Kristin L Nelson
Author
Language
English
Description
It races through mud. It glides through the air. This monster truck is on the move! What makes monster trucks different from other trucks? And what kinds of cool tricks can these trucks do? Read this book to find out! Learn all about mighty machines in the Vroom-Vroom series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!
Author
Language
Español
Description
Did you know that the word Alamo means cottonwood in Spanish? Or that the first hospital in Texas was inside the Alamo? Go back in time to understand why hundreds of men lost their lives defending or overtaking this historic site, and why it is still viewed as a symbol of American freedom and bravery.
8) The Alamo
Author
Language
English
Description
Did you know that Davy Crockett fought in a famous battle at the Alamo? From behind the walls of the fort, Americans fought for independence. Thousands of people still visit the Alamo to honor those brave men who died there. What happened at that battle? And why do people still say, Remember the Alamo?" Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.
Author
Language
English
Description
What animal has sharp teeth, gills and fins, and a great sense of hearing? Sharks! But do you know how sharks find food? Or why sharks swim with their mouths open? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.
10) Monster trucks
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Introduces monster trucks and explains what happens at a monster truck show.
11) Farm tractors
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Describes how tractors work and the different jobs they do on a farm.
13) EMTs
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Do you know what the letters EMT stand for, how EMTs' jobs have changed, and how EMTs help your community? This book will answer those questions and more!
14) Clever raccoons
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
c2001
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the raccoon.