Paul Mason (3)

Author of The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs

For other authors named Paul Mason, see the disambiguation page.

About the Author

As an avid surfer, cyclist, and snowboarder, Paul Mason has always been interested in the environments where his favorite sports take place. He has been writing about environmental topics, mainly for young people, for several years.

Works by Paul Mason

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The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs (2000) 251 copies, 1 review

The Extreme Zone : Forces and Motion (2005) 39 copies

Galileo (Groundbreakers) (2001) 34 copies, 2 reviews

Brick by Brick (Reading Wonders) (2012) 32 copies

Iraq (Countries Around the World) (2011) 26 copies

Rainforest Research Journal (2010) 25 copies

Surfing (To the Limit) (2000) 23 copies

Weddings (Rites of Passage) (2003) 19 copies

France (Raintree Freestyle: Destination Detectives) (2005) 19 copies

Roller Coaster! : Motion and Acceleration (2006) 17 copies

Snowboarding (To the Limit) (2001) 17 copies

Spain (Raintree Freestyle: Destination Detectives) (2005) 16 copies

Are You Tough Enough? : Body Systems (2005) 16 copies

Polar Regions (Geography Fact Files) (2004) 16 copies

Training For the Top : Nutrition and Exercise (2005) 15 copies

Italy (Raintree Freestyle: Destination Detectives) (2005) 15 copies

Artists in Profile: Pop Artists (2002) 14 copies

Mountain Biking (To the Limit) (2001) 14 copies, 1 review

The Mystery of Stone Circles (Can Science Solve?) (2002) 14 copies

Making Our Food Sustainable (2017) 14 copies

Tattooing (Body Art) (2004) 14 copies

You Swallow Spiders in Your Sleep!: The Fact or Fiction Behind Animals (Fact or Phony?) (2012) 13 copies

Isaac Newton (Scientists Who Made History) (2001) 13 copies

Wackiest Machines Ever! : Forms of Energy (2005) 13 copies

Wackiest Machines Ever! (2005) 13 copies

Ocean in Motion: Surfing and the Science of Waves (Fact Finders: Extreme!) (2008) 13 copies

Pirates (Marvels And Mysteries) (2005) 12 copies, 1 review

Space Race (Space Busters) (2002) 12 copies

How to Improve at Swimming (2005) 12 copies

Pirate Adventures! (2011) 12 copies

Funny Nature : Funny Bugs : Nature's Most HIlarious Adaptations (2023) 12 copies

Creature Camouflage (Raintree Atomic) (2007) 12 copies, 1 review

Try, Try Again [Grade 4 Unit 4 Week 5] (2012) 11 copies

Investigating the Supernatural (Forensic Files) (2004) 11 copies

Investigating UFOs (Forensic Files) (2004) 11 copies

Journeys (Rites of Passage) (2003) 11 copies

You Can Get Sucked Down an Airplane Toilet!: The Fact or Fiction Behind Urban Myths (Fact or Phony?) (2014) 11 copies

Snowboarding (Winter Sports) (2013) 11 copies

Dogs (Raintree Perspectives: Animal Family Albums) (2013) 10 copies

How Big Is Your Clothing Footprint? (Future Footsteps) (2008) 10 copies

Gymnastics (Know Your Sport) (2008) 10 copies

You Can Fill a Swimming Pool with Your Spit!: The Fact or Fiction Behind Human Bodies (Fact or Phony?) (2013) 10 copies

Iraq (Global Hotspots) (2008) 10 copies

Skiing (Radical Sports) (2002) 10 copies

Monsters (History Mysteries) (2001) 10 copies, 1 review

The World's Most Dangerous Places (Raintree Atomic) (2006) 10 copies

Improving Speed (Training for Sports) (2010) 9 copies

Improving Endurance (Training for Sports) (2010) 9 copies

The World's Most Amazing Buildings (Raintree Atomic) (2006) 9 copies

Population (Planet Under Pressure) (2006) 9 copies

Nature's Tricks (Raintree Atomic) (2007) 9 copies

Body Piercing and Tattoos (Need to Know) (2003) 9 copies

Your mind-bending brain and networking nervous system (2015) 9 copies

Birthdays (Rites of Passage) (2003) 9 copies

World-Class Mountain Biker (The Making of a Champion) (2004) 9 copies

Textiles (Directions In Art) (2003) 8 copies

A World-Class Judo Champion (The Making of a Champion) (2004) 8 copies

Tae Kwon Do (Combat Sports) (2008) 8 copies

Surfing (Adrenalin!) (2005) 8 copies

Formula 1 (2009) 8 copies

London (Global Cities) (2006) 8 copies

Oceans Under Threat (World in Peril) (2009) 8 copies

Frauds and Counterfeits (Solve It with Science) (2009) 7 copies

The Iraq War (2010) 7 copies

How Big Is Your Travel Footprint? (Environmental Footprints) (2008) 7 copies

Judo (Know Your Sport) (2007) 7 copies

Sports Heroes of Ancient Greece (2010) 7 copies

Did the Romans Eat Chips? (Read Me!: Questions You Never Thought You'd Ask) (2013) 7 copies, 1 review

Extreme Sports People (21st Century Lives) (2007) 7 copies

Thomas Edison (Scientists Who Made History) (2001) 7 copies

The Indian Subcontinent (Global Hotspots) (2008) 7 copies

Improving Strength and Power (Training for Sports) (2010) 7 copies

Monsters (Marvels and Mysteries) (2005) 7 copies

Mysterious Monuments (Marvels And Mysteries) (2005) 7 copies

Mummies (Mysteries of the Past) (2001) 7 copies

A World-Class Swimmer (The Making of a Champion) (2004) 7 copies

Kayaking and Rafting (Recreational Sports) (2007) 7 copies

How Big Is Your Energy Footprint? (Future Footsteps) (2008) 7 copies

25 Fun Things to Do for Your Neighbors (100 Fun Things to Do to Unplug) (2019) 6 copies

World's Weirdest Sharks (Wild World of Sharks) (2017) 6 copies

Lost Treasure (Marvels and Mysteries) (2005) 6 copies

Sydney (Global Cities) (2007) 6 copies

Nature's Armor And Defenses (Raintree Atomic) (2007) 6 copies

Bike Mechanic: How to Be an Ace Bike Mechanic (Velocity: Instant Expert) (2011) 6 copies

How Big is Your Food Footprint? (Environmental Footprints) (2008) 6 copies

Israel and Palestine (Global Hotspots) (2008) 6 copies

The World's Fastest Machines (Raintree Atomic) (2006) 6 copies

Cycling (Know Your Sport) (2008) 6 copies

Judo (Combat Sports) (2008) 6 copies

The World's Most Dangerous Animals (Raintree Atomic) (2006) 6 copies

Atlas of Threatened Cultures (Atlases) (1997) 6 copies

UFOs and Crop Circles (Marvels and Mysteries) (2005) 6 copies

Skateboarding: The World's Coolest Skate Spots and Techniques (Edge Books: Passport to World Sports) (2010) 6 copies

How Big Is Your Water Footprint? (Environmental Footprints) (2008) 6 copies, 1 review

Sharks in Danger (Wild World of Sharks) (2018) 6 copies

Biking (Recreational Sports) (2007) 6 copies

British Supercars: McLaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar (2018) 6 copies

Armpits to Zits: A Guide to Yucky Body Bits (From Armpits To Zits: The Book of Yucky Body Bits) (2011) 6 copies

Daily Life in Ancient Benin (2015) 5 copies

The Shark Attack Files (Wild World of Sharks) (2018) 5 copies

Into the Fire: Volcanologists (InfoSearch: Scientists at Work) (2007) 5 copies

Your growling guts and dynamic digestive system (2015) 5 copies

Rivers Under Threat (World in Peril) (2009) 5 copies

Your Brilliant Bones and Marvellous Muscular System (2015) 5 copies

Could a Walrus Play the Saxophone?: And other questions about Animals (Questions You Never Thought You'd Ask) (2013) 5 copies

Animal Spies (Raintree Atomic) (2007) 5 copies

Want to Be a Knight? (2011) 5 copies, 1 review

Can You Lick Your Own Elbow? and Other Questions about the Human Body (Read Me!: Questions You Never Thought You'd Ask) (2013) 5 copies

Cuba (Global Hotspots) (2010) 5 copies

Boxing (Combat Sports) (2008) 5 copies

Caring for Critters (2011) 5 copies

Improving Flexibility (Training for Sports) (2010) 5 copies

Sarah Michelle Geller (Raintree Freestyle: Star Files) (2004) 5 copies

Karting (Motorsports) (2009) 5 copies

Street Soccer (On the Radar: Sports) (2011) 5 copies

Disaster! In the Environment (2002) 5 copies

Rock Climbing and Abseiling (Recreational Sports) (2007) 5 copies

Physical Health (Know the Facts) (2008) 5 copies

Diving (Adrenalin!) (2005) 5 copies

Free Running (On the Radar: Sports) (2011) 5 copies

The Moon Landing (Days That Shook the World) (2002) 5 copies

Fishing (Recreational Sports) (2007) 5 copies

25 Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day (100 Fun Things to Do to Unplug) (2019) 4 copies

Horses and Ponies (Raintree Perspectives: Animal Family Albums) (2013) 4 copies

Mountain Biking (Get Outdoors) (2010) 4 copies

Hiking and Camping (2007) 4 copies

Extreme Sports Stars (Celebrity Secrets) (2012) 4 copies

Diary of a Snowboarding Freak (Diary of a Sports Freak) (2003) 4 copies

Your Hardworking Heart and Spectacular Circulatory System (2015) 4 copies

The Poo That Animals Do (2019) 4 copies

Your breathtaking lungs and rocking respiratory system (2015) 4 copies

Reading Planet KS2 - The Inside Story of Money - Level 5: Mars - Non-Fiction (Rising Stars Reading Planet) (2020) 4 copies

BMX and Mountain Biking: The World's Best Parks, Trails, Streets, and Techniques (Edge Books: Passport to World Sports) (2010) 4 copies

Rock Climbing: The World's Hottest Climbing Locations and Techniques (Edge Books: Passport to World Sports) (2010) 4 copies

How Big Is Your Shopping Footprint? (Environmental Footprints) (2008) 4 copies

Cities in Crisis (World in Peril) (2009) 4 copies

Oxford Reading Tree Treetops Infact: Level 20: Generation Energy (2015) 4 copies

World: Kayaking and Canoeing (World Sports Guide) (2010) 3 copies, 1 review

Roliga fakta och otroliga myter om kroppen (2014) 3 copies

How to Design the World's Best: Sports Stadium: In 10 Simple Steps (2018) 3 copies

Investigating UFOs and Aliens (Fact Finders: Extreme!) (2010) 3 copies

UFO's and Aliens (2009) 3 copies

Dirt Biking; The World's Most Remarkable Dirt Bike Rides and Techniques (Edge Books: Passport to World Sports) (2011) 3 copies

Panning for Gold (2007) 3 copies

Mountains Under Threat (World in Peril) (2009) 3 copies

World: Dirt Biking (World Sports Guide) (2012) 3 copies

Yr 5: Sporting Hero (White Wolves: Ancient Greece) (2010) 3 copies

World: Snowboarding (World Sports Guide) (2010) 3 copies

Swimming: And How to Improve Your Style (Activology) (2001) 3 copies

Project X Origins Graphic Texts: Dark Red Book Band, Oxford Level 18: Great Scientists (2016) 3 copies

25 Fun Things to Do Outside (100 Fun Things to Do to Unplug) (2019) 3 copies, 1 review

German Supercars: Porsche, Audi, Mercedes (2018) 3 copies

Grasslands Under Threat (World in Peril) (2009) 3 copies

Sharks on the hunt (2018) 3 copies

Dinosaur Predators on the Plain (Dinosaurs Rule) (2018) 3 copies

The Unofficial Guide to the Olympic Games: Events (2019) 3 copies

Swimming For Triathlon And Open Water: Gain Confidence and Unlock Your Ideal Front Crawl (2017) 3 copies

Poverty (Planet Under Pressure) (2006) 3 copies

Energy and Fuel (100% Get the Whole Picture) (2020) 3 copies

Australia (World in Focus) (2007) 3 copies

Diary of a Motocross Freak (Diary of a Sports Freak) (2004) 2 copies

The Cold War? (Did Anything Good Come Out of) (2017) 2 copies

Fishing; The World's Greatest Fishing Spots and Techniques (Edge Books: Passport to World Sports) (2011) 2 copies

Dinosaur Stalkers in the Swamp (Dinosaurs Rule) (2018) 2 copies

Dinosaur Slayers by the Shore (Dinosaurs Rule) (2018) 2 copies

The Anglo-Saxons are coming! (Invaders and Raiders) (2018) 2 copies, 1 review

Surf (Gamma Jeunesse) (2007) 2 copies

People and Places (100% Get the Whole Picture) (2020) 2 copies

Quick Fix Science: Human Body (2021) 2 copies

Italian Supercars: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati (2018) 2 copies

Diary of a Surfing Freak (Diary of a Sports Freak) (2003) 2 copies

Project X Origins: Dark Blue Book Band, Oxford Level 16: Space: How to Bluff Your Way Into Space (2014) 2 copies

100% Get the Whole Picture Energy & Fuel (2020) 2 copies

Motor Sports Champions (21st Century Lives) (2007) 2 copies

Blading (To the Limit) (2001) 2 copies

Money Doesn't Grow on Trees!: A Guide to Managing Your Money (2010) 2 copies

Putting Your Carbon Foot in It (2010) 2 copies

British History - Battles and Wars - Questions and Answers - Marks and Spencer (2001) 2 copies

Heroes and villains (Questions and answers : British history) (2001) 2 copies

Rock Climbing (World Sports Guide) (2010) 2 copies

Diary of a Sports Freak Skateboarding Paperback (Diary of a Sports Freak) (2005) 2 copies

Be a Rugby Expert (2015) 2 copies

Earthquakes (Disaster Watch) (2011) 2 copies

Snorkelling and Diving (Recreational Sports) (2007) 2 copies

Drinking and Smoking (Know the Facts) (2008) 2 copies

Swimming (Know Your Sport) (2008) 2 copies

Swim Better, Swim Faster (2014) 2 copies

Surfing: The World's Most Fantastic Surf Spots and Techniques (Edge Books: Passport to World Sports) (2011) 2 copies

Forests Under Threat (World in Peril) (2009) 2 copies

Food (Planet Under Pressure) (2006) 2 copies

NF Gold A/2b the Truth About Fish and Chips (Bug Club) (2013) 2 copies

Cause Effect & Chaos In The Human Body (2018) 1 copy

Stories About Surviving Drug Addiction (Real Life Heroes) (2010) 1 copy

Italian Supercars: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani (2018) 1 copy

American Supercars: Dodge, Chevrolet, Ford (2018) 1 copy

In the Rainforest (Cause, Effect and Chaos!) (2020) 1 copy

The Best Ever Jobs in Engineering (STEAM Jobs) (2020) 1 copy

Quick Fix Science: Animals (2022) 1 copy

The Vikings are coming! (2020) 1 copy, 1 review

Tsunamis (Disaster Watch!) (2012) 1 copy

Swimming (Know Your Sport) (2010) 1 copy

Pollution (Planet Under Pressure) (2006) 1 copy

Understanding Computer Safety (Infosearch: Understanding Computing) (2016) 1 copy

Hiking and Camping; The World's Top Hikes and Camping Spots (Edge Books: Passport to World Sports) (2011) 1 copy

Yr 1: Minibeasts: Fancy Keeping One of These? (White Wolves: Minibeasts) (2011) 1 copy

100% Get The Whole Picture Forces Matter (2020) 1 copy

Wildfires (Disaster Watch) (2012) 1 copy

Stalkers In The Swamp - When Dinosaurs Ruled The Earth (2018) 1 copy

Mummies (Marvels and Mysteries) (2006) 1 copy

Planet Under Pressure: Food (Heinemann English Readers: Advanced Level) (2007) 1 copy

Did Anything Good Come Out of the Cold War? (Innovation Through Adversity) (2016) 1 copy

How to Design the World's Best: Robot: In 10 Simple Steps (2018) 1 copy

Diary of a Surf Freak (Heinemann English Readers: Elementary Level) (2006) 1 copy

Diary of a BMX Freak (Diary of a Sports Freak) (2004) 1 copy

Yr 6: Rainforest Rough Guide (White Wolves: Global Geography) (2011) 1 copy

Yr 6: What's Going On in WW2? (White Wolves: WWII) (2011) 1 copy

World: Windsurfing (World Sports Guide) (2010) 1 copy

The Real: UK (2001) 1 copy

When Animals Attack (Bug Club) (2013) 1 copy

Skateboarding (Bug Club) (2013) 1 copy

Understanding Computer Search and Research (Understanding Computing) (2015) 1 copy

25 Fun Things to Do with Your Friends and Family (100 Fun Things to Do to Unplug) (2019) 1 copy

Next Stop, Space! (2004) 1 copy

Cartoon Characters (21st Century Lives) (2010) 1 copy, 1 review

100% Get the Whole Picture: Our Living Planet (2020) 1 copy

Project X Code Extra: Turquoise Book Band, Oxford Level 7: Castle Kingdom: The Jousting Handbook (2016) 1 copy, 1 review

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am08279 216 reviews

The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs by Paul Dowswell

Another book that has survived from my childhood to adulthood- this encyclopedia does its job but has only a few minor problems. As a kid and even today as an older adult- some of the illustrations aren't that well done but others are just epic and higher quality. Some of the pages are hit and miss with information or art. It even gives a page purely dedicated to crazy speculations over extinction events throughout history (one such example is someone apparently wondered if aliens took show more dinosaurs away as a food source). I think this serves as a decent introduction to dinosaurs, but shouldn't be used as a definitive source for modern-fact information given all the new discoveries 22 years after this book was published. It seems more geared towards younger audiences than adults- but adults can still enjoy this encyclopedia style book. show less

Oct 19, 2022

mcpl.wausau 1,032 reviews

Did the Romans Eat Chips? (Questions You Never Thought You'd Ask) by Paul Mason

What did athletes wear at the original Olympics? Which horse had a city named after him? Did Romans eat chips? Find out the answers to these crazy questions in Paul Mason's fun book about history. The book is filled with funny illustrations and asks questions about a wide range of historical events. The questions range geographically from South America to Japan, and historically from ancient times to World War II. Great for any school-aged child who enjoys history or fun facts about the show more world.

Taylor W. / Marathon County Public Library
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Sep 25, 2017

maryanntherese 127 reviews

Groundbreakers: Galileo (Groundbreakers) (Groundbreakers) by Paul Mason

An interesting biography of Galileo. Contains some material that I (as a mother) had to skip over in reading it to children. The illustrations are helpful, as well as the side boxes. We learned a lot about Galileo and his times.

Sep 18, 20071 other review

SWONclear 1,354 reviews

25 Fun Things to Do Outside (100 Fun Things to Do to Unplug) by Paul Mason

Paul Mason has indeed found 25 Fun Things to Do Outside! The younger kids may need adult supervision for some of the activities. The older ones may need permission. I love getting everyone outside!

Nov 1, 2019

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