Chris Oxlade
1) Motorcycles
Author
Language
English
Description
"Describes in detail different types of motorcycles and how their engines, transmissions, and structures work"--Provided by publisher.
7) 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.
8) 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.
9) 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.
10) 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.
12) Atoms
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Language
English
Description
Explains how scientists learned about atoms, describes atomic structure, how atoms combine into molecules, and how they respond to changes around them, and suggests related activities.
13) 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.
14) Be a survivor
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, 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.
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.
20) 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!
