Bøger af Alex Woolf

Escape rooms have become increasingly popular over the last decade.

I denne spændende Escape Room-bog er det DIG, der skal finde frem til den rigtige løsning. Det er DIT helt eget interaktive eventyr!Du skal spille rollen som Sherlock Holmes, verdens mest geniale detektiv. Din mission: at finde og hente den stjålne Musgrave-diamant tilbage til museet og forhindre superskurken Moriarty i at udføre sin djævelske plan. Først skal du finde spor ved hjælp af dine skarpe øjne og din snedige hjerne, og derefter skal du vælge de rigtige svar undervejs i historien.Kan du løse mysteriet, inden tiden løber ud?

This inspiring, illustrated guide brings to life the story of Newton and his famous law of gravity for a new generation. Young readers can explore Newton''s life and ideas, learn the scientific principles that underpin his law of gravity, and discover his breakthroughs have affected science today.

This inspiring, beautifully illustrated book brings Leonardo''s revolutionary ideas to life for young readers. From flying machines to the Mona Lisa, learn about his incredible genius, how his ideas were received in the Italian Renaissance and how his inventions have influenced our world today.

This visually extraordinary book presents the history of money as it has never been seen before - from coins to contactless, bankruptcy to billionaires - perfect for readers aged 9+. From trading seashells and vegetables to mining for cryptocurrency, the journey from cash to contactless has been one full of trial and error, entrepreneurial geniuses and expanding economies. Uniquely presented through a series of posters, comic-strip retellings, timelines, newspaper articles and much more, this strikingly illustrated book charts the history of money in engaging and unusual ways - guaranteed to keep children gripped. With expert text written by children's author Alex Woolf and stunning graphic artwork by Nick Taylor.

This revised edition brings the book right up to date, with an extensive new section on world developments in the 21st century.

Encourage independent content reading with this decodable title introducing key geography standards about people and places. Perfect for differentiating instruction for those readers in need of foundational reading skill support. In collaboration with World Book, this decodable series takes readers on a colorful journey across Earth's physical features, exploring oceans, atmosphere, biomes, and more!

An entertaining way for children learn about the science of gravity through discoveries Albert Einstein.

This beautifully illustrated full-color hardback brings to life Leonardo da Vinci's incredible technological marvels for a new generation of inquisitive readers. From his remarkable flying machine to the Mona Lisa and even a robotic lion, Leonardo da Vinci's creations mark him as a true genius of the Italian Renaissance who continues to influence technology today. This inspiring guide introduces da Vinci's his life and extraordinary inventions for young readers, with scientific ideas explained in easy-to-follow language. Readers can: > - Take a tour through the other achievements of this great polymath, his work in mathematics, anatomy, astronomy, geology and civil engineering, not to mention his world famous paintings. - Uncover the world in which da Vinci lived, find out how his ideas were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later scientists and inventors. Supporting STEM learning, this wonderful introduction to Leonardo da Vinci will inspire young readers to follow their own creative and scientific curiosity.

Humankind has come a long way since our ancestors first stood up on two feet, but how did we get to where we are today? This book tells our story, through conflict and intrigue, power won and lost, and great empires built and destroyed. Award-winning author Alex Woolf brings you an accessible, enjoyable exploration of human history. Whether you want to uncover the secrets of the first civilizations, follow marauding Mongols on their quest to conquer, find out what made colonial empires tick, or the more modern origins of current conflict, the answers lie within these pages. Looking to our recent history, the last section focuses on the great themes of the 21st century so far: population growth, technology, climate change, and religious extremism. Whatever the future may hold for us, we have much to learn from our past. - Illustrated throughout- Timelines for easy reference- Feature information panels

Bring the excitement of an escape room into your own home, with this ingenious full-color puzzle book! You'll be taking on the role of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, the world's most brilliant detective. You're to retrieve the famous Musgrave Diamond, and thwart criminal mastermind Moriarty's diabolical scheme!

The diabolical Agent 9 is holding the world to ransom, by training the laser weaponry of a network of secret spy satellites on the world's most famous monuments. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to capture the villain and retrieve the satellite's access codes... before it's too late!

Among the many scientific advances that have shaped our world, few have been as important, or influential, as the theory that changed the way we think about space and time. This beautifully illustrated book brings to life Albert Einstein's radical idea -- the theory of special relativity --for a new generation of inquisitive readers. Bright young minds will quickly level up their understanding of physics and mathematics, thanks to the way that complex ideas are cleverly unpacked in clear, easy-to-follow language. - Explore Einstein's life story, his years pondering scientific puzzles, and the series of breakthroughs that led to his revolutionary theory. - Take a tour through the great scientist's ideas and theories as they're set out in an accessible and entertaining way. >Readers aged 8+ will be drawn in by the lavish illustrations of Juanita Londoño-Gaviria, featured throughout. ABOUT THE SERIES The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.

Escape rooms have become increasingly popular over the last decade.

Hvilke dyr spiser deres egen lort? Og hvorfor putter man fugleklatter i ansigtsmasker? Hvorfor vælger nogle dyr at bo i lort, og hvad er strandsand egentlig lavet af?Få svar på disse spørgsmål og meget mere i denne underholdende og lærerige bog om alt det, dyrenes lort kan bruges til både for dyr og mennesker. Bogen er fyldt med skidesjove facts, humoristiske illustrationer og masser af bæ-synderlig viden!Fra ca. 4 år.

"This ingenious puzzle book puts you in control of your own interactive adventure. You are the crime-fighting superspy, Madison Blair. Your mission: to save the world's most famous monuments from obliteration and to stop criminal mastermind Agent 9 in his tracks. You need to examine the evidence, uncover clues, and crack the codes to progress through the story in a race against time. Can you capture the villain before it's too late?"--

"This ingenious puzzle book puts YOU in control of your very own interactive adventure! You'll be taking the role of Sherlock Holmes, the world's most brilliant detective. Your mission: to retrieve the stolen Musgrave Diamond, and thwart criminal mastermind Moriarty's diabolical scheme! Use your observation and logic skills to uncover clues. Then choose the correct answer from a selection of options to progress through the story in a race against time. Can you solve the mystery?"--

Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a series of daring adventures. - Bear witness to the historic first meeting of Holmes and Watson in A Study in Scarlet. - Marvel at Sherlock's powers of deduction as as he unravels the mystery of The Hound of the Baskervilles.- Gasp as our hero meets his apparent doom at the hands of Moriarty, his evil nemesis, in The Final Problem.- And thrill to Holmes' triumphant return in The Empty House. These thrilling tales have been retold with verve and panache by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf. Featuring more than 200 original artworks by Eve O'Brien, this collection will delight readers aged 7+.

"Published in Great Britain in 2018 by The Salariya Book Company Ltd"--Copyright page.

This book explores the science of architecture since ancient times, and examines the life cycle of a building, from design to demolition. It looks at the challenges faced by todays architects, including how to build in areas prone to natural disaster, and how to build sustainably, so that our structures dont end up damaging the planet.