Anne Rooney

Most young people only study physics through practical applications, such as equations, experiments and observations. This title, contrarily, brings physics to life and engages readers in a way that they've never experienced before. Readers will learn about the evolution of physics, from prehistory to the 21st century, including Newton and Einstein. Along the way, they gain a firm understanding of the laws of the universe, including the subatomic

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Tsunami! describes how earthquakes and volcanoes cause deadly waves, the devastation they inflict on communities and the environment, and why they are so difficult to predict.

Hurricane! describes how and where hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons happen.

What kinds of machines are used to explore outer space? The answer to this question and many more are waiting for readers to discover in this relatable guide to a high-interest STEM topic. Common and creative questions about space machines are presented through clear text and simple sentences, allowing even reluctant readers to find information and entertainment with each turn of the page. As readers travel through the fun and fact-filled text and...

This book traces the development of psychology from its origins as a branch of philosophy to the present day, when it is a discipline in its own right, closely allied with neurology and physiology. Taking in aspects of religious thought and belief, philosophy, anthropology, medical science, psychology, and psychotherapy, the book takes as its subject matter the understanding of the mind. Topics include the study of the soul, how the mind was perceived...

Answers common teen questions about bullying, including information on depression, friendship, hazing, homosexuality, getting help, and the use of technology in bullying.

Think Like a Psychologist is a fun introduction to the fascinating questions thrown up by everyday life concerning how our brains work. It shows how the world's great thinkers have tackled the issues we all face concerning the nature of the human mind and why we do the things we do. It attempts to answer a series of psychological - and life-related - questions in an entertaining and informative way.

Long ago, the earliest human civilizations discovered the strange and fascinating quality of particular numbers and wove them into their superstitions and religions. Numbers have entranced p3eople ever since. This book tells the story of mankind through mathematics from cave dwelling to modern life.

A basic look at how our planet is getting warmer and what some of the causes may be.

From the early barter system, through the Industrial Revolution, to the emergence of globalization, economics has defined our lives. Think Like an Economist is a fun introduction to the main ideas of economics, untangling its intricacies and revealing the ways in which individuals, societies and nations allocate resources. Using a Q&A format, the book delves into questions such as: • Why don't we just print more money? • Is cash on the way out? •...