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Back on track is a no-nonsense guide to when things aren’t going to plan in secondary school. This guide is divided into 8 short chapters covering topics such as The Meh Monster and Fitting back in.

It’s easy to read with lots of funny bits along the way. As an adult and a parent, a lot of the messages resonated with me, especially “Find your normal in a world that’s not at all normal”. There are lots of tips and comforting words for when things aren’t going so well.

This book is targeted at secondary school pupils and could be a useful tool for those transitioning between key stages.

Join Doctor Max Pemberton as he takes you on a marvellous adventure around the human body!

Shrink yourself down as small as you can go. No – much smaller than that! You’ll need to be small enough to crawl up nostrils, peer inside eyeballs and float through the bloodstream, because we’re about to embark on an amazing trip through your awesome anatomy.

On our travels we’ll discover startling facts about how our bodies work and why they’re so extraordinarily special. And that’s not all – Dr Max will be on hand to help you feel your best with his expert body boosting tips on living and eating well.

So grab your magnifying glass and stethoscope, and let’s set off on our marvellous adventure of being human!

Take a hike through alpine landscapes and snowy mountain peaks and discover Earth’s diverse and delicate ecosystems.

From the mighty Himalayas to the majestic Rockies , this book will take you on an amazing journey into the world of mountains. See the different flora and fauna , learn about the diverse range of species and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats.

This lyrical picture book shines a light on our planet’s fragile mountain ecosystems, from the Himalayan jumping spider to stealthy snow leopard, gently covering important topics such as global warming and the impact of humans on the natural world. An author’s note, world map and ‘Find Out More’ section in the back pages will inspire readers to learn more about the world around them

Immersive illustrations are complemented by imaginative, evocative text, making this an ideal book for adult and child to read together, or for young readers to explore independently.

Running through the book are themes of the interdependency of the species, the food web, and the importance of maintaining the delicate balance between creatures in mountain habitats around the world.

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