New Releases by Andrew Solway

Describes how hydrogen can be used as fuel and explains why there is a pressing need to find alternatives to fossil fuels.

Describes how water power has been used for hundreds of years, discusses the benefits and liabilities of using water power, and introduces new potential sources of water power.

Explains what fossil fuels are and where they come from and discusses their positive and negative aspects.

An overview of genetics describes how doctors and scientists can test for hereditary diseases, introduces experimental techniques and methods used to cure these diseases, and discusses the moral and ethical aspects of genetic engineering.

A history of diagnostic imaging covers how X-rays, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and cameras are used to diagnose illnesses.

This is a global tour of exciting and unusual music. Discover the range of musical styles and instruments being played. Includes detailed maps of the regions, stunning color photos, and clear explanations of musical terms.

Lions are among the most awesome predators in the world, but how have they, and other mammals, adapted to become so successful? How much can a lion eat in one meal? Which mammal eats around 35,000 ants a day? Why do some young mammals eat their parents'' dung? Book jacket.

Describes how spiders and other invertebrates adapt to their environment and looks at examples of invertebrates that are dying out.

Sharks are among the most ferocious predators in the oceans, but how have they, and other fish, adapted to become so successful? The series explores how some of our favorite animals are uniquely adapted to their environment. Each book looks at the various ways in which different species have adapted to their surroundings and covers habitat, defenses, camouflage, and the way animals find food.

Eagles are among the most remarkable predators in the skies, but how have they, and other birds, adapted to become so successful? The series explores how some of our favorite animals are uniquely adapted to their environment. Each book looks at the various ways in which different species have adapted to their surroundings and covers habitat, defenses, camouflage, and the way animals find food.

Describes the characteristics, habitats, and behavior of different kinds of snakes and other reptiles.

Looks at friction, gravity, and other forces.

Have you ever wondered about space travel? This exciting book explores space and describes the types of exploration achievements that humans have made in the past and hope to make in the future. Detailed facts and photos help to answer your questions about the stars and beyond.

Where can black holes be found and what are they made of? Find out in this informative book that looks at many of the mysteries in the universe. Detailed facts and photos help to answer your questions about the stars and beyond.

Basic information about light and how it travels.

Discusses amphibians that live part of the time in water and part on land such as the poison frog and how they have adapted to survive.

This book examines the history of astronomy. From quantum leaps and the Big Bang, show your readers what ideas and advancements have been involved in the history of astronomy. Detailed facts and photos help to answer your questions about the stars and beyo

Against the background of a schooner sailing from England, describes what makes wind and its patterns around the world and how air pressure and clouds signify weather.

Learn about atoms and elements, the Periodic Table and more.

Try out fun and informative experiments! This title introduces you to fun and exciting experiments you can try on your own.

Wolves that hunt prey as big as bison! Jackals that get cheetahs to kill their prey for them! Foxes that love to eat dung beetles! ‘Wolves and Other Dogs’ takes you around the world to explore the lives of predators such as gray wolves, dingoes, coyotes, a

When we think about predators, we think of animals such as tigers and sharks rather than insects. But if we were a couple of centimeters tall or smaller, we might think differently! Wherever we lived, from deep in the soil to high in the treetops, there would be insect predators about, with weapons such as biting or stabbing jaws, a sting full of deadly poison, or spiny legs for grabbing.

Explores the lives of predators such as polar bears, badgers, otters, and mongooses.

A crocodile lurks in a waterhole ready to grab an unwary drinker. A leatherback turtle cruises the ocean snapping up jellyfish. A chameleon on a tree branch flips out its tongue to catch a passing insect. These are all reptile hunters, and they hunt in different ways. But one thing they have in common is their scaly skin.

Explores the features and behavior of dolphins, whales, and seals.

Examines the snakes around the world and the deadly techniques that they use to hunt their prey, from venomous fangs to constriction.

Examines a number of birds of prey such as falcons, eagles, owls, and hawks and includes information on their habitat, prey, and classification.

Explores the techniques used by predators of the ocean and fresh waters, including barracudas, piranhas, and great white sharks.

Examines the lives of deadly spiders and scorpions such as black widows, tarantulas, funnel-web spiders, and death stalkers, providing information about their physical characteristics, hunting behaviors, and mating rituals. Includes photographs and classification charts.

Presents magnified photographs and information about some of the microscopic organisms that live on the human body, including a look at the tiny creatures that cause sneezing, colds, and flu.