Paul Mason

An empty stomach can expand by 500% when you start filling it with food! This and other amazing facts about the human body are presented in a creative and compelling way in this unique guide to basic biology and anatomy. Fun facts and memorable statistics are the basis of the text, and readers are sure to share the amazing information they've learned with others. Large, colorful images are also helpful sources of additional details - with photographs...

Supercars sound like something out of an action movie, but they're found on real roads all over the world. These speedy, high-performance vehicles are developed using the latest technology, and readers learn all about them in this exciting look at a topic that's sure to appeal to young car enthusiasts. Short sections of text break down STEM concepts, and sidebars highlight technological developments and other fun facts. With each turn of the page,...

How can eating better ourselves improve life for everyone on the planet? This intriguing title combines images and infographics to help explain how choosing foods that don't have to be shipped long distances, don't add to world pollution, and are not in danger of running out helps to ensure the world's food supply. Close-up boxes and case studies illustrate relevant examples of topics such as soil protection, organic vs industrial farming, and overfishing....

Did you know horses and other animals used to be the guiding force behind most vehicles? Cars, trucks, buses, and airplanes as readers know them have evolved heavily throughout each century, and it's likely the future of transportation will use more new machinery to aid humans in their traveling ventures. Text is presented in manageable boxes with eye-catching artwork to help readers as they discover the history, present, and future of transportation....

Could a walrus play the saxophone? Could an earwig crawl into your ear? Can cows forecast the weather? This book takes a fun look at animals by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about animals that readers will be sure to find captivating.

Technology is behind almost everything humans do, including traveling, learning, eating, and having fun. The word "technology" refers to various complex systems intended to make people's lives simpler. Readers will learn about many technological advancements made throughout the years as well as the ways technology will likely continue to advance for decades and centuries to come. Intricately drawn illustrations make the content enticing and understandable...

The natural world is an exciting source of fun and facts for readers who want to deepen their understanding of life science concepts in a creative way. With each turn of the page, they discover large, eye-catching images - both illustrations and photographs - and a variety of text features that break down the basics of ecosystems, environmental science, and more. This fresh approach to common curriculum topics presents information through short pieces...

In The Iraq War, significant events that shaped the war are explored, including the background to war, the clashes over weapons inspections, the fall of Saddam Hussein, the worsening violence inside Iraq, the Iraqi elections, and the withdrawal of troops.

Space and time are challenging concepts that can often seem hard to visualize, but this creative approach to science helps readers get the whole picture using accessible text and eye-catching images. Colorful illustrations, photographs, and infographics show readers the coolest things about space, and detailed diagrams give them a stronger understanding of the solar system and what lies beyond it. The focused text is broken down into bite-sized pieces...

Understanding life cycles is essential to understanding nature and the world around us. From kittens and cats to caterpillars and butterflies, life cycles are endlessly interesting to young readers. In this volume, they gain important insight into different life cycles-accompanied by a cute, blue monster named Mo! With questions and short activities throughout, the main text engages readers by directly addressing them and inviting them to explore...