New Releases by Darlene R. Stille

Examines how traits are passed on from one generation of organism to the next, with information about how genes direct the structure, function, and behavior of living things.

Examines Madam Walker who was America''s first black female millionaire.

Introduces readers to the invisible world of atoms and molecules, highlighting important discoveries by physicists and chemists and describing the characteristics of specific chemical elements.

Explains what minerals are, the elements in minerals, properties of minerals, where minerals are found, and how minerals are used.

Discusses vital natural resources and issues involving their use and conservation.

Provides an introduction to genes and genetics.

Learn about the forces shaping the world''s crust.

Tells what influences individual traits in humans and where it is located.

While offering clear, step-by-step explanations of scientific principles, the titles in this series also discuss the social significance and history of each subject using the most up-to-date research on the Physical, Earth, or Life Science addressed.

Learn about chemical changes and what causes them.

Explains how light waves behave by bouncing, bending, and being absorbed by objects.

From the tiniest butterfly to the largest elephant, all animals are made up of cells. Readers will discover the amazing realities behind these microscopic creatures with vibrant pictures and simple diagrams.

This book describes the life and accomplishments of Eva Peron, whose goal in life was to improve conditions for Argentina''s poor.

Describes the physical change of matter including melting and freezing, diffusion, suspensions, and boiling and condensing.

Describes solids, liquids, and gases, covers how matters change states, and looks at the uses of solids, liquids, and gages.

Describes the life of the clown fish.

Describes the life of an elephant seal.

Describes the life of a hammerhead shark.

Describes the life of a whale.

Describes the life of a green sea turtle.

Describes the life of a bottlenose dolphin.

Discusses the properties of soil, how it is formed, and why it is vital to survival on earth.

Describes various sources and kinds of light, their properties and uses.

Introduces the concept of what things are made of, including the solid state, atoms, molecules, how things may change, and the difference between weight and mass.

Explains the different types of matter and how it changes from one state to another by applying heat or pressure.

A simple introduction to different kinds of helicopters and their uses.

A simple look at what makes us feel hot and cold.

A simple introduction to different kinds of motorcycles and how they are used.

Engage young readers in real science with these informative, fun, fact-filled books.

An introduction to different kinds of bulldozers and the work they do.