Books with author Peter Hayward

Book fourteen in the Learn with Alex and Anna series. One warm and sunny day, just as the school summer holidays had started, Alex and Anna were allowed to invite some friends to a BBQ at their home. When Grandpa arrived, Alex and Anna learnt how he kept his heart healthy. Next while helping Auntie Lucy to clean and prepare the fresh fruit and vegetables, Alex and Anna were taught the difference between good and harmful bacteria. Later, after everyone had arrived, Alex and Anna were surprised to discover that one of their friend’s only drinks cola drink, and others had never eaten healthy food. Some of Mummy and Daddy’s friends then tell the children about the need to reduce sugar, and to drink and eat a mixture of foods which will provide all the vitamins and nutrients they need to keep healthy. Read this book to discover what Alex and Anna, and their friends found out.

The eleventh book in the Learn with Alex and Anna series. Anna searches for a book about insects and becomes frightened when a monster of a bee invades her bedroom. Later, Anna is invited to a fancy dress birthday party and Mummy decides that she can go dressed as a honeybee. But they need to visit Grandpa and Grandma Henley first. At their grandparents’ home, Alex and Anna discover how important bees are for pollinating plants, flowers and trees. They also learn how honeybees produce honey. Later at the party, Anna uses her newfound knowledge to teach her friends about honeybees. Read this story to find out what Anna told her friends.

An engrossing and revelatory first look at the search for alien life—on Earth and beyond For the past twenty years, Peter Ward has been at the forefront of popular science writing, with books such as the influential and controversial Rare Earth. In Life as We Do Not Know It, Ward, with his signature blend of eloquence, humor, and learned insight, vividly details the latest scientific findings, cutting-edge research, and intrepid new theories on the subject of alien life and the possible extraterrestrial origins of life on Earth. In lucid, entertaining, and bold prose, Peter Ward once again challenges our notions of life on earth (and beyond).

This is the eleventh book in the Learn with Alex and Anna series Anna searches for a book about insects and becomes frightened when a monster of a bee invades her bedroom. Later, Anna is invited to a fancy dress birthday party and Mummy decides that she can go as a honeybee. But they need to visit Grandpa and Grandma Henley first. At their grandparents’ home, Alex and Anna discover how important bees are for pollinating plants, flowers and trees. They also learn how honeybees produce honey. Later at the party, Anna uses her newfound knowledge to teach her friends about honeybees. Read this story to find out what Anna told her friends.

Set in ancient China, two brothers fight the classic battle between good and evil as the Shadow-without-name attempts to break free from eternal imprisonment by utilizing the strength and power of the famed dragon horses. Rokshan and An-Lushan are drawn into this centuries-old struggle, along with a young girl destined to become the Spellweaver of her nomadic tribe. As An-Lushan is pulled towards the dark, Rokshan must embark upon a dangerous journey and learn the innermost secrets of the dragons.

The third book in The Learn with Alex and Anna series. Grandpa accidentally lets out a burp as he and Alex walk to the local shop. Amid fun and laughter, a burping competition then ensues. Later at home, baby Anna burps up some milk onto Grandpa’s shoulder just as the midwife arrives. With the Midwife’s help Alex discovers not only how burps are made but also how his baby sister, Anna, grows and responds to his every word and action. Read this story to find out where your stomach is how your brain develops.