Oxlade, Chris

A special effects book, using see-through acetate pages, wheels, tabs, flaps, and windows to present information about the sun, stars, planets, galaxies, and other wonders of the universe.

"Firefighters" educates young readers on the way firefighters help the community. Details such as firefighting tools, vehicles, and equiptment, how firefighters put out fires, and fire safety are all discussed in easy to follow chapters and side-bars perfect for beginning or struggling readers.

For anyone who has ever wondered why it can be freezing one day and scorching-hot the next day, this book has the answers as well as many other facts. Presented in the format of 100 interesting pieces of information, Earth's atmosphere is explained as well as various kinds of precipitation, the water cycle, and extreme weather events. Weather phenomena such as fogbows, rainbows, and moonbows are also included in this beneficial addition to an earth-science library.

Provides an introduction to wheels and axles, examining how they work, different types, and includes experiments using wheels and axles.

Provides an introduction to wedges, examining how they work, different types, and includes experiments using wedges.

Describe how pulleys work and what they can be used for and provides three experiments using pulleys.

Describes what a lever is and how it can be used and provides three experiments using a lever.

An introduction to volcanoes, discussing how volcanoes are formed, parts of volcanoes, types of volcanoes, and more.

Presents an introduction to mountains, covering such topics as their different types and physical features, the plants and animals that live on them, and the hazards of mountain climbing and exploration.