Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along th
"When police are called to a house, they find three bodies. Are they dead, and has any crime been committed? This book looks at the topic of the human body to explain how our body systems work. It sho
"Exercise is good for us throughout our lives, even when we are babies or very old. But as the body changes, the kinds of exercise that work best for us change too. When can we best improve our balanc
Discusses the impact of environmentalism on transportation, including the success of the Bus Rapid Transit in Curitiba, Brazil; the failures of Boston's Big Dig, and the popularity of hybrid vehicles.
Looks at the application of science and new technologies to all types of aircraft, including military jets, airliners, gliders, and airships, and how they affect our lives.
Looks at the application of science and new technologies to building and engineering projects, including new forms of such traditional elements as arches and domes, energy effiency, earthquake proofin
Oxford Reading Tree: Fireflies (Non-Fiction): Level 5 (Age 5½ - 6)This book is part of the Oxford Reading Tree Fireflies series which offer a wide range of stimulating non-fiction titles for young chi
"What is acid rain? Why is so much farmland now damaged? How can ecotourism help the environment? The 'Real World Data' series presents information about familiar curricular topics through charts and
"What is scree? How hot is the center of the Earth? Where is the longest river in the world? The 'Real World Data' series presents information about familiar curricular topics through charts and graph
"Why do we need greener buildings? What is a carbon footprint? How can computer-aided design help reduce our energy use? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at schoo
Explores the future of solar power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, how the Sun's energy can be harnessed, the history of its use, and how it may be used in the future.
Explores the future of solar power as a source of energy, discussing the pros and cons of its use, how the Sun's energy can be harnessed, the history of its use, and how it may be used in the future.
Against the background of a schooner sailing from England, describes what makes wind and its patterns around the world and how air pressure and clouds signify weather.
Follows a beam of light--the fastest thing in the universe--from the star Deneb, across space and into the solar system, and through the Earth's atmosphere, until it reaches a human eye.
Each book in this series follows a packet of energy along a journey. Each stage of the journey is described in a short chapter, and we learn what alternative paths the energy might have taken along th
