Best Selling Books by Anne Rooney

Better than a regular letter, e-mail keeps impatient kids in instant touch with their pals--with just a touch on the computer keyboard. Youngsters will happily and easily solve the mysteries of electronic mailing with the help of colorful, basic instructions. From setting up an account and sending "secret" notes to storing letters and computer shorthand, get in on the messaging mania. It's a whizz to use smileys, take advantage of expert shorthand tips, receive and send attachments, build an address book, "zip it up," and know what to do when mail bounces back to you. Chain letters, newsgroups, flaming, spamming, and much, much more: it's all here.

All of Henry's friends have wobbly teeth. Henry is sad. His teeth won't wobble at all. Then one day at recess, Henry gets a big surprise!

Presents views of a variety of people on the circumstances that cause people to use or deal in drugs - The physical, psychological and social effects of drug addiction - Drugs and crime - Contaminated drugs - Help for drug addicts - Quitting drug taking.

Science is sorted, technology is untangled, and engineering is explained with this incredible visual guide for children. In our modern world dominated by science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), now is the time to make tricky topics and challenging concepts completely crystal clear.?? From tiny atoms and minute microchips to monster tractors and jumbo jets, this brilliant book comes packed with eye-catching illustrations to showcase science and technology in action today. You'll see whizzing waves, zooming rockets, and mighty magnets on this epic journey of discovery. Jump in the basket to see how a hot-air balloon rises, scale a mountaintop to see the impact of erosion, and venture inside Earth to reveal its multi-layered structure. Dramatic visuals, concise explanations, and step-by-step graphics keep young readers engaged and entertained from start to finish. ?? Hands-on projects are included to put learning into practise. Imagine making old coins shine bright with vinegar or triggering a volcanic eruption with baking soda. Impress your friends and family with these experiments and much, much more at home or at school. ??This essential homework helper covers the core curriculum of school science and supports STEM education initiatives. Budding scientists and engineers, the future starts here!

Discusses the different types of artificial intelligence, how they are developed, how they are used now and how they may be used in the future, and controversies surrounding this new technology.

A Place in History looks at some of the most famous and iconic sites in modern history. The books in this series also explore the wider history of the particular era of event with which each site is linked, be it World War II, the Cold War, the Holocaust, or the War on Terror. The Berlin Wall describes the history of the notorious barrier that divided East and West Berlin for 28 years-why it was built and what life was like in the divided city. The book places the story of the wall in the wider context of the Cold War, explaining how Berlin came to be on the front line of an epic confrontation between the communist East and capitalist West. Book jacket.

Do que meu esqueleto é feito? Por que as células são tão especiais? Como eu me lembro das coisas? Você tem muitas perguntas curiosas? Este livro está cheio de respostas incríveis! Ilustrações divertidas e fatos surpreendentes exploram tudo o que é estranho, sensacional e completamente inacreditável sobre o seu corpo. Perguntas e respostas curiosas sobre... "O Meu Corpo" traz fatos e curiosidades sobre o corpo humano. Com uma linguagem acessível, pode ser utilizado em sala de aula e serve como um excelente material de pesquisa e guia de referência. Repleto de imagens que auxiliam na aprendizagem e complementam a leitura, proporciona conhecimento às crianças sobre o corpo e seu funcionamento.

Qual é a coisa mais estranha em uma floresta tropical? Tem dragões lá? Você tem muitas perguntas curiosas? Este livro está cheio de respostas incríveis! Ilustrações divertidas e fatos espantosos exploram tudo o que há de selvagem, fantástico e totalmente estranho na floresta tropical. Perguntas e respostas curiosas sobre... As florestas tropicais traz fatos e curiosidades sobre o mundo selvagem das florestas tropicais. Com uma linguagem acessível, pode ser utilizado em sala de aula e serve como um ótimo material de pesquisa e guia de referência. Repleto de ilustrações divertidas para auxiliar na aprendizagem e complementar a leitura, proporciona conhecimento à criança sobre as criaturas e os mistérios da floresta tropical.

Young readers can take an intrepid journey through the 4.5-billion-year history of Planet Earth with this beautifully illustrated full-color hardback guide. From Earth's formation from swirling stardust to the present day and near-future, The Story of Planet Earth tells the incredible tale of our planet. Readers can discover the story behind everything from volcanoes to weather, where the Moon and our mountains came from and other fascinating secrets. They will witness and explore: * The formation of Earth and the early Solar System * Ice ages and periods of warmth * How volcanoes shaped our lands * Dinosaurs and extinction events * Earth's future in our hands Featuring fun fact boxes, an illustrated timeline and a glossary of key terms, The Story of Earth supports STEM learning in an entertaining way. It's a perfect gift for curious children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Story of Everything is a beautifully illustrated series for young readers which tells the story of life as we know it, from the big bang to evolution and the history of human development.

Explains the principles of gravity, discussing the effect that gravity has on the Earth and on the human body and the consequences when gravity is either increased or decreased.

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” Yes! This healthy series from QED teaches young readers the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables, and advises how to grow your own. Dig out your gardening tools and start growing those vegetables. This series can tell you all about the goodness found in fresh fruit and vegetables. Lettuce, carrots, tomatoes and apples are all described from their time as seedlings to blossoming into the fruits and vegetables we love to eat. These books will help young readers learn about healthy eating while encouraging reading skills. The straightforward sentence structure allows a wide range of reading abilities to join in the fun.

Cum funcționează mintea noastră? De ce facem unele alegeri și nu altele? Ce rol are plictiseala? Este moralitatea înnăscută, sau este nevoie să o învățăm? Cât de mult corupe puterea? Câștigul la loterie aduce fericirea? Dar zâmbetul? Sunt întrebări pe care fiecare dintre noi și le-a pus la un moment dat, dar cărora psihologii le-au dat un răspuns fundamentat științific. În 15 minute psiholog este o lectură ușoară și plăcută, care te introduce în lumea fascinantă a psihicului uman, așa cum este ea văzută și descifrată de specialiști. Prin această carte, autoarea realizează un parcurs captivant, reușind să prezinte studii și teorii științifice într-o manieră antrenantă și marcată de umor. Bogatul său conținut informațional este atent structurat și însoțit de numeroase imagini atractive, care au darul de a te ajuta să-l reții mai ușor. Când Albert Einstein a murit, în 1955, creierul lui a fost scos, examinat, fotografiat și conservat, dispărând timp de douăzeci de ani, până în 1978, când a fost redescoperit. A fost tăiat în 240 de bucăți pentru examinare microscopică, ceea ce a însemnat o pacoste pentru cercetările ulterioare. Nu există nicio deosebire de mărime între creierul lui Einstein și un creier „normal". Sunt însă deosebiri structurale. Lobul parietal inferior al creierului lui Einstein era cu 15% mai bine dezvoltat decât la alții [...] existau, de asemenea, mai multe conexiuni între părțile creierului său decât sunt în mod obișnuit. Anne Rooney I-ai administra șocuri electrice altei persoane, care nu e vinovată de nicio crimă, doar pentru că așa îți spune cineva să faci? Nu? Ești sigur? Suntem cu mult mai slabi în fața autorității decât ne-ar plăcea să credem. Stanley Milgram, un psiholog de la Universitatea Yale, a fost interesat de disculparea invocată de mulți foști naziști, care au susținut că ei doar s-au supus ordinelor. Psihologul a fost curios să vadă până unde ar merge oamenii supunându-se ordinelor. Așadar, s-a decis să afle.

"Describes what life would be like without math."--

Takes children on a rollercoaster ride through history, geography, science and more to show how our world and everything that exists today were created. Amazing facts, photography and illustrations bring our planet and its past to life in an exciting, engaging way. Ignites children's curiosity and encourages them to discover more about our planet.

Following the successful pattern of The Story of Maths, The Story of Physics, and The Story of Philosophy, The Story of Psychology traces the development of psychology from its origins as a branch of philosophy to the present day, when it is a discipline in its own right, closely allied with neurology and physiology. Taking in aspects of religious thought and belief, philosophy, anthropology, medical science, psychology, and psychotherapy, the book takes as its subject matter the understanding of the mind. Topics include the study of the soul;, how the mind was perceived in the ancient world; the ghost in the machine; consciousness, semiconsciousness, and altered consciousness; models of madness; ways of dealing with mental illness; how we learn and know Locke, Hume, Piaget, Chomsky, et al.; the conscious, the unconscious and the subconscious Freud, Jung, and Gestalt models; exploring the mind (including the importance of Shakespeare to Freud); the mind making the world social psychology, normative and pathological psychologies, uses of psychology in sociology, the law, and business. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full color.

Long ago, the earliest human civilizations discovered the strange and fascinating quality of particular numbers and wove them into their superstitions and religions. Numbers have entranced people ever since. This book tells the story of mankind through mathematics from cave dwelling to modern life--