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Professor Astro Cat's Stargazing
Join Professor Astro Cat and his stargazing companions for an intergalactic adventure to learn all about those twinkling jewels in the night sky. Discover what stars are, their lifecycle and what you can see when you look up at the night sky and galaxies. Visit the Hubble Space Telescope, drop into an observatory and contemplate what we know and how much we are yet to discover...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Science, space 'a word about books' says…"Full of star-mazing facts, this is a superb introduction to stars and essential reading for future astrologers, astronomers and scientists."
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The Rainforest Book
Rainforests; some of the most important, precious and biodiverse places on Earth. Constantly under threat, these enchanting and magical worlds are the lungs of the planet and are filled with thousands of species of wildlife and plants, many of which we are still yet to discover. Rainforests are awesome and it is time for everyone to start raving about them…
Page Count: 48
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Animals, plants, nature 'a word about books' says…"Filled with bite-sized chunks of information and vibrant artwork in the lush colours of the rainforest, it is as as rich in content as the rainforests themselves."
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Respect: Consent, Boundaries and Being in Charge of YOU
Consent and boundaries can be confusing. Who doesn’t like a hug, to be tickled, to play fight, to high-five? Well, as it turns out, lots of people. You have the right to say no to all of these things. Your body and personal space are yours and yours alone and you are in control. It is time to learn how to set your rules, to take charge and to become a master of consent and boundaries…
Page Count: 64
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Friendship, personal & social issues, everyday life, relationships, feelings 'a word about books' says…"This is one of the best children’s books that I have read around the topic of consent. Rachel Brian handles a very serious subject sensitively, in a non-threatening way and with a great deal of humour. It is a read that I recommend for children of all ages."
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Seasons in the City
As the seasons come and go they bring change around the world and transform cities in wonderful ways. See tulips in spring, beaches in summer, maple leaves in autumn and whales in winter. Whatever the season, whatever the weather, there is always something special going on somewhere in the world. Pack your suitcase, grab your passport and get ready for departure…
Page Count: 64
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Places, weather 'a word about books' says…"A wonderful celebration of many fantastic places and it is sure to inspire a desire to travel and see these sights in person. I have circled plenty of new places to visit on my map and I’m sure that young globetrotters will be doing the same."
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The Secret Life of Bees
Buzzwing the hard-working honey bee loves her life as a bee and she is buzzing with excitement to show you everything that makes being a bee so un-bee-lievably good fun. From living in a busy and happy home to exciting visits to different flowers. Doing the bee dance to making sweet honey. The life of a bee is busy, buzzy and is absolutely bee-rilliant…
Page Count: 48
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Nature, insects, environment 'a word about books' says…"Learning should always be enjoyable for children and Moira Butterflied (author) and Vivian Mineker (illustrator) definitely hit the ‘sweet’ spot with a read that is fun, educational and very appealing. Sure to leave readers buzzing about bees!"
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She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World
For years, women have had to fight to be treated like equals. Who knows where we would be without courageous women, bold women, women who were willing to make sure their voices were heard when the easier option would have been to stay quiet. Women like these…
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Biography, people, diversity, BAME, social & political issues, human rights 'a word about books' says…"She Persisted is such an inspirational book and one that all young children, especially girls, should have the opportunity to read. When you are told to be quiet, speak up. When you are told to sit down, stand up. When you are told your dreams are impossible, dream bigger. And remember, above all, be persistent."
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The Story of Life
Experience an incredible journey that starts off 4.5 billion years ago when nothing lived on earth and the air was filled with the smell and noise of erupting volcanoes. Explore the first signs of life on earth, the dinosaurs, an icy darkness, monkeys and apes, and finally to humans…
Page Count: 40
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Dinosaurs, environment, science, nature 'a word about books' says…”Full of interesting information and detailed illustrations. The perfect book for minds that are curious about Earth and it helps answer some of life’s big questions.”
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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from Around the World
Each day, in countries all around the world, billions of children get up to start their days. They eat, they play, they learn, they spend time with their families, they do chores and they sleep. Oleg from Russia, Romeo from Italy, Daphine from Uganda, Kian from Iran, Ananya from India and Kei from Japan are seven of these children and this is how they live…
Page Count: 52
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: People, places, culture, customs, everyday life 'a word about books' says…"We live in a global society and it is essential that children grow up with an understanding of other cultures and customs. Lamothe achieves this goal perfectly!"
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The Ultimate Animal Alphabet Book
A is for aardvark and Z is for zingel fish, and there are over four-hundred other animal species to discover on this journey through the alphabet. A lizard from dinosaur times, a big cat without a roar, the largest pigeon in the world, an actual dragon, a surprisingly intelligent farmyard animal and a warm-blooded fish are just some of the amazing animals waiting to meet you...
Page Count: 60
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Letters, alphabet, animals 'a word about books' says…”A super book for developing and consolidating alphabet knowledge as well as learning about amazing animals. Through evocative illustrations and fascinating facts, Cossins promotes a love of animals and develops curiosity about the natural world."
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The Ultimate Animal Counting Book
There are a lot of animals in this book, five-thousand-and-fifty to be exact, and they are all waiting to be counted by you. Starting at one whale and counting all the way up to one-hundred fairy flies you will learn lots about species, speed, weight, measurements, patterns and markings, habitat, location, collective nouns, diet, special attributes and unusual talents...
Page Count: 136
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Maths, counting, animals 'a word about books' says…”Children's educational books need to be fun, enjoyable and eye-catching and this one ticks all the boxes. It is a creative and interesting way for young children to develop their knowledge of number and counting as well as learning lots about animals."
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Voyage Through Space
Join a young girl and her canine companion on an epic journey from the centre of our galaxy, the Sun, to various planets, through the Asteroid Belt, on to more planets, before finally arriving at the Kuiper Belt. What lies ahead now is interstellar space and with only one spacecraft ever having gone this far before it is best that we safely return home...
Page Count: 24
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Space 'a word about books' says…”Through stunning illustrations and accessible informative text, readers can blast into the cosmos on a journey like no other. I loved learning that it is always cloudy on Jupiter and that the air pressure on Venus would squash any would-be explorers flat."
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Welcome to our World
Children around the world may appear very different to each other but they also share much in common. Whilst foods, clothes, languages, traditions, beliefs, cultures and celebrations may differ, a love of family, playing with friends and living your absolute best life are universal...
Page Count: 64
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: International, people, places, hobbies, interests, global community 'a word about books' says…”Perfect for introducing children to other cultures and helping to develop an appreciation and understanding of people and traditions from around the world.”
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What a Waste
Did you know that every year we produce enough rubbish to fill a line of lorries going around the world 24 times? Have you heard that a plastic straw takes 200 years to break down? We would like to think of our planet as beautiful and clean but the truth is we are surrounded by rubbish and it is all our own fault! We are a throwaway society and it is time to clean up our act...
Page Count: 72
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Environment, recycling 'a word about books' says…"An engaging and informative book that highlights the reality of the problem with rubbish. We can clean up now or face the prospect of renaming Earth. If we don't change our ways we may well be saying welcome to 'Garbage Planet' in 2050."
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What Do Grown-ups Do All Day?
What do you want to be when you grow-up? Butcher, baker, candlestick maker? Or will you be doing a job in the future that has not even been invented yet? Take a tour through fourteen different workplaces to meet the grown-ups who do all sorts of different jobs...
Page Count: 64
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: People, jobs, growing-up 'a word about books' says…"A stylish and exceptionally well-presented read that is a superb introduction to some of the potential careers that young children might embark on when they become grown-ups. Teacher, helicopter pilot, opera singer, butcher, secret agent? You’ll find them all in here."
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Where Does My Poo Go?
Ever wondered what happens to the poo that seems to magically disappear from the bowl of the toilet? Every time you flush the toilet you start an incredible chain of events. Your poo goes on a rather impressive journey that involves sorting, cleaning and filtering. Let's follow the poo...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Science 'a word about books' says…"This highly illustrated and informative read is fun, educational and very entertaining, readers will be amazed to learn just what happens every time they ‘flush’. Guaranteed gross-out giggles."
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World's Wackiest Animals
The world is full of funky-looking, funny-looking and fantastic-looking animals. Take a look at shape-shifting jellyfish, laughing birds, glamorous dragons, amphibians from dinosaur times, lizards that look like Spiderman, armour-plated mammals, see-through frogs, very old tortoises, actual monsters and ninety-one other amazing animals in a celebration of the 'world's wackiest'...
Page Count: 208
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Animals 'a word about books' says…"A lovely book that is great for developing curiosity about the natural world and a love for the animals that we share the planet with."
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Your Planet Needs You!
As humans we create a lot of waste. Did you know that each year we each create a pile of waste that weighs the same as a small hippo? Or on average we throw away one in every five bags of food we bring home? What wasters we are! Explore the issues surrounding waste and our responsibilities in reducing the problem. It's time to clean up the planet...
Page Count: 32
Genre: Non-fiction Themes: Environment 'a word about books' says…"A great read for introducing young children to the issues around waste. Perfectly pitched to help children understand the issues, what they can do to help and how they can take action to encourage others."
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