In association with the Natural History Museum, London, Dr. Sarah Darwin, the great, great, granddaughter of Charles Darwin, and fellow scientist Dr Eva Maria Sadowski have created EVOLUTION - a stunning journey through Earth's history. Find out about the great thinkers who undertook eye-opening adventures, made key discoveries about the world around them and shared… Continue reading Evolution by Sarah Darwin & Eva-Maria Sadowski, illustrated by Olga Baumert ~ Blog Tour
Inforgraphics by Valentina D'Efilippo & Written by Andrew Pettie and Conrad Quilty-Harper Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica is a stunning non-fiction book overflowing with thought-provoking facts. In this book, the pictures do most of the talking. Each page contains maps, charts, timelines, drawings or photographs that challenge what children think they know and move them on to… Continue reading Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica ~ Blog Tour
FACTopia is back and it just keeps getting better and better! In this edition, readers have the chance to "Follow Ye Olde Trail of 400 Facts" through time as they explore global history. Ancient Rome, Samuri, the Islamic Golden Age, giant things and toilets only scratch the surface of what they'll find inside! The unique… Continue reading HISTORY FACTopia! by Paige Towler & Andy Smith ~ Blog Tour
This month middle grade readers will be treated to a huge variety of outstanding new books! Here is a selection of what you'll be able to find in your local library or bookshop. Stupendous Sports: Cracking Cricket by Robin Bennett & illustrated by Matt Cherry (Firefly Press) The Stupendous Sports series by Robin Bennett &… Continue reading New Books for August 2023
Understanding the Rights of the Child is key for helping children build confidence in their identity, know their worth in the world, and find their voice. Simple and straightforward yet so powerful and clear, I Have the Right is the book every school, every classroom and every home needs to ensure children are secure in… Continue reading I Have the Right by Reza Dalvand ~ Blog Tour
Every school library, classroom and home should contain books from Barrington Stoke. Their wonderfully captivating content paired with accessible vocabulary, super-readable font and helpful page tint make them some of the best books available for ALL children. From fun, sweet Little Gems for young readers age 5+ to their mature, thought-provoking 11+/13+ Teen and Young… Continue reading Must-haves from Barrington Stoke
A beautiful collection for readers from the very small to the very confident (and everyone inbetween) - these books celebrate the wonders of the Earth, encouraging children to care for it and always treat it with respect. Find out more from the publishers' descriptions below: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Jungle Hide & Seek (Puffin Books,… Continue reading Earth Day Collection 2023
Interview with Blackbeard & Other Vicious Villains is the second title in an absolutely fantastic series of "interviews" with famous people from the past. This time it's ten formidable foes - those figures from history who we love to hate but find so deliciously intriguing. Discover the (not so) good, the bad and the ugly… Continue reading Interview with Blackbeard & Other Vicious Villains by Andy Seed & Gareth Conway ~ Blog Tour
The fantastically fascinating Factopia is back with a special focus on animals! The fourth book in this brilliant non-fiction series written by Julie Beer provides children with bite-sized chunks of incredibly engaging information. One of the best things about these book is that they're a bit like "Choose Your Own Adventure". Each fact is linked… Continue reading Animal FACTopia!: Follow the Trail of 400 Beastly Facts ~ Blog Tour
Engineers Making a Difference gives young people a chance to meet real engineers working in hugely varied jobs and exciting careers. Profiles of world-changing men and women show that science and technology is accessible for all and challenge engineering stereotypes. Women in STEM are celebrated right alongside their male counterparts and are presented as inspirational… Continue reading Engineers Making a Difference by Dr Shini Somara ~ Blog Tour
Scope for Imagination 