Emma Young Libri

A mind-bending, eye-opening scientific exploration of our senses - all 32 of them

From training and recruitment to all the skills and gadgets, you'll need as a secret agent, (and the nail-biting scenarios you might have to face) this book is filled with fascinating information, tips and advice from authentic sources such as MI5. It is illustrated throughout in black and white.

Rosa's nerve disease is slowly killing her, until she becomes a candidate for an experimental brain transplant that gives Rosa a new lease of life. But as Rosa endures months of rehabilitation, her curiosity about the body donor, Sylvia, intensifies. Will she be able to solve the dilemma of her identity?

Celebrated for its captivating narrative, this book engages young readers with a blend of excitement and intrigue. It features dynamic characters and a plot that keeps the momentum high, ensuring an enjoyable reading experience. Praised by the Guardian as one of the best children's books of 2023, it promises to spark interest and imagination, making it a delightful addition to any child's bookshelf.

Emma Young has no history of mental illness, just like everyone else, occasionally she gets down, anxious and disproportionately stressed. Disappointed that her mind does not always deal well with the pressures of modern life, Emma decided to go on mind-toning journey.Is it possible to tone your mind just as you can tone your body so it becomes more resilient and better prepared to deal with what life throws at you? By looking at some of the new and tried and tested techniques, from meditation to mental preparation involved in extreme sports and military training, Emma has devised a programme that will help everyone achieve mental stability.

Mia's best friend Holly died when they were thirteen. But years later, Holly still hasn't left her. In New York for the summer, Mia finds herself caught up in an investigation of a property reputed to be haunted. What Mia learns about the house and herself will change her life forever...

Eco-homes are houses that are environmentally friendly with features that reduce their carbon footprint - for example, by using solar panels to heat water and provide heating. Maybe this book will inspire you to live more sustainably and even build your own eco-home in the future! How to Build an Eco-Home is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading 6-7 years

A celebration of talent, friendship and girl power. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS is the perfect guide to the lives of your fave influencers from around the world. Packed with profiles, quizzes and fill-in fun, be inspired by these amazing girls and discover their top tips for achieving your own dreams.

Ever wondered how people cope with 24-hour darkness or if smartphones make children stupid? Have you heard about the US plan to supercharge minds? Originally written for the Wellcome charity, these 16 stories explore the mysteries of the human brain. Learn about everything from the science of pain to VR surgery to the therapeutic quality of LSD. Contents Ouch! The science of painWhy doctors are reclaiming LSD and ecstasyInside the mind of an interpreterHow should we deal with dark winters?Smartphones won’t* make your kids dumb (*Probably)You can train your mind into ‘receiving’ medicineCharting the phenomenon of deep griefThe mirror cure for phantom limb painCan you think yourself into a different person?How to survive a troubled childhoodWhat tail-chasing dogs reveal about humansA central nervous solution to arthritisCould virtual reality headsets relieve pain?What it means to be homesick in the 21st CenturyLighting up brain tumours with Project VioletThe US military plan to supercharge brains

From powering villages with clean energy, to cleaning up the oceans, eco-inventions are helping us to save the planet. In this book, children can discover how these inspirational inventions and the people that made them, have made a difference to the world. Eco-Inventions is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years