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7-11

The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe – Teaching Notes

Topic: Geography, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe

Book Creator: Steve Cole, Tim Peake

Told through the fascinating ‘diary’ of the Universe, this stunning book answers all the REALLY BIG QUESTIONS about how our incredible universe came to be – it’s the book for kids hungry to know more about space and our place it.

Themes: Space | Science | Physics | Astonomy

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Paper Bird, Paper Boat – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Paper Boat, Paper Bird

Journey to Japan and discover the magic of the everyday.

This beautiful book by David Almond, the bestselling author of Skellig and My Name is Mina, is illustrated throughout in black and orange by Kirsti Beautyman.

Themes: Travel | Culture | Art | Friendships

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Leila and the Blue Fox – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Leila and the Blue Fox

A breathtaking story about one small fox’s journey across the Arctic … and one girl’s journey to find the mother she thought she’d lost.

This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.

Themes: Family relationships | Migration |  Animals in the wild | Home | Climate change | Memories

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Brain Detective – Teaching Notes

Topic: Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Brain Detective

Book Creator: Tim James

Help children uncover all the weird and wonderful quirks of their brains with in this fascinating new book from science teacher Tim James! Perfect for KS2 readers.

Themes: Science | Brain | Human Body | Non-Fiction

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Everyday Action, Everyday Change – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Everyday Action, Everyday Change

Book Creator: Naomi Evans, Natalie Evans

Tackling prejudice can feel overwhelming and impossible. But with the Everyday Action, Everyday Change handbook, children aged 9+ will learn practical, bite-size strategies to make the world a fairer place and create true, sustainable change. 

Themes: Activism | Race | Identity | Multiculturalism | Making change

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The Cosmic Book of Space, Aliens and Beyond – Activity Sheets

Topic: Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Cosmic Book of Space, Aliens and Beyond

Book Creator: Jason Ford

3, 2, 1…blast off! Are you ready to journey out of this world to discover what lies beyond? From space pirates and surfing aliens to galactic shark ships and mysterious planets, strap in for the ultimate cosmic activity adventure.

Themes: Space | Science | Activity Book | Colouring Book

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What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? And Other Big Questions – Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, Race & identity, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? And Other Big Questions

Book Creator: Lucy Maddox

Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way.

Themes: Mental Health | Science | Anxiety | Stress

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Swarm Rising – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, English, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Swarm Rising

Book Creator: Steve Cole, Tim Peake

From astronaut Tim Peake and bestselling author Steve Cole comes an exciting action-adventure series rooted in cutting-edge space-age science and technology. Perfect for 9+ fans of Alex Rider, Young Bond and Cherub!

Themes: Space | Adventure | STEM | Ecology | Technology

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Little Guides to Great Lives – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Little Guides to Great Lives: Anne Frank

From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Meet Anne Frank and Nelson Mandela, amongst other historical figures.

Themes: History | Non fiction | Anne Frank | Nelson Mandela | People and Places

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Ghostcloud – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, Geography, History, Modern Classic, Race & identity, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Ghostcloud

Book Creator: Michael Mann

A riveting, magical adventure set deep underneath a richly reimagined London for 9+ readers.

Themes: History | Science | Identity | Fantasy | Ghosts

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Vetman and His Bionic Animal Clan – Activity Sheets

Topic: Careers, English, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Vetman and his Bionic Animal Clan

Join Vetman, Imogen, Findlay and a whole cast of incredible bionic animals as they save animal companions everywhere from the evil plans of The Man With No Name – just in time for Christmas! An amazing animal adventure for readers aged 7-11 from Noel Fitzpatrick, Channel 4’s Supervet.

Themes: Animals | Nature | Adventure

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The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams

Book Creator: Jeff Crowther, Shane Hegarty

Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. First in a comic, heart-warming illustrated series, for 7+ readers.

Theme: Comic | Humour | Family | Anxiety | Identity

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