Books with author Paul Mason

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in ancient Benin. Using primary sources and information from archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps, and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travellng journey when reading this book.

What are bones made of? Which is the biggest and which is the smallest? What different types of muscle are there, and what jobs do they do? Your Strong Skeleton and Amazing Muscular System takes readers on an entertaining tour of the body's skeletal and muscular systems. Every spread opens with an amazing science fact about the human body, then goes on to explain the science behind the fact. Detailed diagrams and amazing images illustrate the lively text.

Where is a good spot for mountain bikers to polish their cadence? Where would a snowboarder go to find the best powder? What’s a rock climber’s ideal location for climbing big walls? Grab your passport and get ready for a trip around the world―no budget necessary! Each stop highlights a different skill essential for mastering the sport as well as information on the geography of the place. With expert advice on equipment, techniques, and safety, this set is a great way to combine sports and geography.

Germany is often considered the birthplace of the automobile, so it makes sense that some of the greatest supercars are produced there. This high-interest volume introduces readers to these cars and presents them with fun facts and stats regarding each vehicle. This information is presented in a visually appealing way that allows readers to compare and contrast each featured car. Colorful photographs are paired with helpful captions and labels that provide deeper insight. Various graphic elements appeal to visual learners, while exciting text and subject matter engages all readers.

Cars are fascinating. They're often quick, sleek, and complex. For many automobile lovers, American supercars are a favorite. Readers of this engaging volume will learn about some of the most well-known cars made in the country. A unique and easy-to-understand layout presents stats and facts about each car in a concise way. Detailed photographs are paired with informative captions and labels that help readers understand the different features of each car. Curious readers of all ages will love learning about these exciting vehicles.

Sharks—sleek, fast-moving predators with powerful jaws—can take care of themselves, right? Wrong! Thanks to humans, many shark species are officially endangered and some iconic sharks even face extinction. This has happened through demand for shark fin soup, big-game fishing, ocean pollution, and other threats to their survival. Discover why sharks need our protection and why we need them. True stories and fascinating science combined with superb photographs explain how these incredible hunters have become the hunted—and also how we can protect them in the future.

Sharks are powerful, super-efficient eating machines. But how do they hunt? Discover the specialized features and tactics they use to capture prey, such as touch-sensitive teeth to identify food, an upper jaw that unhinges from the skull, and a vast array of specialized teeth. Meet all kinds of species, from the fearsome great white and hammerhead to the super-fast shortfin mako and the attack-launching angel shark. Brilliant photographs, clear diagrams, and spellbinding facts tell all about these mighty, deep-sea operators.