Most Popular Books by Rob Colson

Stylish vehicles that handle like a racing car, sports cars are great fun to drive. Take a closer look at some of the best sports cars ever made, and check out the cool technology under the bonnet.

Find out what ferrets are like as pets and what care they will need. Information is provided on housing, feeding and grooming and other essential elements of pet care. Learn all about ferrets with advice from how to choose the right breed and find the right cage, to keeping your ferret happy and healthy. Also included are amazing fact files about specific breeds. Fantastic photographs bring the animals to life!

This volume offers a look at cells, organs, body systems, the cycle of human life, genetics and much more.

When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome! In Powerful Forces find out what it takes to move at extreme speeds, what g-force does to the human body and some truly impressive land, sea and air speed records. Uncover how shape of an object affects push and pull forces, such as thrust and drag, and how forces are used every day in all kinds of ways. And find out about one of the most powerful forces of all - gravity. This series looks at extreme qualities and experiences, and how things have evolved and adapted to reach their extreme state and how we can identify scientific information from this. Presented in a highly graphic and accessible way, Extreme Science will appeal to visual learners and reluctant readers. Aimed at children aged 9 and up. Extreme Science is a series of six book: Powerful Forces Awesome Matter and Materials Spectacular Light and Sound Phenomenal Plants Magnificent Habitats Incredible Living Things

Earth''s largest continent has so many places to explore! From unique geography to the cultures found there, the main content of this beautifully illustrated book covers it all. Readers take a journey from central and eastern Asia to the Gobi Desert and on to Southeast Asia, stopping along the way to learn about the animals that make their homes in these places and major bodies of water like Lake Baikal and the Li River. Several activities accompany the main content to engage readers with what they''ve read. Maps, fact boxes, and a concluding quiz add even more to this fascinating volume.

Find out what snakes are like as pets and what care they will need. Information is provided on housing, feeding and grooming and other essential elements of pet care. Learn all about snakes with advice from how to choose the right breed and find the right cage, to keeping your ferret happy and healthy. Also included are amazing fact files about specific species. Fantastic photographs bring the animals to life!

From super cars such as the Bugatti Veyron to the luxury Bentley, Mercedes and BMW, this series looks at the most incredible cars in existence! Top Marques: SUVs and Off-Roaders looks at the history of SUVs, and at some of the most cutting-edge 4x4 vehicles around, from the Porsche Cayenne to the Range Rover SDV8, the Nissan Navara, the Toyota FJ Cruiser, the Jeep Wrangler and the Mercedes Unimog. A ''High Spec'' panel on every spread details some of the jaw-dropping features of these cars, and a ''Fast and Furious'' feature explains the basic science behind how prestige cars perform and are powered, such as G-force, combustion, friction, acceleration, and aerodynamics. Finally, discover amazing ''Turbo Facts'' such as, for example, why a F1 car could drive on the ceiling! Incredible, full-bleed photographs and punchy, fact-filled text make this the perfect series for all car fanatics aged 7 and above. Racing cars are just some of the prestige cars around. Why not learn about more, in the other books in the series: Top Marques: Racing Cars, Top Marques: Luxury Cars and Top Marques: Supercars.

Find out what lizards are like as pets and what care they will need. Information is provided on housing, feeding and grooming and other essential elements of pet care. Learn all about lizards with advice from how to choose the right breed and find the right cage, to keeping your lizard happy and healthy. Also included are amazing fact files about specific species. Fantastic photographs bring the animals to life!

Find out what ferrets are like as pets and what care they will need. Information is provided on housing, feeding and grooming and other essential elements of pet care. Learn all about ferrets with advice from how to choose the right breed and find the right cage, to keeping your ferret happy and healthy. Also included are amazing fact files about specific breeds. Fantastic photographs bring the animals to life!

Some cars are so popular that people still want them decades after they were made. Take a closer look at some of the greatest classic cars in history and learn why collectors prize them so highly.

When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome! In Awesome Matter and Materials find out about atoms and other microscopic building blocks, gasses, liquids and solids and some truly impressive extremes of temperature, hardness and weight. Uncover some of the most common and rarest materials in the world, and see how properties, such as elasticity and conductivity are important in all kinds of ways. Covering both human-made and natural materials with fascinating facts and brilliant graphics. This series looks at extreme qualities and experiences, and how things have evolved and adapted to reach their extreme state and how we can identify scientific information from this. Presented in a highly graphic and accessible way, Extreme Science will appeal to visual learners and reluctant readers. Aimed at children aged 9 and up. Extreme Science is a series of six books: Powerful Forces Awesome Matter and Materials Spectacular Light and Sound Phenomenal Plants Magnificent Habitats Incredible Living Things

Discover some of Earth''s most spectacular places on the continent of Africa! Uncover the unique features of Africa, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore Serengeti National Park, the watery landscapes of the Okavango Delta, the Congo Rainforest and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth''s flora, fauna and spectacular geography. This book is part of the Continents Uncovered series, which takes the reader on a tour of the world, charting landmarks, climates, people, animals and other wildlife. But it doesn''t stop there! This series is full of easy craft activity ideas that explore human cultures, wildlife and geographical phenomena. This series is ideal for children aged 7+ studying geography at KS2 or who are interested in maps, continents, wildlife and habitats. Titles in this series: Africa Asia Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica Europe North America South America

From crazy designs created for movies to vehicles made for driving in style, custom cars are one-of-a-kind specials. Take a closer look at some of the most eye-catching cars ever made.

What can live on the slopes of an active volcano? What about in the deepest ocean? These extreme habitats are just what readers learn about in this fascinating volume. Life on Earth is constantly adapting to changing conditions and in this volume, readers encounter this process happening in the very coldest or hottest places as well as during droughts, too much rain, and more. With graphic organizers enhancing the science content throughout the book, even reluctant readers find a way to enjoy and understand the curricula-supporting text.

Robotics, the Internet, and computers are some of the most signifcant technology breakthroughs of the last hundred years. This book identifies the pioneers of technology and how their innovations have revolutionized our world. Readers will enjoy reading the stories behind each historic invention as well as the mini bios of the technology "STEM-gineers" who made them. Experiments and research challenges help reinforce concepts.

Though Europe is one of the smaller continents, it is densely populated with fewer wild areas than some other of Earth''s landmasses. It''s home to major cities, such as London, England and Rome, Italy, that have rich histories readers may be familiar with. In this beautifully illustrated volume, readers travel around Europe by region, including Eastern Europe, Scandanavia, and western and central Europe, learning about the animals that live there and the unique geography of each place as they go. Activities accompany the well-crafted main text to engage readers further with the cultures they''re reading about.

A fantastic guide to how Maths applies to everyday life! What is the most perfect sphere known in nature? What is pi? Why were the Great Pyramids built in that shape? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this book about the shapes that are all around us. Once you''ve read all about shapes, have a go at the fun quizzes which test your knowledge. The book is part of the Maths is Everywhere series, which demystifies all aspects of maths and shows how it relates to your everyday world with fun, colourful graphics. These are fantastic books for children aged nine plus who are studying maths, or for anyone who wants to get to grips with maths in a fun way.

Discover some of Earth''s most spectacular places on the continent of Asia! Uncover the unique features of Asia, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore the heights of the Himalayas and the depths of Lake Baikal, the cold Gobi Desert, the rainforests on the island of Borneo and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth''s flora, fauna and spectacular geography. This book is part of the Continents Uncovered series, which takes the reader on a tour of the world, charting landmarks, climates, people, animals and other wildlife. But it doesn''t stop there! This series is full of easy craft activity ideas that explore human cultures, wildlife and geographical phenomena. This series is ideal for children aged 7+ studying geography at KS2 or who are interested in maps, continents, wildlife and habitats. Titles in this series: Africa Asia Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica Europe North America South America

Discover some of Earth''s most spectacular places on the continents of Australia and Antarctica, and in Oceania! Uncover the unique features of Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand and Oceania, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit these continents. Explore Tongariro National Park, the Outback and Great Barrier Reef, Tahiti, the rainforests of New Guinea and more in this beautifully illustrated and informative celebration of Earth''s flora, fauna and spectacular geography. This book is part of the Continents Uncovered series, which takes the reader on a tour of the world, charting landmarks, climates, people, animals and other wildlife. But it doesn''t stop there! This series is full of easy craft activity ideas that explore human cultures, wildlife and geographical phenomena. This series is ideal for children aged 7+ studying geography at KS2 or who are interested in maps, continents, wildlife and habitats. Titles in this series: Africa Asia Australia, New Zealand and Antarctica Europe North America South America

Get up-close to the most famous and unique cars ever made! What makes a car classic? Just how fast are classic cars? And how have classic cars influenced cars today? Get the answers to all these questions, and more, with this guide to some of the best cars ever made. Motormania is the perfect series for car-mad kids. Striking photos ensure each car is displayed in all its glory, while top-trump style fact files and detailed ''tech points'' highlight the engineering that makes each car special. This series mixes the very latest in car design and engineering with the greatest classics of the past, and is perfect for petrol heads aged 7+.

Getting young readers excited about STEAM careers has never been easier! This essential set breaks down each category of STEAM-science, technology, engineering, art, and math-and provides an incredible amount of career possibilities, from makeup artist to cartographer. Each book provides readers with a brief look at each career, whether that''s racing bike designer or mechanical engineer, and includes the schooling needed to achieve it as well as what each job may entail. Written especially for young readers, this set truly shows the many STEAM jobs that are out there in an exciting and accessible way. - Sidebars spotlight professionals working in each career - Behind the Scenes sections take readers deeper into certain careers with relatable examples - Supplements STEAM curricula for middle elementary grades

The Spectacular Science of Inventions is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about machines, technology and gadgets - and that parents often struggle to answer. Discover who built the first robots, how a text message is sent, if the James Webb telescope revolutionize our knowledge of the Universe, and much much more! The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects. There''s eight Spectacular Science titles to collect! Titles include Space, Buildings, The Human Body, Art, Planet Earth and The Living World.

"Outrageously expensive with jaw-dropping style, supercars are the most admired vehicles on the road. Learn about the cool technology behind the best supercars ever made"--

What are the different states of matter? How can you put out a fire? What happens when you cook food? Read about solids, liquids and gases. See how materials can change from one state to another, and find out how they can be mixed together to create new materials.

"From superkarts to the latest F1 models, racecars are machines built for extreme speed. Discover some of the fastest cars in the world and learn about the cool technology that makes them go"--

Matter, the stuff from which everything is made, can arrange itself in many ways. From a hard-edged diamond to the air around us, matter comes in very different states. Test states of matter and find out how arrangements you can''t see give effects that you can.