Books with author Michael Pollan

Did you know that Mustangs were not the only muscle cars developed by the Ford Motor Company? Fairlanes and Torinos were also important members of the Ford family in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Readers will learn about these affordable cars, which offered something for everyone, from speedy race cars to family vehicles with a little something extra under the hood. Detailed photographs show the many models of these cars, which deserve the same attention as the other muscle cars of their time.

For many years, it was accepted as fact that our solar system had nine planets. However, one important meeting of astronomers in 2006 reduced that number to eight. They decided that Pluto was not a planet, a declaration that outraged some people. Readers will learn more about distant Pluto, such as how it was accidentally discovered. Brilliant photographs accompany the fascinating facts.

For readers eager to discover more about the people and the wildlife that live along the Nile's banks, this guide to the longest river in the world contains a wealth of fascinating information. The Ancient Egyptians and the annual flood are explored here, as well as the Aswan Dam and the debates over the use of the Nile's resources that face the countries along its banks.

When a solar or lunar eclipse is approaching, people excitedly prepare to watch the enthralling events. They're just small reminders that other celestial bodies are out there. In this book, readers will learn with the help of diagrams and key science vocabulary how eclipses happen, when they can expect them, and the differences between partial and full eclipses. Fun facts sprinkled throughout the text will encourage stargazers to mark their calendars for the next eclipse.

Some of the fastest planes in the world can only be found in the US military. Though fighter planes have been used since the aerial dogfights of World War I, todays jets seem unstoppable. They can slip through radar undetected, carry numerous missiles, and fly faster than the speed of sound. Full-color photographs of these swift military machines enhances the historical and science content. Readers will be continually engaged as they are introduced to the futuristic F-35 and as they learn how a jet engine works.