Isabel Thomas

This book introduces the reader to masks and face painting, examining what they are, what they can be made of, what they can show, differences in technique and style, historical and modern examples, and examples from different cultures.

If a scorpion and a tarantula were to meet and fight, which one would win? Read this book to find out!

Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain information relating to biology, and allow readers countless opportunities to compare and contrast. In addition, medal tables at the back of the books tally medals won by the different animal classifications,...

From snapping shots of A-list stars on the red carpet to staging amazing photos in a studio, professional photographers can become as famous as the celebrities they shoot. Make sure this awesome job is on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Five-Minute Interview: Discover what it takes to shoot models and celebrities from On the Radar expert Adam Lawrence. Day in the Life: Get a feel for what's involved in a day-long photo shoot. Read All...

Sassy, vibrant, and energetic, Latin dance is taking clubs and ballrooms around the world by storm. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Five-Minute Interview Get the Latin lowdown from On the Radar expert and choreographer Susana Montero. Zone In Learn about some of the hottest Latin dances! Feel It Immerse yourself in the amazing experience of the Brazilian samba Carnival!

Who needs to fly to Africa or visit a safari park, when there is so much wildlife on our doorsteps? This book examines squirrels and discusses where city squirrels live, what they eat, what dangers they face, and why they like living so close to people. Special "spotter's clues" symbols highlighting key squirrel behaviors and features are used throughout the book to enable readers to go on their own "city safari" once they have finished reading the...

The tricks, stunts, thrills, and spills of boarding add up to a culture that is addictively cool. Make sure it's on your radar! Inside you'll find these features: Star Story Read about the life of skate legend Tony Hawk. Five-Minute Interview Find out some awesome boarding tips from On the Radar expert and skate pro Geoff Else. Feel It Experience the exhilarating rush of mountain-boarding!

This book introduces the reader to collages, examining what collages are, how they are made, what they can show, differences in size, technique and style, historical and modern examples, and examples from different cultures.

If a lion and a tiger were to meet and fight, which one would win? Read this book to find out!

Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain information relating to biology, and allow readers countless opportunities to compare and contrast. In addition, medal tables at the back of the books tally medals won by the different animal classifications,...