New Releases by David Wisniewski

II-VI semiconductor nanostructures are excellent candidates for next-generation optoelectronic devices, including tunable emitters. ZnSe nanowires can be fabricated easily, and show promise in blue emission applications. However, their practicality is limited by deep level defect states that inhibit their performance. The primary objective of this thesis is to relate the defect structure to the optical and electronic properties of ZnSe nanowires. To this end, a heat treatment procedure to improve the microstructure was identified, and measurements were performed before and after the treatment. Using low temperature photoluminescence spectroscopy, the dominant recombination mechanisms were related to the total defect concentration. The carrier concentration and electron mobility were determined by electron transport measurements on single nanowire transistors. The measured experimental data was used to construct a model describing the type, energies, and ionized fractions of relevant defects, and develop an understanding of how ZnSe nanowires can be tailored for optoelectronic applications.

Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski''s unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.

Colorful cut-paper illustrations incorporating traditional Native American motifs from the Pacific Northwest complement the suspenseful story of Kchokeen, a young Tlingit woman, who saves her people from hostile strangers.

Grrr! growl the cats. Eeek! squeak the mice. So it has ever been in the battle between cat & mouse. But when feline crime strikes Tokyo, an unlikely hero strikes back. He''s not lean & mean. He''s round & profound. He''s Sumo Mouse! And he''s ready to wrestle all wrongdoers. But can this chubby champion of justice squash the sinister schemes of Dr. Claw? Or will evil finally pin Sumo Mouse to the mat? Intrigued by the power & ritual of sumo wrestling, author & illustrator David Wisniewski has wrestled brightly colored papers into action-packed collages for this titanic tale. To prepare this book he researched every aspect of the national sport of Japan.

Five stories offer comical rewrites of well-known horror movies.

Urgent!It''s happened again! David Wisniewski has completed another daring raid into the vault of parent rules. Within these forbidden pages lurk the real reasons why grown-ups want you to brush your teeth, eat your breakfast, and clean under your bed. The truth has been hidden for centuries, but the time of mystery is over. Grab a flashlight! Get under cover! It''s time for ... The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups! The Second File

Sam Spade, move over! In his years on the force, Tough Cookie Busted the Ginger Snaps and broke up the Macaroons. Now living as a private eye at the bottom of the cookie jar, he learns that Fingers has gotten his old partner, Chips. With his best girl, Pecan Sandy, at his side, Tough Cookie sets out to put Fingers away, for keeps! This hilarious spoof will have readers rolling in the aisles. 00-01 Keystone to Reading Book Award Masterlist

The Wisniewskis, codirectors of the acclaimed Clarion Shadow Theatre, have modernized and simplified the techniques of the ancient art of shadow puppetry and created this easy step-by-step guide. After a brief overview of light and screen options, the authors show you how to introduce concepts of light and shadow to students. Stage directions, puppet patterns, scripts, projected scenery ideas, and a full range of astounding but readily achieved special effects help you quickly master any performance-from simple songs and rhymes to full-blown stories and plays. The special effects use such common materials as wax paper and colored plastic, and no art skills are needed. Suitable for the novice as well as the specialist, the guide has chapters on intermediate and advanced techniques for those who desire a more varied and complex production.

To bring rain to his thirsty village, Pik challenges the rain god to a game of pok-a-tok.

To bring rain to his thirsty village, Pik challenges the rain god to a game of pok-a-tok.

"An original saga, inspired by Viking lore, that explains the origins of the northern lights....Wisniewski''s prose resonates with the majesty of legend, and his handsome, dramatic cut-paper illustrations add dimension to a splendid tale."--Publishers Weekly.