Oxlade, Chris

Teaches children what pulleys are, how they work, and what they are used for in everyday life.

Teaches children what levers are, how they work, and what they are used for in everyday life.

Photographs and simple text describe the earth's numerous islands, how they develop, and the people and animals living on them.

Examines the many different parts of an airliner, looking at the fuselage, wings, engines, tailplane and fin, doors and windows, the cabin and flight deck, landing gear, emergency equipment, galleys and toilets, and special parts.

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers about the different parts of a car and how they all fit together to make a car run.

Describes how elements change states of matter and how the water cycle works. Includes experiments that can be done at home.

Discusses how chemicals work and how they are put to use in our everyday lives, and demonstrates the impact they have on particular materials. Several experiments are included for either the classroom or home.

Examines important topics related to elements and compounds, such as atoms and molecules, metals and nonmetals, elements on Earth, compound names and formulas, organic compounds, and mixtures. Features full-color photographs, easy-to-read text, diagrams, five experiments, a glossary, and a list of resources for further study.

Introduces the properties of atoms including what is inside an atom, how they combine with each other, and how scientists first discovered atoms.

Discusses the properties of acids and bases and their chemical reactions to each other and in our bodies, and offers several experiments that can be done at home or in the classroom.