It is the first day of the year at Windfields School. Year 7, (age11), pupil Finley Tandy is seemingly unbothered, tightening his laces, hugging his mother and reaching for his sturdy school bag. Juliet, on the other hand, is already practising the breathing exercises taught to her by her therapist. Since tragedy struck, she has…
Christmas by the sea at Lyme Regis sounds idyllic but George isn’t convinced. Time with his dad will be great and grandad will be great, and he’s looking forward to Uncle Edwin’s arrival from the States, but sharing a house with his step-cousin Isla? That’s a different matter. Little does George know that this will…
Every year the glorious flame birds stop at Bright Beacon before continuing their journey homewards. Many take to their boats to follow the flame birds in the hope of finding a shining tail feather. Such a feather allows the finder a wish, granting them their heart’s desire. More than anything, Ember yearns to join the…
The subject of this book is one of the most famous naturalists in the world. He was born in 1926, so he has been part of people’s lives for as long as they can remember. His television series have been shown around the world and have open the eyes of millions to the dangers that…
How to get children of the electronic age to read books? One approach is to give them books with what a publisher once described as ‘flickability’ – ie finding something that grabs the attention of a user with a short attention span. This is where the 99 Questions series comes in. The series’ hook is…
This book is a wonderful resource for anyone involved in outdoor learning or who wants to take their science lessons outdoors. It is filled with an array of experiments and investigations aimed at the primary age range. There will be some familiar activities you will recognise, think volcanos and the egg drop challenge, but also…
How did we evolve? This is a popular question asked by children. This wonderful hard back first book of evolution answers this question and will provide the answers, as well as the opportunities to delve deeper into life. The cover grabs the reader to think about where life comes from. It takes you on a…
What a totally fascinating look at the history of animals and humankind throughout the millennia. It starts at the beginning of the Ice Age, almost three million years ago and looks at the way life developed on each of the continents as they developed and changed. The emphasis is on the animals, with the book…
A fascinating collection of 50 stories about very special animals who have displayed extraordinary qualities and helped humans. The stories are grouped into five categories – Rescue & Protect, Adventure & Explore, Change & Solve, Discover & Pioneer and Inspire & Influence. There is a huge range of animals – including Greyfriars Bobby, Keiko the…