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Alex Frith
5) Submarines
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents a history of the submarine, discusses the different ways they are used, and recounts true-life adventures, in a book with fold out pages.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA. 7 yrs+
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"Many people will disagree when discussing politics in polite conversation. But understanding it is essential if you're going to understand the world around you. Politics help people decide how to run cities and countries, and how even the simplest decisions in society get made. There are politics involved in almost every aspect of your daily life."
Author
Pub. Date
2006, c2007
Description
How are plants and animals related? What is the universe made of? And just what is the big secret behind it all? Scientists have been exploring these mysteries and many others for thousands of years, and this book is packed with flaps that reveal the amazing things they have discovered.
13) The greedy dog
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
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.
15) Drones
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
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
Pub. Date
2022
Description
"From pioneering cognitive neuroscientists Professors Chris and Uta Frith, their son Alex Frith, and illustrator Daniel Locke, a book of graphic nonfiction in which the charming husband and wife scientist team guide readers through complex topics in their fields of expertise and explore the huge strides made by psychologists and neuroscientists worldwide in the last half century, as well as look ahead to the future"--
20) Special forces
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"--P. [4] of cover.
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