New Releases by Elaine Scott

After having their children Ros Badger, a knitwear designer, and Elain Scott, a businesswoman, quickly realized that there was a demand for well-made, stylish children''s knitwear. Ros had worked for many years with leading fashion companies, designing and producing hand knits for, among others, Better Jackson and U2. Elain ran a knitwear company in the 1980''s and has worked as an accounts manager for other design companies. As Little Badger they launched their first mail order catalogue in Spring 1996. With Little Badger, these two talented women have combined their experience to create a unique style. Their influences range from contemporary fashion trends to 1940s and 50s knitting patterns and from the outset they have used only the best quality natural mater ials in their designs. Ros''s knitwear make great play of updated traditional knitting techniques combined with a modern colour palette.

Describes what scientists have been able to deduce about the nature of our solar system and the universe based on data collected by the Hubble telescope.

Photographs and text teach young readers about twins, looking at some things that are the same, and things that are different about twins, and presenting the message that everyone is unique and special.

Offers an introduction to special effects in films, discussing the influence of computers and offering examples from such popular films as "Forrest Gump" and "Jurassic Park"

This comprehensive observation is about one of the most important scientific achievements of our time. Scott gives a wealth of scientific information and presents the mission''s human side as well. Readers get the scoop on what astronauts eat, as well as actual full-color pictures of the astronauts repairing the telescope.

Surveys the history of comic strips, examines different kinds and examples, and discusses how they are created and marketed.

Transforming the world''s most popular video game into a live-action movie takes imagination, creativity, and, most of all, teamwork from hundreds of talented artists, designers and engineers.

A photoessay takes readers inside the studio where the film version of Beverly Cleary''s Ralph S. Mouse is made to show how filmmakers incorporate puppets, sets, props, live action filming, cartoons, and Claymation.

Explains how the Sanctuary for Animals and the Dawn Animal Agency hire out healthy animals for jobs in the performing arts and then use the money to support other animals who are too old or too sick to work themselves.

After football fever causes seventeen-year-old Beth to become an unwitting participant in the vandalism of a rival high school, her fight for her civil rights brings her both disillusionment and a recognition of new loyalties.

Discusses the problem of children being kidnapped by one of their parents, usually parents involved in a divorce, and suggests ways for children to deal with the problem.