New Releases by Andrew Solway

This book explains the conditions that allow life to flourish on Earth, and the possibility of finding life on other planets.

Written in British English, In Secrets of Habitats, you will find out which habitat is biggest, why rain forests are so important, and which wildlife shares our cities.

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.

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. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.

This series explores the science behind various phenomena using a question and answer approach. Special panels explain particular aspects in greater depth.

Discusses the procedures involved in investigating a suspicious death.

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

Explains the science and technology behind building buildings and other structures including how arches and domes stay up and how to build structures that are earthquake proof.

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

World at Risk investigates some of the major environmental challenges that we face today. These challenges arise from a rapidly growing world population, the pollution and waste generated by human activity, and our demands on Earth's limited resources. The series examines the nature and causes of these problems and looks at some of the ways in which we might respond. Waste Disposal shows how our modern lifestyles generate mountains of waste. It describes the types of waste we produce and the problems of disposing of it safely. It explains the economic, environmental, and human costs when waste is disposed of irresponsibly and shows the importance of recycling and reusing wherever possible. Book jacket.

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

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.

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.

Explains the different types of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

Investigates how transport systems and buildings affect the environment.

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

Explains the potential benefits and risks of technologies such as gene therapy, and how scientists can alter an organism by altering its genetic make-up.

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.

Science.

What is smog? Why is so much farmland now damaged? How can ecotourism help the environment? Real World Data presents information about familiar curricular topics through charts and graphs. Each title shows how to organize data in different visual forms, and how to interpret and create tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts. Introduces data literacy through familiar topics and case studies Provides clear and comprehensive examples of data organization Contains high-quality photographs and diagrams Book jacket.

What is scree? How hot is the center of the Earth? Where is the longest river in the world? Real World Data presents information about familiar curricular topics through charts and graphs. Each title shows how to organize data in different visual forms, and how to interpret and create tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts. Introduces data literacy through familiar topics and case studies Provides clear and comprehensive examples of data organization Contains high-quality photographs and diagrams 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.

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.

Explains what fossil fuels are and where they come from and discusses their positive and negative aspects.

Sharks are among the most ferocious predators in the oceans, but how have they, and other fish, adapted to become so successful? The series explores how some of our favorite animals are uniquely adapted to their environment. Each book looks at the various ways in which different species have adapted to their surroundings and covers habitat, defenses, camouflage, and the way animals find food.

Eagles are among the most remarkable predators in the skies, but how have they, and other birds, adapted to become so successful? The series explores how some of our favorite animals are uniquely adapted to their environment. Each book looks at the various ways in which different species have adapted to their surroundings and covers habitat, defenses, camouflage, and the way animals find food.