New Releases by Darlene R. Stille

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.

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

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

An introduction to the causes and effects of changes in the physical properties of matter.

Learn about chemical changes and what causes them.

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

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.

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.

Provides an explanation of how light works, including how it bounces or reflects, how it bends or refracts, and how light gets absorbed. Also discusses mirrors, telescopes, and colors.

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

Describes what energy is, where it comes from, how it is produced, how energy changes, and the the effect energy has on the environment.

Describes the life of the clown fish.

Describes the life of a whale.

Describes the life of a bottlenose dolphin.

Describes the life of a hammerhead shark.

Describes the life of an elephant seal.

Describes the life of a green sea turtle.

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.

The states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) are explained and demonstrated. Includes an experiment to try.

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

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

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

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

A simple introduction to the space shuttle, describing its equipment, parts, uses, and journey into space.

Learn how things get moving and what makes them stop.

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