Chris Oxlade

Explores the geography, climate, wildlife, people, and culture of Africa. Examines how people live on this continent and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to the present day.

This book looks at electricity, and examines what it is, how we use it, where it is made, and environmental issues arising from the ways electricity is used in homes.

This book looks at garbage and recycling, and examines what they are, what happens to garbage when it is taken away, and related environmental issues. Explains the processes of waste management and recycling and spotlights the tools used to deliver garbage to landfills or recycle certain materials. Explains the importance of producing less waste and recycling more and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Tells the history of the invention of the light bulb, including key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery.