Books with author Paul Mason MS

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.

This book explodes common myths about money and helps teens learn how to take control of the income they have and get the most out of it. It treats what can be the driest and most daunting of topics with the lightest of touches. Information and advice will be delivered in a streetwise, accessible, easy-to-follow way. In fact so clear and engaging is the counsel it offers that it's likely the book will be read by the parents themselves - its core message being that having enough money has very little to do with how much money you earn, and a more to do with how much further you can make it go...To include themes such as: How to Save and use a bank Being a savvy Spender! How to grow your money Should I borrow? - all about loans Becoming a student

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.

Get inside the events of the biggest sporting occasion in the world!The Olympic Games feature a dazzling variety of sporting events, from sprinting to fencing, and from powerlifting to rhythmic gymnastics. Together, they make for an amazing spectacle. Explore them for yourself in The Ultimate Guide to Olympic Events. Great reading for children aged 8 and up.ContentsThe changing OlympicsAthletics (track) Athletics (field)Ball sports Boat sports Combat sports Cycling Football Gymnastics Multi-sport events Racquet sports Swimming and aquatics New Olympic sports Olympic words Olympic events Finding out more Index

A dark, triangular fin slicing through the water can be a terrifying sight. Read the stories of the brave (and lucky) people who have survived real-life shark attacks, such as spearfisher Rodney Fox, who was grabbed by a great white, and Mick Fanning, attacked during a surfing contest. Find out which shark species are involved, what causes attacks, how dolphins have saved people, how to fight back, and much more. Fascinating facts and brilliant photography capture the drama, but don't worry―you are more likely to be struck by lightning than to be bitten by a shark!