Computers
Read about the latest advance in the world of computers. Learn about the technology behind the Internet, virtual reality and movie special effects. Discover how computers are being used:
. to search for alien life
. to reconstruct the faces of the dead
. to plan an evacuation in the event of a volcanic eruption.
In this book we can see examples of computer technology in action. We also look back at the early development of computers and flash forward to potential advances in the future.
From Aardvark to Zipfizzing, this is the alphabetical guide to everything you ever needed to know - and a lot that you didn't - about Britain's best-loved, bestselling children's writer -- Roald Dahl.
1 2 3 book of number rhymes
Counting from 1 to 10 is more fun with The Oxford 123 Boo of Number Rhymes - a book of rhymes, a first number book, and a picture-puzzle book, all in one.
Diary of an Inline Skating Freak
. Can you drop into a mini-ramp, or do a smooth, fast 180 air?
. Do you know your grinds from your aerials?
. Would skating with Fabiola da Silva be your idea of Heaven?
Brenden Connolly is an inline skating freak. Once he knew nothing about skating. Now he's a skilful ramp rider and street skater - through perhaps not 'the world's best skater', as he claims! These extracts from Brenden's diary recall his early days as a skater, his first new boots, and the way he learned various tricks.
Other Title: Cranes, scales and seesaws
Includes fictional story to support vocabulary
This series introduces early readers to non-fiction. Each book is designed to increase reading fluency and combines a narrative text, accessible language and an easy-to-follow format with an exciting story at the end.
Contents: What are dinosaurs? -- Dinosaur groups -- How do we know about dinosaurs? -- Meet Tyrannosaurus -- What did Tyrannosaurus look like? -- Tyrannosaurus' skull and senses -- Tyrannosaurus fossils -- Where did Tyrannosaurus live? -- What did Tyrannosaurus eat? -- Predator or prey? -- How did Tyrannosaurus live? -- Life cycle of Tyrannosaurus -- What happened to Tyrannosaurus? -- Names and their meanings
Summary: Discusses the physical characteristics, time period, diet, and habitat of the Tyrannosaurus Rex
Contents: What are dinosaurs? -- Dinosaur groups -- How do we know about dinosaurs? -- Meet Diplodocus -- What did Diplodocus look like? -- diplodocus' skull and senses -- Diplodocus fossils -- Where did Diplodocus live? -- What did Diplodocus eat? -- Predator or prey? -- How did Diplodocus live? -- Life cycle of Diplodocus -- What happened to Diplodocus? -- Names and their meanings
Summary: Discusses the physical characteristics, time period, diet, and habitat of the Diplodocus
"A Welsh myth"--Cover
Gelert is the lord's favourite hunting dog. One day, the lord leaves Gelert in the castle to guard his baby son. But when the lord comes back, where is the baby?
"An African myth"--Cover
When Turtle drops in for dinner, Anansi is annoyed. He doesn't want to share his food, so he plays a trick on Turtle. But when Turtle invites him for dinner, Anansi gets a big surprise!
New Zealand author
Summary: In this rhyming story, Zachary Quack, a mischievous duckling is looking for fun, but he gets more than he bargains for. Suggested level: junior, primary
