Most Popular Books by Alex Frith

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.

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

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

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

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).

Science 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 science from particle physics to genes and DNA.

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.

King Midas loves gold – but his greed soon gets him into trouble. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

A tale of three wishes that bring a poor farmer and his wife nothing but trouble. If you were given three wishes, what would you wish for? It''s best to think twice, as Ned and Nat find out in this story. This charming retelling of a traditional European folktale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try.

A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

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.

For millions of years, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. To see how they lived, peer through the bushes, peek under rocks and watch as hungry dinosaurs spring into action.

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.

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.

How big is space? Where does the universe end? And more thought-provoking questions, answered. The questions in this book were curated by the staff at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, in London, 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.Ideal for reading alone, but also an excellent place to generate classroom debate about the wonder of science and the value of space exploration.Chapters in this book include:The BasicsWhat space is, where it is, what''s in it - and a few things about space we don''t or can''t know.The Solar SystemA look at what''s in the solar system, from planets and moons to comets and asteroids.Secrets of StarsWhat stars are made of, where they come from, and what happens to them.People in SpaceHow, when and where people have explored - and the places we want to know more about.The Biggest QuestionsA few things we know... and LOTS of things we don''t.

Shortlisted for Children''s Illustrated/Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2019 A Sunday Times Children''s Book of the Week With Brexit looming and constant political uncertainty in the UK, people are more confused by politics than ever before. Politics for Beginners answers the questions that people are afraid to ask, offering a no-nonsense guide to what politics is all about. Topics covered include 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, infographics style illustrations.

Outstanding features include: * A jolly puzzle book stuffed full of Christmas things to find and count. * Busy scenes, including Christmas Land, a snowball fight and Santa''s workshop, burst with things for children to find, count and talk about. * Helps develop vital word and number skills.