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Introducing Africa
Chris Oxlade
Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2013)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.
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Exploring Science: Cameras: With 9 Easy-To-Do Experiments And 230 Exciting Pictures
Chris Oxlade
Hardcover (Armadillo, Dec. 7, 2016)Learn all about the history, science and technology behind cameras from film to digital and recording images, with hands-on projects to try yourself; for 8 to 12-year-olds.
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Making Machines with Levers
Chris Oxlade
Paperback (Raintree, Jan. 1, 2015)A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to the lever. 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 levers. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.
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Kingfisher Readers L3: Robots
Chris Oxlade
Paperback (Kingfisher, June 20, 2017)This irresistible reading series is sure to fire the imagination of young readers with its exciting range of high-interest topics and its great-looking, easy-to-follow design.Developed with literacy experts, this five-level graded reading series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.Robots introduces children who can read alone with some help to these incredible inventions. It includes facts about different types of robots and drones and what they do. Children can discover robots that have gone to space, robots that can play music and robots that look a lot like people! See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information.
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Dream Jobs in Science
Chris Oxlade
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Jan. 15, 2017)"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.
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Conductors and Insulators
Chris Oxlade
Paperback (Heinemann, Jan. 1, 2012)This book looks at electrical conductors and insulators, examining what they are and how we use them. The book considers a range of examples that will be familiar to young readers, and explains the scientific concepts behind electricity in clear, simple language.
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Electricity
Chris Oxlade
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2012)Each book in this series examines a key utility used by the average household. This book looks at electricity, and examines what it is, how we use it, where it is made, and environmental issues arising from the ways we use electricity in our homes.
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The Circulatory System
Chris Oxlade
eBook (Heinemann, Dec. 21, 2015)This interesting book about how sugar can give you a burst of energy teaches readers about the circulatory system.
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The History of Robots
Chris Oxlade
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2017)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.
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Solar Power
Chris Oxlade
Paperback (Heinemann, Aug. 1, 2011)Readers will learn the history of the development of solar power in this title that includes information on the key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery.
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Inside Submarines
Chris Oxlade
language (Hungry Tomato ®, Aug. 1, 2017)Believe it or not, submarines date back to the seventeenth century! Discover how they developed from early designs such as the one-person Turtle into streamlined, stealthy warships. Along the way, you'll look right inside a German U-boat, find out how a sub dives and surfaces, and see sonar systems and video periscopes at work. From torpedoes to nuclear reactors, learn how submarine technology and strategy have changed throughout military history, and experience life under the waves.
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