Chris Oxlade: 13 books

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.

Written in British English, 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.

Are you fascinated by wide open spaces and like NOT knowing where a path might lead? Breathe in that fresh air and discover how to... ● cross a river without a boat ● escape from quicksand ● take shelter without a tent ● build a dam ...and lots more. Devised and tested by an...

Do you want to be your own naturalist and watch animals out there where they belong? Sharpen your eyes, tread carefully, and see how to... ● find and follow animal tracks ● camouflage yourself ● hold a snail race ● escape from a bear ...and lots more. Devised and tested by an...

What happens when you find yourself stranded in the big outdoors, without a phone or computer in sight? Don't panic! With these great survival ideas, you'll learn how to... ● build a shelter from sticks ● light a fire without matches ● send signals to call for help ● find and store...

In the course of just over half a century, aeronautics and space travel has progressed from one man, Chuck Yeager, breaking the sound barrier in an airplane to building an International Space Station, which has hosted numerous individuals from at least eight different countries. Readers will delight...

Do you want to experience what it's like to chart new territory and survive the unexpected? Discover the unknown as you... ● find your way in fog ● follow the stars ● find fossils and bones ● predict rain ...and lots more. Devised and tested by an expert in outdoor activities, these exciting projects help you navigate the wild, using nature's resources—and your own!

Believe it or not, submarines date back to the seventeenth century! Discover how they developed from early designs such as the one-person Turtle into streamlined, stealthy warships. Along the way, you'll look right inside a German U-boat, find out how a sub dives and surfaces, and see sonar systems...

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...

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...

What is Mars like, and could we ever visit there? Taking the form of an imaginary trip, this book explores the science and history of Mars, looking at recent studies and possibilities for the future.

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...

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.