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1) Fireworks

Author

Plimpton, George

Publisher

Doubleday

Pub. Date

1984.

Language

English

2) Firecrackers: the art & history

Author

Dotz, Warren

Publisher

Ten Speed

Pub. Date

2000.

Language

English

3) Fireworks tonight!

Author

Brenner, Martha

Publisher

Hastings House

Pub. Date

[1983]

Language

English

Description

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Traces the history of fireworks and discusses some of the varieties available today, regulations, dangers, and safety guidelines.

4) Drunken Fireworks

Author

King, Stephen

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Audio

Pub. Date

2015.

Language

English

Formats

Book on CD, eAudiobook

Description

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2016 Audie Award Finalist for Original Work
A classic Stephen King short story from the bestselling collection The Bazaar of Bad Dreams!
Alden McCausland and his mother are what they call "accident rich"; thanks to an unexpected life-insurance policy payout and a winning Big Maine Millions scratcher, Alden and his Ma are able to spend their summers down by Lake Abenaki, idly drinking their days away in a three-room cabin...

5) How it happens at the fireworks factory

Author

Rocker, Megan

Series

How it Happens

Publisher

Clara House Books

Pub. Date

[2004]

Language

English

Description

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Explains how fireworks are made and what it takes to put on a fireworks display.

6) Fireworks

Author

Rau, Dana Meachen

Series

Bookworms. Surprising science

Publisher

Marshall Cavendish Benchmark

Pub. Date

[2011]

Language

English

Description

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"Discusses the basic scientific principles and historical context of fireworks"--Provided by publisher.

7) How is a firework made?

Author

Hansen, Grace

Series

How are they made?
How Is It Made?

Publisher

Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids

Pub. Date

[2019]

Language

English

Description

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Traces the steps taken in creating fireworks, describing how a firework includes three main parts surrounded by paper, how a flammable mixture is combined with other chemicals to create colors, and how the charges and fuses are placed to ignite the firework.

8) From rock to fireworks: a photo essay

Author

Davis, Gary W

Series

Changes

Publisher

Children's Press

Pub. Date

[1997]

Language

English

Description

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Traces the process of making fireworks, from mining the minerals to manufacturing the shells.

9) Tollins: explosive tales for children

Author

Iggulden, Conn

Publisher

Harper

Pub. Date

2009.

Language

English

Description

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Tollins have wings, but they aren't fairies. When a fireworks factory is using Tollins as industrial supplies, a young Tollin must save his people.

10) Fireworks

Author

Cobb, Vicki

Series

Where's the science here?

Publisher

Millbrook Press

Pub. Date

[2006]

Language

English

11) Fireworks

Publisher

A&E Television Networks

Pub. Date

[2005]

Language

English

Description

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Explores the unique beauty, universal language, and timeless appeal of fireworks.

12) Fourth of July fireworks

Author

Merrick, Patrick

Series

Our Holiday Symbols

Language

English

Description

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Briefly explains the significance of the Fourth of July holiday, describes the origin and meaning of its celebration with fireworks, and discusses the making and safety aspects of fireworks.

13) The explosive story of fireworks!

Author

Einhorn, Kama

Series

Ready-to-read. Level 3 Reading proficiently
History of fun stuff

Publisher

Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division

Pub. Date

[2015]

Language

English

Description

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"In this book readers will learn all about how fireworks were invented in China over 2,000 years ago, how Queen Elizabeth I created a special honor for the person who created the best fireworks, and much more!"--Provided by publisher.

14) Daniel's first fireworks

Author

Friedman, Becky

Series

Daniel Tiger's neighborhood

Publisher

Simon Spotlight

Pub. Date

2016.

Language

English

Description

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Daniel Tiger and his family share a picnic dinner while they wait for a fireworks show to start on Jungle Beach.

15) Keisha's maze mystery

Author

Benson, Lauren

Series

Magic Attic Club

Publisher

Magic Attic Press

Pub. Date

[1997]

Language

English

Description

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A lavish garden party and a croquet match lead Keisha to a suspicious-looking stranger and a conversation about an explosion.

16) Fireworks: the science, the art, and the magic

Author

Kuklin, Susan

Publisher

Hyperion Books for Children

Pub. Date

[1996]

Language

English

17) Fireworks!: chemical reactions

Author

Thomas, Isabel

Series

Fusion

Publisher

Heinemann/Raintree

Pub. Date

[2007]

Language

English

18) The firework-maker's daughter

Author

Pullman, Philip

Publisher

Arthur A. Levine Books

Pub. Date

1999.

Language

English

Description

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In a country far to the east, Chulak and his talking white elephant Hamlet help Lila seek the Royal Sulphur from the sacred volcano so that she can become a master maker of fireworks like her father.