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
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
Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
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.
Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
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
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
Topic: Climate change, Non-Fiction
Related Book: Eco Explorers: A Climate in Chaos: and how you can help
Book Creator: Neal Layton
A Climate in Chaos is a timely guide for kids about how they can help protect our planet, including suggestions, big and small, to inspire them to get involved. Download these activity sheets to use with your students
Themes: Climate Change | Taking action
Topic: Climate change, Non-Fiction
Related Book: Eco Explorers: A Climate in Chaos: and how you can help
Book Creator: Neal Layton
A Climate in Chaos is a timely guide for kids about how they can help protect our planet, including suggestions, big and small, to inspire them to get involved.
Themes: Climate Change | Greenhouse gases | The impact of climate change | Carbon footprints | Taking action | The environment
Topic: Climate change, English, Geography
Related Book: The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski
Themes: Travel and Exploration | Magic | Fantasy | World Building | Environment
Topic: Climate change, English, Geography
Related Book: The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski
Themes: Travel and Exploration | Magic | Fantasy | World Building | Environment
Topic: English
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape
Book Creator: Nick East, Dermot O’Leary
Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can’t wait for you to join her on her ninja adventures! From one of the UK’s best-loved broadcasters. Download a chapter extract here.
Themes: Cats | Superheroes | Comic Strip Stories | Mystery
Topic: English
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape
Book Creator: Nick East, Dermot O’Leary
Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can’t wait for you to join her on her ninja adventures! From one of the UK’s best-loved broadcasters. Download a chapter extract here.
Themes: Cats | Superheroes | Comic Strip Stories | Mystery
Topic: Empathy, English, Modern Classic
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Ickabog
Book Creator: J.K. Rowling
Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. Or so the story goes . . . A legendary adventure from one of the world’s greateststorytellers J.K. Rowling, now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle.
Themes: Fairytale | Fantasy | Magic | Hope | Friendship | Storytelling