SLA Information Book Award

A jam-packed encyclopaedia full of information, maps and stunning images. This beautiful book will allow children to discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendour, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled book perfect for a reading area or library. The children can dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present.

Amazing Asia celebrates the five geographic regions – East, West, North and Central, South and South East. 
Each regional section includes maps, geographical information, historical timelines, political history, landmarks, wildlife and cultural insights.

Amazing Asia will bring its readers right up to date, exploring everything from the origin of Asian migration to pockets of its culture all over the planet. This text is a fantastic read for children aged 8 and above. It would be a fantastic addition to a reading area or library and an essential for a topic on Asia linked to geography or history.

The Jellyfish Garden draws readers into the immersive and fascinating world of jellyfish. The authors of this extraordinary book, take their audience on an under-water adventure, discovering the secrets of jellyfish. Do jellyfish have the power to become invisible? Why are some known as ‘alien jellyfish’? Which jellyfish have superpowers? Are some jellyfish truly immortal?

The illustrations in this book are inspiring – beautiful depictions of varying species across the world’s oceans and seas. Each page is full of interesting and curiosity sparking information that is sure to engage children. The book provides lots of stimuli to support classroom learning from research and science to mathematics and art. It includes a spotter’s guide, insights into how they swim, the vital role of jellyfish in maintaining a biodiverse ecosystem, and an in-depth look at their unique abilities—from self-healing to glowing in the dark.

Suitable for ages 8+ and highly recommended.

The History of Information by Chris Haughton gives the reader a fascinating insight into the evolution of information right from the start of human existence. Starting with the very first languages, cave paintings and taking us right through to Artificial Intelligence, there is such a lot of information to find and enjoy.

The sections of the book look at each major advancement in communication, from writing, drawing and printing through to the more modern information-sharing changes over the past one hundred years.

Whilst there are lots of fun facts, the book also does not shy away from presenting children with some of the more dangerous aspects of information; there are pages on propaganda as well as a thought-provoking section which looks at ‘Big Tech’ and how information can be used to control society.

Chris Haughton’s unique illustration style works well to give the book an enjoyably modern feel.