Non-Fiction

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.

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

Meet the Microbes will help your class discover how these tiny organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, are vital to life on Earth.

Download this fun activity sheet to share with your class and introduce your class to Dr Emily Grossman in this fascinating video as she reassures children about the positives of microbes

When We Say Black Lives Matter is a beautifully illustrated and poignant picture book about the Black Lives Matter movement – its deep history, background and meaning – as well as a focus on the tremendous amount of work still left to do.

Download these activity sheets to use with your class

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

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

Discover how planes stay up in the air, why ice creams melt and how robots have gone to Mars in these brilliant picture books designed to unlock a love of science – written by scientist and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara.

Packed with female role models and accurate non-fiction content, these colourful books are perfect for inspiring the future engineers, coders and scientists in your class and will be great additions to your KS1 STEM lessons.

Themes: STEM | Science | Technology | Non fiction | Biography

Discover how planes stay up in the air, why ice creams melt and how robots have gone to Mars in these brilliant picture books designed to unlock a love of science – written by scientist and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara.

Packed with female role models and accurate non-fiction content, these colourful books are perfect for inspiring the future engineers, coders and scientists in your class and will be great additions to your KS1 STEM lessons.

Themes: STEM | Science | Technology | Non fiction | Biography

The death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child and it can be hard to know how to talk to them about it. In this honest, comforting and strength-building guide, children will be able to look toward the future with hope.

Themes: Grief and loss | Asking for help and support | Talking about difficult feelings | Finding strength in adversity | Literacy | PSHE

NHS paediatrician andSunday Timesbestselling author of How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing, Dr Ranj, is here to inspire ALL young readers to love themselves, however their brains work. Watch Dr. Ranj top tips here. Download extra activity sheets and extracts here.

Themes: The brain and nervous system | Multiple intelligences | Neurodiversity | Brain training | Learning styles | Mental health