Books with author Mark Anthony Wilson

The first in a series of demolition-themed children's books, My Dad Does Demolition follows the story of Taylor, a little boy whose school is about to be demolished. The book is suitable for children from four to eight years old, and is designed to encourage children to consider a career in demolition whilst reinforcing vital health and safety messages.

A young boy named Timmy is playing in the woods when he discovers a tiny person—about three inches tall. This small person named Jameson has been injured by a bird, so Timmy takes him home and nurses him back to health. Timmy learns there are other small people living in the woods. But one day Timmy becomes very sick and the little people, led by Jameson, must travel to town to save Timmy’s life with the magical Blue Crystal. The little people sacrifice their own safety for Timmy, but will they be able to survive?

A stirring story of the goldfields and the Eureka Rebellion, by award-winning author/illustrator Mark WilsonMolly and her father have emigrated to Australia to try their luck as gold prospectors in Ballarat, Victoria. Life on the diggings is hard and Molly misses her mother, who died before they left England. A Chinese teenager, Chen, shows Molly and her Papa how to pan for gold and helps them when their food and money run out. Not everyone on the goldfields is friendly, however. Chen and other Chinese diggers are often bullied and the police lock up miners who haven't paid the exorbitant gold licence fee. Before long, Molly, Papa and Chen are caught up in a protest that will become known as the Eureka Rebellion - a legendary battle that will profoundly affect them all.From award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson, this powerful story is inspired by real people and historical events.

Examines not only the developments that have brought us such conveniences of the information age as e-mail, cell-phones, and palm-top computers, but also offers valuable insight into a future brimming with amazing possibilities. The full spectrum of communications technology is covered, from Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to the invention of the printing press, and the origins of today's Internet. Full-color spreads packed with informative captions, look at the past, present, and future of information systems in a variety of fields, including computers, entertainment, education, space, and personal communications. Communications is an ideal gift and a must-have resource for anyone who is curious about the Information Age. Illustrated timelines include major technological milestones and anticipated advances. Comprehensive glossary and index. "Crystal Ball" boxes feature predictions and highlight breakthroughs. "Blurred Vision" graphics show how people in the past envisioned the future. Related resources and websites.

From one of the world's premier practitioners of classic magic, with years of experience instructing younger readers in the magical arts, comes this new revision of his complete guide to learning and performing fantastic feats of prestidigitation. Acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times as "the text that...young magicians swear by," it's full of step-by-step instructions. More than 2,000 illustrations provide the know-how behind 300 techniques, from basic card tricks to advanced levitation, along with advice on planning and staging a professional-quality magic show.