New Releases by Chris Oxlade

Light and sound both travel in waves, but sound waves travel significantly slower than light. Theories like this are difficult to grasp in words, but there are easy ways to see them in action. With this book''s simple experiments, young scientists will test out how light can bend and how even invisible sounds can make things move, helping them understand how even the most complex theories work. Through step-by-step instructions, young readers will learn the right way to set up their experiments and expand on concepts they already know.

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.

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.

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.

Are you fascinated by wide open spaces and like NOT knowing where a path might lead? Breathe in that fresh air and discover how to... ? cross a river without a boat ? escape from quicksand ? take shelter without a tent ? build a dam ...and lots more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities, these exciting projects help you find true adventure in the wild, using nature''s resources—and your own!

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

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.

"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.

Few natural events are as formidable and fascinating as an erupting volcano. Volcanoes are reminders of the constant processes taking place below the surface of Earth. While readers may have heard of the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount St. Helens, they may not know that Yellowstone National Park is due to erupt, too! The mechanics of plate tectonics, the kinds of volcanoes, historical eruptions, and geothermal energy are the diverse topics of these 100 facts. Awe-inspiring photographs and fun quizzes add to the valuable information.

Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the environment. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about climate change, endangered animals, energy use, pollution and what you can do to help the environment.

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.

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

This interesting book about how we get bursts of energy from our food teaches readers about the circulatory system.

Introduces the culture, landscape, plants, animals, and people of the continent of Europe.

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 six-level series of factual readers allows English language learners to explore a variety of fascinating real-world topics. Each reader has been carefully graded to reinforce the main structures and vocabulary covered in most major language courses. The use of the plus symbol (+) highlights the increased level of challenge in language as compared to a standard reader, reflecting the focus on content learning. All readers include a glossary with explanations of key vocabulary."--Back cover.

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 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.