New Releases by Chris Oxlade

Get ready to take on the great outdoors with this fantastic book about how to safely find food and water when exploring the wild. Discover how to spot which plants and berries are safe to eat, how to use light from the Sun to collect water, and how to catch fish using only a water bottle. Learn about . . . Building a mini dam to make fishing easier The sneaky, poisonous plants that look like blueberries How to cook over a campfire . . . and so much more! Fun hands-on activities and charming illustrations complemented by incredible facts and true stories capture the wonders of exploring the wild. Foraging for Food is perfect for nature-loving kids and the whole family!

Explore, create and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about volcanoes, earthquakes and other astounding natural events. With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside. What happens when a volcano erupts? Can we predict earthquakes? Where do most earthquakes occur in the world? Discover what amazing things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out why! Get answers about: Tectonic plates using a soggy biscuit How gas blows cinders out of a crater with popcorn, a plate, a cup and a straw Which materials are the best protection against heat using a chocolate bar How to measure quakes by making your own seismometer from everyday items Tsunamis by making your own model tsunami wave And much more! Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.

There are lots of ways machines can be cool. They can be the biggest, the smallest, the tallest, the longest and even the noisiest. Machine mad kids will love pouring over the details of the ten awesome machines in each book. Fantastic Five stat panels give the scoop on what makes these machines tick and key design features are highlighted to help you earn something new about your favourite diggers, tractors, trucks ad emergency vehicles. Perfect for readers who can''t get enough of books about machines, but who have outgrown the simple picture books aimed at a much younger level. Those who are beginning to read by themselves will find the text fun to read and accessible. For children aged 5+

Explore, create, and investigate with Ava and George - the Geo Detectives! Use your detective skills to find out about the amazing water cycle. With the Geo Detectives series, join two young detectives, Ava and George, in a hands-on exploration of the natural world. Learn about exciting geography topics, then investigate further with fun activities and projects to do at home and outside. Where does rain come from? What happens during the water cycle? How can we predict the weather? Discover what incredible things happen in nature and use your own skills to find out why! Get answers about: Clouds by making your own mini cloud inside a jar How to measure rainfall by creating your own rain gauge with things from around the house How water shapes the land by making a model river Hydropower by using CDs and other everyday items to make a water wheel And much more! Encouraging young readers to investigate geography topics and to have fun while learning, this book will amaze and astound any reader with an interest in science and nature.

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.

Do you know that 200 years ago, the only way that one person could send a message to another person was by letter or messenger? It''s hard to imagine now, with our smartphones and computers at our fingertips. From the invention of the telegraph in the 1830s all the way through to the wearable technology of the present day, this book charts the incredible history of telecommunications.

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.

Did you know that the wheel was invented in prehistoric times, in about 3500 B.C.'' Now we can travel between towns and cities in super-fast trains, in fast cars, and halfway around the world in a day in airplanes. From dugout canoes from 10,000 years ago right through to modern-day driverless cars, this book charts the amazing history of transportation.

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.

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.

How do wheels work? Why are doorknobs shaped like wheels? Why do buses have big steering wheels? For the answers to these and many other questions, read 'Wheels'. Find out why cars have rubber tires. Learn about a kind of wheel called a gear. Discover how wheels can be used to measure lengths. This book describes what wheels are and how they work, different types of wheels and their uses, and other facts about wheels.

This book provides a simple and fun introduction to rocks, discussing different rocks, 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 rocks can be: from the Grand Canyon and hot lava to the world's biggest cave.

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."--

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.

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 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.

"This beginning chapter book introduces children to ins and outs of being a firefighter."--Amazon.com.

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.

This book explores the science behind sports. It looks at topics such as healthy food and how the body works during sports. It also explores the concepts of streamlining and friction.

Traces the history of artificial lighting and the invention of the light bulb.

This volume provides an overview of the history and uses of nuclear power.

Learn about igneous rocks, what they are and how they are formed.

Provides an overview of metamorphic rocks including how they are formed, where they are found, their characteristics, history, significance, and uses.

Examines the evolution of the car, its design, and how vehicles affect today''s world.

This book tells the story of the invention of the camera, including the key players, setbacks along the way, and moments of discovery.

This series looks at how materials can be changed in various ways. Each book examines the types of materials we commonly encounter and explores their properties through practical and familiar examples. "Investigation" spreads give readers the chance to find out for themselves how materials can be changed.

Explores how the properties of various materials, such as water, can be changed with cooling, and discusses topics such as refrigeration, insulation, condensation, and freezing points.

Using simple text and pictures, this book describes various properties of sound.