Alex Woolf Boeken

"Unleash the power of infographics - the super-smart artwork trend that communicates big ideas in a simple and striking way. This innovative book bring surprising facts and stats to life, with vibrant visuals that will transform your understanding of familiar subjects. Take a new look at the animal kingdom-from habitats and food chains, to fascinating facts about the loudest, weirdest and deadliest animals of all! An exciting, eye-opening new angle on the wild world for readers aged 8+"--Publisher's description

Young readers can discover the most important issue facing our planet with this comprehensive hardback encyclopedia of the environments, brought to life with full-color photography.Full of fascinating facts and dramatic photographs from around the world, this book is a definitive guide to climate change, pollution, endangered species, biodiversity, and other key ecological issues. Children can explore many aspects of environmental science and discover ways to protect our planet from further harm.Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this hardback encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to this dramatic and important area of geography.Ideal for readers aged 8+.ABOUT THE Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

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This book charts the transformation of the political landscape of northern Britain between the eighth and the eleventh centuries. Central to this narrative is the mysterious disappearance of the Picts and their language and the sudden rise to prominence of the Gaelic-speaking Scots who would replace them as the rulers of the North.

An ambitious visual history of the 20th century, richly illustrated in full-color.Ranging from the world wars to the traumas of decolonization and the technological triumphs of the space race, A History of the 20th Century documents the events, the characters, the ideologies, the cultural transformations, and the dramatic politics of these turbulent times. Jeremy Black examines subjects as diverse as the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression, the Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, and the birth of the internet in a compelling narrative. Keen to highlight the role of demographics, the environment, culture, and technology, as well as the better-known tales of political rivalries, he brings a new perspective to this most important subject.

Exploring the journey of humankind, this book delves into the conflicts, power struggles, and the rise and fall of empires that have shaped our history. Award-winning author Alex Woolf presents an engaging narrative that covers ancient civilizations, the Mongol conquests, and the dynamics of colonial empires. The latter sections address pressing 21st-century themes such as population growth, technology, climate change, and religious extremism. Richly illustrated, it offers valuable insights into how our past informs our future.

Featuring a wealth of fascinating facts and stunning photography, this encyclopedia offers young readers an engaging exploration of the animal kingdom. It covers various categories, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates, while also highlighting predators and herbivores. Key topics such as life cycles, habitats, and sensory communication are thoroughly examined, making it an invaluable resource for curious minds eager to learn about the natural world.

Accessible, informative, and suitable for the home or school, this book presents detailed information on the human body in a fun, playful way, with colour photographs and illustrations throughout.

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Jam-packed throughout with colour illustrations and entertaining pictures, this book presents information in a fun and playful way, appealing to a wide age range of children from ages 8+. Providing detailed information on subjects, each page also highlights 'Key Facts' so children can answer their most popular questions easily. Accessible, informative and suitable for the home or school. Titles in this Ancient History (978-1-84193-823-3), Living Planet (978-1-84193-820-2), Modern History (978-1-84193-824-0), Planet Earth (978-1-84193-819-6), Science & Technology (978-1-84193-822-6), The Human Body (978-1-84193-821-9)

Atlas of 20th Century Warfare sets out to explain why the major wars of the twentieth century started, to describe what happened, and to analyse how the results changed our world. Each section includes twenty-four maps that show in graphic form how the battles and campaigns were fought, how boundaries were redrawn and nations reshaped.

A clearly written, accessible and comprehensive text that tells the story of man s journey from the time of the first hominids to the present. Sections include: Ancient World, 10,000 to 500BC, Classical World, 500 BC to AD500, Medieval World, AD500 to 1500, Early Modern World, 1500-1783, 19th Century, the Modern World from 1914 to the first decade of the 21st century. This book tells the story of how we got to where we are today through conflict and intrigue, power won and lost, and great empires built and destroyed."

Imagine a world without fire. There would be no cooked food, no artificial light and no way of keeping warm in a cool climate. Fire can be dangerous, but over thousands of years we have learned to tame it. We use it to make pottery, glass and metals. It enabled us to invent the steam engine, the internal combustion engine and the rocket. Where would we be without it?

The book explores the animal kingdom through engaging infographics, presenting vibrant visuals that simplify complex ideas and facts. It covers various topics, including habitats, food chains, and intriguing details about unique animals, such as the loudest and deadliest species. With feature boxes and annotated artworks, it aims to transform readers' understanding and appreciation of wildlife. Designed for readers aged 8 and up, it offers an exciting and informative perspective on the natural world.

Focusing on Isaac Newton's groundbreaking law of gravity, this illustrated hardback explores his life, pivotal ideas, and scientific contributions in an engaging manner suitable for young readers. It details his moments of inspiration, experiments with light, invention of the reflecting telescope, and the development of new mathematics. The book also contextualizes Newton's work within his historical environment and its impact on future thinkers. Enhanced by vibrant illustrations, it serves as a delightful introduction to complex scientific concepts for inquisitive minds aged 8 and up.

What is it like to witness a meteor? This book looks at the Chelyabinsk Meteor and other asteroid strikes, using first-hand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists and the media.

This book helps children to develop critical thinking and debating skills. It examines the topic of the internet and social media in a lively and accessible way. This books looks at issues surrounding the use of the internet and social media, such as reliability of information, cyber-safety, and whether it is healthy to spend lots of time online.

Get ahead in popular S.T.E.A.M. careers by learning to think like the experts and developing a growth mindset

Get ahead in popular S.T.E.A.M. careers by learning to think like the experts and developing a growth mindset

Get ahead in popular S.T.E.A.M. careers by learning to think like the experts and developing a growth mindset

Sort the truth from the lies with the Fact or Fake Science packed full of unbelievable, mind-boggling science facts

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A look at some of the biggest challenges facing our world today - war and conflict - and how we are tackling them

A look at one of the biggest challenges facing our world today - disease - and how we are tackling it

S touto interaktivní knihou plnou záhad si o dobrodružstvích jenom nečteš, tady je prožíváš! Stáváš se členem elitního klubu lovců padouchů a v roli superšpionky Madison Blairové se vydáváš na lov zlotřilého Agenta 9. Tvoje mise: zachránit nejslavnější světové památky před zničením! V závodě s časem musíš pohotově zkoumat důkazy, odhalovat stopy a luštit kódy, abys Agentovi 9 zabránil v jeho temných úmyslech. Dokážeš padoucha dostihnout dřív, než bude pozdě? Napínavý interaktivní příběh vychází v edici Úniková hra a je určen dětem od devíti let.

Kniha je uceleným přehledem všech králů a královen z jedné z nejvýznamnějších panovnických dynastií v Evropě. Autor postupně popisuje životy a nejdůležitější činy všech panovníků – od Jindřicha VII., přes neslavně proslulého Jindřicha VIII., Marii I., Edwarda VI. Nebo Alžbětu I. Vzpoury, zahraniční politika, intriky, manželé a manželky... Alex Woolf vysvětluje, jak tito mocnáři řídili zem a s čím vším museli bojovat. Kniha pro všechny, kteří se chtějí dozvědět něco víc o jedné z nejzajímavějších královských dynastií.

S touto interaktivní knihou nebudeš o záhadném případu jen číst, ty ho budeš přímo řešit! Ocitneš se v roli Sherlocka Holmese, nejproslulejšího detektiva všech dob. Tvým posláním bude získat ukradený vzácný diamant a překazit ďábelské plány Holmesova zločinného protivníka Moriartyho. Své pozorovací a logické schopnosti využiješ k odhalení vodítek, podle kterých zvolíš z nabízených možností tu správnou. Jenom ta ti umožní dohnat Moriartyho náskok v závodě s časem a případ vyřešit. Dokážeš to? Napínavý interaktivní příběh vychází v edici Úniková hra a je určen dětem od devíti let.

Ľudstvo od dôb, keď sa náš prvý predok prvýkrát postavil na dve nohy, prekonalo obrovskú cestu ale ako sme sa vlastne dostali až tam, kde sa nachádzame dnes? Príbeh vývoja ľudstva sa pred vnímavým čitateľom odvíja v tejto knihe opisujúcej konflikty, intrigy, obdobia získania i straty moci, vznik a zánik veľkých civilizácií, ríš, kráľovstiev a impérií, ktoré vzápätí často navždy zmizli v bezodnej studnici času. Kniha obsahuje viac než štyristodvadsať farebných i čiernobielych ilustrácií, ktoré poskytnú čitateľovi vizuálne pohladenie duše. Takmer každá dvojstrana sa zaoberá konkrétnou historickou témou, vo väčšine prípadov doplnenou prehľadnou chronológiou, ktorá umožňuje rýchlo sa zorientovať v danej dobe alebo vynikajúco poslúži pri hlbšom hľadaní dejinných súvislostí. Ak vás zvedavosť nabáda odostrieť závoj tajomstiev vzniku prvých civilizácií a ženie nástojčivá túžba preniesť sa do sveta útočiacich mongolských hôrd alebo odhaliť skryté príčiny kolonializmu kniha Dejiny sveta od praveku po súčasnosť je tou najľahšou a najkrajšou cestou, ktorá vás tam na perutiach poznania privedie. Rozšírením vedomostí po prečítaní tejto knihy vnímavý čitateľ získa prehľad i nadhľad aj nad dianím v súčasnom meniacom sa svete.

In diesem Escape-Abenteuer für Kinder ab 8 Jahren schlüpfen die Spieler in die Rollen von Superspionen, die gegen den diabolischen Agenten 9 antreten. Sie müssen dessen Spionagesatelliten entschärfen und die Welt retten, indem sie Codes finden und logische Aufgaben lösen. Das Buch enthält durchgehend farbige Abbildungen.

Schlüpfe in die Rolle von Sherlock Holmes und begib dich auf ein interaktives Rätselabenteuer, um den gestohlenen Musgrave-Diamanten zu finden und Moriartys Plan zu vereiteln. Nutze deine Beobachtungs- und Logikfähigkeiten, um die richtigen Antworten auszuwählen und das Rätsel zu lösen.

Od kočkovitých šelem, přes žraloky a hady až k pavoukům! Tato fakty nabitá encyklopedie obsahuje to nejdůležitější, co potřebují malí školáci vědět o obávaných predátorech světa. Dozví se, jaké taktiky lovu používají, jak stopují svou kořist, lákají ji k sobě nebo jak se maskují. Klíčové informace jsou předávány zábavnou, přehlednou a srozumitelnou formou. Nechybí krásné fotografie, díky kterým se chvíle nad knihou stanou opravdovým zážitkem.