introduction to philosophical thinking and encourage the reader to learn through challenging ideas. Titles in the series: How do I decide what is right? Why do we need rules? What makes me special? Why are we here?Table of Contents 1: What choices do I have? 1: What is right and wrong? 1: Why do we have laws? 1: Does everyone think the same? 1: Why do other people’s feelings matter? 1: How should I treat others? 1: Is doing wrong ever right? 1: Is it ever okay to lie? 1: Do two wrongs make a right? 1: Can I change my mind? 1: Do my decisions matter? 1: What does it mean to be brave? 1: How can I make the right decisions? 1: Glossary 1: What is philosophy? 1: Index

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Turkey? What makes Turkey's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Turkish people.

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Book SynopsisYou have eyelashes. Your dog has eyelashes. But fish don't! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about fish, including their body parts and behaviour.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Germany? What makes Germany's culture unique? Grab your World Passport guide to Germany and learn about the customs, traditions, food, celebrations and landmarks that distinguish this amazing country from others. In every book in the World Passport series, readers will experience what it might be like to live in different spots around the globe through vibrant photos, engaging text, unique recipes and fun activities. The series introduces children to widely varied cultures throughout the world, broadening their understanding of how people are both similar and different worldwide.

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Book SynopsisCovering the various reasons that people may want to move to the UK, this book takes an in-depth look at why and how people choose to become immigrants. From families fleeing war-torn countries, to workers looking for job opportunities, we cover the motivations, the challenges and the successes. This is a sympathetic and positive look at immigration today, helping children to understand the push and pull factors that bring people here. We consider the processes involved in immigration and asylum, how it can be hard to gain entry to the country and what happens when people try to get here illegally. And we''ll also take a look at emigration and the factors that encourage UK residents to move abroad. Straightforward text, lively photographs and engaging case studies ensure readers will get a full, clear picture of migration.

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Book SynopsisScientist Marie Curie discovered radioactivity. What were the steps Curie took which led her to this world-changing discovery?

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Book SynopsisThis humorous picture book helps children explore the big questions around life, the universe and everything. Questions include: What is happiness? Will there ever be world peace? Is there life after death? What is truth?The book is part of the series, 'Big Questions, Big World' for children aged 7 plus. With lots of humorous illustrations and different scenarios to consider, the books help the reader to gain confidence in their own ideas and to think critically. They are a great introduction to philosophical thinking and encourage the reader to learn through challenging ideas. Titles in the series: How do I decide what is right? Why do we need rules? What makes me special? Why are we here?Table of Contents 1: What does it all mean? 1: What came first? 1: Is there a god? 1: What is real? 1: How do I think? 1: Can machines think? 1: What is happiness? 1: Will there ever be world peace? 1: Who decides what’s beautiful? 1: Does anything stay the same? 1: Is there life after death? 1: What is truth? 1: Will we ever know everything? 1: Glossary 1: What is philosophy? 1: Index

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Book SynopsisFor many young children their strongest impressions of religion and culture are formed by participating in or observing holiday and festivals. This series explains in a simple way what happens during each holiday or festival and why, when and where they take place and who celebrates them.

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Book SynopsisBeautifully illustrated and with easily digestible information, this book is a compilation of 100 words summing up the United States in a nut shell, with the intention of starting conversations and sparking exploration. Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction Ancient Americas Atlantic Pacific Colony Flag Yellowstone Canyon Independence Liberty Exploration Big Plains Tribe Islands Borders Constitution Amendment States Pioneer Gold Silicon Neighborhood Pueblo Turkey Pumpkin Mississippi Bayou Barbecue Parade Bison Eagle Rodeo Baseball Hamburger Drive-through Texas Spanish Cotton Jeans Washington Protest Congress Presidency Lakes Mountains Secession Gettysburg Slavery Equality Justice Faith Immigrant Berlin Citizenship Rosa Moon Frontier Crisis Volunteer Vote Suffrage Labor Industry Conserve Oil Blues Nashville Disney Superhero War Woodstock Veteran Memorial Freedom Speech Bridges Railroad Road Automobile Prohibition Vegas Elvis Television Manhattan Skyscraper Soul Hip-hop School Library Press Pulitzer Hollywood Broadway Bowl Hoops Arts Revolution Opportunity Young Author's Note Timeline United States Map Glossary Index & Find Out More

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Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Guatemalan people.

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Book SynopsisThis book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the the Chinese mythological stories. These myths come from different cultural groups, and they include stories about how the world came to be, as well as folk tales and stories with a religious message. The stories are full of gods, monsters, animals, ghosts and nature spirits. The book is structured as a ''Who''s Who'' of the culture''s myths and legends and has a gossipy, informal tone, allowing the characters'' personalities to come through.The chapters begin with a spread featuring factfiles of two characters. Each of these has an In His Own Words section, where the character himself (or herself) gives fast facts such as parents, powers, crowning achievements, and Not to be confused with.... This is followed by a myth re-relling, presented in a magazine-style, featuring the two characters. In total there are six spreads of fact files (12 characters total) and six different re-tellings.

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Book SynopsisIllustrated series introducing children to various aspects of Nature, through a Q&A format.Have you ever wondered why pine trees have needles, how bushfires start or why there are no trees at the tops of tall mountains? Read this book to find out about the world''s biomes and the plants and animals that live in them.Why is the sky blue? How long does a forest take to grow? Is it Mist or Fog? These are a few of the questions that are answered in the illustrated series Curious Nature. Natural phenomena are introduced as questions and answered in a simple and comprehensive way. Other topics in this series are animals, biomes, human body, planet earth, plants, weather and seasons.Perfect for readers aged 6 and up.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the remarkable achievements of female life scientists in this fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through inspirational women such as Mary Anning, Dian Fossey and Sylvia Earle, and find out how they overcame prejudice and other obstacles to achieve scientific greatness.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the remarkable achievements of female medics in this fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through inspirational women such as Florence Nightingale, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Rita Levi-Montalcini, and find out how they overcame prejudice and other obstacles to achieve scientific greatness.

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Book SynopsisGet ready to go on an unforgettable journey through the world's most incredible and unusual natural places. Prepare to be astounded by stepping stones fit for a giant, rocks that leave mysterious tracks along the ground, hills that look like enormous chocolate drops, and a lake that is perfectly pink!On the way you will ... uncover how these extraordinary places were formed; discover how some still defy scientific explanation; and be inspired to do what you can to protect our spectacular natural world. Packed with stunning photos and fascinating facts, this book will be your companion on a journey of amazing discoveries. The World's Weirdest Places is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years

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Book SynopsisFive, Four, Three, Two, One .... Lift off! This book will take you on a journey that charts one of the most famous Moon missions - Apollo 11. Along the way, you'll encounter mighty rockets more powerful than anything before them, and spacesuits heavier than the people inside them! You'll discover, step-by-step, how to reach the Moon (and of course how to get home safely!), as well as many fascinating facts, such as what a 'vomit comet', 'snoopy caps' and 'bunny hopping' have to do with the Moon mission. How to Land on the Moon is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years

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Book SynopsisThis humourous picture book helps children explore the big questions around what is right and wrong. Questions include: Do other people's feelings matter? Is doing wrong ever right? Is it ever okay to lie? Do my decisions matter?The book is part of the series, 'Big Questions, Big World' for children aged 7 plus. With lots of humourous illustrations and different scenarios to consider, the books help the reader to gain confidence in their own ideas and to think critically. They are a great introduction to philosophical thinking and encourage the reader to learn through challenging ideas. Titles in the series: How do I decide what is right? Why do we need rules? What makes me special? Why are we here?Table of Contents 1: What choices do I have? 1: What is right and wrong? 1: Why do we have laws? 1: Does everyone think the same? 1: Why do other people’s feelings matter? 1: How should I treat others? 1: Is doing wrong ever right? 1: Is it ever okay to lie? 1: Do two wrongs make a right? 1: Can I change my mind? 1: Do my decisions matter? 1: What does it mean to be brave? 1: How can I make the right decisions? 1: Glossary 1: What is philosophy? 1: Index

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