New Releases by Andrew Solway

What makes a mammal a mammal? How is a lion different from a dolphin? What is a primate? Classifying Living Things investigates how and why we group animals. Each book focuses on a particular class of living things, looking at the key characteristics that set its members apart from those of other classes. Discover how classes of living things have evolved, and how species have adapted to suit their environments. Find out why certain animals may show some characteristics of a particular class, but actually belong to another. ''Classifying Mammals'' looks at the amazing class of furry, milk-drinking animals. Find out how mammals are grouped into orders and how each one is different from the rest. From aardvarks to zebras, from giant elephants to tiny shrews, discover what makes mammals so special.

Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along the way. This book shows how the energy in wind is turned into a music download. It explains the science behind sound, how it can be measured, recorded and stored, what happens in a recording studio, and how our ears hear sound. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.

Discusses the procedures involved in investigating a suspicious death.

Looks at how exercise abilities and the types of exercise that the body needs most and can take best advantage of change during each stage of life, from birth to old age.

Discusses The Food Chain And How It Includes A Description Of Terms Like Energy, Producers, Consumers, Decomposers And How It All Fits Together .

This addition to the visually stimulating Sci-Hi series looks at the application of science and new technologies to all sorts of aircraft, from military jets airliners to gliders and airships, and how they affect our lives. It looks at new materials, discoveries, and inventions, and assesses their environmental impact.

This addition to the visually stimulating Sci-Hi series looks at the application of science and new technologies to the field of buildings and structures, from the tallest towers to dams, stadia, and canals. It looks at new materials, discoveries, and inventions, and assesses their environmental impact.

Presents the lives and theories of famous geologists from the eighteenth century up to the present day, describing their discoveries and the importance of their work for the study of the Earth and how it developed.

''Sci-Hi'' explores core science concepts and topics, firing pupils'' curiosity about the world around them.

Discusses where immigrants come from, reasons to move, and what life is like once they arrive, and explains how to create and interpret the charts, tables, and graphs used to display different types of information about immigration.

Discusses different types of wars, changes in the way wars are fought, and weapons, and explains how to create and interpret the charts, tables, and graphs used to display different types of information about war and conflict.

Starting with statistics and building toward real and achievable solutions for the planet. With features such as Planet Watch sidebars, New Technology summaries and Facts and Records almanac pages, this book explores the opportunities and dangers within waste disposal, as well as the pros and cons of the issues that are at the center of the world-at-risk debate.

This title provides a look at the huge variety of country and folk dances from all over the world, from line and square dancing, to sword and stick dancing and storytelling with dance. It looks at the many different styles and steps specific to a variety of country and folk dances, and explores the part played by costume and make-up.

Explores the ideas, machines, and technology that have provided the foundation for the modern age, including electricity, antibiotics, and the internet.

High-interest magazine-like design and approach that teaches science with clear introductions and content.

Explains what insects are and how they differ from other animals, and provides an overview of the life cycles of a variety of insects, including ants, bees, cockroaches, grasshoppers, dragonflies, and butterflies.

Original ed. published as: Classifying birds.

Understanding the world we live in involves understanding the links between living things. This series explains the concept and need for classification. Each book provides key features of each classification group by providing examples of animal and plant classes. All books explain how behavior, life cycle, appearance, and structure link living things within a classification group, such as kingdoms and phyla.

Investigates how transport systems and buildings affect the environment.

This book examines how the enormous power of the Sun can be used to meet the world''s growing energy needs, highlighting new technologies.

Looks at the application of science in sports, covering such topics as biomechanics, training, and nutrition.

How do dancers make their own music? Which choreographer developed a duet for a dancer and a mechanical digger? Why was The Rite of Spring ballet so influential for modern dance? Modern Dance provides a detailed look at the development of modern dance, from the pioneering work of Martha Graham to computer animated dance and virtual dancers of today. The book looks at how the choreography and improvisation differ from other styles of dance, and explores the part played by costumes and make-up. There is also information on how to become a modern dancer.

How many molecules are in a single glass of water? What makes bread rise? Students can find the answers to these and other questions in a series that uses everyday objects to present science concepts. This fresh, fun approach shows that science is truly at work all around us! Developed in consultation with a science curriculum specialist Engaging and informative sidebars support text Vivid photographs and labeled diagrams build interest and aid comprehension Includes glossary of key science terms, list of Internet sources, and index Bread is a staple food in many countries. Just a few simple ingredients-flour, yeast, and water-become a crusty, tasty loaf in the oven. Are you hungry for the facts? Bite into The Science of a Loaf of Bread to Learn about the physical and chemical changes that happen between the mixing bowl and the serving plate. Book jacket.

Explains how the human body''s organs and systems are organized, and how science enables amazing repairs to be made when things go wrong.

Each book in ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE AND GLOBAL WARMING explores key concepts and issues related to energy availability, production, and use and explains the impact of energy use on global climate. The eight volumes feature easy-to-read text accessible to a wide range of students, vivid photos, and clear, easy-to-understand illustrations and diagr...

Each book in ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE AND GLOBAL WARMING explores key concepts and issues related to energy availability, production, and use - and explains the impact of energy use on global climate. The eight volumes feature easy-to-read text accessible to a wide range of students, vivid photos, and clear, easy-to-understand illustrations and dia...

Which dancers dance through fire? Why does it take several hours to put on make-up for a kathakali dance? Which dance company uses tai chi, meditation, Chinese opera movement, martial arts, modern dance and ballet in its dancing? African and Asian Dance provides a detailed look at the development of African and Asian dancing, from the huge variety of traditional folk dances to the modern techniques used by choreographers such as Germaine Acogny and the Cloud Gate Theatre today. The book looks at how the choreography and improvisation differ from other styles of dance, and explores the part played by costumes and make-up.

Examines various chemical reactions, from the explosion of gunpowder to physiological actions of medicines.

Explores the principals of sound, light, and radiation waves, explaining how they travel and carry energy from one place to another.