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This exciting story brings the tale of the great fire of London to life for young readers.

When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong! As his family escape the flames engulfing their bakery, Will realises he must stop the fire from spreading. But what can be done before all of London goes up in smoke?

Full of adventure and danger, this short text is suitable for struggling readers but engaging enough to give confident readers a quick, fun read.

Suitable for use in schools as guided reading texts or for reading independently.

What’s the difference between sex and gender? What does it mean to be defined by your gender? Are there only two genders? This informative book helps kids to explore these questions and many more. It explains how your gender can have an impact on your life, what it means to choose your own gender identity and the importance of gender equality. Topics covered include gender stereotypes, why there are different toys for boys and girls, being intersex and transgender, cross-dressing and gender around the world.

You will also hear from a range of people who share their personal gender philosophies. Poet Anthony Anaxagorou discusses his masculinity, author Holly Bourne writes about the importance of feminism, Krishna Istha explains what it means to be genderqueer and Juno shares her experiences of being transgender. Other contributors and celebrities featured include Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, John Legend, Jack Monroe, Caitlyn Jenner, RuPaul, Laura Dockrill, Conchita Wurst, Andrew McMillan and Emma Watson.

Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards.

Part of the groundbreaking and important ‘And Other Big Questions’ series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.

Other titles in the series include:
What is Humanism? How do you live without a god?
What is Feminism? Why do we need it?
Who are Refugees and Migrants? What makes people leave their homes?
What is Consent? Why is it important?
What is Masculinity? Why does it matter?
What is Mental Health? Where does it come from?

This picture book story explores what it feels like to be shy using everyday scenes and situations that children might be familiar with – perfect for children who might be feeling shy themselves. This book shows different reasons why young people might become shy, illustrates scenarios of them behaving shyly, and gives advice on how to become more confident and less shy.


Ideal for home or classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with this feeling.

Illustrated by the ever-popular and award-winning illustrator Mike Gordon, this book is part of a series of stories about feelings and emotions for 4 to 8-year-old children, which help children to understand their feelings and work out the best way to deal with them. This will boost their self-esteem and reinforce good behaviour. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Other titles are: Feeling Angry, Feeling Frightened, Feeling Jealous, Feeling Sad and Feeling Worried

An important and timely book on race and racism, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved.
Talk about race is often discouraged, but this book aims to bring everyone into the conversation. It explores the history of race and society, giving context to how racist attitudes come into being. It looks at belonging and identity, the damaging effects of stereotyping and the benefits of positive representation. The authors talk sensitively about how to identify and challenge racism, and how to protect against and stop racist behaviour.

Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards.

Part of the groundbreaking and important ‘And Other Big Questions’ series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.

Other titles in the ‘And Other Big Questions’ series include:
What is Humanism? How do you live without a god?
What is Feminism? Why do we need it?
Who are Refugees and Migrants? What makes people leave their homes?
What is Consent? Why is it important?
What is Right and Wrong? Who Decides? Where do values come from?
What is Masculinity? Why does it matter?
What is Mental Health? Where does it come from?
What is Politics? Why should we care?

You can’t see mental wellbeing but you can feel it. Your mental wellbeing is all about how you think and feel. Some people call it ‘mental health’ or ’emotional wellbeing’.

Having good mental health doesn’t mean being happy all the time. We all experience feelings of anger, sadness, fear and frustration. These feelings are perfectly normal. Mental wellbeing comes from finding positive ways to manage these feelings as you grow and develop.


This simply written title explores what mental health is, why it is important, and ways to deal with some mental health problems such as stress and anxiety. The book includes mindfulness techniques and advice to help with relaxation and coping strategies.



At the back are notes for parents and teachers that provide additional advice and support, as well as further activity ideas and information.

These titles support the science curriculum at Key Stage One and Key Stage 2, as well as PSHE topics.

The Healthy Me series is aimed at children aged from 5 and up to explain how people can keep fit and be healthy, forming good habits that will last a lifetime. Other titles in the series are: Exercise and Play, Keeping Clean, Eating Well, Keeping Safe, Resting and Sleeping.

Read all about the Second World War, discover when it started and how it came to an eventual end.

A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.

A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!

Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.

Politics, in its widest sense, affects us all, every day. What if there were no politics? What would that look like? What does it mean to be political or non-political and what effect do each of these positions have?

Aimed at children aged 9 and up, this book is a highly topical look at how politics affects everyone in society. It looks at the whole political spectrum, in countries around the world and examines what politics means in different contexts and situations. What forms can political action take, and what difference does it make?

There are contributions from a range of writers, who, along with the authors, discuss how their ideas of what politics is and can do have been shaped by their life experiences. Readers are encouraged to think for themselves about the issues discussed and decide how or whether they would like to take part in politics at some level.

This humorous picture book helps children explore the big questions around rules and people’s rights.
Questions include: Why should I follow rules? Who makes them? How do we make them fair? And do rules really makes things better?

The book is part of the series, ‘Big Questions, Big World’ for children aged 7 plus. With lots of humorous illustrations and different scenarios to consider, the books help the reader to gain confidence in their own ideas and to think critically. They are a great introduction to philosophical thinking and encourage the reader to learn through challenging ideas.

Titles in the series:
How do I decide what is right?
Why do we need rules?
What makes me special?
Why are we here?

Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way.

Mental health gets talked about a lot, but what is it? And where does it come from?

This book explains what mental health is, considering how it relates to lots of different experiences, from how we manage really big feelings, to how we get on with each other, how we make choices and how we handle stressful situations. The book thoughtfully examines the things that can help us look after our mental health and the things that might make it feel worse. It has suggestions for the support on offer if we feel we’re struggling.

It includes specially-written contributions from Chamique Holdsclaw, US gold medallist basketballer, academics Dr Suzi Gage and Professor Marianne Van Den Bree, poet Fisky, artists Christine Rai and Liz Atkin, mental health advocate Chineye Njoku and Dr Alan Cooklin, psychiatrist and founder of the charity Our Time which helps children whose parents experience mental health problems.

Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards.

Part of the groundbreaking and important ‘And Other Big Questions’ series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.

Other titles in the series include:
What is Gender? How does it define us?
What is Feminism? Why do we need it?
What is Consent? Why is it important?
What is Masculinity? Why does it matter?

WINNER OF THE BEST LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK FOR 6-8 YEAR-OLDS (THE LOLLIES)
WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY YOUNG PEOPLE’S BOOK PRIZE 2020

Share in the wonderment of science with a crew of crazy cats and measure your amazement, awe and disgust alongside their furry feline faces!

Like every topic, science becomes more interesting when cats are involved. Cats React to Science Facts is an engaging and fun way to understand the world of science. It’s just purrfect! A vast cast of feline friends take us on a tour of the core areas of science from outer space and the human body, to forces and materials. Bitesize text, fun photos, diagrams, dollops of humour and a react-o-meter all help to make science memorable and fun to learn.

This book is a great gift for cat lovers and science students aged 7 and beyond, covering key science topics in a unique way.

Find out what makes up an orchestra and learn about its different instruments with this beautifully illustrated book, produced in association with the London Symphony Orchestra.

This wonderfully illustrated story follows a conductor who is auditioning each instrument for his orchestra. With accompanying CDs and downloadable music, follow our conductor on his journey and discover the beautiful music of an orchestra.

With pictograms of a full-size symphony orchestra and information on all of the music featured, as well as a foreword by Sir Simon Rattle, Music Director of the LSO, this is the must-have book on the orchestra and its instruments for children aged 7+.

Understand the science of the world around you by making art

Can you tell the difference between kinetic, stored and chemical energy? This book will help you to work like a scientist: testing ideas, making investigations and doing experiments. But you’ll also be an artist, using different kinds of energy to make art, including wind, water, heat and light. Sound good? What are you waiting for?

Science Makes Art skilfully blends science theory with fun art projects to encourage learning and creativity. It’s the perfect series to engage young scientists and artists, introducing them to key science principles and encouraging reluctant readers.

Using materials from around the home, make art projects such as:
– Paint pendulums
– Wind-powered dancer
– Heat mobiles
– Moving sea pictures
– A solar pizza oven

Contents:
Equipment and Materials/ What is Energy?/ Chemical Energy/ Kinetic Energy/ Stored Energy/ Electrical Energy/ Renewable Energy/ Transferring Energy/Heat Energy/ Light Energy/ Sound Energy/ Further Ideas/ Glossary/ Index

Ideal for readers age 8+.
Collect the rest of the series: Colour, Flight, Light, Materials, Movement.

Early Islamic civilisation spread across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia in the 7th and 8th centuries CE, forming a massive empire. Find out about the birth of Islam, amazing inventions and trade across the empire.

Read about weapons and war, the city of Baghdad, the life of a scribe, science and medicine and find out how to make an Islamic tile design!

Packed with fascinating information, the Explore! series inspires children’s curiosity to find out more about the past. A great tool for readers age 8+ or teachers looking for books to support the new curriculum.

A fascinating tale of one of the first well-known environmental activists, Chico Mendes, who fought tirelessly to save the Amazon rainforest as well as fighting for people’s rights.

This is the story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper and environmentalist. He fought to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and advocated for the human rights of other rubber tappers who lived in the forest. Tragically, he was assassinated for trying to protect these rights.

Grippingly written by award-winning author, Anita Ganeri, and vibrantly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier, throughout the story, we see the wonders of the Amazon rainforest and learn why it is so important that global rainforests are protected.

Tell this tale and inspire a new generation of environmental heroes who will speak up and take action to protect our natural world.

Great support material for children’s study of habitats, rainforests and their importance for biodiversity and helping to combat climate change

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study

What is entomology? What do entomologists do? What’s so interesting about insects? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Entomology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be an entomologist and discover how some insects are vital to the running of the planet.

Each book int he Science-Ology! series looks at a high-interest branches of science and examines how the science and research is carried out, what tools are used, what skills are required and what discoveries have been made. Case studies from around the world introduce readers to the real-world relevance of studying each area of science.

Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science.

Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field.

Join Professor Pooch, Dopey Doberman and a pack of curious dogs as they uncover the workings of science through comic adventures

Ever wondered why seawater is so salty? Or how velcro was invented?

Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about materials in this humorous, comic book science series.

Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a jumping Jack Russell, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle’s pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter…

Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.

Join Professor Pooch, Dopey Doberman and a pack of curious dogs as they uncover the workings of science through comic adventures

Ever wondered how your intestines work? Or why some plants thrive in the sun?

Meet Professor Pooch and his dopey Doberman assistant, who will teach you all about living things in this humorous comic book science series.

Featuring Dr. Whoodle and his time machine, a pug with a nasty bug, the intrepid Dogs in Space and Poodle’s pop quiz where you can find out if you are top dog or kitty litter…

Aimed at children aged 7+, Dogs Do Science is a lively and engaging series exploring core science topics including: forces, sound, light, energy, materials and living things.

A beautiful picture book that explores what poverty and hunger are and how they affect children all over the world

Sensitively illustrated by award-winning artist Hanane Kai

The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand what poverty and hunger are, how they affect people in countries all over the world and how readers can help those affected.


Where issues aren’t appropriate to describe in words, award-winning illustrator, Hanane Kai, uses striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the people and situations impacted by poverty and hunger with images that are suited to their age and disposition.

The series forms an excellent cross-curricular resource that looks at refugees, war, poverty and racism, and this book is ideal for tying into discussions on food, wealth and current affairs.

Words and pictures combine to excellent effect … an excellent way to develop empathy and understanding – Parents In Touch

Supporting the geography curriculum for KS2, this beautiful book gives readers core information about desert biomes – where they are found and what their geography is like, the special adaptations of the vegetation and animals, how people live in these regions and how human influences on the environment have ramifications for the future.

This is the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women’s rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Overcoming great obstacles, Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation and women’s rights. She inspired thousands across Africa to plant 30 million trees in 30 years, saving many from hunger and poverty. Her remarkable story of courage and determination shows how just one person can change the world.

The story shows children how desertification works: how land is eroded and degraded when trees aren’t there to hold the soil in place so it’s not taken away by winds and heavy rain. It explains how all living things are dependent on each other and if trees are taken away, then you not only lessen the fertility of the soil, but you lose the animals that live there and then the animals that rely on those animals for food and so on.

As well as explaining important green issues, the book also talks about Wangari’s fight for human rights and shows how important it is to stand up for what you believe.

The gripping narrative non-fiction text by Gwendolyn Hooks, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Children, hooks readers from the start. Vibrant illustrations from print-maker Margaux Carpentier, one of the featured artists in Taschen’s The Illustrator: 100 Best from around the World, vividly evoke Wangari’s amazing life story.The consultant, Dr Jane Irungu, grew up in Kenya, but is now a Professor at the University of Oklahoma. She was inspired by Wangari when she was growing up and went on to get a PhD just as Wangari did.



‘Carpentier’s saturated geometric illustrations emphasize the bold impact of Maathai’s actions’, Publishers Weekly, May 2021

There’s nothing greater than collecting data!

Investigate the world of birds through observation and scientific research. Study habitats, migration, nesting and much more through step-by-step experiments, and contribute to the scientific community by sharing your collected data as a citizen scientist.

Citizen Scientist presents and extends key curriculum topics through data collection tasks and simple research
projects, some of which form part of larger public surveys in the US and the UK. Readers will be guided on how to present their findings using graphs and other infographic devices. This series will also draw links between these projects and the wider environmental and scientific context, inspiring readers to engage with their local area and
make positive changes. This series is the perfect introduction to scientific investigation for KS2 students aged 9+.

There’s nothing greater than collecting data!

Investigate pollution through observation and scientific research. Study air pollution, global warming, water pollution and much more through step-by-step experiments, and contribute to the scientific community by sharing your collected data as a citizen scientist.

Citizen Scientist presents and extends key curriculum topics through data collection tasks and simple research projects, some of which form part of larger public surveys in the US and the UK. Readers will be guided on how to present their findings using graphs and other infographic devices. This series will also draw links between these projects and the wider environmental and scientific context, inspiring readers to engage with their local area and make positive changes. This series is the perfect introduction to scientific investigation for KS2 students aged 9+.

There’s nothing greater than collecting data!

Investigate the world of insects through observation and scientific research. Study habitats, life cycles, food webs and much more through step-by-step experiments, and contribute to the scientific community by sharing your collected data as a citizen scientist.

Citizen Scientist presents and extends key curriculum topics through data collection tasks and simple research projects, some of which form part of larger public surveys in the US and the UK. Readers will be guided on how to present their findings using graphs and other infographic devices. This series will also draw links between these projects and the wider environmental and scientific context, inspiring readers to engage with their local area and make positive changes. This series is the perfect introduction to scientific investigation for KS2 students aged 9+.

There’s nothing greater than collecting data!

Investigate the world of plants through observation and scientific research. Study habitats, photosynthesis, germination and much more through step-by-step experiments, and contribute to the scientific community by sharing your collected data as a citizen scientist.

Citizen Scientist presents and extends key curriculum topics through data collection tasks and simple research projects, some of which form part of larger public surveys in the US and the UK. Readers will be guided on how to present their findings using graphs and other infographic devices. This series will also draw links between these projects and the wider environmental and scientific context, inspiring readers to engage with their local area and make positive changes. This series is the perfect introduction to scientific investigation for KS2 students aged 9+.