Joanne Mattern
1) Tunnels
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Thousands of years ago, ancient engineers came up with a way to cross obstacles that prevented people getting from one place to another. They built a passageway under the ground called a tunnel. A tunnel sounds simple. After all, it is just a tube built through dirt or stone. But building a tunnel is one of the hardest challenges an engineer can face. This scientific text highlights the origin of the first tunnels, the greatest tunnel builders, the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015?]
Language
English
Description
Follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor and Garden to his establishment of the Lancaster Caramel Company. Hershey's discovery of chocolate and determined creation of the Hershey bar also highlighted. Engaging text familiarizes readers with topics of interest including the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Milton Hershey School. An entertaining sidebar, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index, supplement...
3) Guatemala
Author
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Guatemala and the United States share many things and also have many differences. But like any neighbor, it is good to know how we are alike and how things are different. Readers will discover the beauty of Guatemala's land, animals, and cities while discovering how children's lives are like their own and how they differ."--
5) Motorcycles
Author
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book introduces early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind motorcycles. Includes glossary and index."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"People dreamed of sailing under the water for thousands of years. Submarines and submersibles made that dream come true! It took hundreds of years and many innovations to achieve underwater travel. Learn how submarines and submersibles developed, how they work, and the different ways they are used in this exciting look at some amazing engineering marvels!"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Carved into Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this American symbol was originally created to encourage people to visit the state. From the planning, which began in 1923, to the completion of construction in 1941, this monument is one of our nation's greatest achievements. Read about the visionaries, such as Doane Robinson, and sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who made what would seem an impossible task become a reality!"--Back cover.
9) Museums
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Do you like to collect things? Many people do. Some people collect art. Others collect objects from history. Some people collect cars or toys. You can collect just about anything! There are almost as many museums as there are things to collect. Take a trip back in time and learn more about these amazing places"--
10) Speedboats
Author
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book introduces early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind speedboats. Includes glossary and index."--
13) We go on a ferry
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"What to expect from a trip on a ferry boat."--
Author
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"In the 1770s before the United States was a nation, most people lived on farms. But Williamsburg in Virginia Colony was a busy town with wide streets, grand public buildings, bustling shops, and a large Market Square. Home to 2,000 people from wealthy gentry and middle class shopkeepers to poor slaves. Find out how Colonial Williamsburg today gives us a fascinating window into America's past."--
17) Frogs and toads
Author
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Webbed feet. Slimy or dry. Lives on land or in water. Is it a frog or a toad? Look inside to learn how these cold-blooded animals are alike and how they differ."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"History recognizes the leadership and voice Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. brought to the civil rights movement in 1960s America. A 30-foot tall statue of Dr. King gazes into the future full of hope for all humanity. His words of peace are carved in the walls of the monument as a reminder to all Americans of the power of peaceful protest. Learn all about the first national memorial to an African American."--