Chris Oxlade
3) Olympics
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This book surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
4) Cars
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Simple text and photographs describe a variety of cars, including family cars, limousines, dragsters, and hybrid automobiles. Includes a time line, a glossary, resources, and an index.
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Light and sound both travel in waves, but sound waves travel significantly slower than light. Theories like this are difficult to grasp in words, but there are easy ways to see them in action. With this book's simple experiments, young scientists will test out how light can bend and how even invisible sounds can make things move, helping them understand how even the most complex theories work. Through step-by-step instructions, young readers will...
8) Motorcycles
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This book traces the history of motorcycles from 1838 to 2003, describing examples of the biggest racing motorcycles called superbikes, street superbikes, touring bikes, dirt bikes, trikes, choppers, drag racers, mini motos, and classic bikes.
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How many countries are in North America? Where do bald eagles live? What language is spoken in Mexico? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of North America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous...
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What is Europe's highest mountain? How many countries are in Europe? What languages do people in Europe speak? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Europe through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous...
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Where is the Sahara Desert? What is Africa's highest mountain? Where do elephants live? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Africa through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. 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.
14) Bridges
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Describes bridges throughout the world, discussing materials and building technologies, functions and locations of important bridges, and examples of famous bridges in history.
16) Nuclear energy
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Introduces nuclear energy and the history of how people have made use of it, from the development of the first atomic bombs to the experimental fusion reactors of today.
17) Air and water
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"Air and water are everywhere, playing a crucial role in human survival, and the survival of most of the planet. For a young scientist, understanding these integral parts of our world is the first step to understanding larger scientific concepts. From a hands-on approach to water surface tension to understanding air pressure, young readers will discover how both air and water work. Instructions and informative fact boxes help young readers to effectively...
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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 resourcesand...
20) Fossils
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Presents information about fossils, describing their origins and appearance, where they occur, different kinds, how people find them, what they reveal about the past, and the role of fossil fuels.