New Releases by Rachel Firth

Part of the best-selling "Understanding" series that brings to life the wide world of physics. Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, this book focuses on explaining what different branches of physics are about, how we know about them, and what mysteries remain for budding physicists to uncover. It doesn''t shy away from the hard stuff, tackling black holes, quantum mechanics and even Einstein''s theories of relativity.

"Computers with AI are computers that can teach themselves. Some are getting so clever, it can feel as if you''re talking to a person rather than a machine. How does this remarkable technology work? What can it already do? And what might it be able to do in the future? It could make the world a better place... or a scarier one."--Back cover.

Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics. Also includes fun science activities and exciting recommended websites.

Discover the amazing age of dinosaurs with this 300-piece jigsaw and fold-out dinosaur timeline. A sturdy gift box contains a stylishly-illustrated jigsaw showing a selection of dinosaurs - all with their names and when they lived. The richly detailed, fold-out timeline charts dinosaurs from the Triassic to the Cretaceous period. On the reverse, the dinosaurs are shown with more information about where each one lived, how big they were, what they ate and other fascinating facts.

Part of the best-selling ''...for Beginners'' series that brings to life the wide world of physics. Rather than explaining details about how to do physics, this book focusses on explaining what different branches of physics are about, how we know about them, and what mysteries remain for budding physicists to uncover. It doesn''t shy away from the hard stuff, tackling Black Holes, quantum mechanics and even Einstein''s theory of relativity.

This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, and detailed facts on every page.

A giant collection of fun, exciting but not-at-all-scary tales. Meet monsters, ogres and giants - plus a very grumpy troll - from all over the world. Ten entertaining stories include a female Jack climbing the beanstalk, a lonely ogre and a brave little tailor whose adventure begins with some annoying flies and a pot of jam.

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions from nature of reality to what beauty is. Using lively examples and thought experiments, this book provides an accessible introduction to a wide range of philosophical questions and invites the reader think about things in ways they may not have done before. Cartoons, comic strips and diagrams offer simple explanations of big ideas. Suitable for adults and children alike - a brilliant resource for anyone looking to learn about philosophy. Explores big questions in philosophy including the nature of morality, do we have free will, whether knowledge is really possible and how we can justify government.

Les carottes ont-elles toujours été orange ? Quelle épice vaut plus cher que l''or ? Qu''a-t-on servi lors du dernier repas à bord du Titanic ? Les jeunes lecteurs trouveront dans ce livre original de nombreuses informations sur les aliments, présentés sous des aspects inédits. Un ouvrage de la collection 100 infos insolites : toute une série de livres qui fascineront les esprits curieux. Chaque page est consacrée à une question différente. Les explications simples, le graphisme et l''approche ludique séduiront les jeunes lecteurs. Un livre à dévorer d''une traite ou à feuilleter en famille ou entre amis.

Beginner readers are transported back to medieval times to learn about life as a knight and what living in a castle was like in this fun and informative book, with audio narration and illustrations that bring history to life. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

Focusing on an in-depth exploration of each subject, including habitats and conservation, to provide a deeper understanding of the natural world, this series also includes activities such as creating insect catchers and ideas for exploring rock pools.

Cet ouvrage renferme six histoires passionnantes truffées d''action et d''aventures.

Ce magnifique recueil de plus de vingt histoires présente des récits célèbres comme Raiponce et L''île au trésor, ainsi que des contes originaux pleins d''humour et de fantaisie.

An introduction to science for young children. It includes simple, safe projects which use easily-obtainable household equipment. There are photographs and illustrations designed to appeal to readers and pre-readers, along with links to Web sites containing additional information.

Par une nuit claire, on peut apercevoir des milliers d''étoiles dans le ciel. Mais elles ne représentent qu''une petite fraction des objets qui occupent l''espace. Ce livre te permettra d''en découvrir quelques-uns, dont beaucoup sont visibles une foule d''informations jumelles ou un petit télescope. Tu trouveras sur les étoiles, les constellations, les planètes, la Lune et bien d''autres choses encore, et comment les observer dans le ciel.

Paleontology.

Did you know that a King Cobra''s bite contains enough poison to kill 20 people? This text includes many fascinating facts and records about the world of snakes. It features photographs, detailed illustrations and suggested Web site addresses.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.