Chris Oxlade
1) World War I
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"World War I explores the secrets of World War I. As in all wars, each side needed to keep secrets from the enemy. At the same time, they tried to discover the enemy's secrets, using spies and code-breakers."--
3) Rocks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"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."--Amazon.com.
4) Volcanoes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces volcanoes, decribing where they are found, how they are formed, their different types, the physical effects of an eruption, and the methods that people use to stay safe.
5) Minerals
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"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."--Amazon.com.
6) Fossils
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Presents information about fossils, describing their origins and appearance, where they occur, different kinds, how people find them, what they reveal about the past, and the role of fossil fuels.
7) Be a tracker
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"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."--
8) Soil
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"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."--Amazon.com.
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Did you know that all gadgets and games have a life cycle? That's what we call the stages from their design, manufacture, and sale to their use, maintenance, and disposal. This book explains what happens during these stages, such as prototyping, the sourcing of components, the production process, the decisions made by designers and engineers, and recycling.
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Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about animals. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about the world's biggest, smallest, slowest, and fastest animals-and much more!
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A career in science can involve traveling around the world - and maybe even leaving it! From tracking violent storms or studying penguins in the Antarctic to repairing the International Space Station or searching for new planets, this fascinating book shows that a career in science can lead to thrilling and limitless possibilities.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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With electronic devices in nearly every home, electrical and magnetic currents are a common part of everyday life. Understanding how these concepts work in a safe and practical way is an important part of every young scientist's journey. Through this volume's simple, hands-on experiments, young scientists will get a good look at both in action, encouraging their understanding of these complex forces. With experiments on static electricity and magnetic...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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,...