Hyde, Natalie

Discusses the mythology of ancient Mesoamerica by looking at how these stories helped people in ancient Mesoamerica interpret their world.

In a hockey-crazed town that cares more about boys' hockey teams than anything else, a group of girls fight for their right to fair and equal ice time and put together a winning team.

Explains the value of soil, how soil is created, and the forces that cause soil erosion. Discusses the impact of soil erosion on humans and wildlife, and offers tips for caring for the earth. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Depicts the important role of soil in sustaining life on Earth and keeping global warming in check. Describes decomposition, bacteria, various types of underground animal life, and discusses the impact of people on micro life. Includes color photos, a glossary, and an index.

Helps young scientists learn how to develop a good plan for their experiments.

Introduces children to DNA, explaining how it determines how things grow, reproduce, look, and move.

Discusses the different types of minerals, including metals, crystals, and gemstones, how to identify minerals, and the roles they play in the rock cycle.

Explains the origin of fossils, focusing on meteorite impacts, how plants and animals become fossils, how fossils are extracted from sites, and other topics.

Explains what it takes to be a rock collector and offers readers tips on starting their own rock collection, with advice on collecting, identifying, and displaying the rocks they find.