Best Selling Books by Paul Beck

The oldest dinosaurs lived more than 248 million years ago, in the Mesozoic era. No one has ever seen a living one. But in Color and Play: Dinosaurs, you ll meet some famous and not-so-famous creatures from the past Informative and exciting, Color and Play: Dinosaurs brings kids face-to-face with fifteen of the most intriguing animals that ever lived. They ll meet the Barosaurus, one of the largest animals to ever walk on earth, and the Maiasaura, whose fossils proved that dinosaurs cared for their young. They ll also meet the Coelophysis, a Corythosaurus, a Triceratops, and a T. Rex. Then they can color the model pieces, punch them out, and fit them together to build these amazing animals, with a removable diorama available as well to complete the scene. With Color and Play: Dinosaurs, kids can fulfill all their dino dreams "

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

"Travel through Central America''s cloud forests on the trail of the world''s most fascinating insects!"--Page 4 of cover

Dig into the tail-wagging world of man’s best friend with this interactive book featuring a layered model of of a dog embedded right into the book! Uncover the secrets of man’s best friend layer by layer in this totally redesigned title in the popular Uncover series. Young dog fans will love discovering all the weird and wild facts, viewing the cool illustrations and diagrams, and examining the unique 3-D layered model of a dog. With every turn of the page, the pup is deconstructed before their eyes, as the model demonstrates the hidden workings of the dog’s body. Perfect for curious kids, ages 8 and up.

Ahoy! Pirates and landlubbers alike can set out on a 3-D adventure and explore within a pirate ship, layer by layer. With each turn of the page, uncover new loot and look under one more layer of the puzzle.Discover the different types of pirate ships--including brigs, slops and junks--and the parts that make up each type of boat. Explore, if you dare, the symbols of fear meant to terrify the pirates'' victims. And beware of Black Bart!Interactive and touchable 3-D pages allow for the most comprehensive learning.Ages 7 and up

Venture into the wilderness to learn about the most extreme and dangerous predators on the planet. Embark on a journey around the world and discover the most extreme predators on the planet. Extreme Animals: Predators features 20 dangerous creatures that awe us with their feats of strength, speed, and sheer determination. Detailed facts, statistics, charts, and maps allow the reader to compare and contrast each animal and learn what makes them so extreme. Three replica claw pendants with a neck cord enable kids to display their favorite beasts after the book is closed, and a double-sided wall poster is the perfect decoration for a budding adventurer’s bedroom.

Complacent, asleep, ineffective, hypocritical. However you choose to describe it, the church simply isn''t working. In Lost the Plot, you get an in depth look at our failures and what we can do to fix them. Dive into what the Bible says about the early church and take a look at our own churches from the outside in. Lost the Plot is sure to leave you with a sense that there is more to church than 2 hours on the weekend in an elegant, multi-million dollar building sipping a latte. We have forgotten our first love in America and have replaced Him with love for ourselves. We have lost the plot.

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

Takes an inside look at the special anatomical and behavioral characteristics that make cats lovable animal companions.

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

Welcome to Fitness - First & Forever This book can be your guide to optimal health. Information is provided into 4 pillars of Fitness; Exercise, Diet, Sleep and Hormones. Millions of people want to add muscle, lose fat, get stronger, and look fit and trim as a result. But when they look for expert guidance, they face an ocean of self-proclaimed fitness gurus who say they have a can''t-miss program for fast and easy results. So where do you look for solid, no-nonsense advice you can trust from experts in the fitness field? Inside this book!

50 four line dialogues in English and Italian. On facing pages for easy reference. Large print format for easy reading. Uses the 100 most important verbs and nouns.

Seven modern fables based on the seven deadly sins. Institutions intended to protect us often become instruments of oppression. Power wielded without sensitivity can wreck lives. East Enders - Gluttony Bully Boys - Anger The Man who Stole Bryce Canyon - Greed When Constabulary Duty''s to be Done - Sloth The Priest and the Altar Boy - Lust The Woman who would be King - Pride From the Geyser Ventilators - Envy

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.

"By conducting 25 experiments, you''ll explore fascinating (and repulsive) subjects like snot, sour milk, bacteria, and more."--P. [4] of cover.

Introduces some of the most advanced humanoid robots being designed today-from battlefield ''bots to amazing androids. Explains the engineering that goes into creating life-like machines--page 4 of cover.

Information extracted from the minutes of The Philadelphia Society for the Establishment and support of Charity Schools, the document, signed by the Society''s secretary, deals with the acceptance by the Society of a schoolhouse, donated by Paul Beck, on the condition that it accept only children of white parents. The letter of intent to donate is quoted having originally been sent to the Society''s president Philip Garrett.

"Sweet, sticky, delicious sugar. You know you love it, now discover why! The 20 experiments in this book let you explore all things sweet as you test important science concepts. You''ll discover how sugar works in your body, why it sparks in the dark, and what makes it so crave-worthy. Build a sugar monster, cook up gummy worms, and shrink an egg--all in the name of science!" -- Back cover.

"A pictorial history of the University of Missouri''s School of Engineering, located in Columbia, Missouri"--

26 epic matchups are demonstrated when the Samurai Power Rangers and Super Samurai Power Rangers face off against the evil Nighlok.