Young Adult Titles: Science

Arácnidos y otros artrópodos ISBN/Cat.# 9682443571
Levi, Herbert W./Levi, Lorna
Mexico, 1993
166 pages
$10.95
A complete field guide to Spiders and Other Anthropods. Full color illustrations compliment descriptions of habits and habitats of spiders, scorpions, centipedes and other arthropods.
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*Astronomía en Liliput: Talleres de introducción a las ciencias del espacio ISBN/Cat.# 9505817010
Tignanelli, Horacio
Argentina, 1997
180 pages
$12.95
Teaches effective and progressive ways to introduce astronomy to children in third to fifth grade levels. A priceless resource for teachers, parents, and students of education. Fully indexed with bibliography. Illustrated.
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Atlas de la prehistoria ISBN/Cat.# 9501108899
Muir Wood, Robert
Argentina, 1992
64 pages
$19.95
Atlas of Prehistory is a colorful and informative review of the origins of the earth, the age of dinosaurs, and the early development of human civilization. Large-sized hardcover edition. For fifth through eighth grade levels.
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Atlas de la tierra ISBN/Cat.# 950110916X
Brooks, Sue
Argentina, 1993
64 pages
$19.95
Atlas of the Earth is a colorful and informative oversized hardcover book about the Earth. Organized by continent, this atlas examines the outstanding features of each. For Fifth through eight grade levels.
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Atlas del espacio ISBN/Cat.# 9501108872
Nicolson, Lain
Argentina, 1992
64 pages
$19.95
Atlas of Space is a colorful and informative large-sized hardcover book that examines the universe and the solar system. Contains a glossary of terms and an index. For fifth through eighth grade readers.
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**Automóviles, Los ISBN/Cat.# 2215061421
Vandewiele, Agnäs
Spain, 1998
27 pages
$15.95
Automobiles is an illustrated, high interest, encyclopedia depicting a number of different types of cars, ranging from the first cars made, to automobiles of the future. Hardcover edition. Appropriate for upper elementary or middle school grades.
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*Biblioteca de descubrimientos (Six volume set) ISBN/Cat.# 1580870139
varios
USA, 1998
192 pages
$85.95
A six-volume Library of Discovery offering individual volumes on The Polar Regions, Where Animals Live, Sea Voyages, A Look at Space, Celebrations and Festivals, and The World of Plants. Hardcover editions. Fourth to fifth grade level.
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*Biología para niños y jóvenes: 101 experimentos superdivertidos. ISBN/Cat.# 9681846893
VanCleave, Janice
Mexico, 1997
243 pages
$17.95
Biology for Every Kid contains 101 fun experiments designed to demonstrate the ways in which biology enters our daily lives. An element of surprise is guaranteed in each activity. Fifth to seventh grade level. Illustrated.
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*Brachiosaurus ISBN/Cat.# 9706075690
Unwin, David
Mexico, 1996
39 pages
$5.95
From the Dino Club series comes this volume on the Brachiosaurus. Filled with precise, full-color illustrations from the Natural History Museum of London and the Yale Peabody Museum, this is a beautifully organized and presented, high-interest guide to the incredible world of these impressive creatures. Fifth to seventh grade level. Fully indexed.
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Cómo acercarse a la física ISBN/Cat.# 9681853288
Lozano, Juan Manuel
Mexico, 1995
183 pages
$8.95
How to Approach Physics is an accesible introduction to this science for high-school age readers or above.
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Cómo acercarse a la química ISBN/Cat.# 9681853334
Chamizo, José Antonio
Mexico, 1995
123 pages
$8.95
Part of the acclaimed series which introduces the fundamental principles and beauties of various fields. How to Approach Chemistry reveals a variety of little-known facts and inspires an interest in scientific experimentation. Approriate for high-school age readers or above.
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Cómo funcionan las cosas ISBN/Cat.# 9500809567
Macaulay, David
Argentina, 1996
384 pages
$39.95
How Things Work is a masterfully-illustrated and clearly-written guide to understanding hundreds of machines. Appealing to children, young adults, and adults alike.
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*Celebraciones y fiestas ISBN/Cat.# 1580870120
Chrisp, Peter
USA, 1998
32 pages
$15.95
Festivals and Celebrations teaches children about different cultures around the world through brilliant illustrations, full-color photography, and concise text. English vocabulary introduced throughout in each bilingual corner. Hardcover edition. Fourth and fifth grade level.
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*Ciencia con todo: Experimentos simples con las cosas que nos rodean ISBN/Cat.# 9502407466
Levine, Shar & Johnstone, L.
Argentina, 1998
128 pages
$12.95
Everyday Science contains simple and exciting science experiments to help students in grades five through seven better understand their world. Complete with glossary and index.
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Ciencias de la tierra ISBN/Cat.# 9682454468
Sánchez Cervón, Julio
Mexico, 1996
246 pages
$18.95
Earth Sciences. A handsome, well-written supplemental text featuring full-color photographs and reading comprehension exercises at the end of each chapter.
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Colección: Aprende a ser un buen... ISBN/Cat.# 9580421889
Parramón Homs, José María
Colombia, 1998
128 pages
$29.95
Collection: Learn to Be a Great... introduces kids to the study of astronomy, ecology, meteorology, and zoology. Each of the four books contains step-by-step explanations, colorful illustrations and charts, and educational science experiments kids can do at home. Fourth to sixth grade level.
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**Colección: Esa horrible ciencia (6 vols.) ISBN/Cat.# ESAHORRCIEN
varios
Spain, 1998
948 pages
$49.95
That Horrible Science Collection is a gathering of six books, five about science and one about math, that use the gross, oozy, fun elements of science to teach the young reader about fascinating science subjects. Each book has safe experiments that the child can do at home. An excellent value. Fifth to eighth grade levels.
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**Colección: Esa horrible historia ISBN/Cat.# ESAHORRHIST
Deary, Terry
Spain, 1998
508 pages
$32.95
That Horrible History Collection is a humorous collection of four books that approach history in an interesting and enjoyable way. They tell the story of the ancient Greeks, the Aztecs, the Egyptians, and Medieval times using comic strips, sketches, and funny text. An excellent value. Fifth to eighth grade levels.
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Colección: Hechos fascinantes ISBN/Cat.# LSF1160
Enciclopedia Británica
USA, 1992
192 pages
$69.95
Encyclopedia Britannica's Fascinating Facts, a beautifully illustrated, hardcover, five-volume set. Includes volumes on nature, animals, dinosaurs, transportation, and people, places and things. Fourth to fifth grade level.
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**Colección: Mundo invisible (10 vols.) ISBN/Cat.# 9580424128
Equipo editorial
Colombia, 1997
279 pages
$69.95
Collection: The Invisible World is a 10-volume collection of books which teach about biology using both the fascinating world inside the human body and the structure of plants as models for discovery. Contains clear text, colorful illustrations, and easy-to-read charts. An excellent resource and an incredible value. Fifth to sixth grade level.
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**Colección: Ventana al universo ISBN/Cat.# 958042408X
Equipo editorial
Colombia, 1996
155 pages
$34.95
Collection: Window to the Universe contains five in-depth volumes which educate young students on the fascinating world of planets, stars, galaxies, and more. Color illustrations and charts add to the already clearly presented text. An excellent teaching tool at a great value. Fifth to sixth grade level.
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Conchas marinas del mundo ISBN/Cat.# 9682446147
Abbott, R.T. and Zim, H.
Mexico, 1994
172 pages
$10.95
A color illustrated guidebook to seashells of the world's oceans.
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Crónicas del futuro ISBN/Cat.# 9688551937
Asimov, Isaac
Spain, 1996
127 pages
$13.95
Chronicles of the Future. Twenty brilliant, far-sighted articles contemplating the ramifications of technological and social developments to come.
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**Curiosidades de la ciencia ISBN/Cat.# 950071230X
Moledo, Leonardo
Argentina, 1997
205 pages
$16.95
In Curiosities of Science, the reader is introduced to the history of science through its triumphs and tribulations. Written and illustrated with great humor for all ages. Among many other subjects, the topics examined include Murphy's Law, television's role in today's world, the laws of geometry, and the oldest language on earth.
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**Curiosidades del planeta tierra ISBN/Cat.# 9500713233
Moledo, Leonardo
Argentina, 1997
223 pages
$16.95
Curiosities From the Planet Earth is an interesting and humorous explanation of some of the earth's mysteries. Topics range from Darwin to the invention and use of nuclear power. Illustrated and extraordinary.
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*Dónde viven los animales ISBN/Cat.# 1580870090
Ganeri, Anita
USA, 1998
32 pages
$15.95
Where Do Animals Live teaches children about the homes animals build through brilliant illustrations, full-color photography, and bold text. Each section has a bilingual corner where new vocabulary is introduced in English. Hardcover edition. Fourth to fifth grade level.
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*Deinonychus ISBN/Cat.# 9706075682
Benton, Michael
Mexico, 1996
39 pages
$5.95
From the Dino Club series comes this volume on the Deinonychus. Filled with accurate, full-color illustrations from the Natural History Museum of London and the Yale Peabody Museum, this is a beautifully organized and presented, high-interest guide to the incredible world of these impressive creatures. Fifth to seventh grade level. Fully indexed.
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**Dino Club Series ISBN/Cat.# DINOCLUBSE
Unwin, David
Mexico, 1996
$5.95
The Dino Club Series contains four books, each dedicated to a different dinosaur. They are filled with precise, full-color illustrations from the Natural History Museum of London and the Yale Peabody Museum, these are beautifully organized and presented, high-interest guide to the incredible world of these impressive creatures. Fifth to seventh grade level. Fully indexed.
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*Dinosaurios ISBN/Cat.# 968297562X
Hernández R., René
Mexico, 1996
68 pages
$6.95
Dinosaurs. An excellent paleonthological primer. Illustrated with full-color photographs and drawings. Sixth to seventh grade levels.
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Dinosaurios y otros animales prehistoricos de la A a la Z ISBN/Cat.# 9706073027
Benton, Dr. Michael
Mexico, 1997
255 pages
$15.95
Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals from A to Z is a magnificent resource for learning the ins and outs of basic paleontology. Full-color diagrams and glossy paper make this edition a particularly excellent choice for any collection. Includes glossary and full index. Appropriate for adult and young adult readers alike.
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*Ecociencia: Experimentos ecológicos para chicos ISBN/Cat.# 9502407458
Levine, Shar & Grafton, A.
Argentina, 1998
128 pages
$12.95
Projects for a Healthly Planet: Simple Environmental Experiments For Kids contains fun and educational experiments to demonstrate environmental hazards, teach about conservation, and offer alternatives to destructive products. Illustrated. Fifth to seventh grade level.
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*Elige tu camino hacia el mundo perdido ISBN/Cat.# 9500417502
Bergen, Lara
Argentina, 1997
103 pages
$7.95
Choose Your Path to The Lost World (Jurassic Park) allows the young reader an opportunity to select between sixteen different endings in this popular adaptation of the Michael Crichton bestseller. Sixth to eigth grade reading level.
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Enciclopedia juvenil de las ciencias naturales ISBN/Cat.# 958042392X
Llobet Colomé, Ramón
Colombia, 1997
1421 pages
$129.95
The Juvenile Encyclopedia of the Natural Sciences is an extraordinary seven-volume set which includes tomes on The Animal Kingdom, The Plant World, Our Planet, Life on Earth, Human Cultures, Science and Technology, and The Human Body. These hardcover editions make for a magnificent classroom or library reference work.
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**Entrañas de la materia, Las ISBN/Cat.# 9681904869
varios
Mexico, 1998
251 pages
$13.95
The Core of the Matter compiles a number of essays on physics by scientific pioneers. Among many other innovative thinkers, this book contains essays by Galileo, Einstein, and Marie Curie that the reader will find surprisingly clear and applicable to daily life. Appropriate for eighth grade level and higher.
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**Esa caótica química ISBN/Cat.# 8427220529
Arnold, Nick
Spain, 1997
158 pages
$8.95
That Chaotic Chemistry is a fun, oozy exploration into the world of chemistry. Comic strips and silly sketches accompany the history of chemistry and chemists, important elements of the science, as well as high-interest, safe experiments that can be done at home. Also sold in the collection "That Horrible Science." Fifth to eighth grade level.
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**Esa inmensa galaxia ISBN/Cat.# 8427220553
Poskitt, Kjartan
Spain, 1998
159 pages
$8.95
That Immense Galaxy tells the incredible history of the beginning of our galaxy, and then continues to explain other strange extra-terrestrial phenomena. This book explores each of the planets in the solar system, in addition to all the other things that are found floating out in space. Silly sketches and comic strips help explain things that we normally can't see. Also sold in the collection "That Horrible Science." Fifth to eighth grade levels.
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**Esa repeliente naturaleza ISBN/Cat.# 8427220537
Arnold, Nick
Spain, 1998
159 pages
$8.95
That Repellent Nature explores the strange, scary, and fun world of animals. This book contains everything a young reader would want to know about blood sucking animals, the way gorillas talk, and strange characteristics of certain creatures. Sketches, comic strips, and tests of knowledge serve to help educate kids about the mysterious world of nature and the things that live in it. Also sold in the collection "That Horrible Science." Fifth to eighth grade levels.
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**Esas funestas fuerzas ISBN/Cat.# 8427220545
Arnold, Nick
Spain, 1998
159 pages
$8.95
Those Unfortunate Forces describes the weird ways of gravity, velocity, and the strange effects that these and other forces have on us. Seemingly unrelated events are explained in this book, such as how your ears can make you fall off a bicycle. Anecdotes, sketches and comics make this strange subject interesting and fun to learn about. Also sold in the collection "That Horrible Science." Fifth to eighth grade levels.
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Escalera del universo, La ISBN/Cat.# 9682980895
Chimal, Carlos
Mexico, 1996
143 pages
$13.95
Stairway to the Universe. An easy and fun-to-read introduction to the world of the cosmos: protons, neutrons, electrons, quarks, and a whole lot more. A fascinating and accessible look at the heavens.
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Exploración del sistema solar ISBN/Cat.# 0915741466
National Geographic Society
USA, 1993
93 pages
$18.95
Exploration of the Solar System is National Geographic's hardcover, full-color, glossy paper examination of the solar system. Abundant illustrations make for a captivating learning experience.
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*Física de emergencia: Diccionario enciclopédico de física para jóvenes ISBN/Cat.# 968617771X
Noreña, Francisco
Mexico, 1996
277 pages
$18.95
Emergency Physics: Basic Encyclopedic Dictionary of Physics. An exceptionally useful, alphabetically-arranged quick reference for anyone needing straightforward explanations of physics' principles, formulas, tools, and much more. Illustrated.
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*Física divertida: La física en acertijos curiosos y sorprendentes ISBN/Cat.# 9507650571
Brecher, Erwin
Argentina, 1997
96 pages
$8.95
Surprising Science Puzzles is full of entertaining and intriguing riddles that kids can figure out without memorization. Illustrated. Grades four through six.
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Física es diversión, La ISBN/Cat.# 0915741458
National Geographic Society
USA, 1993
95 pages
$18.95
Physics is Fun is the National Geographic Society's hardcover edition which makes learning the principles of physics fun. Abundant color illustrations.
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*Física para niños y jóvenes: 101 experimentos superdivertidos. ISBN/Cat.# 9681846931
VanCleave, Janice
Mexico, 1997
255 pages
$17.95
Physics for Every Kid contains 101 fun experiments and activities that will answer some of your questions about basic physics. Activities employ economical or cost free household materials. Fifth to seventh grade level. Illustrated.
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**Fósiles: Huellas de la evolución, Los ISBN/Cat.# 8486411254
Ramos, Migues G.
Spain, 1997
176 pages
$6.95
Fossils: Traces of Evolution uses detailed illustrations and clear text to explain what fossils are, how they are formed, and how to identify them. This book also explains the four major ages and what flourished in them, recounting the origins of animal and plant life, and the formation of the first human beings. This book is essential for anyone who is interested in the earth, its history, and its inhabitants.
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*Fascinante mundo de la ciencia recreativa, El ISBN/Cat.# 9700507572
Iracheta, Juan Carlos
Mexico, 1997
180 pages
$16.95
The Fascinating World of Recreational Science. A treasure trove of amazing and entertaining real-life science tricks! Easy experiments that explore such concepts as inertia, thermodynamics, optics, and much more.
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Grandes misterios de nuestro mundo ISBN/Cat.# 0915741474
National Geographic Society
USA, 1993
95 pages
$18.95
Great Mysteries of Our World is the National Geographic Society's examination of the unknown. Hardcover edition. Color photographs and illustrations abound. Text is simple and engaging.
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**Hombre fósil, El ISBN/Cat.# 8486411041
Alcázar, José y Bayo, Natalie
Spain, 1997
151 pages
$6.95
Transparent text, magnificent drawings, clear maps and charts characterize the book Fossil Man. The book presents an anthropological survey of the development of human species from their ape ancestors to Homo sapiens. Interesting references to geography, primitive instruments, and art make this a great resource.
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**Hombre y su mundo, El: Ciencia y technología ISBN/Cat.# 847630725X
Taylor, Charles
Spain, 1998
96 pages
$14.95
The Oxford Children's Book of Science: Man and His World uses informative text and vivid full-color photos to teach children about the role of mankind in both nature and technology. Fifth to seventh grade levels. Hardcover edition. An extraordinary value.
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Insectos ISBN/Cat.# 9682442842
Zim, Herbert S./Cottam, C.
Mexico, 1993
166 pages
$10.95
A comprehensive, full-color field guide of the Insects of North America.
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