Oxlade, Chris

A simple presentation of information about cotton, including its composition, properties, and some of its uses.

Presents an introduction to metal, looking at what it is, how it is made, its different forms, and how it is used; and features discussion of metal recycling. Includes photographs, a glossary, and a list of books for additional information.

Presents an introduction to plastic, looking at what it is, how it is made, its different forms, and how it is used; and features discussion of plastic recycling. Includes photographs, a glossary, and a list of books for additional information.

Examines the evolution of light bulbs, their design, and how they affect today's world.

Examines the evolution of gunpowder, it's design, and how it affects today's world.

Learn how fire trucks save lives.

Text and drawings introduce a wide variety of ships from early boats hollowed from logs to supertankers of today. Each section highlights a different type of ship and includes projects to recreate that type of ship.