Anne Rooney is an author with a deep engagement with medieval literature. Her work often delves into this period, exploring its literary and historical facets with a keen eye for detail. Rooney writes for both adult and child audiences, translating her expertise into engaging and informative narratives. Her approach marries academic rigor with vivid storytelling, offering readers a unique window into the past.
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.
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
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.
"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
Follow the step-by-step instructions to through the process of designing and constructing your own Minecraft city.
Curious Questions and Answers About Science takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about science. Mind-boggling questions and answers, fresh, quirky illustrations will appeal to children. Find out how super body cells attack germs, what made the loudest sound ever heard, and how many stars there are in the known universe
15-Minute Scientist takes a look at some fascinating and topical questions in science. Ranging across biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, and geology. 15-Minute Scientist asks questions that are serious, and questions that are quirky, some that will have an impact on how you live now, and some that will change how you view the world and the future. Other titles in the series 15-Minute Philosopher, 15 Minute Psychologist, 15 Minute Mathematician and 15 Minute Economist.
Curious young minds will explore intriguing scientific questions about the solar system, galaxy, and Universe, such as the reasons behind star shine and the buoyancy of planets. This engaging fact book is filled with humorous illustrations and a wealth of fascinating information, making it perfect for sharing and sparking discussions about space. Young readers will find themselves captivated by the astonishing facts and stats presented in a fun and accessible way.
The Story of Chemistry shows how the study of chemistry came into being following early exploitation of chemistry that were purely practical, e.g. smelting, alloys, dyeing, cooking, glazing pottery and paints. Hammurabi produced his catalog of metals as early as 1700 BC, and just as the exploration of metals was driven by a desire for better weapons, so chemistry advanced in the early historical period for use in distillation, materials, fermentation and medicine. Chemistry became a science after it was divorced from alchemy, when the scientific method was applied by such luminaries as Bacon and Lavoissier. Incorporating the search for elementals and the composition of matter, along with the study of energy and the transformation of matter, this is the story of how human beings took control of the world and used chemistry to modify it. Produced in an attractive and popular format with lots of full-color illustrations. Accessible and easily understood, with box-outs on all the leading personalities in this discipline.
Exploring the origins of life, the fundamental elements of matter, and the formation of planets, this beautifully illustrated hardback delves into the contributions of remarkable scientists throughout history. Award-winning author Anne Rooney presents their groundbreaking theories and insights, revealing how these thinkers have shaped our understanding of the universe. The book not only highlights key scientific concepts but also celebrates the individuals behind these discoveries, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for readers.