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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
Matter and materials Matter and materials Robin Kerrod Discusses the nature and states of matter and examines both natural and synthetic materials such as forest products, rocks, minerals, and metals. OL16477126W
Weights and measures Weights and measures Robin Kerrod Explains the origins of weights and measures, how they have changed over the years, and how they can be used to measure different things. Includes projects and questions. OL16603049W
The sea The sea Robin Kerrod Explores the ocean depths, sweeping tides and currents, northern inlets, coral reefs, and other aspects of the waters of the world. Includes fact boxes and suggested experiments. OL17858350W
Pets and farm animals Pets and farm animals Robin Kerrod Introduces such domesticated animals as dogs, horses, mice, pigeons, goldfish, and silk moths. Depicts them in settings around the world. OL18027932W
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
Trains Trains Robin Kerrod An overview of trains of various types and in different countries. OL18181040W
Let's investigate force and motion Let's investigate force and motion Robin Kerrod,Ted Evans Illustrates with simple examples and experiments the principles behind natural forces and the motions they create as well as their effects and how they can be utilized. Suggested level: primary, inte… OL18456802W
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
Living things Living things Robin Kerrod Describes how plants and animals live, feed, grow, and reproduce. Includes simple activities and experiments. OL18890434W
Birds Birds Robin Kerrod,Jill Bailey Provides brief descriptions of birds that live in or near the water. OL19198409W
The moon The moon Robin Kerrod Introduces the moon, its properties, formation, and exploration. OL19238557W
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
Future energy and resources Future energy and resources Robin Kerrod Discusses our dwindling energy sources and alternative sources of energy for the future. OL19616015W
Comets and meteors Comets and meteors Robin Kerrod Provides information about the origins, composition, and appearances of comets, meteors, and asteroids. OL20884495W
The sea The sea Robin Kerrod Explores the ocean depths, sweeping tides and currents, northern inlets, coral reefs, and plants and animals that make the sea their homes. Includes fact boxes and experiments. Suggested level: prima… OL20889347W
1000 questions & answers factfile 1000 questions & answers factfile Robin Kerrod Full of fun and fascinating questions and answers, this handy, compact volume is perfect for inquisitive readers eight and up. With its fresh, appealing design and lively, informative text, the book … OL21179000W
Sun Sun Robin Kerrod Describes the characteristics of the sun, including its origins, composition, and surface features, its place in the solar system, and its importance to life on earth. OL21675846W
The night sky The night sky Robin Kerrod Explores astronomy, discussing both ancient research and modern developments. OL23743824W
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