Chris Oxlade
1) Soil
Author
Language
English
Description
Find out what soil is, how it is made, and what we need it for. You'll discover how amazing soil can be, from making houses with mud bricks to helping crops grow in volcanic soil.
2) Cars
Author
Language
English
Description
Brief text and photographs explain what cars are, describe different types of cars, and examine how they developed and how they are used.
3) Olympics
Author
Series
DK eyewitness books ; 103
Language
English
Description
Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
4) Bridges
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes bridges throughout the world, discussing materials and building technologies, functions and locations of important bridges, and examples of famous bridges in history.
5) World War I
Author
Series
Publisher
Arcturus Pub
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
"This high-interest series, aimed at reluctant readers, looks at secret campaigns behind the major conflicts of the past 100 years. Biographical sidebars focus on heroic or notorious personalities. Highlighted fact features include special operations and their results, resistance movements, propaganda and the history of the time - as is known....and not readily known"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"What happens when you find yourself stranded in the big outdoors, without a phone or computer in sight? Don't panic! With these great survival ideas, you'll learn how to build a shelter from sticks, light a fire without matches, send signals to call for help, find and store water, and much more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities, these exciting projects bring you the thrill of surviving in the wild, using nature's resources --...
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"From the battering ram to infrared technology on modern artillery, photos and photo-realistic illustrations along with informative text guides readers through the history and development of tanks and artillery."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Learn how the study of STEM subjects -- science, technology, engineering, and math-- can lead to thrilling and meaningful careers. Imagine developing new ways to feed the world, creating new forms of engery, fighting cybercrime, and even designing replacement body parts!" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"From the very first submarine in 1620 to the defense systems and weaponry used on modern submarines, this book uses diagrams, stories, and dramatic imagery to present a fascinating history of submarines and the technology used to operate them."--Provided by publisher.
10) Motorcycles
Author
Language
English
Description
"Describes in detail different types of motorcycles and how their engines, transmissions, and structures work"--Provided by publisher.
11) Be an adventurer
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Are you fascinated by wide open spaces and like NOT knowing where a path might lead? Breathe in that bracing air and discover how to cross a river without a boat, escape from quicksand, take shelter without a tent, build a dam, and lots more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities, these exciting projects help you find true adventure in the wild, using nature's resources--and your own!
13) Fossils
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree, an imprint of Capstone Global Library, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Explore different kinds of fossils by finding out how and why they formed, how they have changed over time, what they look like, and what they're made of"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone, Heinemann
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the wheel was invented in prehistoric times, in about 3500 B.C.? Now we can travel between towns and cities in super-fast trains, in fast cars, and halfway around the world in a day in airplanes. From dugout canoes from 10,000 years ago right through to modern-day driverless cars, this book charts the amazing history of transportation." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann-Raintree, an imprint of Capstone Gloval Library, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Do you know that the first industrial robot started work in 1959? Now robots are in factories, in homes, laboratories, and the sky. Robots explore other planets as well as ocean depths. They also carry out jobs that are dangerous for humans. From the first robots of the 1950s to the drones and androids of the present day, this book charts the amazing history of robots." --
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Do you know that 200 years ago, the only way that one person could send a message to another person was by letter or messenger? It s hard to imagine now, with our smartphones and computers at our fingertips. From the invention of the telegraph in the 1830s all the way through to the wearable technology of the present day, this book charts the incredible history of telecommunications." --
18) Minerals
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Explore different types of minerals by finding out how and why they formed, how they have changed over time, what they look like, and what they're made of"--
19) Rocks
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A fun introduction to rocks, that explores the different types of rocks and how and why they formed, how they have changed over time, what they look like, and what they are made of.
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Presents the history of fighter planes, from the earliest military aircraft to the stealth fliers and attack helicopters used today, and offers cutaway diagrams and other details of planes, their equipment, and air battles."--Amazon.com.
