New Releases by Alex Frith

Buckle up, get ready to LIFT OFF and take a spectacular journey around our Universe with this awe-inspiring space book. You'll find ALL you need to know about space - and more - inside this book packed full of over 5000 fascinating astronomy facts. Did you know that the biggest asteroid is SO big, it's the size of a dwarf planet? Or that if you were to fall into a black hole, you would be stretched out like a string of spaghetti? Read from cover to cover, or dip in and out at random, to discover the wonders of our solar system - and begin to unlock the mysteries of outer space. Bold illustrations combined with dazzling photography make this book the perfect companion for any space enthusiast.

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

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.

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.

Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colorful, infographic-style illustrations this informative book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes.

How big is space, where does it end, and more thought-provoking questions. The questions in this book were curated by the staff at London's Royal Observatory, to address all the most common - and a few uncommon - things that children want to know about the universe and about outer space. It covers a mixture of basic questions about planets, moons, human exploration and the origins of the universe, as well as tackling really BIG questions such as 'How do Black Holes work', 'Is it worth going to space?' and 'What's going to happen at the end of time?'Join two curious children and a robot programmed with all the answers as they guide readers through some of the most mind-boggling facts, and a refreshingly honest take on what things we simply don't know, and how to approach questions that don't have simple, straight answers.

This “charming and addictively accessible introduction to neuroscience” (Steven Pinker) takes us on a highly entertaining 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 this “pleasing mix of wonder, genial humor, and humility” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), they tell 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, prejudice, confidence, collaboration, and empathy. Working with their son Alex Frith and artist Daniel Locke, the Friths delve into a wide range of complex concepts and explain them with humor and clarity. You’ll learn what it means to be a “social species,” explore what happens when we gather in groups, and discover how people behave in pairs—when we’re pitted against each other, versus when we work together. Is it better to surround yourself with people who are similar to yourself, or different? And, are two heads really better than one? Highly original and ingeniously illustrated, Two Heads is a “magical book...[and] a fantastically fun way to learn about the brain, the mind, and the lives of two of the world’s most brilliant scientists” (Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, author of Inventing Ourselves).

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.

Buku ini berisi 100 fakta tentang sains yang belum diketahui anak-anak. Dijelaskan lewat gambar-gambar lucu dengan teks sederhana sehingga memudahkan anak-anak untuk memahami topik yang dijelaskan dalam buku ini. Disertai pula tautan ke situs penerbit asalnya bagi mereka yang ingin belajar lebih lanjut topik ini.

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.

100 Hal yang Tidak Kamu Ketahui - Ruang Angkasa ini berisi fakta-fakta penting ruang angkasa yang belum diketahui anak-anak, seperti misalnya para astronaut harus mempelajari keterampilan bertahan hidup di alam liar, atau bila anak-anak menemukan komet maka komet itu bisa diberi nama sesuai dengan nama mereka, atau kecepatan cahaya yang diperlukan bila ingin bebas dari jebakan lubang hitam, atau Sagittarius B2 yang ternyata bercita-rasa raspberi.

100 spännande och fascinerande fakta med syfte att inspirera och stimulera barn inom naturvetenskaperna. Boken inleds med en lättsam förklaring till vad naturvetenskap är och vilka områden som ingår. Därefter följer 100 fakta som presenteras i form av ett spännande påstående - t.ex. allt liv på jorden kan spåras till en och samma ursprungsorganism; teleskop spanar bakåt i tiden; bilar kan drivas med kokosnötter; två tredjedelar av alla fjärilsarter har inte blivit upptäckta än; universum är allt som finns - som sedan förklaras mer ingående på ett uppslag eller en sida.

100 spännande och fascinerande fakta med syfte att inspirera och lära barn om historia. På varje uppslag i boken finns ett påstående som sedan förklaras med flera korta texter och illustrationer, t.ex: Innan tryckpressen uppfanns tog det två år att tillverka en bok. En kinesisk bonde blev kejsare och grundade en av Kinas största dynastier. Vikingarna åkte mer skidor än de krigade. Det finns fler pyramider i Centralamerika än i Egypten. Under tidigt 1600-tal kunde en tulpanlök kosta mer än en hel herrgård. Mammutar och egyptiska faraoer levde samtidigt.

"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."

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

¿Cuánto tiempo se tardaría en llegar hasta la estrella más cercana al sol? ¿Se puede escapar de un agujero negro? ¿A qué temperatura está la superficie del sol? Este libro educativo responde a estas y otras muchas cuestiones fascinantes. Con bonitos dibujos y textos breves que condensan información compleja en pequeños bocados fáciles de digerir.

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.

Highly illustrated fun and easy-to-read guide to politics in the modern world. An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained with clear text and bright, infographic style illustrations. Includes tips on how to argue and debate, a glossary, and links to specially selected websites with more information.

An eye-catching information book filled with one hundred interesting facts to learn about world history.

"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."

An enormous new book for kids fascinated by gigantic dinosaurs.

Space 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 space exploration and the science of the Universe.

They hunt! They eat! They fight! This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way for little children to find out about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, from the horned Triceratops and huge Brachiosaurus to the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex. With lots to spot and talk about, from how big and small dinosaurs were, to where they came from.

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.