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|  | The Double Helix by Gunther S. Stent, Gunther Siegmund Stent, James Dewey Watson The Double Helix is James Watson's engaging exploration into the world of DNA. Though the presence and structure of DNA is now considered common knowledge to both scientist and layperson alike, this fascinating book traces its discovery in thrilling terms. Through Watson's use of masterful storytelling, he has given a fresh, new approach -- and, ultimately, life -- to the study of genetics. AUTHOR: Gunther S. Stent, Gunther Siegmund Stent, James Dewey Watson PUBLISHER: Scribner FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Jojo & Winnie by Marilyn Sachs, Meredith Johnson JoJo and Winnie are two headstrong sisters with very different ideas about having fun. JoJo wants nothing more than to be left alone so she can read peacefully in her room. Her little sister, Winnie, would give anything to be let into that private world. JoJo may be a bossy know-it-all, but Winnie is a motormouthed copycat--and an expert at embarrassing JoJo in public. Sisterhood is no picnic! But in spite of their many differences, they both realize that when you really need one, there is no better friend than a sister. Line drawings. AUTHOR: Marilyn Sachs, Meredith Johnson PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Just So Stories for Little Children by Lisa Lewis, Rudyard Kipling One of the best-loved collections of children's stories of all time that answers such important childhood questions as how the camel got its hump, how the elephant got its trunk, and how the alphabet was made. 35 illustrations by the author. AUTHOR: Lisa Lewis, Rudyard Kipling PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Incorporated FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Moon by Lorella Rizzatti The universe is not so vast when a child can hold a piece of it in his or her hand. In these shaped board books, both Sun and Moon are delightful characters who explain in very simple terms what they do for us on earth. Illustrations. 12 panels. AUTHOR: Lorella Rizzatti PUBLISHER: Abrams, Harry N. Incorporated FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Animal Babies by Bobbie Hamsa, Tom Dunnington This beginning-to-read series, Rookie Readers , will score easily with early readers. These very simple books focus on different aspects of language usage. Colorful, action pictures and familiar, everyday activities will interest and motivate young readers. A word list is included in each book. The Rookie Readers were prepared under the direction of Robert Hillerich, Ph.D. AUTHOR: Bobbie Hamsa, Tom Dunnington PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Comets by Gregory Vogt Description not available.Describes the formation, exploration, and parts of a comet, including how people have perceived comets throughout history. AUTHOR: Gregory Vogt PUBLISHER: Capstone Press, Incorporated FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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