Books with author Russell Stannard

Book One in the bestselling 'Uncle Albert' science/adventure series.Famous scientist Uncle Albert and his niece Gedanken enter the dangerous and unknown world of a thought bubble. Their mission: to unlock the deep mysteries of Time and Space . . .In this action-packed adventure story, discover why you can't break the ultimate speed barrier and find out how to become older than your mother, how to put on weight without getting fat, and how to live forever without even knowing it.

Book Two in the bestselling Uncle Albert science/adventure series. Uncle Albert and his intrepid niece Gedanken make some astonishing discoveries when they set out on their next mission: to investigate the universe . . . Discover black holes that swallow up everything, tape measures that shrink when you take them downstairs, speeded-up time, and how it is that you are made of stardust in this adventure story set in deepest space.

Who will solve the riddle of the quantum? Could it be you? Join Uncle Albert's niece Gedanken as she drinks from the magic bottle and shrinks down into the tiny world of jumping quarks and electrons. Help her and the White Rabbit explore a wonderland of light and matter where nothing is what it seems. Even today scientists remain baffled by their discoveries!

How do pictures get on to our television sets?Why is snow white?Can astronauts cry in their high pressure suits?If apes developed into humans, what developed into apes?How do clouds stay up in the sky?Why is water wet?How many stars are there in the world?Physicist Russell Stannard is, to thousands of British children, Uncle Albert, the science teacher we all wish we'd had. His latest book, Ask Uncle Albert: 100 1/2 Tricky Science Questions, is packed full of fiendish questions children have asked him - and they're all answered in simple, easy to understand language.He covers a huge range of subjects including space travel, planets and black holes, rainbows, volcanoes and clouds.Complete with illustrations and quiz questions, this is an enthralling book any child who is fascinated by science.And what is the 1/2 a question? - You'll have to read the book to find out!'What every pestered parent has been praying for.' - New Scientist'Wonderfully lucid child-friendly answers.' - Sunday Telegraph'Enough to make a parent weep with gratitude.' - The Guardian

Illustrated in full color. "First of all, there was God. That's all there was--just God. Suddenly, there was a blinding flash of light. God made the universe!" Children can follow the story of God's creation as they flip through the bright, colorful pages of this unique flap book. From the creation of light and stars to the creation of the earth, planets, animals, and, finally, humans, here's a playful and informative look at the beginning of the world and how we came to be a part of it.