Nancy Dickmann

The 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.

This humorous picture book helps children explore the big questions around what makes each of us unique. Questions include: Who am I? What are memories? Why do I have feelings? Do I need language to think? Could there ever be another me?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?

This 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?

My Stem Day: Engineering takes you through the day and explains how engineering has a role in everyday tasks, from cooling your food to making your toilet flush. Have you ever turned on a lamp, crossed a bridge or played a computer game? If so, you've already come across STEM. Scientists and engineers over the years have used their knowledge and skills to develop tools, structures and processes that we use every day. Engineering is one of the four branches of STEM. It is all about using science and math to design, build and operate useful things. Engineers work in many different fields, from food production to construction, vehicle design and communication. This book, and the entire MY STEM DAY series, is packed with amazing challenges and do-at-home experiments with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for the activities and bite-size text detailing scientific facts and stats. The series is endorsed by a leading STEM educational consultant Engineering is everywhere From morning until night, our lives are made easier by engineering. Engineers use science and math to design structures and products that we use all through the day > There are many different branches of engineering. Engineers might design spacecraft or work out what parts are needed for a food factory or plan the system of pipes that bring us fresh water. Engineers often work together. Projects like designing a new airplane or building a bridge will need the work of many different types of engineers. Do you think you might like to be an engineer one day? Think about what you've learned so far. Can you think of any problems that could be fixed with engineering? Could you design something that would help? Make sketches and plans. The sky's the limit

My Stem Day: Technology explains everything about the gadgets and machines you come across in everyday life. Have you ever wondered how a radio works? Or what's inside a light bulb? Or how machines can read barcodes? Technology is one of the four branches of STEM. It is all about making useful devices and finding new ways of doing things. Technology con be simple, like a wheel or a pencil. It can also be, complex, like a supercomputer or on airplane. This book, and the entire MY STEM DAY series, is packed with amazing challenges and do-at-home experiments with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for the activities and bite-size text detailing scientific facts and stats. The series is endorsed by a leading STEM educational consultant Technology everywhere All day long, technology makes our lives easier. The experts who design our gadgets and machines continue to develop new technologies all the time. New technology often starts with a simple idea about how to make a job easier. Teams of scientists, engineers, and designers work together to create a product. It often takes many years of patiently testing, tweaking the design, then testing again.... Think about what you've learned so far. Can you find other examples of technology in your daily life? Do you think you might design the world's next groundbreaking invention? Make sketches of your new idea. The sky's the limit

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

Whoosh Snow flies into the air as a snowplow pushes it out of the way. These big machines help keep drivers safe. Besides moving snow, they can put sand and salt on roads to make them safer. Young readers will learn about the main parts of snowplows, how they work, and where these important vehicles are used.

Smoke pours out of a window. Call 911. A fire truck is on its way Fire trucks carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.

A car breaks down on the highway. It won't go. What vehicle can help? A tow truck Tow trucks carry broken vehicles to repair shops so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about tow trucks, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.

Did you know that the average American produces about 4.5 pounds of waste every day? That's a lot of garbage Garbage trucks are hard at work picking up this garbage. They carry the trash to landfills and other places. Young readers will learn about the types of garbage trucks, their main parts, and how they work.

Delivery trucks carry millions of packages around the country each day. In New York City alone, 1.5 million packages are delivered every day Young readers will learn about the types of delivery trucks, their main parts, and what they carry inside.

A car zips down the street. But you don't hear the engine rumbling. Why? It's an electric car! Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young readers excited about electric vehicles!

This humorous picture book helps children explore the big questions around rules and people's rights. Questions include: Why should I follow rules? Who makes them? How do we make them fair? And do rules really makes things better? 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?

This 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?

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

We 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?

An engaging introduction to the world's growing population and globalization, the challenges that presents, and the consequences for the natural world. "This bright and colorful nonfiction book covers the serious topics...concisely and in easy-to-understand language....It presents each topic in a nonpolitical way with just enough information to educate the reader but not overwhelm them....could also be used by teachers to start meaningful conversations in their classrooms..."--School Library Connection, Recommended Covering topics such as the global food chain and food miles, the gap between the world's richest and poorest people, transportation, 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 topic. From the book: In an ideal world, the Earth's resources would be shared out equally. But the sad truth is that they aren't. Many people live a comfortable life, with everything they need. Others scrape by, with no money for luxuries. And many people live in poverty, facing a daily challenge to survive.

An introduction to the world's growing population and globalisation, covering topics such as population growth, migration and refugees, free movement, globalisation, food miles and international cooperation.

Discover 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.

Discover 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.