Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Amazing flying machines Amazing flying machines Robin Kerrod Text and photographs present flying machines throughout history, including hot-air balloons, helicopters, and the space shuttle. OL16060961W
New materials New materials Robin Kerrod Discusses the history, science and technology of new materials. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary. OL18149633W
Mercury and Venus Mercury and Venus Robin Kerrod Describes the physical features and exploration of the two planets nearest to the Sun, Mercury and Venus. OL18173007W
Far planets Far planets Robin Kerrod,David Atkinson Provides information on the physical makeup, surface features, and moons of the five planets farthest from the sun: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. OL18634535W
Astronomy Astronomy Robin Kerrod Provides an introduction to astronomy, including information about the solar system, stars and constellations, and projects such as making a sundial. OL19414999W
Materials Materials Robin Kerrod Discusses a variety of topics relating to materials and their uses, including ores and minerals, mining, metallurgy, metalworking, welding, ceramics, pottery, glass, paper, petrochemicals, manufactur… OL23789184W
The solar system The solar system Robin Kerrod Investigates the nature of the sun, the moon, the planets and other celestial bodies that make up our solar system. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. OL26437369W
Secrets of Science Secrets of Science Robin Kerrod Presents general information about the planets and other bodies in the solar system with suggestions for observation. OL27039115W
The world's energy resources The world's energy resources Robin Kerrod Discusses different kinds of energy production and the power resources found in different parts of the world. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary. OL27969726W
Book of how it works Book of how it works Ian Graham,Robin Kerrod,Lionel Bender Learn about telescopes, cameras, TV and videos, computer, lasers and holograms, trucks, tanks, submarines, helicopers, combat aircrafts, space shuttle, motorcycles, racing cars, and nuclear power sta… OL29315714W
Night Sky (Looking at Stars) Night Sky (Looking at Stars) Robin Kerrod Describes what stars and constellations can be seen in the night sky and provides instructions for finding them. OL82958W
Science in Action (Young Oxford Library of Science) Science in Action (Young Oxford Library of Science) Robin Kerrod Discusses a variety of topics relating to the applications of science, including technology, tools, farming, printing, weapons, building, transportation, and more. OL82965W
Mammals Mammals Robin Kerrod Introduces a number of mammals, including the bat, baboon, and gray whale. OL82984W
Weather Weather Robin Kerrod,Ted Evans Discusses such aspects of weather as wind, rainbows, and climate and presents a variety of experiments and other activities involving the weather. OL82990W