Topic: Science
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Your Expert Guide: The Periodic Table for Young Scientists
Explore the elements at work in our world and get a clear picture of the Periodic Table’s role in explaining the building blocks of the Universe.
Themes: Science | Chemistry
Topic: Science
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Wonders of the Moon
Find out more about the science of our cosmic companion and the wonder of how we get there.
Themes: Astronomy | Science
Topic: History, Non-Fiction
Age Range: 7-11
Find out more about the most pivotal conflicts in our history with activity sheets centred around this moving poetry collection.
Themes: Non-Fiction | Poetry| War | Conflict | History
Topic: Climate change, English
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Transcendent
Two kids, one top-secret agency and an epic mission to save the world. Transcendent is an edge-of-your-seat, high-octane adventure series for readers 9+ that explores themes of climate change and STEM. Perfect for fans of Doctor Who.
Themes: Action and Adventure | Space Exploration | Climate Change | Inventions
Also available: Teacher Notes
Topic: Disability, Empathy, Growing up, Life changes
Age Range: 7-11
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Book Creator: Ella Dove
When Maya finds a list she made before losing her leg,
This funny and uplifting story by journalist and amputee Ella Dove is a celebration of friendship,
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Unicorn Boy
Book Creator: Dave Roman
Topic: English, Growing up, Race & identity
Related Book: The House At The Edge of The World
Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat
On a cliff far away is a house at the edge of the world: Hope House. But it isn’t like any other… A page-turning mystery exploring family, identity and belonging, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2-3 readers.
Themes: Family | Identity | Belonging | Magic | Mystery
Topic: Art, English, History, Maths, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: How To Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing
Book Creator: Cressida Cowell
How to Train Your Dragon School is a new spin-off series from no.1 bestseller Cressida Cowell, starring Hiccup, Toothless and friends as they embark on their training at the Isle of Berk’s Training School for Vikings and Dragons. These books feature standalone, action-packed, comedic adventures with low word count and a high level of illustration, designed to be accessible to developing readers.
This pack, based on the content of book 1, Doom of the Darkwing, contains a variety of engaging activities suitable for classroom or library sessions. Children will imagine that they are Viking warriors attending the training school. They will complete crosscurricular challenges such as making their own Viking ship, designing their own dragon and creating a comic strip adventure story. The activities are designed for lower key stage two but can easily be adapted for younger or older students and differentiated to suit the needs of your class.
Themes: Dragons | Fantasy worlds | The Vikings | Heroes | Adventure Stories
Topic: Careers, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Sports
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The ultimate playbook to dream jobs on and off the pitch. Inspiring stories from football legends and hidden heroes in the industry for football fans aged 9+
Themes: Careers | Football | Education | Sports
Topic: Empathy, English, Race & identity
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Cheat Book (vol.2)
It’s a new term and Kamal’s feeling invincible with the trusty Cheat Book by his side. When his class take a trip to the WILD woods, Kamal promises to track down the infamous BEAST, but can the Cheat Book help Kamal and his friends defeat this legendary monster?!
The second book in this sidesplittingly funny illustrated series from Marvel comic book writer Ramzee supported by classroom activity sheets.
Themes: Empathy | Friendship | Humour
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: How To Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing
Book Creator: Cressida Cowell
Hilarious, hair-raising adventures starring Hiccup, Toothless and friends – with an accessible text and illustrations throughout, this spin-off series is perfect for developing readers.
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Boss of the Underworld
Book Creator: Tor Freeman
The first book in a hilarious and quirky full-colour graphic novel series by the award-winning Tor Freeman. Discover the five simple steps that Shirley takes to go from normal girl to boss of the Underworld and how exactly a cockroach named George was involved . . . Perfect for 7+ fans of Jamie Smart’s Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man.