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unequal planet

Unequal Planet

Non-fiction

This offers a comprehensive overview of inequality on both a global and local scale. It’s excellent for the school library and will really appeal to those children with an interest in the wider world around them. It will also be a great resource for schools running equality clubs or working for the UNICEF Rights Respecting School awards. There’s a good balance of discussion between general issues and the case studies which illustrate the points well. It’s a thoughtful book, considering many different aspects of the issues it addresses and adds historical context to the discussion of current inequalities. The book is ideal for KS2 and above. The book is short enough to read in one sitting, but each double page spread also stands alone as an informative summary of a particular subtopic. There are bright illustrations and infographics throughout, complemented by historical art and photographs.

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this drop of water

This Drop of Water

Picturebook

A beautifully illustrated look at our wonderful watery world

This Drop of Water begins with a thunderstorm on a hot summer day. Suddenly – splash! A drop of water hits a girl right on the nose. Where did it come from? And where will it go? She wants to know!

The book uses this simple premise as a jumping-off point to explore what water is, where it comes from and how essential it is to life here on Earth. It explores topics as important and wide-ranging as how the Earth formed, the water cycle, clouds and the tides. It also highlights just how precious a resource water is.

A beautifully illustrated picture book with friendly narrative text by the award-winning author of This Little Pebble, which was shortlisted for prestigious science and art awards, This Drop of Water will make the topic come alive for readers aged 7 and up.

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why doesnt the moon fall down and other questions about forces

Why Doesn’t the Moon Fall Down? And other questions about forces

Non-fiction

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.

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electric shocks and other energy evils

Electric Shocks and Other Energy Evils

Non-fiction

Disgusting and Dreadful Science features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. From electricity to sound and from light to forces, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.

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where does lightning come from and other questions about electricity

Where Does Lightning Come From? And other questions about electricity

Non-fiction

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

Where does lightning come from? Are electric eels really electric? And just why are electrical wires covered in plastic? A Question of Science: Electricity 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.

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ear splitting sounds and other vile noises

Ear-Splitting Sounds and Other Vile Noises

Non-fiction

A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of sound and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.

Learn all about the most disgusting and dreadful aspects of sound. From farting whoopee cushions to glass-smashing opera singers and music-loving pigs, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts.

It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful Science series, which features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It feature child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.

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can you hear sounds in space

Can You Hear Sounds in Space?

Non-fiction

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

Can you hear sounds in space? Which animal has the best hearing? And just how fast is a supersonic plane? A Question of Science: Sound 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.

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Science Skills Sorted! Habitats

Non-fiction

This non-fiction text about habitats places an emphasis on working scientifically in order to explore the topic of habitats and ecosystems. Each topic is presented through a series of hands-on experiments following the ATOM method (ask, test, observe, measure), such as testing how effectively blubber protects bodies from cold and investigating how worms mix up the soil to improve their habitats. We highly recommend this series for KS2 classrooms, with other books in the series covering Rocks & Fossils, Evolution and Life Cycles.

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Killer Plants and Other Green Gunk

Non-fiction

A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of life cycles and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning. Killer Plants investigates all things green and gross, from insect-eating pitcher plants to giant lilies that smell of rotting corpses.

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Gut-Wrenching Gravity

Non-fiction

A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of forces and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.

Learn about all the disgusting and dreadful aspects of gravity. From blackouts caused by g-forces to toilet-troubles in space, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts.

It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful Science series, which features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It feature child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.

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