Wacky Bee ISBN 9781999903343 £6.99 An enjoyable book from Norway with an engaging central character who loves inventing. Ollis was named after five women who played important roles in Norwegian history. Her life is in turmoil. Mum’s new boyfriend, Einar, has moved in, and she has a new baby brother. Gro, her best friend, is…
Bloomsbury ISBN 9781526605580 £8.99 This is an excellent introduction to World War Two. The outbreak of war in 1939 is carefully put into context, and major events throughout the world from 1939-1945 are covered in an interesting and readable way. The text is pitched at just the right level for upper KS2, and each page…
Wayland ISBN 9781526311139 £13.99 Tackling hugely important elements that affect all of us, this timely book explains politics in the broadest sense, explaining how it affects our everyday lives, whether we think we are political or not. It presents various and diverse information before inviting our responses on such topics as what politics means to…
Quarto Publishing ISBN:9781786038869 £12.99 What a great idea – to put evolution into context and follow the journey from primate fossils to Homo Sapiens. No stone unturned, so to speak, and brilliantly brought to life by vivid illustrations all closely based on fossilised remains. Every branch of evolution, from Purgatorius, a small rat-like animal that…
Piccadilly Press ISBN 978184128613 £6.99 This is the very cheesy story of Mark Anchovy, pizza delivery boy turned detective; nobly assisted by Princess Skewer. [Yes, you’ve guessed it – she works in a kebab shop!] They are part of the Golden Spatula League – an international group of child food detectives, and are hot on…
Stripes Publishing ISBN: 9781788951579 £6.99 I loved this book. Jane Goodall is a trailblazer and this biography tells her story and gives interesting insights into her life Jane’s success is all the more remarkable as she was unqualified and Jane’s desire to get in amongst the chimps challenged the approach of the male-dominated scientific research at…
Wide Eyed Editions. ISBN 9781786038722 £12.99 The scientific study of rocks is an essential part of geology, and this book, designed for 6 to 12 year olds, is a superb and exciting introduction to the importance and characteristics of rocks, minerals and gems and where and how they are formed. With stunning illustrations by Anna…
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…
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