Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he’d like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend, Eileen, is getting over a break-up and slips back into flirting with Simon, a man she has known since childhood. Alice, Felix, Eileen, and Simon are still young—but life is catching up with them. They desire each other, they delude each other, they get …
This encyclopedic guide to robotics takes kids through the evolution of robotic technology: from the ancient Greek inventors, to the first robot at the World’s Fair, to nanotechnology already in use today, to D.I.Y. robotics, and even a peek into the robotic future as told by the scientists creating it. And keeping readers company along the way are many of our favorite robots from film and TV.
Have you ever wondered how a tiny little tadpole can grow up to become a happy, hoppy frog? Embark on a captivating journey from tadpole to hoppy frog in Nature Stories: Little Frog. With vibrant illustrations that come alive with every turn of the page, this book is a perfect introduction to the life cycle of frogs.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a turtle after it breaks out of its egg and heads for a life in the ocean? Embark on a captivating journey from sandy nests to the open sea as Nature Stories: Little Turtle brings you the adventures of a young turtle. With vibrant illustrations that come alive with every turn of the page, this book provides an enthralling introduction to the fascinating li…