Bøger af Nancy Dickmann

What 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.

Discover the meaning of Easter and learn how children all around the world celebrate this Christian festival. Sam and his siblings are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they prepare in the lead-up to the festival, bake Easter treats, dye eggs, attend Church, spot Spring flowers and new life, hunt for eggs and enjoy a wonderful Easter Sunday of food and fun with all the family.  Along the way, you'll learn all about this Spring-time festival, including:   The significance of Shrove Tuesday and the period of lent  The importance of the Easter story and Jesus's sacrifice  The fun to be had baking Easter treats and dying eggs The delicious food eaten and fun to be had on Easter day, from egg hunts to Easter lunch . . . the joy and excitement of this Christian festival are brought to even more life with:   Instructions to make your own Easter basket A recipe to make delicious hot cross buns  A fun quiz to try out all your knowledge  In this immersive exploration of Easter, kids join a practising family as they celebrate. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this special period. In the Celebrations & Festivals series, you are invited into a family's celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.

The tundra is one of Earth's coldest and harshest environments. It is cold all year round, and few plants grow. But people have managed to survive there for thousands of years. Find out what it's like to live in the tundra, from making fur clothes to traveling by dog sled.

Mountains are beautiful places to visit for sports or vacations, but many people live in them all the time. People who live high up in mountains have to cope with strong winds and thinner air. Find out what it's like to live on a mountain, from getting around on skis to growing food on steep mountain slopes.

Forests can be cool and shady, hot and humid, or cold and snowy. They're full of plants and animals that we depend on. Around the world, people find ways to carve out a life among the trees. Find out what it's like to live in a forest, from traveling by canoe to building a tree house!

Deserts are dry and often hot. But people still manage to live there. Some people live in cities or towns around the edges of deserts. Others stay on the move, traveling long distances to find food and water. Find out what it's like to live in a desert, from living in a tent to finding ways to farm the dry land.

More than half the people in the world in a city. Cities are always busy! They are usually home to lots of people. Some cities have existed for thousands of years. Others are newer and still growing. Find out what it's like to live in city, from living in a skyscraper to traveling on underground trains!

Coasts are places where the land meets the sea. Some are rocky and rugged, with crashing waves. Others have beautiful sandy beaches and peaceful bays. Find out what it's like to live by the coast, from living in a house on stilts to getting around by boat!

Diagrams, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, Illustrations

Let'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.

Some people might think of planets as all being pretty similar, but they actually come in vastly different sizes and are made up of many different elements. Readers of this fascinating book will learn about the different planets in our solar system. They'll learn that some, like Earth, are rocky, while others, such as Jupiter, are made up of gas. Informative fact boxes present numerical information in a manageable and easy-to-understand way. Colorful images and diagrams correlate closely with clear and concise text that will engage readers of all ages.

There are many different kinds of farms, and some farms produce only vegetables while others produce just fruit, and still others produce types of meat or poultry. Find out about the different kinds of foods that are raised on farms around the world in this introduction to the world of farming.

Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Also discover where the remains of our planet's ancient history can be found today!