Stille, Darlene R

Explores the science of plate tectonics and how the movements of the earth's crust have resulted in mountain ranges, islands, and ocean floors.

This book presents nonfiction science concepts as mysteries for readers to solve.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson that describes his childhood, service in the U.S. Army, and success as a baseball player.

Explores the science behind weather, discussing what weather is, the seasons, clouds, storms, and more.

Uses the fictional case of a missing man to detail the processes used by crime scene investigators to solve the mystery, with a focus on what can be concluded from blood found at the man's home.

Describes the causes and effects of the greenhouse effect and how it might be stopped.

Photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and simple text explains the role that genes play in passing individual traits from one generation to another.

Photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and easy-to-follow text introduce students to the structure and function of cells, the differences between plant and animal cells, the wide variety of cell types, the role they play in life, and other related topics.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describe the importance of single-celled life forms, where they are found, and specific examples of their life cycles.

Examines the characteristics of living things and how they are classified into various groups, and describes the five main kingdoms of life.