Chris Oxlade
1) Olympics
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English
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Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.
4) Robots
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English
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"Kingfisher Readers are developed with literacy experts to span five levels, from Level 1 (beginning to read) to level 5 (reading fluently). Robots introduces children who can read alone with some help to these incredible inventions. It includes facts about different types of robots, such as automatons, humanoids, androids, drones, factory robots and domestic robots. Children will read about robots that have gone to space, robots that can play sports...
5) Wheels
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English
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Describes what wheels are and how they work, different types of wheels and their uses, and other facts about wheels.
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2017.
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English
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"With dramatic scenes, cutaway diagrams, and personal stories, this engaging book presents the history of ships used for war, from ancient ships powered by oars to the massive ships and incredible technology used today."--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
Description
"From the very first submarine in 1620 to the defense systems and weaponry used on modern submarines, this book uses diagrams, stories, and dramatic imagery to present a fascinating history of submarines and the technology used to operate them."--Provided by publisher.
12) Motorcycles
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English
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"Describes in detail different types of motorcycles and how their engines, transmissions, and structures work"--Provided by publisher.
13) Light and sound
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English
Description
"Light and sound both travel in waves, but sound waves travel significantly slower than light. Theories like this are difficult to grasp in words, but there are easy ways to see them in action. With this book's simple experiments, young scientists will test out how light can bend and how even invisible sounds can make things move, helping them understand how even the most complex theories work. Through step-by-step instructions, young readers will...
14) Bridges
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English
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Describes different types of bridges around the world and throughout history and how they are built.
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Series
Pub. Date
2017, c[2018]
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English
Description
"From the battering ram to infrared technology on modern artillery, photos and photo-realistic illustrations along with informative text guides readers through the history and development of tanks and artillery."--Provided by publisher.
18) Skyscrapers
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English
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Explores key types of skyscrapers throughout the world, discussing materials and construction technologies as well as the functions and locations of important skyscrapers.
19) Water
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English
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A simple presentation of information about water, including its composition, properties, and some of its uses.
20) Cars
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English
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Presents an overview of the history and development of the automobile and its impact on the twentieth century.
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