Best Selling Books by Rob Colson

Since cars were invented, they've been pushed to maximum speed, both on the road and on the track. This high-interest historical take on the evolution of high-velocity vehicles features the famous cars that have pushed the extremes and the people who have made them possible. Timelines, up-close photographs, and action-packed images accompany the accessible text, which includes plenty of statistics and other facts. From deafening dragsters to a rocket car faster than the speed of sound, these are the fascinating vehicles that push the extremes. A concluding Speed File graphic organizer helps young engineers compare record-setting speeds of different classes of vehicles.

Stylish vehicles that handle like a racecar, sports cars are great fun to drive. Take a closer look at some of the most popular sports cars ever made and check out the cool technology under the hood.

From rockets on wheels to vehicles that drive themselves, these are cars that boggle the mind. Discover some of the strangest cars ever made and learn about the cool technology that makes them go.

"First published in Great Britain in 2018 by Wayland"--Copyright page.

When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome! In Powerful Forces find out what it takes to move at extreme speeds, what g-force does to the human body and some truly impressive land, sea and air speed records. Uncover how shape of an object affects push and pull forces, such as thrust and drag, and how forces are used every day in all kinds of ways. And find out about one of the most powerful forces of all - gravity. This series looks at extreme qualities and experiences, and how things have evolved and adapted to reach their extreme state and how we can identify scientific information from this. Presented in a highly graphic and accessible way, Extreme Science will appeal to visual learners and reluctant readers. Aimed at children aged 9 and up. Extreme Science is a series of six book: Powerful Forces Awesome Matter and Materials Spectacular Light and Sound Phenomenal Plants Magnificent Habitats Incredible Living Things

SCIENCE. Each title in Super Science offers a fascinating look at a key area of science: forces and motion, micro-organisms, states of matter and so forth. Full-colour photos and diagrams, an appealing, dynamic layout, and experiment and fact boxes help young readers to really discover the excitement of science for themselves. Ages 12+

From superkarts to the latest F1 models, racecars are machines build for extreme speed. Discover some of the fastest cars in the world and learn about the cool technology that makes them go.

What is Oceania? This part of the world has the world's smallest continent, Australia, as well as the islands of New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and other islands. This colorfully illustrated volume introduces readers to this fascinating part of the world, including geography and culture, as well as covers Antartica, the coldest continent! As each region is discussed, readers discover the animals found there and can do a simple activity. A quiz concludes the book to see how well readers have understood what they've read.

Though Europe is one of the smaller continents, it is densely populated with fewer wild areas than some other of Earth's landmasses. It's home to major cities, such as London, England and Rome, Italy, that have rich histories readers may be familiar with. In this beautifully illustrated volume, readers travel around Europe by region, including Eastern Europe, Scandanavia, and western and central Europe, learning about the animals that live there and the unique geography of each place as they go. Activities accompany the well-crafted main text to engage readers further with the cultures they're reading about.

How big is a hydrogen atom? What is the speed limit of the universe? How does a computer tell time? Learn all about length, area, volume, and speed--and how we use them to measure the world around us--all in the pages of this book.

Getting young readers excited about STEAM careers has never been easier! This essential set breaks down each category of STEAM-science, technology, engineering, art, and math-and provides an incredible amount of career possibilities, from makeup artist to cartographer. Each book provides readers with a brief look at each career, whether that's racing bike designer or mechanical engineer, and includes the schooling needed to achieve it as well as what each job may entail. Written especially for young readers, this set truly shows the many STEAM jobs that are out there in an exciting and accessible way. - Sidebars spotlight professionals working in each career - Behind the Scenes sections take readers deeper into certain careers with relatable examples - Supplements STEAM curricula for middle elementary grades

Often we take our vehicles for granted, but sometimes we hear about an incredible machine that makes us appreciate the ingenuity of engineers. This high-velocity set takes a close look at record-breaking vehicles, including rockets, airplanes, motorcycles, and cars, and the people who build, drive, and pilot them. Each dazzling book, a well-researched combination of history and science, details the evolution of the featured machine and how today's models are engineered for extreme performance. Tables, diagrams, and timelines make critical concepts clear for future engineers. A final chart provides all the speed stats that enthusiasts crave. - Vehicles of all shapes and sizes are a high-interest lens through which to study physics, technology, and other science subject matter - Beautifully designed with both eye-catching images and graphics that effectively reflect need-to-know information, especially for the visual learner - Science and engineering topics provide multiple opportunities to connect readers to elementary science curricula