Frank Xavier Ross Books

Oracle bones, stars, and wheelbarrows

By Michael Goodman, Frank Xavier Ross, Frank Ross Jr.

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Discusses the achievements of the ancient Chinese in astronomy, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as such influential Chinese inventions as paper, printing, gun powder, and the compass.

Oracle bones stars and wheelbarrows

By Michael Goodman, Frank Xavier Ross, Frank Ross Jr.

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Discusses the achievements of the ancient Chinese in astronomy, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as such influential Chinese inventions as paper, printing, gun powder, and the compass.

The magic chip

By Frank Xavier Ross

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Traces the creation and development of one of the greatest technological developments of the twentieth century, the microchip, and describes some of the electronic products and systems that owe the...

Historic plane models: their stories and how to make them

By Frank Xavier Ross

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The stories of seven history-making planes, with detailed instructions for making a model of each.

Flying paper airplane models

By Frank Xavier Ross

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Instructions for making and flying model airplanes of today and of the future with information about the actual aircraft.

Car racing against the clock

By Frank Ross, Frank Xavier Ross

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A history, emphasizing famous cars and drivers, of the continuing attempts to drive the fastest car in the world from the 1898 record speed of thirty-nine miles per hour to today's speeds of over 6...

Historic racing car models, their stories and how to make them

By Frank Xavier Ross

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Stories of six famous racing cars, from 1895 to the 1970's, and detailed directions for making models of the vehicles.

Antique Car Models

By Frank Xavier Ross

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The space shuttle, its story and how to make a flying paper model

By Frank Xavier Ross

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An introduction to the space shuttle -- its history, the construction of its major systems, a typical mission, and what it means in terms of future space travel. Includes instructions for making a...

The Tin Lizzie

By Frank Ross, Frank Xavier Ross

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Provides detailed instructions for constructing replicas of several variations of Henry Ford's dream machine, the Model T.

How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.