Most Popular Books by Rob Colson

Discover some of Earth''s most spectacular places on the continent of Europe! Uncover the unique features of Europe, from the wide variety of habitats and landscapes to the cultures of the peoples that inhabit the continent. Explore Soomaa National Park, Norwegian fjiords, the Swiss Alps, Plitvice lakes 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 rockets on wheels to vehicles that drive themselves, these are cars that boggle the mind. Discover some of the strangest cars ever made and learn about the cool technology that makes them go.

A spectacular collection of skeletons from some of the world''s most fascinating prehistoric animals. Find out how big a fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex''s skull really was or see how an Iguanodon used its thumbs as a secret weapon! Prepare to be amazed by this incredible collection of brilliant bones from some truly astounding prehistoric creatures. Discover what their bones reveal about how they lived, then take a closer look at the creatures themselves.

"First published in Great Britain in 2018 by Wayland"--Copyright page.

Plants may just seem like a passive force on Earth, but even everyday flowers and vegetables are truly amazing! In this volume, readers find out why plants are phenomenal and learn about those that live in some extreme habitats or have otherwise extreme surroundings. Some plants are even extreme themselves, being particular large, small, or hungry for meat! Fact-filled graphic organizers engage readers with the main science content while a vibrant and colorful design keep readers turning pages.

Each title in Super Science offers a fascinating look at a key area of science: forces and motion, micro-organisms, states of matter and so forth. Full-colour photos and diagrams, an appealing, dynamic layout, and experiment and fact boxes help young readers to really discover the excitement of science for themselves.

What is Oceania? This part of the world has the world''s smallest continent, Australia, as well as the islands of New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and other islands. This colorfully illustrated volume introduces readers to this fascinating part of the world, including geography and culture, as well as covers Antartica, the coldest continent! As each region is discussed, readers discover the animals found there and can do a simple activity. A quiz concludes the book to see how well readers have understood what they''ve read.

When did humans first start counting? Is infinity really a number? Learn all about numbers big and small--and how we use them to describe the world around us--all in the pages of this book.

Readers may be familiar with North America, but there''s so much to learn about the third-largest continent on Earth! Including the countries of Canada and the United States, as well as Mexico, Greenland, and the countries of Central America and the Caribbean, North America has a variety of habitats and animals readers can enjoy learning about in this volume. The colorful illustrations include maps of the different parts of North America, highlighting interesting geography, such as the Everglades, Death Valley, and more. DIY activities accompany the main content to engage all readers with what they are reading.

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: Luxury Cars looks at the history of luxury cars, and at some of the most expensive and luxurious vehicles around, from the Rolls Royce Wraith, the Bentley Continental GTC and the Lexus LS 600h L to the Jaguar XJR, the Audi A8 and the Porsche Panamera. 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: Supercars and Top Marques: SUVs and Off-roaders.

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. Ages 7+

Ce livre contient plus de 300 défis : énigmes, jeux de logique, calculs, casse-tête et paradoxes étranges... Des casse-têtes intemporels (comme des classiques de l''Antiquité ou l''énigme d''Enstein) et inédits. Avec un design original et rétrofuturiste. Un livre pour tester et améliorer son raisonnement logique, son orientation spatiale, ses capacités algébriques et sa mémoire factuelle.

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!

Voyagez à travers les pages de ce. livre comme si vous visitiez un musée : une incroyable collection de squelettes y est rassemblée, depuis la fragile ossature de la grenouille jusqu''à l''énorme charpente de la baleine bleue. Découvrez vite ce qui se passe sous la peau de toutes ces créatures !

Approchez ! Approchez ! Evaluez votre raisonnement logique, votre orientation spatiale, vos capacités algébriques et votre mémoire factuelle en naviguant à travers cet ouvrage étonnant ! Rassemblés pour votre cogitation, votre gratification ou votre stupéfaction, voici 300 des casse-tête les plus déroutants, des énigmes les plus mystérieuses, et des paradoxes les plus étranges connus à ce jour ! Cette collection de problèmes inclut quelques classiques de l''Antiquité, plusieurs variantes modernes de thèmes anciens et un grand nombre de créations inédites. Armez-vous de courage et testez vos méninges face aux grands créateurs d''hier et d''aujourd''hui ! Etes-vous prêts à résoudre l''énigme d''Einstein ? Vous en sentez-vous capables ?

Ontdek hoe je aan een skelet van bv. een Afrikaanse olifant en een leeuw kunt zien hoe ze leven en waar ze goed in zijn. Met afbeeldingen van skeletten en kleurenfoto''s. Vanaf ca. 9 t/m 12 jaar.