Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous… It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and that’s where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 11 May 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop In fairy tales, the wolf’s cry makes people shudder. They’ve been hunted, captured. But the wolf carries a wild magic – a magic that once restored a barren land. When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone Park in the 1930s, the ecosystem started to collapse. Enormous […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 5 May 2021 Sunday Times Children’s Book of the Week 28 Jan 2018 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Clearly written with engaging graphics and doesn’t skirt around the nuances of issues…” BookTrust “‘This entertaining book does an admirable job of explaining politics… An excellent trigger for debate.’ Sunday Times Understanding politics is […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Discover the great outdoors with this beautifully illustrated treasury that celebrates the wonder of nature in four glorious seasons. From vibrant springtime flowers to sweet fruits on summer trees, the falling of autumn leaves and snowdrops in winter, this book of four seasons is the perfect introduction to the big outdoors. Discover why birds […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 22 Apr 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Welcome to my honey hive home. It’s where I live with my family. I’m small and fuzzy and striped black and gold. I’m Buzzwing the hardworking honeybee! Did you know that bees love to dance? Or that they have an amazing sense of smell […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 16 Apr 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A captivating illustrated introduction to The Great Barrier Reef from Flying Eye, written by renowned Oceanographer and author, Helen Scales and illustrated by up-and-comer Lisk Feng. This is perfect for intrepid young snorkelers or children curious about the world under the sea. With nearly […]
BookTust Book of the Day 15 Apr 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “In this compelling and revealing adventure story, real characters, events and historical fact are woven into a page-turning tale of courage in the face of cruelty and injustice. Expert storytelling means this extraordinary tale will appeal to a wide range of readers and will linger […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 12 Apr 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “George’s work gets to the essence of war and the experiences of the human beings caught up in it.” Jeremy Bowen “The Paul Nash of our era.” Michael Morpurgo “While photography is good in what it can reveal; drawing has that ability to have […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Winter and El Fathi give a satisfying flavor of the work that guided scientific and moral compasses, while highlighting aspects of the scientists’ personal histories.” New York Times “Rich material for readers seeking scientific role models who made differences both in and beyond the lab” KIRKUS Discover some of the inspirational men and women […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Written by the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen’s Wardrobe is packed with fascinating stories and astounding facts about our record-breaking Queen. The detailed, humorous and colourful artwork from bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it’s really like to grow up as a princess. The story of the life of Queen […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop In the air, on the ground, and in the water, incredible tiny creatures are all around us! They may be small, but they live remarkable lives. This wonderfully illustrated book introduces young readers to spiders, butterflies, worms, snails, and even the world’s heaviest insect, the Little Barrier Island giant weta. Filled with fun […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 26 Mar 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Beginning with advice for young readers on how to differentiate between (adult) hens and roosters and identify different types and colorations and feathers and a survey of the inner and outer anatomy of a chicken, the book is a cheerful, if not scientific, overview […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Car heaters… Monopoly… Disposable diapers… The dishwasher… Kevlar… Maritime flares… Anti-reflective glass… Wifi… Syringes… Submarine periscopes… Diagnostic tests… Lifeboats… Windshield wipers… Ebooks… What do each of these revolutionary inventions have in common? They were all pioneered by women! Each brilliant idea is presented with biographical information about the brilliant woman who came […]
ACHUKA Book of the day 22 Mar 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Several Rubin quotes are included, and a lovely Rubin epigraph concludes the book. Numerous delicate illustrations aptly feature dark blue, star-spangled, galactic backgrounds.” KIRKUS “Whether representing Rubin’s thoughts or a winter snowstorm, striking watercolors repeat concentric circles and curves, suggesting images of swirling galaxies, […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 19 Mar 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Part information book, part art book, Veggie Power does to the mind and the eyes what spinach does to Popeye’s muscles.” BfK 5 STAR review As more and more families focus on local and organic eating, this delightful introduction to common vegetables offers a […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 17 Mar 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Twenty-three enticing projects help inspire a process of discovery and new ways of telling stories and animating ideas. Eyes Open features photographs by young people from around the globe, as well as work by professional artists that demonstrates how a simple idea can be […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Learn about the causes of climate change and how it is affecting our world. Explore the human impact and what it means to have a carbon footprint. Read about creative ideas for tackling the climate crisis. Be inspired by the positive stories from young changemakers around the globe. Get tips on how […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Where along the Rhine does the Nibelung Treasure lie? What river helps mark the prime meridian? Why do people make pilgrimages to the Indian city of Benares? Why is the Mekong called the “Nine Dragon” river in Vietnam? How does the Mississippi divide and unite the United States? These and hundreds of […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop From the bestselling author and rewilding pioneer Isabella Tree, When We Went Wild is a heartwarming, sustainably printed picture book about the benefits of letting nature take the lead, inspired by real-life rewilding projects. Nancy and Jake are farmers. They raise their cows and pigs, and grow their crops. They use a […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Baumert’s precise and exquisite illustrations flawlessly support and enhance the text. Her vibrant color palette slowly evolves from the bright greens of spring and monarch caterpillars to the oranges of fall and migrating butterflies. ” KIRKUS Monarchs are a favorite and familiar butterfly, and their incredible annual migration has captured the popular […]
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Women have been responsible for many of the world’s most groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, tells the stories of some incredible female scientists whose hard work and persistence changed our understanding of science, and transformed people’s ideas of what women can do. As a child Mae Jemison imagined […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 22 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A wonderful exploration of change over time. Every page creates a discussion and a conversation. A fantastic timeline and tree lifecycle finish it off. What a brilliant book.” Simon Smith, Headteacher Told in unshowy rhyming couplets, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of […]