New Releases by Alex Frith

A thrilling collection of Viking myths, brought to life with evocative illustrations. Meet dragon-slaying heroes and giant-smashing gods, as well as Thor, the thunder god, Loki the shape-shifting trickster and sea serpents, fire demons and frost giants in these awe-inspiring myths. Includes a guide to Norse names and characters, and internet links to websites to find out more about the Vikings.

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).

For the younger fact-fan, this book depicts and describes nearly 100 different dinosaurs, pterosaurs, ichthysaurs and other prehistoric creatures. The emphasis is on SIZE: how big, tall and heavy were these creatures? Which was the biggest (and smallest) of all? Each page has either two giant folding flaps, to reveal more dinosaurs underneath, or a 4-page concertina-fold pull-out, to reveal the very LONGEST creatures, on land and under the sea. Watch out for the life-size (young) T. rex footprint - big enough for young readers to fit their own foot inside!

A must-have for any curious mind, this book is packed with fascinating facts, and will take you on a thrilling journey through the world of science, history, geography and so much more. Read from cover to cover, or dip in and out at random, to find out about the human body, animals, the environment and technology, and discover mind-expanding facts on every page. Brilliant, bold design makes complex and wide-ranging information easy to understand and absorb.

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.

"Just what goes on behind the screen, beneath the keyboard and inside the electronic ''brain'' of a computer? Lift the flaps to find out"--Back cover.

Vad vi vet ... och vad vi inte vet. Universum är otroligt stort och det finns miljontals saker att upptäcka i det. Vi vet en hel del om platserna som ligger närmast oss, som att måndamm luktar krut och att det finns vatten på Mars, men det finns massor med saker som fortfarande är ett mysterium. För att försöka få klarhet i dessa mysterier ställer vi människor de riktigt STORA frågorna. Frågor som vi kanske aldrig kommer att få svar på. Har universum ett slut? Finns det liv på andra planeter? Varför hände det som kallas big bang?

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting book explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered.

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.

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 space. Planets, moons, exploration and even some 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?''.

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.

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.

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 lära barn om rymden. På varje uppslag i boken finns ett påstående, t.ex.: Universum är så stort att vi inte ens vet hur stort det är. Från internationella rymdstationen ser man 15 solnedgångar om dagen. Fler än en miljon jordklot får plats i solen. Ett budskap till utomjordingar har skickats ut i rymden. Varje påstående förklaras med flera korta texter och en mängd bilder.

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 kroppen. På varje uppslag i boken finns ett påstående som sedan förklaras med flera korta texter och illustrationer. Exempel på påståenden: Du sover 23 år av ditt liv. Gåshud ska hålla dig varm och skydda dig. Din största muskel är inte din starkaste. Din ändtarmsöppning utvecklades innan någon annan del av din kropp när du var embryo.

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.

A great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs and Long Ago.

From traditional steam trains to super-fast bullet trains, this fact-filled information book allows children to look inside locomotives and find out how they work. Young readers can lift-the-flaps to discover fun facts and find out about the history of train travel.

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

Dog is hungry -- he wants a juicy bone to eat. But will one bone be enough? This retelling of the Aesop fable has easy to read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

¿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.