New Releases by Alex Frith

Si the Spy is back in his second adventure! Find Si - and dastardly villain Professor Porcupine - hiding out in all sorts of locations. But that's not all! There are also codes to crack, mazes to get through, and all kinds of fiendish (but not TOO fiendish) puzzles to solve. Can YOU help Si the Spy uncover the secret of the Porcupine Plot, and save the day? This book is designed to be enjoyed if you just want to find Si the Spy hiding on every page, or if you want to read it through to get the story and solve the puzzles.

A thrilling collection of Viking myths, brought to life with evocative illustrations. Meet dragon-slaying heroes and giant-smashing gods, as well as Thor, the thunder god, Loki the shape-shifting trickster and sea serpents, fire demons and frost giants in these awe-inspiring myths. Includes a guide to Norse names and characters, and internet links to websites to find out more about the Vikings.

A fresh, futuristic look at intelligent machines and how they are changing our world - with lots of flaps to lift Plug in to the often mind-blowing world of artificial intelligence. How can a machine write a story? Are computers now cleverer than people? Could a robot do your shopping? Discover all the things that artificial intelligence can already do (and the things it can't).- Packed full of flaps to lift- Explores the opportunities - and risks - that AI could bring- Written in consultation with Professor Michael Wooldridge, from Oxford University's Department of Computer Science- Part of Usborne's See Inside Series which contains over 50 books, covering everything from space to Ancient Greece, the human body and evolutionChapters in this book include:- What is Artificial Intelligence?- AI all around- How does AI work?- Talking computers- Can computers make art?- Rise of the robots- Possible futures- A brief history of AI

A bumper collection of essential and unexpected facts, perfect for children who want to know everything - and tell everyone all about it. Be the ultimate know-it-all with this book containing more than 5,000 facts!A must-have for any curious mind, this book is packed with fascinating facts, and will take you on a thrilling journey through the world of science, history, geography and so much more.Read from cover to cover, or dip in and out at random, to find out about the human body, animals, the environment and technology, and discover mind-expanding facts on every page. Brilliant, bold design makes complex and wide-ranging information easy to understand and absorb.

The Greedy Dog is written especially for children who are learning to read, and developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at the University of Roehampton. Delightfully illustrated, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader. Dog is hungry – he wants a juicy bone to eat. But will one bone be enough? This charming retelling of a classic Aesop fable has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colorful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject - and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more surprising science facts.

Prisvindende fagbog, der giver indføring i mange vinkler af politisk arbejde og det, der har indflydelse på dette. Lige fra et historisk blik på politiske systemer til nogle af de problemstillinger, der er i dag omkring klima og immigration. Det tegneserieagtige visuelle udtryk gør bogen sjov og legende, og den fungerer fint som opslagsværk for både store børn og voksne. Den danske udgave er forsynet med oversigt over det danske folketing. Bogen er tildelt prisen Information Book Awards 2019.

An eye-catching information book filled with one hundred quirky and surprising facts about the seas and oceans. 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. Part of the popular '100 Things to Know' series, ideal gifts for fact-hungry children. Each page features a new fact supported by clear, comprehensible explanations and bold illustrations, maps and infographics. Perfect to dip in and out of, alone or with friends and family.

"Discover the diversity of world religions with this interactive flap book. Lift the flaps to discover the many ways people pray, worship and celebrate the major world religions."

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An eye-catching information book filled with one hundred interesting facts to learn about numbers, computers and coding.

Dog is hungry -- he wants a juicy bone to eat. But will one bone be enough? This retelling of the Aesop fable has easy to read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

A paperback edition from a series about the world's most exciting vehicles, sure to appeal to boys of all ages and reading abilities. Visually exciting, highly informative, fun and accessible with photographs, illustrated diagrams and comic strips, this title is full of information on submarines from how they work to true stories from the World Wars. Includes three gatefold flaps that open up to reveal the inner workings of a submarine and the large variety of submarines which exist today. Internet-links offer a fascinating selection of recommended websites - with sound, animation, video clips and much more, which provide additional information for projects and homework.

Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.

"A fresh, new approach to anatomy and science about the human body. Pictorial info-graphics style illustrations provide easily digestible facts in bite-size chunks."

This brightly illustrated non-fiction book for very young children is packed with dinosaurs to look at and talk about. Little children can find out about different species of dinosaur, how big they were, what they ate, how they lived and died. Illustrations:Full colour throughout

Each double-page spread has a stunning colour illustration, and several flaps to lift to find out more about what's going on in the scene - such as what goes on inside a computer, how programmes organise and sends information around and many many other facts. Learn about the history and gain an understanding of how computers work.

Astronomers are discovering more and more information abut space, making the subject a very hot topic in schools and out of it. This fantastic book is full of genuine facts, answering all our space-related questions and prompting more along the way.

Three dramatically illustrated stories about Thor, the Norse god of thunder, specially written for readers who are growing in confidence. Thor never backs down from a fight, and can't resist a challenge. Here he wrestles a huge sea serpent, faces a cave full of giants and has to fight a frost giant - without his magical hammer.

Library Friendly Edition of original- Contains clear anatomical diagrams and colour photographs, as well as stickers of organs, bones, X-rays and scans.

A fully illustrated collection of stories from the Bible, retold for young readers. Including Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Story of Baby Jesus, The Easter Story, Jonah and the Whale, Noah's Ark and more. A beautifull gift book that children will love to receive on any special occasion.

This charming flap book takes young readers on a journey through the world of trains of all kinds. Toot! Toot! The steam train whistles. "Clickety-clack! The freight train rattles. Lift the flaps to discover how trains work, what they do, and where in the world they go. From traditional steam trains to super-fast bullet trains, trams and funicular railways, children will love lifting the flaps to discover how different types of trains work. With lots of fun facts about about the history of train travel and famous trains and railways from around the world. Perfect for any little train enthusiast.

A fascinating book about maths and its role in our lives. Discover what numbers are, how they help describe the world around us, and find out how brilliant mathematicians have changed the world. This book covers a wide range of maths topics, including algebra, geometry, charts and statistics, and feature humorous illustrations that bring the history of mathematics to life. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "An excellent resource to help parents help children with tricky maths topics." - Parents in Touch

Les guerriers vikings trouvaient force et courage dans les sagas épiques peuplées de héros tueurs de dragons et de dieux combattants des Géants. Lis ces épopées mythiques qui remontent au temps des Vikings et rencontre Thor, le dieu du Tonnerre, Loki, le tricheur qui change d'apparence, ainsi qu'un serpent de mer monstrueux, des démons de feu et des Géants de glace.

Hercules is the perfect hero – strong, fast, brave and very proud. But can he complete twelve titanic tasks, each harder than the last, to prove he truly is the strongest man in the world? Specially written for children growing in reading confidence. Includes internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Ancient Greece. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare