New Releases by Elizabeth MacLeod

The exciting true-life adventure of the first Canadian to summit Mount Everest.

Learn about one of the greatest thinkers who developed scientific theories and led a fascinating life.

Describes the life and work of the twentieth-century physicist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.

Find facts galore about dinosaurs in this question-and-answer book all about the long-ago mysterious lives of these "terrible lizards."

In this book in the Kids Can Do It series, kids can bake amazing 3-D treats.

Describes how to create a garden, how to grow houseplants, and also features ideas for nature crafts.

Describes the various types of lions and discusses world distribution, habitat, distinctive physical characteristics, habits, and diet.

This book in the Kids Can Do It series features more than 12 fabulous cookie projects for kids to bake, build -- and eat!

Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world.

"Turn a pile of stamps into a real collection! This book teaches young enthusiasts where to find stamps, how to take care of them, how to meet other collectors and what the pros look for when buying stamps" Cf. Our choice, 1997-1998.

The search for a fast means of communication began with various smoke-signal systems and led to the invention of the telegraph and, later, the telephone. In the past few years, technology has dramatically changed the telephone and its cousins: fax machines, cellular phones and modems. The Phone Book explores this communication revolution and explains how these devices work. Kids also find out about the global communications network and how it''s linked by fiber-optic cables, satellites and microwaves. Activities, illustrations, stories and games present a lively history of the search for instant communication.

A look at the modern world of telecommunications.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of puffins and old world monkeys.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of koalas and cheetahs.

Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, habits and diet of the seven different kinds of lions.