Most Popular Books by Andrew Solway

'Sci-Hi' explores core science concepts and topics, firing pupils' curiosity about the world around them.

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.

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.

Return to the exciting world of the far-off past in Ancient Rome. Meet Spartacus, the gladiator slave who led the largest slave revolt in the history of the Roman empire. Tour the Pantheon, a temple dedicated to the gods and one of the greatest surviving masterpieces of Roman building. Watch the thunderous chariot races at the Circus Maximus and lions, leopards, elephants, crocodiles, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses-even ostriches-fight to warm up the crowds at the Colosseum for a grand finale gladiator battle. Illustrated with artifacts, maps, and photographs and with original art by Peter Connolly, the acclaimed master of recreating the ancient world, Ancient Rome brings to life in all its glory one of the most extraordinary civilizations the world has ever known.

This book examines how the enormous power of the Sun can be used to meet the world's growing energy needs, highlighting new technologies.

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

Presents an introduction to renewable energy resouces, discussing how they are being developed and utilized and covering such energy alternatives as biofuels, wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear, and hydroelectricity.

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

Looks at the feeding relationships of different types of organisms, from producers to consumers.

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

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.

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.

What is scree? How hot is the center of the Earth? Where is the longest river in the world? Real World Data presents information about familiar curricular topics through charts and graphs. Each title shows how to organize data in different visual forms, and how to interpret and create tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts. Introduces data literacy through familiar topics and case studies Provides clear and comprehensive examples of data organization Contains high-quality photographs and diagrams Book jacket.

Explores the ideas, machines, and technology that have provided the foundation for the modern age, including electricity, antibiotics, and the internet.

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

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

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

Examines what characteristics make Earth able to support life and determines that a wider range of conditions are survivable than once thought.

Discusses where immigrants come from, reasons to move, and what life is like once they arrive, and explains how to create and interpret the charts, tables, and graphs used to display different types of information about immigration.

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.

Examines the science and technology that influences the design of aircraft.

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.

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.

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.

An introduction to African music, including its instruments, rhythms, and history.

Sail on an Athenian ship, discover how the philosopher Socrates ended up in a prison cell, and find out why young Athenians burned their toys in this delightful recreation of life in 5th-century B.C. Ancient Greece features the illustrations of Peter Connolly, a world-renowned artist of the ancient world, and artifacts, maps, and photographs from the region. All aspects of life in the city are revealed, as we see Athenians in their homes, at the theatre, at work, at worship, and at play. A fascinating and accessible exploration of the most advanced culture of the ancient world, Ancient Greece is a perfect introduction for children ages eight and up.

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

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

Investigates how transport systems and buildings affect the environment.

How much energy does the whole world use? Which country generates the most hydroelectric power? What is biofuel? Real World Data presents information about familiar curricular topics through charts and graphs. Each title shows how to organize data in different visual forms, and how to interpret and create tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts.

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

This is a book of maps showing different parts of the world and it presents facts about people, animals, plants, and places.

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

What is smog? Why is so much farmland now damaged? How can ecotourism help the environment? Real World Data presents information about familiar curricular topics through charts and graphs. Each title shows how to organize data in different visual forms, and how to interpret and create tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts. Introduces data literacy through familiar topics and case studies Provides clear and comprehensive examples of data organization Contains high-quality photographs and diagrams Book jacket.

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

Describes how rock changes due to the pressures and forces it undergoes as part of the Earth's crust.

Discusses different types of wars, changes in the way wars are fought, and weapons, and explains how to create and interpret the charts, tables, and graphs used to display different types of information about war and conflict.

Explore the lives of predators such as wilcats, pumas, lions, and jaguars.