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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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Art School (in a Book) Creativity Pack

Topic: Art, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 7-11

Inspire budding artists with Art School (in a book), a guide to 38 contemporary artists and their key artwork, with engaging prompts to encourage kids to get creative! These resources take inspiration from the book with creative art prompts and activity sheets for children aged 9+

Themes: Art History | Creativity | Art | Activities

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TEN: Children Who Changed the World – Activity Sheets

Topic: History, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: TEN

Discover the ten remarkable Black children who went on to change history with activity sheets centred around their inspirational untold stories.

Themes: Non-Fiction | History | Black History | Untold Stories

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Words From War – Activity Sheets

Topic: History, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 7-11

Find out more about the most pivotal conflicts in our history with activity sheets centred around this moving poetry collection.

Themes: Non-Fiction | Poetry| War | Conflict | History

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Breakthrough – Discussion Questions

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

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Breakthrough

Book Creator: Omar Sharif

The ultimate mindset manual to empower young people to navigate challenges and achieve success, inspired by Omar Sharif’s unforgettable true story.

Themes: Non-Fiction | Mindset Manual | Self Belief | Achieving Potential

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50 Ways into Football – Teaching Notes

Topic: Careers, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Sports

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: 50 Ways Into Football

The ultimate playbook to dream jobs on and off the pitch. Inspiring stories from football legends and hidden heroes in the industry for football fans aged 9+

Themes: Careers | Football | Education | Sports

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How to Ace Your Exams – Revision Planner

Topic: Life changes, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 14+

Related Book: How to Ace Your Exams

Book Creator: Matthew Burton

How to Ace Your Exams is a pioneering revision toolkit to help students. Featuring 25 tips and techniques to boost motivation, improve memory and support mental health. From inspirational headteacher and author of Go Big, Mr Matthew Burton.

Download this revision planner to help teens get started.

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History’s Most Epic Fibs – Quiz PowerPoint

Topic: History, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: History's Most Epic Fibs

Book Creator: Athena Kugblenu

Help kids uncover history’s most fascinating fakeries with History’s Most Epic Fibs! From Marco Polo to Marie Antoinette and colonial myth-busting featuring Cleopatra and Colombus, this hilarious illustrated non-fiction from CBBC’s Horrible Histories writer Athena Kugblenu is guaranteed to intrigue KS2 readers.

Download this fun PowerPoint to see if your class can spot the fibs from the facts.

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History’s Most Epic Fibs – Activity Sheets

Topic: History, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: History's Most Epic Fibs

Book Creator: Athena Kugblenu

Help kids uncover history’s most fascinating fakeries with History’s Most Epic Fibs! From Marco Polo to Marie Antoinette and colonial myth-busting featuring Cleopatra and Colombus, this hilarious illustrated non-fiction from CBBC’s Horrible Histories writer Athena Kugblenu is guaranteed to intrigue KS2 readers.

Themes: History | Critical Thinking

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Bletchley Park – Activity Sheets

Topic: History, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Bletchley Park Puzzles and Brainteasers

Book Creator: Sinclair McKay

Fun activity sheets taken from Bletchley Park Puzzles and Brainteasers, an activity book for kids packed with over 80 puzzles and codes for kids to crack. As well as tackling mind-bending brainteasers kids will also discover more about the role of Bletchley Park and the rich history of codebreaking, dating back to the Greeks and Romans!

Themes: Brainteasers | History​ | Puzzles

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The Cosmic Diary of a Future Space Explorer – Poster

Topic: Careers, Climate change, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe

Book Creator: Tim Peake

Astronaut Tim Peake equips young space enthusiasts with everything they need to know for a new era of space exploration!

Themes: Space | Astronaut | Future Jobs | Space Travel | The Solar System | Science

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