Paul Ian Cross – författare

How to Vanquish a Virus is a funny, fascinating blend of facts, quotes and science stories from the world of health research and science history.In the wake of Covid-19, children and parents are keen to understand – and be reassured about – viruses and other health issues. With over twenty years' experience of scientific research, Dr Paul Ian Cross sets out to answer all the questions we didn't know we needed answering until now. What does a virus look like? How does a virus get passed from person to person? How have viruses changed the world? And who are the men and women who have beaten them? With children leading the revolution, now is the time to understand the importance of making medicines ... and how to vanquish a virus. Any fans of Horrible Histories or Operation Ouch will love this book.

This fantastic title from Paul Ian Cross, the writer of How to Vanquish a Virus, takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of everything that's disgusting, unusual and amazing about the human body. Find out everything about poo, pus and bogies, while learning a whole lot about how our bodies work hard in hundreds of fascinating ways to keep us alive.With tons of hilarious and informative illustrations, it includes lashings of Paul Ian Cross's trademark laugh-out-loud humour, in-depth knowledge and infectious optimism. It's the perfect funny, accessible way to discover everything you've ever wanted to know about the human body, but were too grossed-out to ask!

In the future, you could run on robot legs, your doctor could be a computer, you mght have tiny machines inside your body to keep you healthy... and you could even live forever! Take a trip into the future of medicine with this fact-packed, funny and fascinating new book.Paul Ian Cross, author of How to Vanquish a Virus and Bodies, Brains and Bogies, explains everything from genetic modification, eco-health and virtual reality medicine, to remote surgery by robot and personalised medicine. These hyper-exciting advances might sound like science fiction – but they're all being developed by scientists, and some are even being used right now! This brilliantly informative book, with hilarious, detailed illustrations from Steve Brown, de-mystifies a whole host of upcoming technology and shows how the future of medicine could make the world a brighter place.

Join the fearless SuperQuesters on their latest mission to stop a rogue archaeologist from destroying Questland's entire desert.Best friends Lilli, Leo and Bea are having an exciting day at the beach. They have everything they need for fun, including their Questland game and their special amulets. During their sandcastle competition, they spot a message in a bottle. It shows strange hieroglyphs and one clear word: Help! At that moment, their amulets glow and, in a flash, they are back in Questland.Transformed into the SuperQuesters - Lillicorn, Leo Zoom and Bea Bumble - they arrive on the banks of a dried up river in the desert. As they gaze at a towering pyramid, they meet Arid the Sand Sprite, who is very upset. Skitter the scarab beetle tells them that Arid's brother, Rainveil the River Sprite, has been captured by the sneaky archaeologist Professor Vortec along with his beetle friends. The professor plans to destroy the desert in pursuit of ancient treasure. The SuperQuesters leap into action. Working with Arid and Skitter, they discover the professor intends to steal the cursed treasure using an ancient spell. Can the friends use their STEM skills and courage to crack secret codes, dive for treasure, navigate the dunes and defeat mummybots in a race against time to stop the professor?An exciting new adventure story embedded with real-life fun facts, puzzles, STEM activities and experiments to try at home or school. Plus a map and glossary. Expertly designed to support the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2 and develop children's STEM skills in fun and creative new ways.

PeanutJones meets Jumanji inthis exciting STEM-packed adventure! Be transported to Questland on a magicaladventure in the SuperQuesters second chapter book for early readers.Bestfriends Lilli, Leo and Bea are excited about camping in Bea's auntie's garden.They have their magical Questland amulets and are ready for adventure! Suddenlythey spot a guinea pig, Popcorn, hiding in the bushes and they can see that sheis very sick. They rush her to Auntie Bumble's vet surgery, Pawsome Pets. Whilewaiting for news of Popcorn, the best friends' amulets light up and they are magicallywhisked away to Questland.Transformedinto the SuperQuesters - Lillicorn, Leo Zoom and Bea Bumble - with superpowers,they find themselves on a raft rushing down a raging river. They are rescued byJamac, the talking jaguar, who explains that they have been summoned toQuestland to find a cure for his friend, Puddle Waddle the capybara who hasfallen mysteriously ill.Can theSuperQuesters combine science and the magic of the rainforest to save their newfriend? They need to find the magical plants to make the medicine to curePuddle Waddle. Will they be able to gather the most important ingredient, raredew from the Moonwhisper Flower, before midnight?Thejourney through the rainforest is filled with dangers and challenges. With thehelp of Dew Dancer, the sprite, and Bea's new robot, the SuperQuesters must usetheir STEM skills, teamwork, problem solving and a sprinkling of magic to solveriddles and puzzles to save their friend. Can the SuperQuesters save the day?Anexciting new adventure story embedded with real-life fun facts, puzzles, STEMactivities and experiments to try at home or school. Plus a map and glossary.Expertly designed to support the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2 anddevelop children's STEM skills in fun and creative new ways.