New Releases by Rebecca L. Johnson

Offers information about nanotechnology, a new scientific field that involves moving individual atoms and molecules around to create things on an ultra-small scale.

Discusses the function of the muscular system and how it works, and explains how to keep muscles healthy and functioning properly.

Describes the structure and function of the human digestive system.

Takes readers on a journey into a lake, showing examples of how the animals and plants are connected and dependent on each other and on the lake''s freshwater environment.

Takes readers on a walk at a sheltered bay, showing examples of how the animals and plants of estuaries are connected and dependent on each other and the estuary''s mix of fresh and salt water.

Takes readers on a journey into the ocean, showing examples of how the animals and plants of the ocean are connected and dependent on each other and the ocean''s saltwater environment.

This series explores diverse topics ... builds core science concepts through texts designed to develop nonfiction reading skills.

Readers take an imaginary trip inside the body to learn what makes each person unique. Learn about chromosomes and genes and watch them at work.

Take a walk in the rain forest. This hot and humid biome is home to countless trees, animals, plants, and insects. Each and every insect, plant, and animal of the rain forest is dependent on all the others. Explore this exciting world of howling monkeys, calling birds, and endless rain.

Describes the climate, seasons, plants, animals, and soil of the boreal forest, a biome or land zone, which stretches across the northern parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Take a walk through the prairie. This biome of tall grass and open sky is teeming with life. How do the plants and animals of the prairie survive? As you travel through the prairie, watch closely to understand how each living creature is part of a circle of life.

Describes the day-to-day experiences of several women who work as scientists, helicopter pilots, snowplow drivers, and doctors in Antarctica.

Discusses the greenhouse effect, research into its causes, and possible impact on our planet.