Books with author Chris Oxlade

Perfect for Thomas & Friends enthusiasts, this guidebook is filled with detailed diagrams and explanations of how Thomas the Tank Engine and his engine friends and other pals work. Train-obsessed boys and girls ages 4 to 7 will pore over this hardcover book and its detailed cutaway schematic diagrams that show the working parts of Thomas, Percy, Gordon, Harold the Helicopter, and other beloved Thomas & Friends characters! Simple text explains how to drive an engine, operate train tracks, and much more. Labels and descriptions of the way things work will keep train fans riveted for hours.

Looking to take up a new sport? Or just thinking about ways to keep fit and healthy? This book is a great introduction to all the important cricket skills you'll need. Full of skills tips and photos showing key techniques, you'll discover everything - from training to competing - while also finding out something about cricket stars of the past and present.

LEVEL 5 – READING FLUENTLY (yellow)At this level there will be a more sophisticated range of sentences, vocabulary and language features. Includes glossary and index.From ancient land explorations to modern day space and deep-sea expeditions, Kingfisher Readers L5: Explorers by Chris Oxlade is filled with fascinating adventures. Fluent readers will learn about the success, failures, and hardships of history's most famous explorers and their expeditions. The glossary, index, and intricate drawings and vivid photos reinforce the specialized vocabulary and material, making it easy for kids to navigate their way through the content.

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 places.

Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter plane technology and strategy have developed throughout military history, and see life through the eyes of a fighter pilot.

"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 Station or searching for new planets, this fascinating book shows that a career in science can lead to thrilling and limitless possibilities."--Provided by publisher.

A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to wheels and axles. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of wheels and axles. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.

Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft―from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter plane technology and strategy have developed throughout military history, and see life through the eyes of a fighter pilot.