New Releases by Elizabeth Raum

Presents a look at time, covering biological clocks, the history of time, world time, and time travel.

A biography of the German princess who became the absolute ruler of the Russian empire and won for herself the reputation of being a great enlightened monarch.

Presents the story of gold, discussing how it has been valued since ancient times, the different uses it has, where it is found in the world, and some of the stories and legends that have been told about it throughout history.

Introduces bread, discussing how it was introduced in the ancient world, the modern processes of making bread, different types, and the higher wheat prices which are causing hunger in the poorer countries of the world.

Looks at the origins, history, and technology of toilets.

The ''Leveled Biographies'' series offers leveled, high-interest nonfiction in a range of text genres. Each title tells the story of one memorable life, using pictures, maps, sidebars, and engaging text to make each person s story come alive."

These titles offer a first introduction to difficult issues that many young people face. Each book offers straightforward information about the subject, answering common questions kids may have to help them make informed decisions.

Read this title to learn about what bullying is, who it affects, and how it can be prevented. Get the facts about why some children are bullies and how to avoid being bullied. Bullying can be scary. No one deserves to be bullied.

Read this title to learn about becoming a big sister or brother. Learning about a new sister or brother is exciting. But sometimes children worry that their family will change. This book will teach children what to expect from their new brother or sister, how to help their family prepare, and how to tell adults if they need help.

These titles offer a first introduction to difficult issues that many young people face. Each book offers straightforward information about the subject, answering common questions kids may have to help them make informed decisions.

What is alcoholism? What happens when parents get divorced? What are illegal drugs? This series offers a first introduction to difficult issues that many young people face. Each book offers straighforward information, answering common questions people may have to help them make informed decisions.

Using the ''recount'' nonfiction genre, this title explores a wide variety of famous leaders throughout history including Julius Caesar, Joan of Arc, Queen Isabella, Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill, and Richard Nixon.

Who found the wreck of the Titanic? Where did Francisco Pizarro search for gold? Using the nonfiction genre ''discussion'' to present a variety of explorers, from the person who discovered America to an explorer who rescued a fellow climber on Mount Everest.

"Describes the events of the nineteenth century California gold rush. Reader''s choices reveal historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California''s history"--Provided by publisher.

Put readers in the drivers seat with these interactive history books! Everything in these books happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE the path you take and what you do next. Readers will explore multiple perspectives and learn for themselves the valu

"Renewable and nonrenewable energy"--Cover.

Nuclear Energy is a Heinemann title.

This book defines fossil fuels, discusses how biomass energy provides biofuels, and explains why the world has growing energy needs.

Describes how water beneath Earth''s surface can be used as sources of power, how using this power affects the environment, and what the future significance of geothermal power and bio-energy may be.

Relates what life was like before the invention of the television and explains how the invention developed through time into what it is today.

Tells about the development of the computer, its history, and how they are used and kept up-to-date.

This book describes the difficulties and what was learned on the expedition Meriwether Lewis and William Clark organized in the 1800s to explore the western part of North America.

How fast did the first motorcars go? Why were cars hard to start in the past? When were seat belts invented? Take a journey through time and discover the amazing history of the car!

How did the first photo look? What were photos printed on in the past? When was the camera phone invented? Take a journey through time and discover the amazing history of the camera!

Why was a bell added to the telephone? What did telephone operators do in the past? When was the cell phone invented? Take a journey through time and discover the amazing history of the telephone!

For especially talented athletes, fame and fortune follow. Crowds cheer them and newspaper and television reports present them as heroes. However, some athletes, as they struggle to be the best, make mistakes.

Describes the experience of Irish Immigrants upon arriving in America during the time of the Irish potato famine. Reader''s choices reveal historical details about where they settled, the jobs they found, and the difficulties they faced.

Provides an introduction to the life and biography of the popular African American jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.

An introduction to the science of magnetism.

Compares and contrasts the cities of Bodie (Calif.) and San Francisco (Calif.) in order to explain why one still flourishes and the other is a ghost town.