Best Selling Books by Ken Robbins

From seed to jack-o''-lantern, Ken Robbins''s beautiful book captures the emblem of Halloween: the pumpkin. From late summer to Thanksgiving, pumpkins are everywhere, a symbol of fall and a reminder of the holidays to come. In this handsome book, Ken Robbins—widely known for his sumptuous photo-essays on subjects ranging from trucks to tools to autumn leaves—portrays the pumpkin from seed, to sprout, to flower, to fully fledged fruit, and back again. Instructions are given to (safely) carve a jack-o''-lantern.

Deliciously interesting, tasty morsels of cultural history combined with luscious photographs will leave readers hungry for more. "Every kind of food has its story." Acclaimed photographer Ken Robbins guides us through the history, mythology, and literary significance of food. Fascinating factsÃ''it was an apple that started the Trojan War; oranges used to be so expensive that only the rich could afford them--and stunning photographs makeFood for Thought a tasty read that will have everyone looking at their plates in a new way.

Mathematics.

In remote Chinook, Montana, sixteen year old Mark Linderman plays table tennis exclusively against robots in his garage. His mom is supportive, but his dad and classmates wish he would play traditional sports. Mark''s adventurous aunt takes him for the summer, and his life is changed when he meets an eccentric table tennis club owner.

"This book is intended for anyone interested in the actual behavior and nature of animals and the world we live in, and presents a good deal of ethological and mythological material. It is meant to be more than a mere compilation of facts. Caspari''s is a holistic approach to the world. By contemplating the significance of our fellow creatures, and how everything in our universe is linked, it is the author''s hope that we can have a more whole, and more healing view of the world."--Jacket.

Describe in text and photographs the characteristic features of twenty different ships and boats including tugboats, submarines, trawlers, and swamp buggies.

Text and hand-tinted photographs show how each part of a peanut butter sandwich and milk lunch is made, from field, to store, to table.

Describes different kinds of tractor trailers, or big rigs, and the loads they haul.

Ken Robbins tells in words and historical photographs the amazing yet tragic story of a magnificent and truly American creature: the buffalo. It is the story of numbers so vast, it might take days for one herd of buffalo to pass a particular point on the prairie. It is the story of a harmonious, balanced relationship with Native Americans who revered and even worshiped the huge animals that gave them almost everything they needed to survive. And it is the sad story of how, in as little as twenty-five years, reckless and wasteful slaughter at the hands of newly-arrived settlers drove the buffalo to the very brink of extinction. But luckily the story has a somewhat happy ending. The destruction was halted and the number of buffalo has risen again, although the days when a stampeding herd made a sound like thunder on the plains are probably gone forever.

Apples! Apples! Apples! Crunchy and tasty, sweet and tart, in colorful shades of red, yellow, and green -- sometimes all three -- everyone loves apples! In this lively and vibrant book, young readers will learn how apples grow, from the planting of a tree, to the pollination of buds by bees, and on to the harvest. And then comes the fun part as apples are used to tease the taste buds in so many ways -- in pies and strudel, in cider and applesauce, but most of all, in that one simple crunch when one bites into an apple''s crisp sweetness. Ken Robbins''s hand-colored photographs will make you want to take a bite yourself!

A pictorial essay introduces readers to the meteorological concepts of air while instilling a sense of respect for this precious commodity

Twenty-three full-color, labeled photographs of tools include paintbrush, screwdriver, trowel, and pliers.

Meet Koa and Kobrette-two friendly teenage cobras with a knack for technology, a love of snakeboarding, and a tendency to attract trouble! Kobra, AKA Koa, was a pet in a cage in Japan for the first four years of his life, where he absorbed the English language while listening to a mom homeschooling her son...and by watching closed-captioned TV. Freed from captivity by a tsunami, he escaped to the American Midwest, where he met Kobrette, an attractive young English-speaking cobra. Together the pair strive to live normal teenage lives. Koa and Kobrette are much like human teenagers. They travel by skateboard, er, snakeboard, use smartphones, and even hold down part-time jobs. Their first year in America is anything but normal, however, as they find themselves in one bizarre and harrowing situation after another. Fearing man will put their species to work, the snakes vow to protect themselves from scientists and others who would exploit their unusual talents. But one unscrupulous human teen, seeking his own fame and fortune, desperately wants to find out how they learned English. Just how far will the snakes go to protect their secret...and their species? The Slip Hups is a hilarious tale of two cobras whose only desire is to be "plain snakes on the plains." It''s pro-fang-ity free and full of adventure! About the Author: Like the two cobras in the story, Ken Robbins transplanted himself to the Midwest and settled near the Illinois Prairie Path, in the west suburbs of Chicago. Known as "The Kobra" in his table tennis community, he took to blogging on his table tennis website, www.lombatts.com, eventually launching the characters of Koa and Kobrette into the pages of his debut novel. Find out more at www.thesliphups.com.

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Photographs and text describe such work-saving machines as a crane, jack hammer, bulldozer, and back hoe.

A pictorial essay shows the varied forms and uses of this vital substance, from its natural occurrences as rain and ice to its use by man for cleansing, drinking, and ritual

A clear how-to book that explains construction from the foundation to the finished product.

Photographs and text describe cowboys participation in various competitive events at a rodeo.

Hand-colored photographs illustrate bridges of many different types, with descriptions of their design and use.

Photographs and simple text capture the universal images of a car trip, as seen from a child''s backseat perspective.

Text and photos describe a variety of trucks and explain their functions. Includes a moving van, dump truck, ice-cream truck, and fire truck.

Illustrates the life cycle of an Amaryllis.

Des fleurs parfumées du printemps aux fruits délicieux de l''été, tout commence toujours par une graine. Les superbes images de Ken Robbins présentent aux jeunes lecteurs la grande diversité des graines, leurs différents modes de dispersion, leurs formes multiples. Du pépin de pastèque au noyau d''avocat, du grain de maïs à la noix de coco, voici une première approche fascinante de la nature pour les petits.

Examines fire in all its forms, from volcanic flames to forest fires.