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The Mystery of Silver Mountain The Mystery of Silver Mountain Chris Oxlade,Judy Tatchell,Tatchell Oxlade THE MYSTERY OF SILVER MOUNTAIN is the second of two books in a series marking the beginning of a completely new kind of adventure game. They each contain an exciting adventure program for you to type… OL10278950W
Chemistry Chemistry Chris Oxlade Introduces basic concepts of chemistry through a variety of experiments, exploring such topics as changes of state, distillation, and catalysts. OL15077502W
Climate change Climate change Chris Oxlade "Discusses the scientific evidence for climate change, what countries around the world are doing to combat climate change, and why some people are skeptics of climate change"--Provided by publisher. OL15077505W
Crime detection Crime detection Chris Oxlade Uses familiar examples to explain the science of crime detection, covering such aspects as fingerprints, clues in the human body, chemical evidence, and computers. OL15077515W
The World of the Microscope The World of the Microscope Chris Oxlade,Corinne Stockley A study of the microscope, from magnifying glasses to electron microscopes, diagrams on how to use them, and suggestions for projects using everyday objects. OL15077518W
The earth & beyond The earth & beyond Chris Oxlade Examines such physical features, movements, and phenomena of the earth as rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, landscape changes, the seasons, gravity, and the atmosphere. OL15077521W
Electronic communication Electronic communication Chris Oxlade Looks at the technology of communication from the telegraph to fiber optics and the Internet. Includes a range of follow-up activities. OL15077531W
Energy (21st Century Science (Mankato, Minn.).) Energy (21st Century Science (Mankato, Minn.).) Chris Oxlade How do scientists create nuclear fusion? What is a catalytic converter? What new sources of energy are being developed? Advances in science are altering the ways in which we generate and consume ener… OL15077538W
Energy and movement Energy and movement Chris Oxlade Introduces the scientific concepts of energy and movement by using examples from everyday life. OL15077539W
Jupiter, Neptune, and Other Outer Planets (Earth and Space) Jupiter, Neptune, and Other Outer Planets (Earth and Space) Chris Oxlade Looks at the Solar System's outer planets, from Jupiter and Saturn to Uranus, Neptune and beyond. Shows how each planet was formed, describes its structure and characteristics and looks at how each p… OL15077606W
Learn about machines Learn about machines Chris Oxlade Describes various types of machines, how they are used, and how they work. Includes fact boxes and suggested activities and projects. OL15077610W
Mercury, Mars, and Other Inner Planets (Earth and Space) Mercury, Mars, and Other Inner Planets (Earth and Space) Chris Oxlade Looks at the solar system's rocky inner planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Describes the structure and characteristics of each planet, and how each planet moves around the Sun. Sugge… OL15077629W
Movies Movies Chris Oxlade Explains some of the scientific principles behind the various techniques and processes involved in making movies. OL15077644W
Skyscrapers and towers Skyscrapers and towers Chris Oxlade Describes how skyscrapers are different from towers and how both are constructed. OL15077720W
Space shuttle Space shuttle Chris Oxlade Describes different parts of a space shuttle and how they work. OL15077731W
The top ten scientific discoveries that changed the world The top ten scientific discoveries that changed the world Chris Oxlade Find out about some of the greatest events and people to shape our history and decide for yourself if you agree they should be in the 'top ten'. OL15077751W
Trucks Trucks Chris Oxlade Looks at trucks around the world, showing the many different types that are used for work and for fun. OL15077770W
Heroic jobs Heroic jobs Chris Oxlade This book explains the variety of jobs and hard work that mountain rescuers and their teams and equipment do to save people hurt or trapped in mountainous areas. OL15941743W
Modern medicine Modern medicine Chris Oxlade This series tracks changes to human understanding of health and disease through history. It uses .common confusions. panels to tackle myths and misunderstandings, biography panels to describe innovat… OL16167418W
Gaming technology Gaming technology Chris Oxlade "Describes the technology used for creating and playing video games. Includes information on how different platforms work and the direction video game technology may be going"-- OL16341262W
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