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  • Fossils

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series Rock On!
    This book provides a simple and fun introduction to fossils, discussing different kinds of fossils, exploring how and why they have formed, how they have changed over time, their appearance and properties. With the help of some Rock Solid! facts that provide cool examples, the book will show you how amazing fossils can be: from the prehistoric woolly mammoth body in Siberia and dinosaur remains to ... Read more

    $29.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The History of Telecommunications

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series The History of Technology
    Do you know that 200 years ago, the only way that one person could send a message to another person was by letter or messenger? It’s hard to imagine now, with our smartphones and computers at our fingertips. From the invention of the telegraph in the 1830s all the way through to the wearable technology of the present day, this book charts the incredible history of telecommunications. ... Read more

    $29.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • World War I

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series Secret History
    World War I explores the secrets of World War I. As in all wars, each side needed to keep secrets from the enemy. At the same time, they tried to discover the enemy's secrets, using spies and code-breakers. ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The History of Computers

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series The History of Technology
    Do you know that computers were only invented within the past 100 years? And that the smartphone was only recently invented, in the mid-1990s? Yet today, computers and other devices are everywhere in our lives--in classrooms, homes, and public places. From the first calculating machines made of cogs and wheels during the 1640s to virtual reality headsets such as Oculus Rift, this book charts the ... Read more

    $29.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Inside Fighter Planes

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series Inside Military Machines
    Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters. Along the way, explore inside the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire, the engine of the jet-powered Messerschmitt Me 262, and the inner workings of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. From dogfight tricks to ejector seats, learn how fighter ... Read more

    $6.19 CAD

  • Inside Tanks and Heavy Artillery

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series Inside Military Machines
    The earliest tank was designed in the fifteenth century. Since then, tanks have developed into huge, powerful weapons. Get an up-close view of mighty tanks and artillery as you learn about a World War II gun that moved on railroad tracks, how explosive artillery shells work, and what's inside an armored tank! From ancient trebuchets and battering rams to digital technology on modern artillery, ... Read more

    $6.19 CAD

  • Environment Infographics

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series Infographics
    Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about the environment. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about climate change, endangered animals, energy use, pollution and what you can do to help the environment. ... Read more

    $29.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Population Infographics

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series Infographics
    Infographics are simple and creative graphic representations of different numerical facts. This title features a variety of engaging infographics that teach readers all about world population. Look through the pages to discover fascinating statistics about the gender, history, religion, and density of the world’s population. ... Read more

    $29.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Moon

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Illustrated by Jeff Edwards ...
    Series series Astronaut Travel Guides
    What is the Moon like, and will we ever visit it again? Taking the form of an imaginary trip, this book explores the science and history of the Moon, looking at recent studies and possibilities for the future. ... Read more

    $36.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Gadgets and Games

    Design and Engineering for STEM

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series Design and Engineering for STEM
    Did you know that all gadgets and games have a life cycle? That's what we call the stages from their design, manufacture, and sale to their use, maintenance, and disposal. This book explains what happens during these stages, such as prototyping, the sourcing of components, the production process, the decisions made by designers and engineers, and recycling. ... Read more

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  • The History of Transportation

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series The History of Technology
    Did you know that the wheel was invented in prehistoric times, in about 3500 B.C.? Now we can travel between towns and cities in super-fast trains, in fast cars, and halfway around the world in a day in airplanes. From dugout canoes from 10,000 years ago right through to modern-day driverless cars, this book charts the amazing history of transportation. ... Read more

    $29.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The History of Robots

    by Chris Oxlade ...
    Series series The History of Technology
    Do you know that the first industrial robot started work in 1959? Now robots are in factories, in homes, laboratories, and the sky. Robots explore other planets as well as ocean depths. They also carry out jobs that are dangerous for humans. From the first robots of the 1950s to the drones and androids of the present day, this book charts the amazing history of robots. ... Read more

    $29.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus