Rupert Matthews

Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.

Step into the shoes of a Mayan soothsayer's son and learn about the Mayan culture and religion of ancient Mexico and Central America.

This high-interest volume combines 100 facts about prehistoric life with vivid illustrations and instructive photographs. Among the appealing science topics featured are fossils, extinction, and the appearance of human ancestors. Connected activities (such as making an edible reptile) supply an interactive experience, while fun quizzes allow readers to assess their comprehension of the intriguing subject matter.

This is a biography of the man known as the "King of Rock and Roll", from his humble beginnings to rock legend status.

An alphabetical survey of various dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles and amphibians, from Alamosaurus to Zephyrosaurus.

An exploration of the Jurassic time period, when the environment and their own physical characteristics brought great success to dinosaurs, and other reptile groups grew in size and in numbers as well.

Simple text and exciting photographs place reluctant readers into the world of fossil hunting. This book includes the types of fossils paleontologists find as well as tips for distinguishing between rock and fossil. The purpose and careers of professional hunters are also explained.