1989
| This comprehensive observation is about one of the most important scientific achievements of our time. Scott gives a wealth of scientific information and presents the mission's human side as well. Readers get the scoop on what astronauts eat, as well as actual full-color pictures of the astronauts repairing the telescope. |
2007
| Space and planets are topics of endless fascination to kids and part of every grade-school curriculum. Yet because of the history-making reassignment of Pluto from “planet” to “dwarf planet” on August 24, 2006, all books on the solar system are now out of date. Enter When is a Planet Not a Planet? The Story of Pluto by Elaine Scott, an esteemed writer of non-fiction for children. Scott is the first to put the answer to the title question into terms simple enough for a ver....[more] |
2004
| After her mother's death in Poland in 1904, fourteen-year-old Brigitte goes to live with an aunt and uncle in Paris, where she works in their cafe, befriends acrobats at the Cirque Midrano, and helps foil a plot to destroy the paintings of Pablo Picasso. |
1995
| From the imploding house in Poltergeist to the T-rex in Jurassic Park, the fascinating world of special effects come to life in this newest addition to Scott's popular behind-the-scenes series. Scott introduces the geniuses--some of whom got their start in their teens--who create the visual, physical, and makeup effects for movies and TV. Photos. |
1983
| After football fever causes seventeen-year-old Beth to become an unwitting participant in the vandalism of a rival high school, her fight for her civil rights brings her both disillusionment and a recognition of new loyalties. |
2011
| Have you ever wished you could travel back in time? Or visit a galaxy light-years away? Or see a star being born? The Hubble telescope has allowed scientists to do just that. The Hubble’s dazzling images have transformed astronomy, shedding light on the deepest mysteries of the cosmos, sparking new discoveries and turning speculation into fact. Its gaze has helped astronomers find new galaxies, look back in time almost to the Big Bang, and verify the existence of dark en....[more] |
2008
| Have you ever wondered what happens when you go to sleep? There’s a lot more to it than you might think. Part of the time, your body is paralyzed. Part of the time your brainwaves are exploding with activity. If something goes wrong in the sleep process, you might find yourself getting dressed or eating a meal without ever waking up—you might even think you’re being abducted by aliens. Awardwinning science writer Elaine Scott’s clear explanations of what we know about sleep and what’s still a my....[more] |
2008
| When Brigitte's mother dies, she is sent to live in Paris where she helps her aunt and uncle in their caf. As Brigitte adjusts to her new life, she becomes friendly with a family of acrobats in the local Cirque Medrano and is drawn into international intrigue that targets bohemian artists and writers, such as Pablo Picasso and Apollinaire, and political insurgents. In this coming-of-age story, Brigitte's desire for adventure is more than sated, and she learns to find gratification in her new lif....[more] |
2008
| Despite the fondest desires of science fiction fans, everyone knows Mars isn't inhabited by little green men. In fact, Mars is a desolate, hostile world, with unbearably cold temperatures, no atmosphere to speak of, and violent dust storms. But could there ever have been life there, in some form? And if so, what happened to it? And could life exist there again one day? Maybe even human life? Elaine Scott takes readers on a journey through history and space and then into an exciting future as she....[more] |
2007
| This pupil's book provides a lively and comprehensive introduction to the very first steps of playing the viola. It is part of the Abracadabra Strings Beginners series, a new series of string tutors designed to precede our existing Abracadabra books. All the titles in the series work in conjuction with each other, making them ideal for ensemble, group and whole class tuition. Used alone they remain perfect for indivdual lessons. The book contains activities, games and pieces that teach the fund....[more] |
2004
| Santa Claus frolicking with penguins and polar bears--do you know what's wrong with this picture? Actually, no penguin has ever lived at the North Pole, nor any polar bear at the South Pole. Using a wide range of disciplines from physics to geography to biology, award- winning science writer Elaine Scott explores some of the unique properties shared by the two ends of the Earth's axis, and other ways in which they are poles apart. Find out what makes a compass point north and why it won't work a....[more] |
1998
| This warm and informative look at the lives of a few young twins, both identical and fraternal, explores some of the special joys and difficulties of being a twin. An author's note should help parents explain the miracle of twins to curious children. Full-color photos. |
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