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Books in Kingfisher Young Discoverers Geography Facts series

  • Rivers and Oceans

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Kingfisher Books, Oct. 29, 1992)
    Offering an activity-based introduction to geography, this series introduces concepts gradually and simply, and supports them with activities which aim to be both easy and enjoyable - from building a gushing geyser and making a sundial to designing a Treasure Island map. Panel boxes provide real-life analogies, such as showing how toffee sets hard to illustrate how lava turns to rock. Focusing on rivers and oceans, this book starts with a description of the different forms of water in the world, and introduces the water cycle. Among the specific topics covered are the various stages in the life of a river, with a feature page on the Nile; the currents, waves and tides of oceans and seas; underground rivers; lakes; and water pollution. The activities include measuring the speed of a river's current and making a water filter.
  • Mountains and Volcanoes

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Kingfisher Books, Aug. 27, 1992)
    This is one of a series which provides an activity-based introduction to geography, with concepts introduced gradually and simply. The activities aim to be both straightforward and enjoyable, and range from building a gushing geyser to designing a Treasure Island map and making a sundial. Panel boxes show real-life analogies, such as showing how toffee sets hard, to illustrate how lava turns to rock. Focusing on mountains and volcanoes, this volume looks at the forces inside the Earth that build mountains, describes different types of rock and the process of erosion, and includes a feature on the Himalayas. The book ends with a spread on some of the world's tallest mountains, and among the activities is the building of an erupting volcano.
  • Weather and Climate

    Barbara Taylor

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, Aug. 16, 1994)
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  • Maps and Mapping

    Barbara Taylor

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, Aug. 16, 1994)
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  • Rivers and Oceans

    Barbara Taylor

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, March 31, 1994)
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  • Mountains and Volcanoes

    Barbara Taylor

    Paperback (KINGFISHER BOOKS LTD, Aug. 16, 1994)
    None
  • Maps and Mapping

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Kingfisher Books Ltd, Aug. 16, 1992)
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  • Batteries, Bulbs and Wires: Science with Electricity and Magnets

    David Glover

    Paperback (Kingfisher Books Ltd, Jan. 1, 1994)
    None
  • Batteries, Bulbs and Wires: Science with Electricity and Magnets

    David Glover

    Hardcover (Kingfisher Books, Aug. 26, 1993)
    One of a series in which scientific concepts are introduced gradually, and backed up with experiments and activities designed to be both enjoyable and easy to do. Focusing on electricity and magnets, this book shows how to connect simple circuits and make a switch, and has a range of project ideas.
  • Weather and Climate

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Kingfisher Books Ltd, Aug. 16, 1992)
    None
  • Crashing and Flashing : Science With Sound and Light

    David Glover

    Paperback (Gardners Books, July 31, 1994)
    None
  • Crashing and Flashing: Science with Sound and Light

    David Glover

    Hardcover (Kingfisher Books, Aug. 26, 1993)
    One of a series in which scientific concepts are introduced gradually and backed up with experiments and activities designed to be enjoyable and easy to do. Focusing on sound and light, this book shows, for instance, how musical instruments produce various sounds and how mirrors and lenses work.