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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
On the road On the road Steve Parker "Covers a wide selection of machines used on the road, from motorcycles to snow plows, outlining how they work and what they are used for"--Provided by publisher. OL11977302W
On the sea On the sea Steve Parker "Covers a wide selection of machines used on the sea, from submarines to sailboats, outlining how they work and what they are used for"--Provided by publisher. OL11977303W
Camouflage Camouflage Steve Parker Photographs and text detail how mammals, birds, fishes, and insects disguise themselves with different kinds of camouflage in order to survive. OL133788W
Collecting fossils Collecting fossils Steve Parker Presents information on how and where to find fossils, the preparation and tools needed for collecting them, and how to identify the various kinds: plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate. OL133792W
Communications Communications Steve Parker Discusses the history and development of communication, focusing particularly on how telecommunication has revolutionized our lives and the trends of the future. OL133793W
Dinosaurs and how they lived Dinosaurs and how they lived Steve Parker,John Feltwell Describes, in text and illustrations, the physical characteristics and habits of various kinds of dinosaurs, their natural environment, and how recent discoveries have enhanced our knowledge about th… OL133802W
Insects Insects Steve Parker Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and metamorphosis of insects and examines kinds of garden insects, woodland insects, insects in the home, and others. OL133823W
The Marshall Cavendish science project book of water The Marshall Cavendish science project book of water Steve Parker Provides experiments and projects involving the nature, properties, and behavior of water. OL133829W
Revolting Reptiles Revolting Reptiles Steve Parker Examines the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of various reptiles, including lizards, alligators, snakes, and turtles. OL133844W
Singing a Song Singing a Song Steve Parker Examines the factors affecting the human voice, including pitch, volume, and rhythm, and provides exercises to demonstrate how different elements influence the sound that is heard. OL133853W
The body The body Steve Parker Examines the systems and parts of the human body and how they work, including the skin, blood, bones, lungs, and heart. OL133866W
The earth and how it works The earth and how it works Steve Parker Investigates the weather, mountain formation, ocean expansion, and other phenomena and forces of our planet. OL133867W
Electricity Electricity Steve Parker Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used. OL133884W
Thomas Edison and electricity Thomas Edison and electricity Steve Parker Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed such inventions as the stock ticker, the lightbulb, and the phonograph. OL133889W
Lasers Lasers Steve Parker Explains how lasers work, describes ways in which they have revolutionized our lives, and predicts how they may be used in the future. OL133893W
Seashore Seashore Cathy Gaulter,Steve Parker Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds. OL133895W
Pond & river Pond & river Steve Parker A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, o… OL133897W
Fish Fish Steve Parker Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life. OL133898W
Human body Human body Steve Parker Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work. OL133901W
Robots for work and fun Robots for work and fun Steve Parker "Discusses how robots are used for recreation and work. Also discusses advances in robotics, and how we benefit from the jobs these robots do"--Provided by publisher. OL15631833W
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