Chris Oxlade
1) Minerals
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English
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This book provides a simple and fun introduction to minerals, discussing different minerals, 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 minerals can be: from ruby crystals and stalagmites and stalactites in caves to talcum powder.
2) Fossils
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English
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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.
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
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English
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States of matter looks at important topics in chemistry, such as solids, liquids and gases, changes of state, the water cycle, and mixing solids, liquids and gases. There are seven informative experiments that can be carried out at home, and useful diagrams, including the periodic table.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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English
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Describes boats and ships that are used for travel, work, and fun. Simple text and photographs describe a variety of boats and ships, including gondolas, ferries, powerboats, and cruise ships. Includes a time line, a glossary, resources, and an index.