New Releases by Paul Beck

Young space enthusiasts will love this rocket launcher kit that includes a two-piece rocket, launch pad and remote control launcher. The rocket is fueled by the classic combination of baking soda and vinegar, but then the launch is literally in kids'' hands! Count down from 10, press the ignition on the rocket launcher and watch the rocket head straight for the stars! Includes: two-piece rocket launch pad with attached remote control 32-page fully illustrated book

Fake left shoot right SCORE! Discover why air hockey is the fastest table sport in the world. Kit includes a snap-together mini air hockey table with a blower motor pucks and paddles--everything kids need to throw down a championship game ofair hockey. Not only will kids revel in the thrill of competition they''ll also learn about the science and physics behind this popular fast-paced sport. Includes: snap-together mini air hockey table blower motor two paddles four pucks score board 32-page fully illustrated book

An exciting, interactive kit that combines natural science with robotics, Robotic Gorilla teaches kids everything they want to know about gorillas--and even lets them build their own robotic gorilla!Gorillas are remarkable creatures and there is much we can learn from them. In fact, scientists are studying gorillas'' special skills--walking, grabbing and using tools--to build highly specialized robots like Coco, a gorilla-bot named after the world''s most famous gorilla, Koko. In Robotic Gorilla, young naturalists will be inspired to build their own moving robotic gorilla with glowing light-up eyes. Look out King Kong!

Go on the prowl with a fierce predator-and discover what makes him tick! An amazing new book in the popular Uncover series, Uncover a Tiger features a fantastic 3-D layered model Bengal tiger. Tigers are the largest member of the cat family--in fact, some males grow more than 10 feet long. They can eat 100 pounds of meat in a single day. And like people''s fingerprints, no two tigers share the same stripe pattern. Wild, isn''t it? Kids can learn these and other amazing facts in Uncover a Tiger, while also examining how a Bengal tiger''s powerful body works, layer by layer. Bringing together the best elements of a traditional book with an incredible 3-D model, Uncover a Tiger takes kids on a fabulous adventure. The book is filled with intriguing facts, cool illustrations and colourful diagrams. At the same time, with every turn of the page, kids will see a tiger deconstructed before their very eyes!Ages 8 and up

Young scientists and explorers will "uncover" the secrets of the mighty crocodile in this 3-D layered model/book, part of the popular Uncover It series (with two million copies in print worldwide). Young scientists-in-training can explore the biological inner workings of these remarkable reptiles-from their powerful jaws to their scaly tails-thanks to the detailed 3-D layered model. The safest way kids can get up close with the king of lizards, each spread is full of factoids, croc trivia, cool illustrations and diagrams.Ages 8 and up

Dinosaurs are a constant favourite for children of all ages, from baby Barney lovers to older Jurassic Park fans. In the middle are kids aged 8 to 12, who are not as interested in rhymes and gore as they are in learning about actual dinosaurs and seeing them come to life in pictures, making 3-D Paint by Numbers Dinosaurs just right for this inquisitive and creative age group.They will be taken on a tour of the world 200 million years ago to meet its powerful habitants, from the Grallator to the Plateosaurus to the Elvisaurus, in this 35-page illustrated guide. Then they can paint the beasts themselves using the paint-by-numbers method. Five 3-D paint-by-numbers panels, 5 easels, 10 paints and 2 paintbrushes are included.Ages 8-12

Learn about the world of bats and how they have inspired the design of robots.

Readers can enter the exciting world of electronics and learn about the history and current technology of talking machines, digital sound, time machines and robots. After reading about electricity and electric circuits kids get the chance to test their knowledge and skills by building a talking clock using the components provided. Full-color illustrations. Consumable.

Traces the history of the region from World War I to the present, and describes influential events, movements, and individuals.

"Most of these poems present--and, in a sense, are--attempts to deal with the chaos of everyday life. Although the speakers in the poems of Parts One and Two are relatively unsuccessful in their attempts, those in the poems of Part Three seem to effect or experience, if only for a moment, some sense of order." -Abstract.