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The Superpets and Me – Teaching Notes

Topic: Careers, English, Life changes, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Superpets (and Me!)

Book Creator: Noel Fitzpatrick

Discover the amazing true stories of the heroic animals saved by the nation’s Supervet, Noel Fitzpatrick!

This inspiring memoir recounts the incredible stories of Noel’s animal patients, celebrating the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Supported by curriculum-linked activity sheets.

Subjects: English | Science | Art & Design | PSHE (The World of Work)

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Where Are You Really From? – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, History, Non-Fiction, Race & identity, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Where Are You Really From?

Book Creator: Adam Rutherford

An unmissable new guide to human history from award-winning geneticist and bestselling author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived and How to Argue with a Racist. Uncover where we came from, exploring evolution, demystifying genetics and prompting important conversations about what race is and what it really means to be human.

Supported by downloadable KS2 resources linked to the science, history and PSHE curriculum.

Themes: Evolution | Science | History | Race & Identity | Family

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Hedgewitch – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Modern Classic

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Hedgewitch

Book Creator: Skye McKenna

An enchanting new series brimming with mystery and magic, for children age 9+. Books 1, 2 and 3 are out now.

Themes: Adventure | Fantasy | Nature and Wildlife | The Sky | Learning Together

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The Christmas Pig – Activity Sheets

Topic: Art, English

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Christmas Pig

Book Creator: Jim Field, J.K. Rowling

A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. Download our free set of activity sheets for lots of festive fun in the run-up to Christmas! You can also download cut-out display materials here.

Themes: Christmas | Love | Hope | Friendship

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A Sky Over Rebecca – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, History, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Sky Over Rebecca

Book Creator: Matthew Fox

When mysterious footprints appear in the Stockholm snow, ten-year-old Kara must discover where they’ve come from – and who they belong to.

Themes: Empathy | Grief | Refugees | World War 2

 

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Earthshot Prize: A Handbook for Dreamers and Thinkers: Solutions to Repair our Planet – Teaching Resources

Topic: Climate change

Age Range: 7-11

Book Creator: Colin Butfield, Jonnie Hughes

An empowering and practical handbook for young changemakers who want to save the planet, published in collaboration with the prestigious Earthshot Prize featuring an introduction from HRH Prince William and contributions from environmental activists including Sir David Attenborough.

These activities focus on small actions that Key Stage 2 students can take to look after the environment

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My Period – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: My Period

Book Creator: Milli Hill

My Period is the one-stop first period book from bestselling author Milli Hill – covering everything kids need to know, from what to expect and what period products to use, to learning how to track their cycles and feel proud of their amazing bodies.

Themes: Puberty | Body Positivity | PSHE

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Spark – Teaching Resources

Topic: Climate change, English, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Spark

Book Creator: Mitch Johnson

When the water in Last Village dries up and its residents disappear, only Ash is left behind.

He sets off on a dangerous journey, searching for answers, hoping to find a rumoured land to the north where life still thrives. But not all rumours can be trusted … The truth lying in wait for Ash will change his world for ever.

This activity pack contains three extracts from Spark with accompanying activities. The activities explore what climate change is, what causes it and what effects it has on our world.

Themes: Environment | Climate Change | English

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The Worst Day Ever – Teaching Resources

Topic: Art, English, Geography

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Worst Day Ever!

Book Creator: James Bishop

The Worst Day Ever is a hilarious space adventure from the author of Iguana Boy.  When it starts with an alien invasion, a planet in danger AND a stubbed toe, you know it’s going to be the Worst Day Ever!

Themes: Reading comprehension and inference | Writing | Art, Design and Technology | Geography

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The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain – Teaching Resources

Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The History Of The African & Caribbean Communities In Britain

Book Creator: Hakim Adi

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 African and Caribbean people have had in Britain.

Find out more about The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain in this video from author Professor Hakim Adi.

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African Migrations – Discussion Questions

Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: African Migrations

Book Creator: Hakim Adi

Newly updated, African Migrations explores the history of migration from Africa, from the forced migrations of slavery and the experiences of life in the Americas to the political and economic migrations of more recent times. Experiences are brought to life with case studies of children from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Find out more about African Migrations in this video from author Professor Hakim Adi

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Kiki Kallira – Teaching Resources

Topic: Art, English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom

Book Creator: Sangu Mandanna

Kiki Kallira is more of a worrier than a warrior. But today she’ll have to be a hero … A magical celebration of creativity and its powers.

Themes: Literacy | PSHE | Art | Geography | RE

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