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.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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Italy? What makes Italy's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Italian 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 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 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 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 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 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 SynopsisWill tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 England? What makes England's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of England''s people.

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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 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 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 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 SynopsisThis book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the Viking (Norse) mythological stories. From wolves and giants to the gods themselves there are adventures, betrayals and incredible stories to read. 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.It is part of the Stars of Mythology series, which explores great myths from around the world.

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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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