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Fantastically Great Women Scientists and Their Stories by Kate Pankhurst
Fantastically Great Women Scientists and Their Stories by Kate Pankhurst
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 […]
What Did The Tree See? by Charlotte Guillain ill. Sam Usher
What Did The Tree See? by Charlotte Guillain ill. Sam Usher
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 […]
What’s the T?: The no-nonsense guide to all things trans and/or non-binary for teens by Juno Dawson ill. Soofiya
What’s the T?: The no-nonsense guide to all things trans and/or non-binary for teens by Juno Dawson ill. Soofiya
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Discover what it means to be a young transgender or non-binary person in the 21st century in this frank  guide for 14+ teens, from the author of This Book is Gay. In What’s the T?, bestselling trans author and former PSHE teacher Juno Dawson defines a myriad of labels and identities and […]
Kaleidoscope Of Creatures  – The colours of nature explained by Cath Are ill. Greer Stothers
Kaleidoscope Of Creatures – The colours of nature explained by Cath Are ill. Greer Stothers
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Why are animals so amazingly colourful? Find out in this kaleidoscopic look at the technicolour world of animals. Meet animals of every colour of the rainbow and find out why they are the colours and patterns they are. Discover the reason why some animals are stripy and others are spotty. Why do […]
All Aboard The Numbers Train ill. Sean Sims
All Aboard The Numbers Train ill. Sean Sims
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop All aboard everyone! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 lift off! Shoot into space on the rocket train and learn about number recognition and counting as you zoom past planets and stars! This beautifully illustrated and engaging story introduces key early learning concepts and is great to share with young children. With lots […]
Kids vs. Plastic: Ditch the Straw and Find the Pollution Solution to Bottles, Bags, and Other Single-Use Plastics – National Geographic Kids
Kids vs. Plastic: Ditch the Straw and Find the Pollution Solution to Bottles, Bags, and Other Single-Use Plastics – National Geographic Kids
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Jam-packed with surprising information about plastic’s effect on the environment, plus loads of practical ways kids can cut down on their plastic footprint, this is the kids guide to being part of the pollution solution! It’s in your toothbrush … your clothes … your earbuds. Chances are, you’re touching it right now. […]
The Bird Atlas: A Pictorial Guide to the World’s Birdlife by Barbara Taylor ill. Richard Orr
The Bird Atlas: A Pictorial Guide to the World’s Birdlife by Barbara Taylor ill. Richard Orr
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop The Bird Atlas is arranged in order of continent – Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North America, South America, and Antarctica. Every continent is introduced with an overview of the ecology, climate, and landscape, and the typical and incredible birds that live there. This children’s bird book is the perfect introduction to our […]
RSPB Handbook of British Birds: 5th edition by Peter Holden & Richard Gregory
RSPB Handbook of British Birds: 5th edition by Peter Holden & Richard Gregory
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Indispensable for all ages… The bestselling RSPB Handbook of British Birds is the most comprehensive reference for birdwatchers of all levels of interest and experience. Now in its fifth edition, it remains the most accessible field guide to more than 300 bird species likely to be encountered in Britain and Ireland. Alongside […]
Climate Crisis for Beginners – For Beginners by  Andy Prentice & Eddie Reynolds ill. El Primo Ramon
Climate Crisis for Beginners – For Beginners by Andy Prentice & Eddie Reynolds ill. El Primo Ramon
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop This book explains, in simple language and with clear illustrations, what the climate is, and how it is changing very rapidly at the moment, and the effects this is having on our planet. It tackles suggestions about what needs to change in the way people live, from power stations to farming, and […]
Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins ill. Clare Owen text by Rachel Greener
Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins ill. Clare Owen text by Rachel Greener
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop A highly accessible illustrated guide to how babies are made that will help young readers  find out exactly what is needed to grow a baby, from introducing the basic building blocks of life such as sperm and eggs, to explaining the different ways that these building blocks can be put together to […]
Water World by Ben Rothery
Water World by Ben Rothery
ACHUKA Book of the Day Wed 3 Feb 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Latest in this fabulous oversize series from Ben Rothery, author of Hidden Planet and Sensational Butterflies. Life on Earth is shaped by water, and only survives here because of it, but our ocean ecosystems are at the epicentre of global warming. Framed by […]
The Snail with the Right Heart: A True Story by Maria Popova ill. Ping Zhu
The Snail with the Right Heart: A True Story by Maria Popova ill. Ping Zhu
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Based on a real scientific event and inspired by a beloved real human in the author’s life, this is a story about science and the poetry of existence; about time and chance, genetics and gender, love and death, evolution and infinity – concepts often too abstract for the human mind to fathom, […]
How To Change Everything by Naomi Klein with Rebecca Stefoff
How To Change Everything by Naomi Klein with Rebecca Stefoff
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop An authoritative book about climate change for teenagers, written by internationally bestselling expert Naomi Klein. This book explains why the planet desperately needs our help and how you can use your power to change the world through climate activism. Klein presents an urgent message about saving the environment by asking three simple questions: […]
A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals by Christopher Corr ill. Claire Grace
A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals by Christopher Corr ill. Claire Grace
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Books like this are indispensable in primary school libraries… Countless different festivals are celebrated all over the world throughout the year. Some are national holidays, celebrated for religious and cultural reasons or to mark an important date in history, while others are just for fun. Dance your way through the streets of […]
Welcome to Our World: A Celebration of Children Everywhere! by Moira Butterfield ill. Harriet Lynas
Welcome to Our World: A Celebration of Children Everywhere! by Moira Butterfield ill. Harriet Lynas
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Paperback edition of this title (f.p. 2018) now available from Nosy Crow… Find out how children live all around the world in this beautifully illustrated paperback book Children all over the world are very different, but they also have much in common. In this beautifully illustrated book, young children can learn all […]
An Interesting Word for Every Day of the Year: Fascinating Words for First Readers – Little Wordsmith by Dr. Meredith L. Rowe ill. Monika Forsberg
An Interesting Word for Every Day of the Year: Fascinating Words for First Readers – Little Wordsmith by Dr. Meredith L. Rowe ill. Monika Forsberg
ACHUKA Book of the Day 26 Jan 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Learn a new and inspiring word every day of the year with this book, arranged into 52 seasonally themed spreads. Each fully illustrated scene provides a f supportive platform to introduce young readers to big words and extend their vocabulary. Curated by a literacy […]
What to Look For in Winter – A Ladybird Book by Elizabeth Jenner ill. Natasha Durley
What to Look For in Winter – A Ladybird Book by Elizabeth Jenner ill. Natasha Durley
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Explore the beauty of winter in this new edition of What to Look For in Winter. Despite the bare branches and long, dark nights, winter in the UK is a season full of life. The clear winter skies are filled with birds and the early morning frost reveals the tracks of nocturnal […]
Gone To The Woods by Gary Paulsen
Gone To The Woods by Gary Paulsen
ACHUKA Book of the Day 11 Jan 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “A rich, compelling read that is emotive and expressive without forcing empathy from the reader. Both brightly funny and darkly tragic, it is fresh in its honest portrayal of difficult themes.Readers will fall into this narrative of succeeding against overwhelming odds amid deep trauma.” […]
How To Change The World by Rashmi Sirdeshpande ill. Annabel Tempest
How To Change The World by Rashmi Sirdeshpande ill. Annabel Tempest
Waterstones Amazon Bookshop Could you and your friends change the world? This book will inspire you with 15 true stories of groups of amazing humans who’ve changed the world. Discover the astonishing things humans can achieve: from the campaign for women’s votes, to the efforts to heal the ozone layer. Or travel back to the […]
The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez ill. Lauren Semmer
The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez ill. Lauren Semmer
ACHUKA Book of the Day 5 Jan 2021 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop “Endnotes clarify terms and figures, and a resource list includes child-friendly books, websites, museums, and poems. A substantive and affirming addition to any collection.” KIRKUS Brimming with passion, beauty, flow, and style, here is an ABC book like no other – a celebration of Black […]
Art Is Life: The Life of Artist Keith Haring by Tami Lewis Brown ill. Keith Negley
Art Is Life: The Life of Artist Keith Haring by Tami Lewis Brown ill. Keith Negley
Keith Haring believed that art should be enjoyed by everyone, not just those with the money or inclination to visit museums. When Keith moved to New York City in 1978, he rode the subway and noticed that the crowds were bored and brusque, and the subways were decayed and dreary. He thought the people of […]
There are Fish Everywhere ill. Britta Teckentrup text Katie Haworth
There are Fish Everywhere ill. Britta Teckentrup text Katie Haworth
ACHUKA Book of the Day 25 Dec 2020 Waterstones Bookshop Amazon The first in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup, published by Templar and Big Picture Books. There are fish everywhere! Some of them live in freshwater, some of them live under ice, and some even live in the desert. This is non-fiction […]
Opening The Box of Delights: A stunning visual celebration of John Masefield’s Christmas classic by Dr Philip W. Errington
Opening The Box of Delights: A stunning visual celebration of John Masefield’s Christmas classic by Dr Philip W. Errington
ACHUKA Book of the Day 23 Dec 2020 Waterstones Amazon Bookshop John Masefield’s fantasy novel The Box of Delights is an enduring Christmas classic. It has a unique place in children’s literature and continues to inspire and engage modern readers with its timeless adventure of ancient magic, good vanquishing evil, and Christmas miracles. For many, […]
How To Write It: Work With Words by Anthony Anaxagorou
How To Write It: Work With Words by Anthony Anaxagorou
This is a masterclass in craft and a deep insight into one of Britain’s most celebrated poets, T.S. Eliot-Award-shortlisted and Guardian Book of the Year recipient, Anthony Anaxagorou. Walking readers through his personal journey of falling into poetry at a young age, and his years spent honing his craft and building a community of poets, […]
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