Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The scientists behind Earth's processes The scientists behind Earth's processes Andrew Solway Presents the lives and theories of famous geologists from the eighteenth century up to the present day, describing their discoveries and the importance of their work for the study of the Earth and ho… OL16237857W
Harnessing the sun's energy Harnessing the sun's energy Andrew Solway One of a series of books that shows the relevance of practical science to our everyday lives. Students learn through real-world examples, including industrial case studies. Suggested level: intermedi… OL20868813W
From Crashing Waves to Music Download From Crashing Waves to Music Download Andrew Solway "Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along … OL21276144W
Insects Insects Andrew Solway Looks at how and why we group animals. Each book starts with an introduction to classification, explaining why grouping organisms helps us to understand the natural world. It also provides informatio… OL21531602W
Heart and Lungs Heart and Lungs Andrew Solway Looking at the different aspects of how the body works, this title features photographs and artwork to give a complete picture of the human body - inside and out. Panels give extra interesting facts … OL21559242W
Resources Resources Andrew Solway Describes the variety of natural resources that we rely on in our modern lives. Explains why so many of those resources, from fossil fuels and other minerals to clean air and fresh water are under th… OL21775149W
From gunpowder to laser chemistry From gunpowder to laser chemistry Andrew Solway Andrew Solway looks at discoveries, inventions and developments in the science of chemical reactions. OL22065176W
Climate change Climate change Andrew Solway Climate Change examines the gradual increase in overall temperatures known as global warming. It presents the evidence of climate change, explains why it is happening and describes the effects of the… OL24255220W
Environmental technology Environmental technology Andrew Solway Looks at the latest developments in environmental technology, and examines what kinds of technology we will be using in the future to help protect the natural environment. Suggested level: intermedia… OL24263390W
Renewable energy sources Renewable energy sources Andrew Solway "This book explores the energy sources that will power the future. You will learn about everything from wind energy to biofuels. You will discover why some energy sources are used in large power stat… OL24295240W
The science in - a loaf of bread The science in - a loaf of bread Andrew Solway Explores the reasons why we eat bread, looks closely at the key ingredients used to make a dough and investigates the chemical changes that take place when stodgy dough is turned into a solid, crusty… OL24297134W
Sports science Sports science Andrew Solway Looks at scientific research into sports training and how sports and exercise can be beneficial to us. OL24300034W
Sustainable tourism Sustainable tourism Andrew Solway Examines the environmental damage caused by modern life and discusses ways in which society can progress towards a more sustainable future. Panels highlight fascinating, intriguing or worrying facts … OL24301432W
Jupiter and the outer planets Jupiter and the outer planets Andrew Solway The books in the Astronaut Travel Guides series take you on a virtual journey through our solar system, and beyond. OL24443502W
Killer cats Killer cats Andrew Solway Part of a series of titles looking at the various ways in which different animals hunt their prey. Each title also includes information on predator/prey relationships and the global distribution of i… OL26368065W
Lao shi mei you jiao guo de10 ge shi yan Lao shi mei you jiao guo de10 ge shi yan Andrew Solway Describes ten extreme science experiments that teach about gravity, mass, acceleration, and air resistance. OL27712185W
Environmental technology Environmental technology Andrew Solway "Describes new technologies that can help us reduce pollution and global warming, such as alternative energy sources, buildings that cost less to heat, reducing waste, reducing threats to endangered … OL5716091W