New Releases by Andrew Solway

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.

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

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

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.

Looks at friction, gravity, and other forces.

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.

Poison Frogs are among the most poisonous animals in the world, but how have they, and other amphibians, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A high-interest series that explores the lives of a variety of exciting predators that hunt their prey in different and deadly ways. Each title focuses on how the animals hunt and also covers their life cycle, where they live, and how they reproduce and raise their young. Any conservation issues are also included.

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 in food and thrive in kitchen environments.

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.

Looks at the thousands of creatures invisible to the naked eye which live in lawns and soils.

Looks at the thousands of creatures invisible to the naked eye which live inside a school classroom, including viruses, germs, and microbes.

Explores the history of the early civilization of Greece, as well as, their architecture, art, sports, poetry, drama, and music.

This is one of two new titles from the acclaimed master of recreating the ancient world. Peter Connolly''s superb illustrations bring to life the world of ancient Rome, giving children aged 8+ a real sense of what it was like to live there. We visit the baths and the laundry, watch chariotraces at the Circus Maximus and gladiator fights at the Colosseum, and discover a wealth of fascinating details of everyday life. Perfect to support homework. Peter Connolly is a best-selling author and illustrator of the ancient world. His previous books with Oxford include Pompeii, The Roman Fort, The Legionary, The Cavalryman, The Ancient Greece of Odysseus, The Holy Land and The Ancient City. These have sold over 250,000 copies in English, and havebeen translated into many other languages. Peter Connolly is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology, London.