Alex Frith
21) Helicopters
Author
Pub. Date
02011.
Language
English
Description
"This title is full of information on helicopters, from how they work to real-life helicopter missions in wartime. It covers all forms of helicopters from civilian to military used today and throughout history, including the fierce Apache Longbow." --
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Contains 14 Christmas scenes featuring Santa and his helpers, full of things to spot and count. Each scene includes small pictures that tell readers what to look for in the big picture and corresponding numbers that tell how often objects can be found.
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Formats
Description
"Highly original and brilliantly illustrated, this entertaining and accessible graphic novel draws upon the authors' nearly fifty-year career to share 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."--
24) Engineering
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Engineering helps shape the world around us, from the houses and cities we live in, to the way we travel, and even the sound of the music we listen to. Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to discover how engineering works, the many things engineers do, and how engineers are building a better world. Also includes links to websites with more engineering triumphs, and activities and projects to try at home." --
28) Special forces
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publshing Ltd
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Who were the original Commandos? How do ordinary soldiers become Special Forces? How do troops communicate without speaking? What's the difference between HALO and HAHO? Meet the best of the best, the elite soldiers who have been through the toughest training on earth, ready to take on missions in any climate, against any enemy with no fear"--Back cover.
30) Drones
Author
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Where can drones fly that no human would dare? Why do engineers turn to nature to design new flying machines? Could a drone space rover reveal the secrets of distant planets? How can a fire rescue drone save lives? Fast, agile and cheap to build, drones offer all the benefits of flight with no risk to any pilot. Already vital tools for the world's armed forces, drones in our towns and cities could transform the way we live, work, and play." -- Back...
Author
Series
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Do fish wear pajamas? 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.
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"When was the webcam invented and why? Do imaginary numbers exist? What is fuzzy logic? Find the answers these questions about the amazing world of numbers, computers and coding, along with loads of other curious, amazing and mind-boggling facts, in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursting with information." --
34) Spying
Author
Publisher
Usborne
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"What special skills does a spy need? How do spies create and crack codes? What types of gadgets do secret agents use? What's the difference between the CIA and the FBI? Find out about the control officers, field agents, and intelligence analysts fighting a secret war to protect their countries from threats around the globe"--P. [4] of cover.
