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The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud From Socrates to Carl Jung and Descartes to Daniel Dennett, this illustrated book brings together the threads that have made up psychology, from the musings of the Ancient Greeks to the findings of functional MRI scanning. Explained in a concise and easy-to-understand manner, it explores various key approaches, including structuralist, functionalist, behaviourist, psychodynamic, humanist,…

Are bananas radioactive? When would a river flow backward? And can jellyfish really live forever? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this wild and wacky book filled with mind-blowing science facts for young readers. With an engaging Q&A format and hilarious cartoon illustrations, this book supports STEM learning and is a wonderful way to introduce scientific ideas to children in an entertaining and accessible way. Perfect for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas!…

Written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this mind-expanding guide to chemistry is guaranteed to get a reaction, brought to life by dynamic, full-color illustrations! From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allow readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take readers behind the…

This accessible, eye-catching book is jam-packed with incredible biology facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. From the amazing science of trees to unbelievable makeup of the human body, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as ecology, evolution, and animal behaviour in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take you behind the scenes to discover the science…

How did life emerge? What are the smallest elements of matter? How are planets formed? Over the centuries, brilliant men and women have sought to develop theories to answer the most compelling questions about the world around us. Through their amazing insights and conscientious efforts they helped to create the world we know today. In this entertaining introduction, Anne Rooney explores the fascinating world of science through its 50 key ideas. Ranging from evolutionary biology to quantum…