Chris Oxlade

"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.

Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as you step onto the gun decks of HMS Victory, look inside the control bridge of USS Zumwalt, and explore a modern destroyer. From Greek fire to guided missiles, discover how seafaring technology and weaponry have developed throughout military history, and encounter...

Explores various aspects of light and sound, including reflection, the bending of light, optical instruments, color, sound waves, the sense of hearing, and music.

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 petrified forests.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to send signals, build a shelter, or start a campfire? With the right tools and instruction, you can become a successful young ranger.

Where is the Sahara Desert? What is Africa's highest mountain? Where do elephants live? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of Africa through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, people and languages, natural resources, cities, and famous places.

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.

This book provides a simple and fun introduction to rocks, discussing different rocks, 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 rocks can be: from the Grand Canyon and hot lava to the world's biggest cave.

With electronic devices in nearly every home, electrical and magnetic currents are a common part of everyday life. Understanding how these concepts work in a safe and practical way is an important part of every young scientist's journey. Through this volume's simple, hands-on experiments, young scientists will get a good look at both in action, encouraging their understanding of these complex forces. With experiments on static electricity and magnetic...

Air and water are everywhere, playing a crucial role in human survival, and the survival of most of the planet. For a young scientist, understanding these integral parts of our world is the first step to understanding larger scientific concepts. From a hands-on approach to water surface tension to understanding air pressure, young readers will discover how both air and water work. Instructions and informative fact boxes help young readers to effectively...