Books with author Ian Graham

From ancient biremes to gigantic aircraft carriers, from mighty steamers to futuristic submarines, Model Maker Warships and Submarines is filled with the wonders of seafaring vessels past and present. Learn about these amazing machines and also discover the secrets of the ships of the future. This book includes five full-color press-out models to build and over 70 decals to decorate the models. The text is well written and provides detailed historical information and facts. Each spread is also highlighted by illustrations, photographs, and dynamic graphics. Kids will learn the difference between galleons, ironclad ships vs. dreadnoughts, and destroyers and aircraft carriers. This 48-page book discusses the importance of ships and submarines used in battles and wars from 700 B.C. to the present, in addition to the engineering developments from decade to decade. From the Greeks and Romans to the English and Spanish, kids will receive a complete education on this topic and then have the opportunity to recreate five different paper models.

These two-wheelers are monsters of speed, sports and fun. They can be as quiet as a racing bike or as loud as a roaring Harley-Davidson or a screaming superbike. There are Motocross bikes, BMX stunt bikes, trail bikes, and off-road bikes. Quad bikes have enormous wheels for going over sand and ice. And of course, there are scooters, the mini motorbikes perfect for city living. Here are Mighty Machines that jump off the page. Large type describes the machines, their parts and their uses. Glossaries explain essential terms and suggested activities add to the fun. The big format and vibrant designs make the books perfect for kids to read alone or share with a friend. With their lively designs and topics that are always a favorite with kids, these books offer popular subject matter and excellent value.

Blast off for a spectacular 3-D tour of the solar system—from the infernal surface of the sun to the deepest, darkest reaches of space. Filled with engaging text, dazzling images, and diagrams throughout, 3-D Explorer: Solar System features five out-of-this-world pop-up scenes with cool metallic effects that really bring the secrets of space to life. This new title in the popular 3-D Explorer series is a kid's ultimate guide to the mysteries of space. Young astronomers will explore each of the solar system's regions in detail, discover the planets, comets and asteroids, experience the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing, hitch a ride on the International Space Station, and even traverse the dusty red surface of Mars. No rocket or space suits are needed to embark on this educational, entertaining mission!

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 crude oil is used to make a fast food snack. It explains how crude oil was formed, how it is obtained and how it is used in the food industry, the science behind cooking and the effects of heat on food, the processes of packaging and preserving food, and finally how fast food is prepared. The topics covered are illustrated with experiments, amazing facts and scientific discoveries.