New Releases by Chris Oxlade

Get ready to take on the great outdoors with this fantastic book about all the survival skills needed to explore the wild. Discover how to build a study shelter that can keep the elements at bay, how flashlights and whistles can be used to send messages to friends, how to call for help in an emergency, and more. Learn about . . . The survival kit that should always be kept in an explorer's backpack The best and safest places to build shelters Different kinds of knots that can make anything from rafts to tools . . . and so much more! Fun hands-on activities and engaging illustrations complemented by incredible facts and true stories capture the wonders of exploring the wild. Skills for Survival is perfect for nature-loving kids and the whole family!

Get ready to take on the great outdoors with this fantastic book about exploring and navigating across unfamiliar terrain. Discover how to use a compass and even make your own, how to decode the symbols on a map, and how clouds can be used to predict the weather. Learn about . . . How to spot a safe place to cross a stream Where to take shelter during a thunderstorm Ways of finding north using only shadows, moss, or snow . . . and so much more! Fun hands-on activities and engaging illustrations complemented by incredible facts and true stories capture the wonders of exploring the wild. Navigating the Great Outdoors is perfect for nature-loving kids and the whole family!

Do you know that computers were only invented within the past 100 years? And that the smartphone was only recently invented, in the mid-1990s? Yet today, computers and other devices are everywhere in our lives--in classrooms, homes, and public places. From the first calculating machines made of cogs and wheels during the 1640s to virtual reality headsets such as Oculus Rift, this book charts the incredible history of computers.

The earliest tank was designed in the fifteenth century. Since then, tanks have developed into huge, powerful weapons. Get an up-close view of mighty tanks and artillery as you learn about a World War II gun that moved on railroad tracks, how explosive artillery shells work, and what's inside an armored tank! From ancient trebuchets and battering rams to digital technology on modern artillery, find out how tanks and artillery have changed throughout military history, and experience life on the battlefield.

Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time—from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as you step onto the gun decks of HMS Victory, look inside the control bridge of USS Zumwalt, and explore a modern destroyer. From Greek fire to guided missiles, discover how seafaring technology and weaponry have developed throughout military history, and encounter life at sea.

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.

"Kingfisher Readers are developed with literacy experts to span five levels, from Level 1 (beginning to read) to level 5 (reading fluently). Robots introduces children who can read alone with some help to these incredible inventions. It includes facts about different types of robots, such as automatons, humanoids, androids, drones, factory robots and domestic robots. Children will read about robots that have gone to space, robots that can play sports and robots that look a lot like people. See www.kingfisherreaders.com for series information"--

What are screws? How do screws work? Can a screw be used to lift a car? For the answers to these and many other questions, read ''Screws''. See how screws are used to hold things in place. Discover how screws are used to make holes. Find out how nuts and bolts work like screws. This book describes what screws are and how they work, different kinds of screws and their uses, and other facts about screws.

This book provides a simple and fun introduction to minerals, discussing different minerals, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing minerals can be: from ruby crystals and stalagmites and stalactites in caves to talcum powder.

Learn survival skills like, building a shelter from sticks, lighting a fire without matches, and sending signals to call for help.

"Have you ever wanted to track an animal in the woods? Or learn to make camouflage clothing? With the right equipment and skills, anyone can become a successful animal tracker."--

Originally published: Minneapolis, MN: Hungry Tomato, A2015.

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.

Making Machines with Screws looks at everything from lifting, gripping and fixing with screws to the role of screws in more complex machines, such as microscopes.

Why is a spring like a simple machine? What forces do you need for a spring to change shape? How do springs store energy? Look at everything from historical examples of springs, such as a ballista, to the role of levers in complex machines, such as racing cars.

A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to pulleys. 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 pulleys. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.

Making Machines with Ramps and Wedges looks at everything from ramps and wedges in history, such as stone axes, to the role of these simple machines in more complex machines, such as construction diggers.

Presents the history of exploration, from explorers in ancient times to the discovery and exploration of Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, Antarctica, and outer space.

Read Mountains to learn all about these exciting, beautiful, and unique landforms. Discover the different mountain types, how mountains are formed, and what living things can be found in and around mountains.

Read Volcanoes to learn all about these exciting, beautiful, and unique landforms. Discover the different volcano types, how volcanoes are formed, and what living things can be found in and around volcanoes.

Uses infographics to describe environmental statistics about the population of the world, including the nations with the most people, the biggest cities in the world, and the ethnic makeup of the United States.

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 places.

Examines how electronic games and other devices are designed, tested, manufactured, and marketed, and explores their life cycle, including their disposal and recycling.

Discusses water, and examines how we use it, how it gets to our homes, and what happens to dirty water.

Each book in this series examines a key utility used by the average household. This book looks at garbage and recycling, and examines what they are, what happens to garbage when it is taken away, and environmental issues arising from the ways we dispose of garbage and choose to recycle in our homes.

Introduces electricity, discussing what it is, how it works, and how it is used.

Reveals the stories, people, and equipment behind the worlds most dramatic rescues while looking at the essential skills required by mountain rescuers, how readers can pursue a career as a mountain rescuer, and what they should do in the event of a real-life emergency.

Reveals the stories, people, and equipment behind the world''s most dramatic rescues at sea while looking at the essential skills required by lifeguards and lifeboat crew.

Learn about the different types of materials and appliances that are in the many different types of homes.