ACHUKA Book of the Day 24 Nov 2020 Follow the history of engineering from the stone age up to the present day through a picture story. In his signature playful style, Peter Goes illustrates the most fascinating technologies, from the first tools to the most specialized IT, from medical breakthroughs to the creation of YouTube. […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 19 Nov 2020 Third book in the Look Closer series… Step out of your front door and begin a journey of discovery around the world! Fold out the richly illustrated pages of this expansive concertina book to clamber over mountain ranges, trek through jungles and sail across vast seas. Spot […]
A collection of inspiring stories about young people who have shaped the world we live in! No one is too small to start a YouthQuake! This is the story of fearless activists, brilliant inventors, champion athletes, gifted creators and inspiring leaders. It is the story of tremendous trailblazers who have influenced change with their passion, […]
An accessible illustrated history of rock music aimed at older children and young teenagers. The author is a Portuguese music researcher with a Master´s degree in English and American Culture. Waterstones Amazon Related posts: Lift The Flap Engineering by Rose Hall & Alex Frith ill. Lee Cosgrove When We Became Humans by Michael Bright ill, […]
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is the third book in the New York Times bestselling series for children. Packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present, this volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for […]
In this specially-commissioned anthology, sixty accomplished authors share secrets and insights into their writing lives: on their inspirations, methods, wild ideas and daily routines; on the pleasure and the pain in achieving their literary goals; on how they started out and how they hope to continue. They outline some golden rules for staying on track […]
ACHUKA Book of the day 28 Oct 2020 A short, essential introduction to Black British history by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga. Based on the author’s ‘groundbreaking’ adult title Black and British: A Forgotten History. Revised and rewritten for younger readers, Olusoga’s insightful and invaluable history of the Black experience in the British Isles ranges […]
This sci-fi approach to non-fiction will take readers on an exciting journey into the future, using cutting-edge science from today to imagine the world of tomorrow. From floating cities to colonies on far-off planets, each spread will take the reader further and further from home. Stunning full-page spreads create an immersive feel, while the text […]
Newly updated, The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain explores why people came to Britain, the problems they faced and the contributions these communities have made to British society. Brought to life with case studies and rarely published photographs, this is an opportunity to get up close to the experiences and vital impact […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day Tue 13 Oct 2020 Join TV biological anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts on a fascinating non-fiction journey to discover the secrets of our past, in this dramatic retelling of our human journey. Reach back through time and shake hands with your ancestors. Discover who we are, where we come from and even what […]
This little book on Kindness is one in an exciting new series exploring big topics with young children in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘giving’ or ‘taking turns’, it creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be kind […]
Published in support of the creation of the Captain Tom Foundation, this picture book tells the incredible story of the man who walked 100 laps of his garden and captured the heart of a nation. Following the key moments from Captain Tom’s incredible life, the book shows what is possible when we come together and […]
Wild City travels the globe, exploring how animals have adapted to live alongside humans, in busy cities including New York, Rio de Janeiro, Berlin, Stockholm, London, Alexandria, Singapore and Mumbai. Discover hawks by a world-famous shopping street, snakes slithering through city sewers, and penguins waiting patiently to cross the road. Feature spreads take a closer […]
Understand how Einstein came to write the most famous equation in history and see how the world was changed forever. Broken into 10 bite-sized chapters, this step-by-step journey through Einstein’s mind takes his original manuscripts and makes them accessible to budding scientists everywhere. Waterstones Amazon Related posts: OUTSIDE by Maria Ana Peixe Dias, Ines Teixeira […]
Who makes a forest? A wizard, a giant, an emperor? Come on a walk with Grandpa to discover how a forest is made, and see how a thousand tiny things can come together to change the face of the earth… Poetically written by award-winning Sally Nicholls and beautifully illustrated by Carolina Rabei, this gorgeous book […]
Meet the amazing animals of Scotland in this beautiful book, packed full of fun facts, vibrant illustrations and maps showing where to spot these wonderful creatures. Young conservationists will love exploring Scotland’s distinct habitats — sea and coast, mountains and forests, rivers and lochs, and grasslands — and learning about the incredible creatures that live […]
From slithering snakes and scaly lizards to bumpy frogs and spotty salamanders, this addition to the hit Little Kids First Big Book series explores the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians. Get ready to meet a variety of awesome animals, from frilled lizards to giant tortoises to goliath frogs. This reference book for the younger […]
ACHUKA Book of the Day 30 Sep 2020 Fox: A Circle of Life Story unites story and science and answers the big question: What happens when we die? Bringing together an evocative non-fiction narrative with breath-taking illustrations, this book will help parents and children to talk about life and death. In the frost-covered forest of […]
History presented in a fabulously appealing way. A fab gift for any information-hungry child. Follow Thiago de Moraes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tibolota/ Prepare to embark on a global tour through time. You might want to take a map… But this is no ordinary atlas. The maps in History Atlas are rich visual extravaganzas, packed with kings, […]