Most Popular Books by Andrew Solway

Presents magnified photographs and information about some of the microscopic organisms that live in food and thrive in kitchen environments.

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.

Explains the science and technology behind building buildings and other structures including how arches and domes stay up and how to build structures that are earthquake proof.

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

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 inside the human body, including viruses, germs, and microbes.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Readers learn what is being done to make transportation more sustainable and what effect green thinking is having on the process.

This book explains the conditions that allow life to flourish on Earth, and the possibility of finding life on other planets.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Investigates how transport systems and buildings affect the environment.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

How Can We Save Our World looks at how the idea of sustainable development is having an increasing influence on a wide range of human activities. The books examine the environmental costs and unsustainable nature of modern life, and discuss ways in which society can progress toward a more sustainable future. Sustainable Tourism describes the development of tourism from Roman times to the multi-million dollar industry of today. It discusses: € The waste, over-consumption, and pollution that make tourism unsustainable € Eco-friendly holidays that bring benefits to a region and help people learn about the importance of conservation € Greenwashing-the abuse of ecotourism by profit-chasing businesses € What we can do as tourists to conserve resources, benefit local people, and minimize our impact on 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.

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

Explains the potential benefits and risks of technologies such as gene therapy, and how scientists can alter an organism by altering its genetic make-up.