New Releases by Ian Graham

These exciting hands-on experiments, from creating balloon rockets or glow-in-the-dark jelly to making metal detectors, will help your child get to grips with science. The book covers all areas of science, from life on Earth to physical science.

Describes failed projects and inventions in transportation, military and government technology, medicine, gadgets, the environment, buildings, and structures; and examines what was learned from each.

Bursting with hundreds of facts and the highest quality photography and artwork, these books enthrall and stimulate the minds of struggling readers. Nonfiction titles cover core subjects in a consistent format. Each book, written by an expert in the field, guides the reader methodically through the topic. Difficult terms are spelled phonetically. With over 100 color images per title, readers gain multiple access points to truly engage text. Nonfiction titles are ideal for research, and perfect for a thrilling, fact-filled read. A comprehensive, informative, and highly readable introduction to the topic of genetics. Written by Ian Graham, an expert in the field, this book is based on the very latest research.

Forensic Technology looks at new and future developments in fingerprint technology, and detecting and understanding trace evidence left at scenes of crimes. It also explores DNA profiling and how it can be used, and how forensics experts use new technology to uncover information about fires and explosions, and detect fakes and forgeries. The New Technology series is an exciting, up-to-date look at new technology and the effect it is having on the world. Each title looks forward to likely future technological advances that will affect our everyday lives.

Robot Technology looks at robots that are used in space exploration, and developments that may happen in the future, for example, landing on Mars. It looks at robot explorers that go to places humans cannot reach, such as the sea bed, and into the craters of volcanoes. The title explores military machines, and discusses the possibility of humanoid robots. It also asks important questions about whether advances in robot technology could threaten humans. New Technology is an exciting, up-to-date look at new technology and the effect it is having on the world. Each title looks forward to likely future technological advances that will affect our everyday lives.

Uses the example of a bicycle to explore forces and how they work, discussing gravity, friction, acceleration, and torque.

This book examines how science can assist and discover the story of a crime and the identity of a criminal.

Many software developers often confuse requirements engineering with software specification and, as a result, build unusable systems, despite meeting specifications. Bringing together all the techniques needed by the modern software developer, here is a practical handbook to requirements engineering and systems specification for developers building systems within a service oriented architecture. It introduces the concepts of SOA and relevant standards and technology, such as Web services and ESBs, and then presents a range of modern requirements engineering techniques.

Each book in this series is packing with everything you need to know about machines. Guaranteed to capture the imagination of every machine-head in the making!

Each book in this series is packing with everything you need to know about machines. Guaranteed to capture the imagination of every machine-head in the making!

"A comprehensive, illustrated pop-up book about the journey of space exploration and the discovery and history of the planets."--Publisher.

Want to get off the beaten track? This new edition of ''Off-Road Vehicles'' shows you how the most popular and rugged ORV''s are designed, built, and driven. Learn about the comfortable Toyota Land Cruiser and Range Rover classics, as well as military beasts and hard-working quads. Get to grips with studded tires, sand-blasting dune buggies, and snowmobiles on skis. Take a closer look at the clever design features of the Jeep Wrangler. Strap your seat belt on and get ready for a bumpy ride! The revised and updated ''Designed for Success'' series shows how designers create the very best cars, planes, motorcycles, and other exciting vehicles. It explains the many design challenges that designers and engineers must overcome and the factors they must take into account, such as materials, cost, and new technology.

Have you ever wanted to command a battle tank? This new edition of ''Military Vehicles'' shows you how the world''s toughest machines are designed, built, and operated. Learn about the fearsome Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT) and the Bradley M2 Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV). See why the T-90 MBT is designed to explode and the Stridsvagn 103 has no gun turret. Lift the hatch and take a closer look at the Abrams M1A2 MBT. From light tanks and mobility trucks, to rocket launchers and bridges on wheels, the whole troop is covered. Put on your flak jacket and prepare to be amazed. The revised and updated ''Designed for Success'' series shows how designers create the very best cars, planes, motorcycles, and other exciting vehicles. It explains the many design challenges that designers and engineers must overcome and the factors they must take into account, such as materials, cost, and new technology.

Have you ever wanted to drive a sports car? This new edition of ''Sports Cars'' looks at how the sleekest cars on the road and track are designed, built, and driven. Check out the high-performance BMW Z4 3.OSI Sport, the best-selling Mazda MX-5 Miata, and race Le Mans with the Audi R10. Learn about the design secrets of muscle cars, glamorous classics, and super-streamlined Porsche Cayman S. You can even take a closer look under the hood of the superbly-designed Bugatti Veyron. Buckle up and get ready to go fast! The revised and updated ''Designed for Success'' series shows how designers create the very best cars, planes, motorcycles, and other exciting vehicles. It explains the many design challenges that designers and engineers must overcome and the factors they must take into account, such as materials, cost, and new technology.

Describes the specifications, safety equipment, and uses of a variety of fast, powerful, and luxurious powerboats, including ski-boats, motor yachts, one-person hydroplanes, and 2000-horsepower offshore racing powerboats.

The New Technology series is an exciting, up-to-date look at new technology and the effect it is having on the world. Each title looks forward to likely future technological advances that will affect our everyday lives.Today there are already unmanned spy planes, military robots, and stealth bombers. But what new weapons and systems will be around in the future? Will soldiers really wear uniforms that control their body temperature or sound an alarm if they are injured? Will robots be the soldiers of the future? Will robot spies as small as insects scout enemy territory? With developments in military technology, future warfare and defense will be very different.

Ready to get revved up? This new edition of Superbikes looks at how the world''s most popular and successful bikes are designed, built, and ridden. Check out the beautifully streamlined Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 and Ducati 1098 sports motorcycles, the gritty Honda RC212V 2007 MotoGP racer, and the blink-and-you''ll-miss-it Larry McBride Top Fuel drag-bike. Take a closer look at the Yamaha YZF-R1, and go retro with a classic V-twin Harley Road King. Strap on your helmet and get ready to go! The revised and updated Designed for Success series shows how designers create the very best cars, planes, motorcycles, and other exciting vehicles. It explains the many design challenges that designers and engineers must overcome and the factors they must take into account, such as materials, cost, and new technology. What is MotoGP? Why do drag bikes have such large rear tires? What does a spine board do? Book jacket.

Provides an overview of the design and engineering of race cars and their history.

Provides an overview of the design and engineering of the jet planes that are designed to attack other aircraft.

"Describes new technologies used in food production such as gene technology, farming technology and robots, nanotech, packaging, and discusses the implications of using these technologies"--Provided by publisher.

Space Vehicles have the ability to be the world''s greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.

Warplanes have the ability to be the world''s greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.

Marie Curie would become one of the world''s most famous scientists. In a time when women rarely studied science, she made trailblazing discoveries that opened up a completely new branch of science that advanced our understanding of atoms.

Motorbikes have the ability to be the world''s greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.

Trucks and Earthmovers have the ability to be the world''s greatest, if we want to build them in such a way. Find out why these machines are considered the greatest in the world. This title is filled with detailed facts and stunning color photography.

Describes the best tanks ever built from World War I to the present.

An introduction to the geography, government, economy, culture, and people of the Caribbean Area.

Why does ice float? How much water do people need? Why are sea levels rising? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and more. Each book in the Managing Our Resources series examines a valuable natural resource, explaining where the resource is found, how it is extracted and processed, what it is used to make, and how the resource can be used sustainably.

Using a question-and-answer format, describes rock, the material that most people give little thought to but which forms the surface of the earth, some of the processes involving it, and how it is useful to civilization.

What are minerals? What is the hardest mineral? Why do our bodies need minerals? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and more. Each book in the Managing Our Resources series examines a valuable natural resource, explaining where the resource is found, how it is extracted and processed, what it is used to make, and how the resource can be used sustainably.