Most Popular Books by Andrew Solway

How many molecules are in a single glass of water? What makes bread rise? Students can find the answers to these and other questions in a series that uses everyday objects to present science concepts. This fresh, fun approach shows that science is truly at work all around us! Developed in consultation with a science curriculum specialist Engaging and informative sidebars support text Vivid photographs and labeled diagrams build interest and aid comprehension Includes glossary of key science terms, list of Internet sources, and index Bread is a staple food in many countries. Just a few simple ingredients-flour, yeast, and water-become a crusty, tasty loaf in the oven. Are you hungry for the facts? Bite into The Science of a Loaf of Bread to Learn about the physical and chemical changes that happen between the mixing bowl and the serving plate. Book jacket.

Looks at how exercise abilities and the types of exercise that the body needs most and can take best advantage of change during each stage of life, from birth to old age.

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.

Each book in ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE AND GLOBAL WARMING explores key concepts and issues related to energy availability, production, and use - and explains the impact of energy use on global climate. The eight volumes feature easy-to-read text accessible to a wide range of students, vivid photos, and clear, easy-to-understand illustrations and dia...

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.

Looks at friction, gravity, and other forces.

Introduces to facts and explanations about the animal kingdom and the natural world.

Maps and text provide an introduction to the countries of the world, including the people, plants and animals.

World at Risk investigates some of the major environmental challenges that we face today. These challenges arise from a rapidly growing world population, the pollution and waste generated by human activity, and our demands on Earth''s limited resources. The series examines the nature and causes of these problems and looks at some of the ways in which we might respond. Waste Disposal shows how our modern lifestyles generate mountains of waste. It describes the types of waste we produce and the problems of disposing of it safely. It explains the economic, environmental, and human costs when waste is disposed of irresponsibly and shows the importance of recycling and reusing wherever possible. Book jacket.

Take a look inside your incredible body and learn about the weird and wonderful digestive processes that keep you healthy and make you unique. In Food and Digestion, find out about your digestive system and the journey your food takes from your fork to your gut. Learn about the seriously long intestines winding inside your stomach, the energy foods that fuel you to think and move, and how digestive juices break down food, storing the good stuff and getting rid of the waste. Bright cartoons and clear anatomical illustrations engage readers. Part of a human body series for children aged 7 plus. It also places emphasis on leading a healthy lifestyle to encourage good mental and physical wellbeing with ''Try this'' activity boxes to get children up and moving, out of the book and into their body.

We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it''s in the news, it affects our behavior and the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way new ideas about the environment and sustainability have changed the way we travel, and will do so in the future.

This series provides a guide to the music of the world. It supports lessons in geography, music, history and culture.

Suitable for struggling pupils, this series includes books that feature images that encourage readers to engage with curriculum topics.

Starting with statistics and building toward real and achievable solutions for the planet. With features such as Planet Watch sidebars, New Technology summaries and Facts and Records almanac pages, this book explores the opportunities and dangers within waste disposal, as well as the pros and cons of the issues that are at the center of the world-at-risk debate.

Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.

This series looks at how science and technology has transformed the way we live. It examines both the positive and the negative impacts of these developments on the environment, society, health and the economy.

Gotta Dance? Dancing is the fastest-growing keep-fit activity in the UK. This fantastic new series looks at the moves and grooves of popular genres. An overview of each style plus key stars and themes is explained along with step-by-step photographs of movements and poses. Includes descriptions and glossaries exploring important terms and ideas.

With its high-interest, magazine-like design and approach, Sci-Hi teaches science in a way that appeals to teens. Digestible chunks of information, along with clear introductions and summaries of important content in each chapter, encourage reluctant and struggling readers to approach, read, and learn important, tested science content. Each title takes on a key area of content found in U.S. national science content curriculum standards and delivers that information using colorful illustrations, photos, quizzes, charts, graphs, and summaries, allowing for a greater sense of interactivity and easier readability.

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.

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

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.

A ''World of Music'' offers a global tour of the most exciting and unusual music on the planet. Travel across oceans, deserts, and mountains to 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.