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A beautifully illustrated narrative non-fiction picture book that imagines the consequences of a world without sharks

A healthy ocean is home to many different kinds of animals. They can be big, like a whale, tiny, like a shrimp, and even scary, like a shark. Even though sharks can be scary, we need them to keep the oceans healthy. Unfortunately, due to overfishing, many shark species are in danger of extinction, and that can cause big problems in the oceans and even on land. What would happen if this continued and sharks disappeared completely?
Artist Lily Williams explores how the disappearance would affect other animals across the whole planet in this clever book about the importance of keeping sharks, and our oceans, healthy.

Perfect for children aged 5 and up, this book is a great introduction to the food chain and some of the dangers facing our planet.

Introduces children to the anatomy of animals with cutaway illustrations

What wonders can you find out about the amazing world of amphibians? See what a frog really looks like inside; find out how a toad catches its food and where an axolotl’s lung and gills are plus many more dazzling facts about amazing amphibians.

The Inside Animals series introduces children to the anatomy of animals with cutaway illustrations, with the outer image followed by the inner image over the next page, so children can understand exactly how anatomy works. There is also a handy glossary at the back to explain key scientific terms in an accessible way.

Perfect for any curious 6-8 year old or budding scientist.

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 issues in the news, how they affect people and how readers can help those who are affected. In this book children can explore why we have rules from those in school to laws in society and what happens when rules are broken.

Where issues aren’t appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai’s striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the issues with images that are suited to their age.

Laugh out loud with this wonderfully funny and charming picture book story about frogs coming together from around the world to particpate in and celebrate their ‘Frog Olympics’.

The rhyming text is brilliant to read out loud at home or in the classroom.

Great for discussion starters about the Olympics and to talk about inclusion and how people, or frogs, of every size and ability can take part in the Olympics.

Humorously illustrated by Amy Husband, the frogs will really leap off the page.

The Colour Thief is a simple, heart-warming tale which helps to open up the conversations around depression and to support young children whose families have been affected.

We follow a young boy who loves spending time with his dad, doing fun things together. When his father becomes sad and distant, he doesn’t understand and believes he has done something to make his dad so, despite being told otherwise. Time passes and his father begins to get happier again and they have fun together like before. Narrated from the child’s perspective and illustrated with beautiful pictures by the award-winning artist Karin Littlewood, this is the perfect book to read with children aged 7-9 years old who are trying to understand the cause and effects of depression, and reassure them that depression passes and their parents are not lost to them.

‘It’s crucial kids learn about depression; that it’s nothing to feel ashamed about and they are not alone – one fourth of the world knows what it feels like. It’s going to be them that break the stigma, not us.’ Ruby Wax

‘This book brings freshness and vibrancy into a world often portrayed as dark and hidden, and it can help take away the feelings of helplessness and fear that can make families feel so alone.’ Marjorie Wallace CBE, Hon FRC Psych, Founder of SANE.

‘Vividly depict[s] a young boy’s reaction to his father’s depression… it’s worth sharing this clever and heartfelt book with the kids in your life.’ – Elise Moon (6) and Nick Moon (42), Kent – Single Step Magazine

Why do I have to exercise? Why is it fun to play? The answers to these and many other questions about exercise and play can be discovered in this lively and informative series. The topics of fitness and fun are complemented by charming and humorous illustrations. This book is designed for children to begin to learn about the importance of being healthy, and the ways in which we can look after our bodies to keep fit and well.

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 PSHCE 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 habits that will last a life time. Other titles in the series are: Keeping Clean, Eating Well, Keeping Safe, Mental Well-being and Mindfulness, Resting and Sleeping.

From the creators of the award-winning World in Infographics series, Science in Infographics: Materials uses numbers to explain the topic of materials.

Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way. Read about the states of matter, find out how substances change state, and discover the different properties of materials – all visualised in beautifully designed infographics.

Ideal for children of 9+, and fact and science geeks of all ages, finding out about materials has never been more exciting!

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 who refugees and migrants are, why they’ve left their homes, where they live and what readers can do to help those in need.

Where issues aren’t appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai’s striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise who refugees and migrants are, in 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 making them ideal for tying into Refugee Week and discussions on current affairs.

All sorts of things can be recycled, and turned into something new. Did you know recycled drinks cans can be used to make cars, for example, or that old drinks bottles can be turned into fleece for jackets and coats?!

In Putting the Planet First: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, discover how people around the world are working all the time to find new ways to re-use and recycle materials, and reduce waste. Learn too, what you can do to help the environment, and about small changes you can make that will have a real impact.

It’s a fascinating introduction to the positive changes people are making to try and live more sustainably, and will inspire children to think creatively about how they can put the planet first!

This lovely picturebook story tells the story of two children who find out what forces are.

Ideal for home or classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to explore scientific topics

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 children aged between 4 and 8. Other titles are: What are plants? What is light and sound? What is electricity? What are materials?

Follow the evolution of plants and animals, from the first living things 6 billion years ago to the animals living in the world today.

Darwin’s Tree of Life shows how the incredible diversity of life on earth came to be. This beautifully illustrated book starts from the dawn of life and shows the order in which plants and animals evolved, the different branches of ‘The Tree of Life’, and how plants and animals have changed over time in many amazingly different ways.

Find out:
· why crabs run sideway
· which fish was the first to walk on land
· why birds are similar to dinosaurs
· why human brains are located in the head and not in our feet.
which creatures can survive 30 years without eating
· which mammal has the strongest bite of any predator
· why hedgehogs have spines

Stunningly illustrated by illustrator and print maker, Margaux Carpentier, children will enjoy finding out about a whole world of wonderful animals on our amazing planet Earth.

The author, Michael Bright, has worked as an executive producer with the BBC’s world-renowned Natural History Unit, based in Bristol, and with its Science Unit in London. He is author of over a hundred books on wildlife, science, travel, and conservation, including many for children. His bestseller Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown accompanied the popular television series presented by Sir David Attenborough. He is the recipient of many international radio and television awards, including the prestigious Prix Italia. He is a graduate of the University of London and a corporate biologist and member of the Royal Society of Biology.

This book is perfect for the study of evolution, adaptation and inheritance in KS2 and KS2 science and covers topics such as classification, habitats and conservation.

A fun, attention-grabbing and interactive introduction to the science of light.

Finding out about Light has never been so engaging. This book is full of exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and science facts to make you say WOW … it’s science with a BOOM! For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at band 12: Brown.

Why not look out for the other BOOM SCIENCE titles? This fun series for children aged 6+ explores key science topics including Electricity, Forces, Human Body, Light, Materials, Plants, Seasons and Sound.

A fun, attention-grabbing and interactive introduction to the science of sound.

Finding out about Sound has never been so engaging. This book is full of exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and science facts to make you say ‘WOW’ … it’s science with a BOOM! For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at band 11: Lime.

Why not look out for the other BOOM SCIENCE titles? This fun series for children aged 6+ explores key science topics including Electricity, Forces, Human Body, Light, Materials, Plants, Seasons and Sound.

A fun, attention-grabbing and interactive introduction to the science of forces.

Finding out about forces has never been so engaging. This book is full of exciting experiments, fun puzzles, quirky humour and science facts to make you say WOW … it’s science with a BOOM! For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 10: White.

Why not look out for the other BOOM SCIENCE titles? This fun series for children aged 6+ explores key science topics including Electricity, Forces, Human Body, Light, Materials, Plants, Seasons and Sound.

This lovely picturebook story tells the story of two children who find out what light is.

Ideal for home or classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to explore scientific topics

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 children aged between 4 and 8. Other titles are: What are plants? What are forces? What is electricity? What are materials?

When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome!

In Powerful Forces find out what it takes to move at extreme speeds, what g-force does to the human body and some truly impressive land, sea and air speed records. Uncover how shape of an object affects push and pull forces, such as thrust and drag, and how forces are used every day in all kinds of ways. And find out about one of the most powerful forces of all – gravity.

This series looks at extreme qualities and experiences, and how things have evolved and adapted to reach their extreme state and how we can identify scientific information from this. Presented in a highly graphic and accessible way, Extreme Science will appeal to visual learners and reluctant readers. Aimed at children aged 9 and up.

Extreme Science is a series of six books:
Powerful Forces
Awesome Matter and Materials
Spectacular Light and Sound
Phenomenal Plants
Magnificent Habitats
Incredible Living Things

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create!

Get ready to build your very own transport hub! From a maglev train to a cable car to a helicopter, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model transport hub requires. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity!

Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment.

Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere or a theatre and film set, and all the elements that constitute them.

For children aged 9+, this illustrated series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.

Full of original and fun activities and crafts for children to make and create!

Full of craft ideas, this book is brimming full of ideas for crazy costumes, glorious games, delightful decorations and perfect party food, which could also help you’ll host the perfect party.

Bright and buzzing illustrations support the step-by-step instructions, plus there are fun facts and joyful jokes to boot. Perfect for all budding craft makers, but especially suited to the 7-10 age group.

When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome!

Inside Incredible Living Things find out how scientists classify living things, how living things cope with extremes, such as heat and cold and some truly impressive speedy creatures and deadly animals weapons. Uncover how senses help living things survive, the huge distances some animals migrate and which animals are the smartest, slowest, smallest or toughest.

This series looks at extreme qualities and experiences, and how things have evolved and adapted to reach their extreme state and how we can identify scientific information from this. Presented in a highly graphic and accessible way, Extreme Science will appeal to visual learners and reluctant readers. Aimed at children aged 9 and up.

Extreme Science is a series of six book:
Powerful Forces
Awesome Matter and Materials
Spectacular Light and Sound
Phenomenal Plants
Magnificent Habitats
Incredible Living Things

Get outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a raft and an ice sculpture to painting with water and testing materials, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment.

This book tells you all you need to know about forces.

This series is perfect for Outdoor Classroom Day, but can, of course, be used at any time of year! Being outdoors helps children focus, boosts creativity and imagination, and can simply be more fun! Learning outdoors creates lasting memories, helps build a greater awareness of the environment, provides more opportunities to think independently, and gets children feeling challenged and excited by learning.

Suitable for KS1 and KS2 primary science

Enter the super-fast and furious world of supercars

A World of Supercars is crammed with amazing, up-close photographs of some of the most famous supercars in the world, and all the top facts and figures about their performance. Get up to speed on engine types, aerodynamics, handling and other tech topics, and meet the stars of the supercar world.

Perfect reading for petrol-heads aged 9 and up.

Contents list:
Just what IS a supercar?
The first supercar?
Engines
Ferrari 812 Superfast
McLaren Senna
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta
NiO EP9
Aerodynamics
Falcon F7
Apollo Intensa Emozione
Arrinera Hussarya
Ferrari FXX-K Evo
McLaren 720S
Handling
Bugatti Chiron Sport
Aston Martin DB10
Ford GT
Weight
Lotus Exige Cup 430
Pagani Huayra Roadster
Lamborghini Centenario
9ff Porsche GTurbo
Speed and acceleration
Hennessey Venom GT/F5
Lamborghini Huracán
LP 610-4 Polizia
The Ring
Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach
Lamborghini Huracán
Performante
Dodge Viper ACR Extreme
Do you speak supercar?
Finding out more
Index

A fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!

Why doesn’t the Moon fall down? How can a plane fly upside down? And just why aren’t there any super-giant humans? A Question of Science: Forces answers all these questions and much more.

With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.

Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.

Other books in the series include:
Why don’t eyeballs fall out? And other questions about the human body
Why does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about light
How can a plant eat a fly? And other questions about plants
Where does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity
Why can’t penguins fly? And other questions about animals
Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials
Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about sound

A fun, quirky science series that tackles the questions other books are afraid to ask!

How can a plant eat a fly? Are there plants on other planets? And can plants really hear music? A Question of Science: Plants answers all these questions and much more.

With an engaging question and answer format, these books draw kids into science in a fun way. Each book features one question per spread with a clear explanation to follow, diagrams and fun and humorous illustrations. The quirky questions are designed to range from those that children will often ask to things they may never have thought of, but will still be keen to know the answer to.

Perfect reading for curious young scientists aged 8 and up.

Other books in the series include:
Why don’t your eyeballs fall out? And other questions about the human body
Why doesn’t the Moon fall down? And other questions about forces
Why does a mirror show things back to front? And other questions about light
Where does lightning come from? And other questions about electricity
Why can’t penguins fly? And other questions about animals
Why is ice slippery? And other questions about materials
Can you hear sounds in space? And other questions about sound