Best Selling Books by Rob Colson

Learn about your favorite animals from the inside out! From gorillas to kangaroos, get ready to explore the insides of some of your favorite animals and the specialized body parts that help these animals thrive in their habitats. Bone Collection: Animals features dozens of animals with detailed illustrations of their skeletons and information about how their bodies help them move, hunt, and avoid predators. After reading about animals on land, in the water, and in the sky, kids can build an elephant and a crocodile model! 2018 National Parenting Product Awards Winner “Bone Collection: Animals is perfect for your curious kids,” says NAPPA Director Elena Epstein. “There is so much to explore on every page as your kids learn about the insides of some of their favorite animals. This is one of those books that the whole family will enjoy discussing.” "Sturdy enough for repeated use, this book-kit would be a popular addition to makerspaces or classrooms." —Julia Smith, Booklist

The Spectacular Science of Space is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about planets, stars, and galaxies - and that parents often struggle to answer.Find out what gravity is, how we know about the Big Bang, what it''s like to live on the International Space Station and many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

The Spectacular Science of Vehicles is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about cars, trains, ships and planes - and that parents often struggle to answer - such as:- How does a Maglev train float on air?- What happens when you break the sound barrier?- How do modern airports and container ports work?- And many, many more!The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.

Assemble a launch pad, build a rocket, and go on a hands-on adventure around our solar system and beyond! This is no ordinary maker kit. It contains everything kids need to assemble a launch pad for a model three-stage rocket, as well as build the rocket and planets of our solar system. As construction begins, young engineers in training can read along in the accompanying 64-page science activity book to test theories, perform experiments, and learn all about gravity, the Law of Motion, orbital velocity, and more as they relate to the space models. Focusing on STEM concepts in a fun and engaging way, this kit is a great option for an upcoming science fair or a quiet rainy day at home.

Build a nearly two-foot-tall marble run, and learn all about the scientific principles behind your creation with this interactive science book and kit. This is no ordinary maker kit. It contains everything kids need to build a nearly two-foot-high working marble run, complete with wheels, ramps, stops, and drops—two marbles included. As construction begins, young engineers in training can read along in the accompanying 64-page science activity book to test theories, perform experiments, and learn all about mechanics, speed, forces, and other scientific principles that relate to their marble run. Focusing on STEM concepts in a fun and engaging way, this kit is a great option for an upcoming science fair or a quiet rainy day at home.

The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about earthquakes and volcanoes, weather and geology - and that parents often struggle to answer. Did you know what causes an Ice Age? Or how a diamond forms? And where can you stand in a dinosaur footprint? Answers to all of these questions and many, many more are explained in The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth. The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. The fascinating text by Rob Colson is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects. Don''t miss the other books in the Spectacular Science series! The Spectacular Science of Buildings The Spectacular Science of Space The Spectacular Science of the Human Body

Did you know that the US Star-Spangled Banner was designed by a 17-year-old school boy? Or that the Brazilian flag shows a star constellation of the night sky from 1889? Welcome to the bizarre and fascinating world of flags! From the chequered Formula 1 flag and the rainbow banner to historical standards and country flags, this book is packed with amazing facts, stories, and curiosities behind some of the world''s most iconic banners.

The ultimate guide to the best cars on the planet from racing and sports cars to classic and custom cars. From sleek supercars to roaring racing machines, The Big Book of Cars showcases the fastest, flashiest and most fascinating cars on the planet. Packed with striking full-colour photos, each spread shows these incredible vehicles in all their glory.Readers will discovers what makes these machines tick with fact-packed profiles and detailed ''Tech Points'' that break down the cutting-edge engineering behind each car. Whether it''s a custom-built street beast, a legendary classic, or a record-breaking racer, this book dives under the hood to reveal what makes them truly unique. Perfect for curious minds aged 8 and up, this is the ultimate guide for young car enthusiasts who dream of speed, style, and serious horsepower.

From head to toe, get ready to explore the human body! Bone Collection: Human Body examines that bones that make up the human body and how they fit together to keep you on the move. From cells to systems, the 64-page book also outlines the inner workings of the human body and how each organ and system works together to keep you alive. After reading about the human body, children can use the included pieces to build their own skeleton model and skull.

An incredible collection of bones of some of the most amazing prehistoric creatures! Bone Collection: Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures takes readers back millions of years to the prehistoric land where dinosaurs walked, pterosaurs flew, and plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs swam. This book examines the skeletons of prehistoric creatures and how paleontologists have reconstructed their bodies through the discovery of fossils. From the mighty Giganotosaurus to the plant-eating Triceratops, children can examine these prehistoric creatures and discover how they looked and lived millions of years ago. After reading the 64-page book, children get to build their very own T. rex and Stegosaurus models!

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. 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: Luxury Cars and Top Marques: Supercars.

Packed with dastardly details, this collection shares thrilling tales of spies from the ancient world of Sun Tzu to the latest cyber threats. From James Bond to Mata Hari, in scores of books and movies, and on the front pages of newspapers, spies have always captured our imagination. But what’s the truth behind the fiction? The Secrets of Spies sheds light on the mysterious life of the spy, explaining the real-life origins of spying, examining some of history’s most notorious spies and spycatchers, and revealing the role espionage plays today in business, politics, and everyday life. Filled with lavish illustrations and hundreds of full-color photographs, this book provides hours of fun and entertainment for any reader. Narrated in an engaging, compelling style, The Secrets of Spies is a thrilling, in-depth global investigation of the hidden history of espionage. From ninja assassins to computer hackers, the book uncovers the tools, tricks, and techniques that make up the daring art of the spy.

The Spectacular Science of Inventions is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about machines, technology and gadgets - and that parents often struggle to answer - such as:- Who built the first robots?- How is a text message sent from one smartphone to another?- Why will the James Webb telescope revolutionize our knowledge of the Universe?The bright, busy artworks will encourage science-hungry children to pore over every detail and truly get to grips with the science that underpins everything around us. Information is delivered on multiple levels, allowing readers to dip in and out at speed, or take a deep dive into their favourite subjects.