New Releases by Anne Rooney

A cockroach can live for a week after its head is cut off. Ancient Romans made hair dye from pigeon feces. There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world. These are just a few of the 1001 horrible facts in this brilliant book, covering topics including Science, Body, Animals, History and World Records. It provides the perfect ammunition for 8-12 year-olds to amaze and disgust parents, teachers and each other!

Can you imagine what our lives would be like after an outbreak of super-plague? How would people respond to the danger and how would medical professionals cope? What would be the threats to public order and to the things we take for granted, such as the supply of food and energy? This book traces the possible consequences of a global event on this scale, with ideas and evidence based on similar scenarios that are a part of fact and fiction.

Looks at the physical changes the body undergoes during each stage of life, from birth to old age.

Bullying offers support and practical advice about dealing with bullies and discusses how we can all help solve the bullying problem together.

The story of the development of medicine is intriguing, and involves countless trial and error. Readers learn of the stories less-often heard of in this intriguing volume. They learn about the genesis of the medicine we often take for granted today; learning of these back stories, readers will gain an appreciation for common treatments to afflictions that often proved fatal in the past.

Mathematics has come a long way throughout its history. Readers are offered a peek into a world that is too often unseen; that being the painstaking development of mathematical principals that serve as the blueprint of our universe. Readers will learn about how mathematics plays an integral role in our understanding of concepts as vast as black holes to those as ordinary today as the common GPS device.

Most young people only study physics through practical applications, such as equations, experiments and observations. This title, contrarily, brings physics to life and engages readers in a way that they''ve never experienced before. Readers will learn about the evolution of physics, from prehistory to the 21st century, including Newton and Einstein. Along the way, they gain a firm understanding of the laws of the universe, including the subatomic particle and the most vast galaxies.

"Describes jobs in the creative and media sectors. Includes information on actors, sound engineers, journalists, designers, and more, covering their responsibilities and training needed. Also includes profiles of workers in the industry"--Provided by publisher. Suggested level: secondary.

Describes ways to find work in the retail sector. Gives details of specific jobs such as supermaket manager, shop window dresser, business development analyst, auctioneer and online shopkeeper. Suggested level: secondary.

Patrick hears a funny noise in the garden.

Presents four stories for reluctant readers that feature a variety of mysteries.

Four short stories: a girl has a strange encounter on a misty road; a boy at war steps into the past; an ancient wrong needs to be righted; and a stay in the country isn''t what it seems.

Our Angry Planet explores the causes of natural disasters and their effects on people and landscapes

Patrick hears a funny noise in the garden.

This book explains the composition of outer space and how we have explored space so far.

An introduction to the network of caves that lies hidden within the Earth and how resources such as oil and coal are found and extracted.

When he realizes that the bone his little brother Martin dug up in the back garden is not just a dog''s bone but belongs to a hand, Drew begins to feel he is at the start of an adventure until the bones seem to move from place to place and he starts receiving spooky messages.

Discusses vampires and wether or not they are real.

Discusses the technological advances that allow doctors to diagnose and treat patients, from stethoscopes and thermometers to ventilators and defibrillators.

"A striking portrayal of one of the greatest thinkers of all time, a man of paradox and rich complexity, but above all a man of boundless humanity"--from page [4] of cover.

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Computers affect all areas of our lives, yet they have only been around for about 50 years. Today they are among our most powerful tools. This book looks at the cutting edge of computer technology today, and how simple ideas and dreams will help shape the future. Find out: How computers help solve crimes. Why do some robots look like snakes? What cyber threats is the world is facing?

There are corners of Earth where the conditions are so harsh it''s hard to believe any life can be sustained there. This new series takes readers to smoldering deserts, towering mountains, frigid polar caps, the vastness of space, and the depths of the ocean, and introduces them to the people, plants, and animals that call these extreme environments home. Photos, maps, and exciting text transport readers to different extreme locations and show how living things are able to thrive against all odds.

Discusses how to get connected to the internet and things to do on the internet. Games, chat rooms, hobbies, magazines, etc.