Best Selling Books by Paul Beck

Young explorers can take the adventure of a lifetime with The Field Guide to Safari Animals. Inside this book, kids will discover the 1924 journal of fictional naturalist Rebecca Mayhew. Through her journal entries, learn all about her exciting adventure across exotic Africa--from tracking lions in Nairobi to marveling at the birth of a baby giraffe in Botswana. Each page is filled with stunning photographs, maps, illustrations, and fascinating facts about Africa''s most majestic animals. At the end of this incredible journey, kids can recreate animal scenes by setting up a cool diorama and 8 different animal models. Let''s go on safari!Included are 59 pieces to assemble, eight safari animals and a removable diorama.The Field Guide series offers an exceptional experience to young pioneers who want to explore exotic places. Every two-page spread comes with a different animal to assemble. As readers learn interesting facts about each animal, they can construct furry and feathery friends to play with. Each book provides a beautifully illustrated diorama to use as a realistic backdrop for play.Ages 8 and up

From fighting deadly forest fires to rescuing troops behind enemy lines, helicopters perform incredible feats. Filled with exciting illustrations, easy instructions, and fascinating tidbits on all types of helicopters and their uses, Flight Test Lab: Helicopters explains concepts like flight theory; describes the latest technology; and explores the inner workings of these mechanical marvels. Author Paul Beck describes Thomas Edison''s near-deadly attempts at helicopter design and explains how Black Hawks can fly over 1,100 miles. Best of all is the inclusion of all the parts -- even a launcher -- needed to assemble a simple flying helicopter, a police copter, a military chopper, and a rescue helicopter.

Discusses rocket mission to Mars and life in the space.

A book about motors and machines. Find out how magnets and electricity work together to make motors work. Learn how gears make motion happen. This book will guide you through the assembly of 10 motorized projects, step-by-step.

27 epic matchups are demonstrated when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face off against the toughest villains.