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Alex Frith
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing, Limited
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA. 7 yrs+
Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"What is blood for? What do muscles look like? How many bones does a body have? This book is packed with illustrations showing organs, bones, x-rays and scans, to help you build up a complete picture of the human body and how it works." -- back cover.
9) Engineering
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Engineering helps shape the world around us, from the houses and cities we live in, to the way we travel, and even the sound of the music we listen to. Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to discover how engineering works, the many things engineers do, and how engineers are building a better world. Also includes links to websites with more engineering triumphs, and activities and projects to try at home.
Author
Publisher
Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Professors and husband-and-wife team Uta and Chris Frith have pioneered major studies of brain disorders throughout their nearly fifty-year career. Here, in Two Heads, their distinguished careers serve as a prism through which they share the compelling story of the birth of neuroscience and their paradigm-shifting discoveries across areas as wide-ranging as autism and schizophrenia research, and new frontiers of social cognition including diversity,...
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
FAIRY TALES, FOLK TALES, FABLES, MAGICAL TALES & TRADITIONAL STORIES. A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of The Wooden Horse, The Minotaur and The Odyssey, as well as a guide to the Greek gods. Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, colour and culture, this makes a thrilling read for any child. Ages 5+
12) Drones
Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Where can drones fly that no human would dare? Why do engineers turn to nature to design new flying machines? Could a drone space rover reveal the secrets of distant planets? How can a fire rescue drone save lives? Fast, agile and cheap to build, drones offer all the benefits of flight with no risk to any pilot. Already vital tools for the world's armed forces, drones in our towns and cities could transform the way we live, work, and play." -- Back...
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Do fish wear pyjamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom.
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
When was the webcam invented and why? Do imaginary numbers exist? What is fuzzy logic? Find the answers these questions about the amazing world of numbers, computers and coding, along with loads of other curious, amazing and mind-boggling facts, in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursting with information.
15) Spying
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What special skills does a spy need? How do spies create and crack codes? What types of gadgets do secret agents use? What's the difference between the CIA and the FBI? Find out about the control officers, field agents, and intelligence analysts fighting a secret war to protect their countries from threats around the globe"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Language
English
Description
A lively, accessible, graphic novel that takes us on a highly entertaining and fascinating tour through the wonders and mysteries of the human brain - from a renowned husband-and-wife team of cognitive neuroscientists.
Professors and husband-and-wife team Uta and Chris Frith have pioneered major studies of brain disorders throughout their nearly fifty-year career. Here, in Two Heads, their distinguished careers serve as a prism through which they...