Frances Lincoln ISBN: 9781786037855 £14.99 I am a fan of this stimulating book. The introduction encourages us to think about the mysteries presented, to check the sources and question the evidence. Using scientific reasoning and critical thinking, readers are encouraged to reach their own conclusions. Information is presented in a methodical way on a range…
Wayland ISBN 9781526308078 £13.99 An attractive, well-timed book that celebrates the Paralympics. Pages are well designed with a good balance of information and illustrations. The achievements of Paralympians past and present are spotlighted, and interviews give fascinating insights into different role models, such as Brian McKeever who does not keep count of how many medals…
Wayland ISBN 9781526311139 £13.99 An excellent title in the “And Other Big Questions” series. Mental health is an important area and this book explains what mental health is. Dr Lucy Maddox is a consultant clinical psychologist and writer and her experience with young people makes her the ideal author for this book. The approach is…
Piccadilly Press ISBN 9781787414037 £5.99 This is the second book in a series by author and Paralympian Ade Adepitan. Depicting the fictional life of young teenager Ade and his friends, this is a story that offers something for everyone. A fantastically fun read, it will appeal to a wide range of young people who recognise…
Stripes Publishing ISBN:9781788952163 £6.99 What a wonderful and inspiring read this book is – it really does persuade children, of Upper KS 2, to try and succeed in life, and that is this book’s direct message. This particular biography is about the famous singer and personality, Beyoncé; however, there is a whole series of books…
Wide Eyed Editions ISBN: 978071124 9943 £6.99 Each month is represented here by a poem on an illustrated double-page spread prefaced with a short introduction about some aspect of nature. With this structure and the collection’s title, the reader might expect twelve straightforward poems about key aspects of the natural world in each month. Instead we…
Allen and Unwin ISBN 9781911631408 £7.99 This story, from the author of the highly acclaimed ‘Into the White’, is another masterpiece of narrative non fiction. Using Roald Amundsen’s South Polar conquest, Joanna has written a gripping account of how a man will stop at nothing to reach his goal of reaching the South Pole. Joanna…
Wren and Rook ISBN: 9780399580437 £12.99 Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. She has produced a fantastic book that profiles 50 pioneering female artists. The women are from a wide range of times and cultures and work in different mediums. Some are well-known, like Georgia O’Keeffe, Beatrix Potter and…
Stripes Books ISBN: 9781788950848 £6.99 A journey of discovery for both yeti and human; this trial of trust for both is so consistent with certain current global ecological themes. I, (he who is jealous of Ella), would love to ride around the Himalayas charged with taking photographs of wildlife whilst perhaps seeking a yeti, and…
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