New Releases by Laurence Pringle

release date: Jan 01, 1989

Jesse''s toys seem to come to life and shape a new road as the little boy plays with his dump truck, bulldozer, and other road-building equipment.

Throwing Things Away

Describes the phenomenon of garbage, what it can indicate about particular cultures, and past and present problems and methods of solid waste disposal and management.

Rivers and Lakes

Water, the Next Great Resource Battle

Explores the social, political, and economic aspects of a vital resource--water.

Nuclear Power

Surveys the history and development of nuclear power and presents both sides of the controversy surrounding its use.

Dinosaurs and People

Traces the research on dinosaurs since the first discoveries of their fossils and presents some of the startling new ideas now being considered regarding what they were really like.

The Controversial Coyote

Discusses controversial attempts to control the coyote population of the United States.

The Gentle Desert

Describes the plant and animal life of the North American desert.

Chains, Webs, & Pyramids

Describes the steps in a food chain and discusses their importance in the maintenance of life.

Highlights Ecology Handbook

by: Laurence P. Pringle

Twist, Wiggle, and Squirm

by: Laurence P. Pringle

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and reproduction of a few of the world''s 2,700 kinds of earthworms.

Estuaries; where Rivers Meet the Sea

Introduces in text and photographs the physical characteristics and plant and animal inhabitants of one of earth''s most valuable ecosystems - the estuary.

Cockroaches: Here, There, and Everywhere