Anne Rooney

Welcome to the world of weird with this incredible fact book, introducing kids to the strange-but-true side of science and nature. Award-winning author Anne Rooney takes kids on an exhilarating journey through the extraordinary world of physics, natural history, the human body and more - all in one epic collection Filled with 647 facts and hilarious cartoon illustrations, this book is an exciting and accessible way for children to explore our world through bizarre trivia that they will love to share. Find out: - Whether cats can play the piano? - Where did the moon come from? - Can you really sneeze with your eyes open? - And what do camels have inside their humps? Perfect for readers age 7+.

What makes stars shine? Which planet would float in water? Have aliens ever visited Earth?In this astonishing book, young readers can discover the scientific answers to mind-boggling questions about our solar system, galaxy and Universe. Featuring laugh-out-loud illustrations, this awesome fact book is overflowing with out-of-this-world facts and stats that are great for sharing.Includes:• Peculiar plants• The moons of the solar system• Human space travel• Black holesThis book introduces young minds to the science of space in a engaging and memorable way. Perfect for curious kids aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Find out about the animals that ruled the sea, land and skies from before the time of the dinosaurs until humans appeared. Evolution – the story of changing life on Earth – is uncovered through examining fossils and remains, from dinosaur poo to shells to deep-frozen mammoths. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: Science

Explore the intriguing subject of human consciousness in this beautiful pocket volume, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. The study of consciousness is one of the more fascinating frontiers in science, combining aspects of neurology, psychology, evolutional biology and philosophy. In this highly-visual, full-color guide, Rooney explores the philosophical conundrums and scientific breakthroughs surrounding consciousness and shows how leading thinkers have sought to understand the enigma of awareness. Covering subjects such as mind-body dualism, the nature of thought, the 'easy' and 'hard' problems of consciousness and free will, The Essential Book of Consciousness provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject. - Illustrated with full-color images and diagrams throughout- Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting- This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

Explore the impact and potential of AI technologies in this full-color hardback guide, written by award-winning science author Anne Rooney. Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological developments of recent times, with the possibility to reshape society as we know it. In this engaging volume, the author explains the cutting-edge science behind artificial intelligence models as well as the philosophical implications in simple and accessible language. Covering subjects such as deep learning, neural networks, large language models, The Essential Book of Artificial Intelligence provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject. - Illustrated with full-color images and diagrams throughout- Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting- This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious ABOUT THE SERIES: Concepts is a series of titles diving into some of the most compelling subjects in modern science. Written by a variety of experts, these beautifully illustrated foil-stamped hardbacks provide a perfect starting point to a range of fascinating topics.

How did life emerge? What are the smallest elements of matter? How are planets formed? Over the centuries, brilliant men and women have sought to develop theories to answer the most compelling questions about the world around us. Through their amazing insights and conscientious efforts, they helped to create the world we know today. In this accessible guide, award-winning author Anne Rooney introduces you to the fascinating world of science and its greatest practitioners, ranging from evolutionary biology to quantum physics to chaos theory and featuring the ideas of such pivotal scientists as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Marie Curie. Illustrated throughout with diagrams and summary boxes, this fascinating compendium will bring you up to speed on all of the world's most important scientific discoveries. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thinkers.

Young readers can discover absolutely WILD facts about dinosaurs and the incredible science behind them in this mind-expanding, full-color book, written by award-winning author Anne Rooney. Did you know that T. rex didn't actually roar? Or that Velociraptor had a wishbone-just like a chicken? Or that savage raptors were fussy about their nails? This book will reveal weird and wonderful facts about dinosaurs and dive deep into the underlying science, covering evolution, habitats, ecology and much more. These surprising facts allow readers to Explore the incredible diversity of the dinosaur kingdom and learn to look at the prehistoric world in a whole NEW way Beautifully presented with gold foil cover accents and full-color illustrations, this smart and humorous sideways look at the prehistoric world will spark enthusiasm in any curious young reader aged 8+.