Anne Rooney è un'autrice profondamente legata alla letteratura medievale. Il suo lavoro si addentra spesso in questo periodo, esplorando le sue sfaccettature letterarie e storiche con un occhio attento ai dettagli. Rooney scrive sia per il pubblico adulto che per quello infantile, traducendo la sua esperienza in narrazioni avvincenti e informative. Il suo approccio unisce il rigore accademico alla narrazione vivida, offrendo ai lettori una finestra unica sul passato.
Full-color illustrations provide an engaging exploration of dinosaur life over 200 million years ago, highlighting their habitats and discovery sites. Young readers will discover the work of notable paleontologists and have the opportunity to compare their size to life-size replicas of dinosaur bones, teeth, and claws, making for an interactive and educational experience.
Engaging pictograms and infographics transform math learning into an exciting space mission through the Solar System. Readers navigate challenges like dodging asteroids and landing on Mars while honing their skills in angles, decimals, and probability. The book features math puzzles and exercises designed to boost children's confidence in their mathematical abilities, making the learning experience both fun and educational.
From dogs and cats to stick insects and sea monkeys, there are many types of pet. Which one is right for you?
The entertaining Q&A format makes Curious Questions & Answers About My Body the perfect book for both eager learners and reluctant readers. Find out why cells are so special, how blood circulates, and what happens inside your intestines. Lively illustrations complete this wonderfully quirky fact book
Delve into the wonders of the animal kingdom with this engaging atlas that showcases extraordinary creatures and their unique adaptations for survival. Featuring stunning illustrations, fascinating facts, and life-size photos for comparison, readers will gain a deeper understanding of wildlife. This immersive experience invites exploration and appreciation of the diverse species that inhabit our planet.
From Plotting the Stars to Pulsars and Black Holes
Exploring humanity's enduring fascination with the cosmos, this book chronicles the evolution of astronomy from Neolithic times through significant milestones like Stonehenge and NASA's modern endeavors. It delves into our quest to understand stars, planets, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, highlighting key developments and discoveries that have shaped our view of the universe over millennia.
Engaging pictograms and infographics introduce young readers to essential math concepts like symmetry, coordinates, and place value through the lens of the animal kingdom. The adventure takes them to diverse habitats where they can track tigers, count penguins, and search for jaguars. With interactive math puzzles and exercises, children enhance their mathematical skills while exploring wildlife, making learning both enjoyable and effective.
If we go into hospital today, we know anaesthetics, antibiotics and antiseptics will be used to make the visit as pain-free and safe as possible. But how were they discovered, and what were operations like before they were used? This fact-filled information book looks at the journey surgery has made, from its early days to modern hospitals.
Find out about the animals that ruled the sea, land and skies from before the time of the dinosaurs until humans appeared. Evolution - the story of changing life on Earth - is uncovered through examining fossils and remains, from dinosaur poo to shells to deep-frozen mammoths.
"What is reality? How do we know what exists? What is the nature of truth? How can we live a good life? For 2,500 years, questions such as these have been pondered by philosophers from Parmenides and Plato to Dennett and Derrida. Each great thinker has influenced subsequent generations and philosophical theory has evolved and diversified. Should we allow captial punishment or abortion? Is it right for banks to make a profit from the poor? Is democracy the best form of government? Philosophy gives us the tools to address life's big questions and enable us to form intelligent views on everyday topics. it also helps us to see what underpins our personal decisions on issues such as the way we vote, how honest we are, and whether we give to charity." -- Inside front cover