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Chris Oxlade
What are levers? How do levers work? Do bicycles have levers? For the answers to these and many other questions, read Levers. See how scissors are actually two levers put…
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This book looks at water, and examines how we use it, how it gets to our homes, what happens to dirty water, and environmental issues arising from the ways we…
Which materials stretch? Is it easier to change soft or hard materials? Read this book to learn about the ways we can change the shape of a material.
What makes a material melt? Why does boiling water bubble? Read this book to learn about ways we can heat materials and how heat can change materials.
What is a mixture? Which materials dissolve in water? Read this book to learn about mixtures and how we use them in our lives.
Learn about igneous rocks, what they are and how they are formed.
Learn about sedimentary rocks, what they are, how they form, and what they can be used for.
Introduces electricity, discussing what it is, how it works, and how it is used.
Discusses water, and examines how we use it, how it gets to our homes, and what happens to dirty water.
Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.
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Read Mountains to learn all about these exciting, beautiful, and unique landforms. Discover the different mountain types, how mountains are formed, and what living things can be found in and…
An introduction to the location, characteristics, and effects of volcanoes.
Describes the different parts of an airplane, and how each part works.
Describes the inner workings of cars, and how the various components work.
The destruction caused by a flood can be insurmountable. Learn about the potentially horrific impact on humans through breathtaking images, informative maps, case study, and eye-witness quotes.
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Ce livre d'activit’s invite les jeunes ? construire un circuit de montagnes russes et ? d?couvrir tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur la gravitation, l’?nergie…
Quelle voiture de course a besoin d'un parachute pour freiner? Quel mod?le n'a pas de porti?res? Quelle vitesse peut atteindre une voiture d'acc?l?ration?
D?couvrez les…
Provides instructions for science experiments with air and water.
Provides instructions for science experiments with electricity and magnets.
Provides instructions for science experiments with sound and light.
Provides instructions for science experiments with matter and materials.
Examines how optical engineers combine the study of light and vision with the engineering design process to create world-changing instruments and technologies, including how these engineers define problems, find solutions…
A career in science can involve traveling around the world and maybe even leaving it! From tracking violent storms or studying penguins in the Antarctic to repairing the International Space…
Children will enjoy learning about the various ways that materials can be joined together. This highly illustrated book explains how wood can be fitted or glued together, how metal can…
Fascinating introductions to materials for young readers
This series covers the core science concept of how materials can be changed by physical processes such as heating. Each book uses real-life examples to illustrate the effects.
Children love constructing things and will be fascinated to learn how materials can change their shape. Fascinating images help explain how materials can be shaped: wood can be cut or…
The world’s greatest inventors share the secrets of their inventions.
Takes a detailed, close-up look at the fascinating phenomena that exist on Earth and in space, based on evidence gathered from the latest missions.
This book explains what the inner planets are made of, discusses how they formed, and describes the orbit, rotation, environment, makeup, and moons of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
This title explores forces, motion, and their various properties. In addition to examining scientific evidence, the title contains instructions for mini experiments or investigations, which allow students to think about…
This title investigates the world of solids, while also exploring topics pertaining to the conduction of heat and electricity. Like other titles in the series, this book also contains miniature…
Each application of materials acts as a starting point for learning about the properties of each material. For example, why is glass used in windows but not used to make…
This book explores the science behind homes. It looks at topics such as building materials, electricity, water and the machines that help us in the home e.g. dishwashers.
Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about animals. Look through the pages to…
Discover fascinating statistics about climate change, endangered animals, energy use, pollution and what you can do to help the environment.
Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the weather. Look through the pages…