Bøker av Alex Woolf

This book introduces complex ideas in simple language, and unpacks complex ideas in a highly accessible way.

A glossary clarifies key terms, making it accessible to kids who are less familiar with technical language.

Discover the world of cutting-edge technology with this comprehensive visual encyclopedia.Full of surprising facts and stunning photographs, this accessible book takes in the full sweep of modern life-from solar power to microchips, and from cars to lightbulbs. Based on the very latest research, this is the definitive children''s guide to understanding the world around us.Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia supports the key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. The perfect introduction to the world of technology for children aged eight and above.

Learn how to tell a crenel from a merlon and how to defend against an invading army - this book has everything you need to know to design your own medieval castle!TreeTops inFact is an exciting non-fiction series for children aged 7-11. Its range of subjects and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will love.

In Mirror Mayhem Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger try to escape from the X-bots in a costume shop - what tricks can they use to get away?This book is part of Project X Origins, a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school.

The question of the British presence in Anglo-Saxon England readdressed by archaeologists, historians, linguists, and place-name specialists.

On a trip to Mexico, Rory is forced to spend time with his strange new step-sister, Itzel. He can't believe it when she tells him about Nightmare Island, a place where your worst fears come true. To prove it's just a myth, he agrees to go there with her. And so begins a thrilling, unforgettable adventure! What will happen on Nightmare Island?

There's much more to salt than just a seasoner - it has triggered wars, kick-started industries and revolutionised diets!

Project X Origins Graphic Texts can help children to reach higher standards in comprehension. Join Kate and her grandpa as they find out about some of the world's greatest inventors, from Archimedes to Thomas Edison. Perhaps you'll even be inspired to invent something yourself!

Estelle thinks that a stay in a remote cottage will give her the peace and quiet that she needs, but the nearby wood holds a terrible secret. Can she and her friend Sandor discover what's going on in the mysterious military lab before it's too late? Soul Shadows has been shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award 2014.

Long before the Spanish arrived, a remarkable civilisation flourished in Central America. The Mayans built great cities, studied astronomy and developed systems of writing and mathematics. Learn all about the amazing Mayans, their gods, art and games and the theories that try to explain how this civilisation suddenly collapsed.