Lori Dittmer

Chichén Itzá is one of the world's most amazing wonders. Built in the sixth century, the ancient Mexican city speaks to the advanced math and science skills of the Maya. This elementary-level introduction, filled with vibrant photos and factual text, examines structures within the city and how they were constructed, from the observatory to the pyramid-shaped El Castillo. The city's significance in history and why it was built are also included....

What is that robotic machine driving on the moon? It's a space rover! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space rovers and how the vehicles are used to explore and collect samples from the surfaces of moons, planets, and other celestial bodies. A space science feature spotlights a NASA rover nicknamed Percy and the research it conducted on Mars....

What is that robotic machine driving on the moon? It's a space rover! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text translated into North American Spanish, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space rovers and how the vehicles are used to explore and collect samples from the surfaces of moons, planets, and other celestial bodies. A space science feature spotlights a NASA rover nicknamed Percy...

What is that device observing planets and other celestial bodies far beyond Earth's atmosphere? It's a space telescope! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text translated into North American Spanish, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space telescopes, how these tools are used, where they orbit, and the data they collect. A space science feature spotlights a specific space telescope...

What is that metallic object leaving Earth and flying far beyond its atmosphere? It's a space vehicle! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space vehicles--from orbiters and landers to satellites and manned space shuttles--and what they are used for. A space science feature spotlights NASA's evolving vehicle called Orion and its future deep-space...

What is that research and testing laboratory orbiting in outer space? It's the International Space Station (ISS)! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of the ISS, its construction, how it operates, and what it is used for. It also explores what life on board is like for the crew. A space science feature spotlights common types of ISS experiments....

What is that device observing planets and other celestial bodies far beyond Earth's atmosphere? It's a space telescope! With the help of vibrant images and factual, elementary-level STEM text, this nonfiction astronomy title for children examines the history of space telescopes, how these tools are used, where they orbit, and the data they collect. A space science feature spotlights a specific space telescope and its mission. Captions, on-page definitions,...