Young Adult Titles: Science

**Jóvenes astrónomos ISBN/Cat.# 8427249713
Ford, Harry
Spain, 1998
39 pages
$24.95
Young Astronomers is a guide for the young astronomer to learn to observe the stars and planets. Photographs and experiments help the reader to interactively understand the amazing, intriguing aspects of astronomy. Hardcover edition. Fifth grade levels and higher.
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**Laboratorio de ciencias naturales, El ISBN/Cat.# 8479550228
Sanchez, M.I. y Palomar, A.
Spain, 1997
151 pages
$6.95
The extraordinary sum of information contained in The Laboratory of Natural Sciences makes it a uniquely concise handbook examining basic laboratory equipment and various chemical, biological and botanical experiments. This fully-indexed guide opens the door to the world of science for readers of any age.
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**Libro de la ciencia, El: El mundo funciona ISBN/Cat.# 8476307268
Taylor, Charles
Spain, 1998
96 pages
$14.95
The Oxford Children's Book of Science: The Functioning World is an encyclopedic guide to the world of science made especially for fifth to seventh graders. Loaded with magnificent full-color photos. Hardcover edition. An extraordinary value.
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*Libro de los acertijos científicos, El ISBN/Cat.# 9507246142
Dowswell, Paul
Argentina, 1997
32 pages
$6.95
An engaging and instructive introduction to all aspects of science with magnificently realistic, full-color, illustrations and thoroughly understandable explanations. Fifth to eighth grade level.
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*Libro de los experimentos científicos ISBN/Cat.# 9507242635
Bingham, Jane
Argentina, 1997
64 pages
$7.95
The Book of Scientific Experiments is a great resource for inquisitive young students with a desire to learn more about the world around them. Illustrated in full color with step-by-step instructions for a wide variety of entertaining experiments. Fifth to seventh grade level.
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Mamíferos: Guías del saber ISBN/Cat.# 9682451833
Zim, Herbert S.
Mexico, 1996
163 pages
$10.95
A color-illustrated guide book to North American mammals.
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*Manzana de Einstein, La ISBN/Cat.# 9686849157
Noreña Villarías, Francisco
Mexico, 1997
134 pages
$14.95
Einstein's Apple explains the Theory of Relativity in a way that even a layperson can understand. The author is a respected Mexican physicist and academic, and has written physics textbooks for Latin American high schools.
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Mariposas y palomillas ISBN/Cat.# 9682446309
Mitchell, R. and Zim, H.
Mexico, 1994
172 pages
$10.95
A color illustrated guide book to North American butterflies and moths.
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Mensajeros al cerebro: Nuestros fantásticos sentidos ISBN/Cat.# 0915741547
National Geographic Society
USA, 1994
96 pages
$18.95
The extraordinary, National Geographic examination of Messengers to the Brain: Our Amazing Senses. Color photographs and glossy paper make this an unforgettable voyage into the world of the human body and its incredible functioning.
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*Mirada al espacio, Una ISBN/Cat.# 1580870074
Glover, David
USA, 1998
32 pages
$15.95
A Look At Space contains brilliant illustrations, full-color photography, and concise text to teach kids about the planets and our solar system. English vocabualary is introduced at the end of each section in the bilingual corner. Hardcover edition. Fourth and fifth grade level.
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**Motos, Las ISBN/Cat.# 2215061413
Vandewiele, Agnäs
Spain, 1998
27 pages
$15.95
Motorcycles uses detailed illustrations and informative text to describe different types of motorcycles that are used for sports and transportation. The extraordinary history of motorcycle racing is depicted through color illustrations. Hardcover edition. Appropriate for upper elementary or middle school grades.
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*Mundo de las plantas, El ISBN/Cat.# 1580870104
Baines, Francesca
USA, 1998
32 pages
$15.95
The World of Plants uses brilliant illustrations, full-color photos, and concise text to teach kids about a diverse array of plant life. English vocabulary is introduced in the bilingual corner found at the end of each section. Hardcover edition. Fourth to fifth grade level.
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Neuronas de Don Santiago, Las: Santiago Ramón y Cajal ISBN/Cat.# 9686177582
Alvarez Leefmans, Francisco J.
Mexico, 1994
133 pages
$7.95
The biography of Spanish scientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal, who with scalpel, microscope and pigment, was one of the first to understand the structure and workings of nerve cells constituting an enormous advance for the field of neurology. Excellent for adults and young adults alike. Includes full index and glossary of terminology.
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Nuestra tierra violenta ISBN/Cat.# 0915741555
National Geographic
USA, 1994
95 pages
$18.95
Our Violent Earth depicts with clear text and abundant color photos earth's many natural disasters including earthquakes, volcanes, storms, drought and fires. Hardcover edition with glossy paper.
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*Paisaje, El ISBN/Cat.# 8434219484
Equipo editorial
Colombia, 1996
31 pages
$14.95
Landforms. An excellent introduction to both geology and ecology. Extensively illustrated in full color. Hardcover edition. Fourth to sixth grade levels. Part of the Planeta vivo series (see Tiempo, El and Volcanes, Los, this section).
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Peces tropicales ISBN/Cat.# 968244232X
Halstead, Bruce W./Landa, B.
Mexico, 1992
154 pages
$10.95
Tropical Fish is a complete field guide to the families of tropical fish as well as a handbook on aquarium set up and care. Full color illustrations.
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Plagas de insectos ISBN/Cat.# 9682442311
Fichter, George S.
Mexico, 1993
168 pages
$10.95
A complete field guide to Insect Plagues. This full color illustrated book describes the insects that coexist with other animal and plant life and how they may be controlled.
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**Porqué de las cosas, El: Naturaleza y ciencia ISBN/Cat.# 8476307497
Equipo editorial
Spain, 1999
63 pages
$10.95
This colorful hardbound book, The Picture Book of Knowledge: Science and Nature, uses full-page illustrations and simple text to introduce the young reader to the natural wonders of the world. The book is divided into three sections: the world that surrounds us, the human body, and the young scientist. Appropriate for third to fifth grade levels.
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Porqués de nuestro mundo, Los ISBN/Cat.# 0915741482
National Geographic Society
USA, 1993
95 pages
$18.95
In The Whys of Our World the National Geographic Society examines some of the wonders of nature from the human body to the cosmos. An extraordinary examination of many of the questions we commonly ask and find difficult to answer. Hardbound edition. Abundant color illustrations.
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Preguntas y respuestas ISBN/Cat.# 8476306482
Graham, Ian & Sterry, Paul
Spain, 1997
80 pages
$18.95
Questions and Answers. What is a star? Where do clouds come from? What is evolution? This handsome, abundantly illustrated volume clearly answers these questions and more than 225 others. A truly fascinating collection of scientific queries and explanations. Large, handsome, hardcover edition. Fourth to seventh grade levels.
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Qué es la teoría de la relatividad? ISBN/Cat.# LSF9561101156
Landau, Lev
Chile, 1997
105 pages
$7.95
This book simplifies the theory of relativity so that the lay person may understand it easily.
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Química para niños y jóvenes: 101 expementos superdivertidos ISBN/Cat.# 968184100X
Pratt VanCleave, Janice
Mexico, 1997
251 pages
$14.94
Chemistry for Kids and Teens. A book of 101 fun-filled science experiments. Fully illustrated.
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*Quién es el culpable: 42 casos policiales para que tú los resuelvas ISBN/Cat.# 9507650644
Sukach, Jim
Argentina, 1997
96 pages
$8.95
Who is Guilty offers forty-two police cases for the reader to solve.
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*Regiones polares ISBN/Cat.# 1580870112
Watts, Claire
USA, 1998
32 pages
$15.95
The Polar Regions contains brilliant illustrations and full-color photography with accompanying text on the diverse array of species on both the North and South Polar Regions. Each page contains a bilingual corner where English language scientific vocabulary is introduced. Hardcover edition. Fourth through fifth grade level.
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Reptiles y anfibios ISBN/Cat.# 9682445604
Zim, Herbert S.
Mexico, 1994
168 pages
$10.95
A complete, full color guide to Reptiles and Amphibians.
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**Sangre, huesos y otros pedazos del cuerpo ISBN/Cat.# 8427220510
Arnold, Nick
Spain, 1997
158 pages
$8.95
Blood, Bones and Other Body Parts. This book is a fun and off-the-wall look at how the body functions. Kids learn interesting things such as why hair continues to grow after death. Serious biological facts are made exciting and interesting with comic strips and sketches. Also sold in the collection "That Horrible Science." Fifth to eighth grade level.
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Secretos del pasado ISBN/Cat.# 0915741539
National Geographic Society
USA, 1994
95 pages
$18.95
Secrets of the Past is the National Geographic Society's remarkable examination of the wonders of ancient history. Hardcover edition. Abundant color photos and illustrations with simple, engaging text.
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*Stegosaurus ISBN/Cat.# 9706075674
Storrs, Glen W.
Mexico, 1996
39 pages
$5.95
From the Dino Club series comes this volume on the Stegosaurus. Filled with precise, full-color illustrations from the Natural History Museum of London and the Yale Peabody Museum, this is a beautifully presented and organized, high-interest guide to the incredible world of these impressive creatures. Fifth to seventh grade level. Fully indexed.
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*Tiempo, El ISBN/Cat.# 843421945X
Equipo editorial
Colombia, 1996
31 pages
$15.95
Weather. A superb introduction to meteorological science featuring straightforward explanations and vivid, full-color illustrations. Hardcover edition. Fourth to sixth grade levels. Part of the Planeta vivo series (see Volcanes, Los and Paisaje, El, this section).
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**Tierra, La ISBN/Cat.# 2215061448
Vandewiele, Agnäs
Spain, 1998
27 pages
$15.95
The Earth colorfully explores our planet and all of its characteristics. Rich drawings depict different aspects of life that are found on the earth's surface. Hardcover edition. Fourth to sixth grade levels.
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*Tyrannosaurus ISBN/Cat.# 9706075666
Storrs, Glenn W.
Mexico, 1996
39 pages
$5.95
From the Dino Club series comes this volume on the Tyrannosaurus. Filled with precise, full-color illustrations from the Natural History Museum of London and the Yale Peabody Museum, this is a beautifully illustrated and presented, high-interest guide to the incredible world of these impressive creatures. Fifth to seventh grade level. Fully indexed.
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Universo en expansión, Un ISBN/Cat.# 9681652231
Rodríguez, Luis F.
Mexico, 1991
101 pages
$8.95
The Expanding Universe. An intriguing introduction to astronomy which includes discussions of black holes and star formation among many other topics.
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Viaje a la ciencia ISBN/Cat.# 8430580050
Asimov, Isaac
Spain, 1995
128 pages
$13.95
Journey to Science. A collection of the author's most brilliant scientific articles. Includes fascinating pieces on Jupiter, ozone, the scientific method, and much more.
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*Viajes por agua ISBN/Cat.# 1580870082
Oxlade, Chris
USA, 1998
32 pages
$15.95
Voyages Over Water uses full-color photography, brilliant illustrations, and clear text to introduce the world of boating to children. Each section contains a bilingual corner where new terms are presented in English. Hardcover edition. Fourth to fifth grade level.
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*Volcanes, Los ISBN/Cat.# 8434219433
Equipo editorial
Colombia, 1996
31 pages
$14.95
Volcanos. A superb examination of why volcanos exist and what they do. An exciting geological primer. Extensively illustrated in full color. Fourth to sixth grade levels. Part of the Planeta vivo series (see Paisaje, El and Tiempo, El, this section.)
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