Mason, Paul

Adrastos, a trainer, describes what it is like to be a sports hero in ancient Greece, looks at various Olympic events, and shares stories of famous athletes.

"Discusses events in Iraq that lead up to the current war in Iraq, beginning with the end of the Persian Gulf War and continuing through the planned withdrawal for all coalition forces from the country"--Provided by publisher.

Helps children understand how their actions affect the environment, explaining the larger impact travel has on resources and the climate.

Helps children understand how their actions affect the environment, explaining the impact their clothing choices have on natural resources, the economy, and the climate.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life and work of scientist Isaac Newton and discusses how his work changed the world.

A photo-filled chronicle of American inventor Thomas Edison's life and accomplishments that describes America during his lifetime and discusses his impact on the world.

This book introduces trampolining and presents step-by-step descriptions of its basic skills and techniques as well as information on its equipment, safety, and competitions.

Provides an introduction to Iraq, with information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, the people who have shaped its past and present, its current environmental issues, and its cuisine, festivals, and traditions, and includes maps, graphs, foreign language phrases, flags, and a timeline.

Looks at some of the headline reports that came from the front during World War II, from the invasion of Poland by the Germans in 1939 to the surrender of Japan in 1945, and provides background information on each event, as well as photographs and comments.

Examines the phenomenon of stone circles and the various theories that exist to explain them.