Oxlade, Chris

What happens when you find yourself stranded in the big outdoors, without a phone or computer in sight? Don't panic! With these great survival ideas, you'll learn how to build a shelter from sticks, light a fire without matches, send signals to call for help, find and store water, and much more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities, these exciting projects bring you the thrill of surviving in the wild, using nature's resources—and your own!.

Describes the parts of a plane and how they work.

Discusses the different minerals on Earth.

Presents an introduction to being an explorer, and contains several related activities with easy-to-follow instructions for each.

Introduces young scientists to springs, with historical and contemporary examples, and step-by-step projects that range from the simple to the more challenging.

Introduces young scientists to screws, with historical and contemporary examples, and step-by-step projects that range from the simple to the more challenging.

"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to ramps and wedges. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of ramps and wedges. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging"--Provided by publisher.

"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to the lever. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of levers. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging"--Provided by publisher.

"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to pulleys. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of pulleys. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging"--Provided by publisher.