Oxlade, Chris

An introduction to police cars featuring close-up color photos. Describes the parts of police cars as well as different types such as police vans and helicopters. Includes activities and a glossary.

Presents an overview of the history and development of the automobile and its impact on the twentieth century.

Provides facts about the historical development of writing and printing, and includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions for related craft projects and activities.

Presents an introduction to wool, looking at what it is, where it comes from, how it is processed, and how it is used; and includes photographs, a glossary, and a list of books for additional information.

Describes new technologies that are helping make fossil fuels, biofuels, water, wind and solar energy more efficient.

Explores key types of skyscrapers throughout the world, discussing materials and construction technologies as well as the functions and locations of important skyscrapers.

This book explains that plastic is a manufactured material and that it is used for containers, buildings, packaging, plastic parts, and materials called composites.

This book explains that glass is a manufactured material and that glass is used for containers, lenses, and mirrors.