New Releases by Chris Oxlade

Presents experiments that demonstrate the properties of sound, including how sound waves work, the speed of sound, and modern sound recording.

Did you know that you can change materials into something else by mixing two together or by separating the pieces of one material? This colorful new book helps explain this concept in a simple way using illustrated examples, such as mixing paint to create new colors and draining water from pasta. Easy experiments also show you how to mix and separate using common household materials.

Explains how weather and climate can be measured using graphs and charts and answers such questions as "What is climate change," "How deep is Earth''s atmosphere," and "What does a hygrometer measure."

An introduction to shaping such materials as wood, stone, metal, and plastic, describing their properties and how they are transformed into useful objects; and includes experiments that demonstrate how to shape common household materials.

Describes the various ways that materials can be joined together, such as wood with glue, metal with a weld, and fabric with a thread; and includes simple experiments using common household items.

Looks at legends about vampires and werewolves in different cultures, their reputed appearance and behavior, similarities between the two creatures, and possible scientific explanations of the old stories.

This study aid has topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context, as well as a fully integrated system of cross referencing and a comprehensive index.

What is extra-sensory perception? Can people move objects with their minds? How is ESP tested? Some things are so strange that they cannot be explained. This series explains the connection between science and natural phenomena and how science can be used to try to explain mysteries.

Did a meteor kill off the dinosaurs? What is the theory of an impact winter? What can fossils tell us? This book explains the connection between science and natural phenomena and how science can be used to try to explain the dinosaurs'' extinction.

Brief text and photographs explain what cars are, describe different types of cars, and examine how they developed and how they are used.

This book describes the early development of bicycles, different kinds of bikes, and how they are used.

Contains examples of different emergency vehicles, telling how they work and what they are used for.

"Looks at motorbikes that are used for travel, work, and fun"--Provided by publisher.

"Looks at types of trains that are used for carrying cargo and passengers"--Provided by publisher.

What is a road train? Why does an articulated truck bend? What do tanker trucks carry? This book looks at types of trucks that are used for travel, work, and fun. Snow plows keep the roads clear during blizzards. Huge dump trucks carry dirt at construction sites. Monster trucks perform amazing jumps and stunts!

How do planes fly? How many people can an ultralight carry? How does a space shuttle land? Planes looks at types of planes that are used for travel, work, and fun. Jet airliners fly thousands of feet above the ground. Harrier jets can take off without a runway. Some planes even go out into space. Each book contains: a timeline so the reader can put the developments into context, a glossary for explanations of some difficult words, an index for easy reference. Book jacket.

Describes boats and ships that are used for travel, work, and fun.

Explains how scientists learned about atoms; describes atomic structure, how atoms combine into molecules, and how they respond to changes around them; and suggests related activities.

Provides an introduction to metals, including their physical properties, their place in the periodic table, their uses in everyday life, and how they react with other substances. Includes experiments.

This great study aid has topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context, with a fully integrated system of cross-referencing plus a comprehensive index.

Describes what E-Mail is, how to use it, and safety tips.

What is a Web site? How does a search engine help us? How can we keep in touch using the Internet? The Internet can help us in so many ways. Read My First Internet Guide to find out how you can have fun using the Internet safely. Each book includes: Age-appropriate text with concepts gradually introduced, Activities so readers can practice what they learn, Stay Safe boxes to ensure children handle computers and use the Internet safely Glossary and index. Book jacket.

What is the difference between a base and an alkali? How do acids react with metals? What does the pH scale measure? This title explores what gives acids and bases their properties, how they react with each other, and how we use them in our everyday lives. You will also find several experiments that can be done at home.

Explores the phenomenon of black holes, explains why astronomers think they exist, what causes them, what they are like inside, and the search to find black holes in space.

Read this book to find the answers to all these questions, and more. It is packed with information, facts, photos, charts, and diagrams to help you find out all there is to know about skyscrapers. Book jacket.

Why would I weigh less on the Moon? Why do objects fall to Earth? Which force cause tides? This book asks the questions students want answered about gravity. Charts, graphs, and hands-on experiments help bring science to life.

This book explains what happens when a tornado strikes and discusses what causes tornadoes and what you can do to stay safe if you are ever near one.

This book explains what happens when hurricanes strike and discusses what causes hurricanes and what you can do to stay safe if you are ever caught in one.

This updated edition asks some great questions. Why did the Romans build bridges? What is the longest bridge? How does a suspension bridge work? You''ll find the answers to these questions and many more in Building Amazing Structures. Each book in the series looks at some of today''s most amazing structures from around the world. Begin your journey by reading about similar structures in history and how they were built. Then discover the techniques and materials that today''s engineers and builders use to make even more amazing structures. Finally, learn about structures that failed and why.