Best Selling Books by Chris Oxlade

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.

Introduces the continent of North America, including its weather, people, and animals.

Explains what global warming is, the factors that cause it, how it affects the environment, and what is being done to prevent it.

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.

Contains examples of different emergency vehicles, telling how they work and what they are used for.

"Original Edition Copyright A2016 Hungry Tomato Ltd."

What happens when you find yourself stranded in the big outdoors, without a phone or computer in sight? Don''t panic! With these great survival ideas, you''ll learn how to... ? build a shelter from sticks ? light a fire without matches ? send signals to call for help ? find and store water ...and much more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities, these exciting projects bring you the thrill of surviving in the wild, using nature''s resources—and your own!

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

What is cotton? Where do we get it? How do we use cotton? Each title in the Materials, Materials, Materials series takes a close look at an important material. Read about what the material is, where we get it, and other interesting facts. Learn how we process the material, how we use it, and how we can all help to recycle it.

Brief text and photographs explain what cars are, describe different types of cars, and examine how they developed and how they are used.

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

This book describes the early development of bicycles, different kinds of bikes, and how they are used.

Describes what levers are and how they work.

What is wool? Where do we get it? How do we use wool? Each title in the Materials, Materials, Materials series takes a close look at an important material. Read about what the material is, where we get it, and other interesting facts. Learn how we process the material, how we use it, and how we can all help to recycle it.

Provides information on mountains, including block mountains, fold mountains, and volcanic mountains.

This series offers a clear introduction to simple machines - what they are, what they''re made of, and how we use them in today''s world. Exciting examples of each machine''s applications draw on the world familiar to a child - machines that we use all the time, including some that may be hidden in houshold objects or everyday fixtures. Amazing machine facts illustrate how we use machines to do tasks that would otherwise be difficult or impossible.

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

A guide to understanding the properties of paper, how paper and printed material are manufactured, and the materials made from paper.

This book looks at water, and examines how we use it, how it gets to our homes, what happens to dirty water, and environmental issues arising from the ways we use water in our homes.

Discover the science of growth, life cycles and what types of animals lay eggs.

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

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.

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

"Looks at types of trains that are used for carrying cargo and passengers"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information on friction and resistance.

This book provides a simple and fun introduction to soil, discussing what soil is, how it is made and what we use it for. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing soil can be: from making houses with mud bricks and how crops grow in volcanic soil to how tree roots can break up rock.

Discusses heating, and examines what it is, where fuels and electricity come from, and how heaters and radiators work.

What is glass? Where do we get it? How do we use glass? Each title in the Materials, Materials, Materials series takes a close look at an important material. Read about what the material is, where we get it, and other interesting facts. Learn how we process the material, how we use it, and how we can all help to recycle it.

What is a road train? Why does an articulated truck bend? What do tanker trucks carry? This book looks at types of trucks that are used for travel, work, and fun. Snow plows keep the roads clear during blizzards. Huge dump trucks carry dirt at construction sites. Monster trucks perform amazing jumps and stunts!

"Looks at motorbikes that are used for travel, work, and fun"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the causes and warning signs of tornados, and describes how to prepare for them.

Each application of materials acts as a starting point for learning about the properties of each material. For example, why is glass used in windows but not used to make shoes? For a unique perspective, "Don''t Use It" boxes describe how the matieral shouldn''t be used.

Explains how scientists learned about atoms; describes atomic structure, how atoms combine into molecules, and how they respond to changes around them; and suggests related activities.

Introduces electrical circuits, discussing what they are, how they work, and how they are used.

Using a question and answer format, explains what gravity is and what it does.

Each application of materials acts as a starting point for learning about the properties of each material. For example, why is glass used in windows but not used to make shoes? For a unique perspective, "Don''t Use It" boxes describe how the matieral shouldn''t be used.

Explains what the Bermuda Triangle is, describes cases of people disappearing in it throughout history, and provides possible explanations, including mechanical failure, human error, or strange weather.

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.

This book briefly describes the functions of conductors and insulators in electricity.