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The White Giraffe Series – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Geography, Life changes, Modern Classic

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The White Giraffe 20th Anniversary Edition

Book Creator: David Dean, Lauren St John

The heart-filled wildlife adventure series from bestselling author Lauren St. John, beloved by readers aroundthe world.

Themes: ​Animal Adventure | Conservation | Friendship

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Jerusalem: The City That Changed the World – Teaching Resources

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

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Jerusalem: The City That Changed the World

A beautifully illustrated adaptation of the classic Jerusalem: A Biography. The capital of two peoples and the shrine of three faiths, the stories of Jerusalem belong to many. Many of history’s most powerful people have shaped Jerusalem over its 3,000-year history, from Cleopatra to Catherine the Great, Ben-Gurion to Arafat, and Napoleon to Churchill. For readers aged 11+.

Themes: Middle East | History | Geography | Religion

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Plants Save The World Teaching Resources

Topic: Climate change, Geography

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Plants Save the World

Produced in partnership with the RHS, Plants Save the World shows how plants are going to help us to SAVE the world!

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An Invitation to the Botanic Gardens – Activity Sheets

Topic: Geography, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: An Invitation to the Botanic Gardens

Produced in consultation with Kew Botanic Gardens, this beautifully illustrated guide delves behind-the-scenes of the Botanic Gardens, exploring how plants grow, the importance of insects and the impact of climate change. Suitable for ages 7+.

Themes: Science | Environment | Nature

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The Explorer’s Guide to Going Wild

Topic: Geography, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Explorer's Guide to Going Wild

Book Creator: Preet Chandi

An action-packed guide to finding adventure just beyond your doorstep, from world record-breaking explorer Preet Chandi. Packed with ideas to inspire young adventurers to get outside and off their screens. These resources are suitable for KS2.

Themes: Geography | Science | Nature | Adventure

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Toxic – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Toxic

Book Creator: Mitch Johnson

Themes: The Amazon Rainforest | Amazon Amphibians | Deforestation

Subject checklist: PSHE | Citizenship | Art, Design and Technology | Geography |x Science

The activities included here are suitable for the classroom or library sessions. They are based on the environmental themes in Toxic by Mitch Johnson.

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Paper Dragons – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Geography, Life changes

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm

Book Creator: Siobhan McDermott

An extraordinary fantasy series for readers aged 9+, featuring an underwater school, fierce dragons, magical jellyfish and age-shifting immortals! Watch the epic trailer here!

Themes: Fantasy & Adventure | Chinese Mythology | World Building | Descriptive Writing

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There’s a Rang-tan in My Bedroom – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom

Teach children about the plight of the orangutan and the dangers of deforestation in, There’s a Rang-tan in My Bedroom, the timely and beautiful picture book by James Sellick and Frann Preston-Gannon, in collaboration with Greenpeace. We’ve got lots of excellent resources that will help you plan KS1 and KS2 lessons and assemblies as well as encouraging children to think about campaigning and how to help save the environment.

Themes: Environment | Animal Welfare | Climate Change | Geography and deforestation

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The Story of Greenriver – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, Modern Classic

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Story of Greenriver

Book Creator: Holly Webb

A gorgeous epic about two animals and their against-the-odds journey to find each other, from bestselling author Holly Webb. Perfect for fans of Piers Torday and Kieran Larwood.

Themes: Family and siblings | Animal habitats | Natural disasters | Wildlife | Song | Home

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A World Full of Wildlife – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, Geography, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: Eco Explorers: A World Full of Wildlife

Book Creator: Neal Layton

Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to introduce the concept of biodiversity to younger readers, explaining what it is, why it’s so important, and children can make a difference.

Themes: Environment | Biodiversity | Nature and Animal Kingdom | Eco

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Return of the Wild – Chapter Extract

Topic: Climate change, Geography, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Book Creator: Helen Scales

Help KS2 children discover the extraordinary ways nature has survived and thrived in the face of environmental challenges in this beautifully illustrated collection of hopeful stories from around the world, written by marine biologist and broadcaster, Dr Helen Scales. With additional tips about the different habitats that animals and plants around the world call home and how they can help to make positive change.

Download a free chapter extract to share with your classroom.

Themes: Environment | Climate Change | Nature and Animal Kingdom | Eco

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The Adventure Club – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: The Adventure Club: Red Panda Rescue

A brand new illustrated series for younger readers about animals and adventure from much-loved author Jess Butterworth – writer of classic adventure stories in vibrantly described settings.

Fun in-class activities following The Adventure Club series.

Themes: Adventure | Environment | Animals | Family

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