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Unbelievable Football – World Cup Chart

Topic: Careers, Sports

Age Range: 9-11

Related Book: The Most Incredible True Football Stories (You Never Knew) UPDATED WITH NEW BONUS STORIES

Book Creator: Matt Oldfield

Discover the most inspirational stories, the most incredible real-life stories, and the always completely unbelievable football stories you never knew. From bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is part of the Unbelievable Football series – showcasing true tales from the world’s favourite game where there’s everything to play for and anything can happen.

 

Themes: Football | Stories | General Knowledge

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The Most Incredible True Football Stories (You Never Knew) UPDATED WITH NEW BONUS STORIES and poster on a white background

The Most Incredible True Football Stories – Poster

Topic: Careers, Sports

Age Range: 9-11

Related Book: The Most Incredible True Football Stories (You Never Knew) UPDATED WITH NEW BONUS STORIES

Book Creator: Matt Oldfield

Discover the most inspirational stories, the most incredible real-life stories, and the always completely unbelievable football stories you never knew. From bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is part of the Unbelievable Football series – showcasing true tales from the world’s favourite game where there’s everything to play for and anything can happen.

 

Themes: Football | Stories | General Knowledge

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We Can Be Mermaids – Activity Sheets

Topic: Sports

Age Range: 0-5

Related Book: We Can Be Mermaids

Silver has loved swimming since her very first lesson and dreams of one day becoming… a MERMAID!
There’s just one problem: her dad can’t swim. An uplifting story about the excitement and joy of swimming, celebrating the unique father-daughter bond, and showing that it’s never too late to learn something new.

Themes: Swimming | Mermaids | Ambition | Family

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Kickflip – Teaching Resources

Topic: Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Sports

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

The debut YA graphic novel from bestselling author L. D. Lapinski and exciting new illustrator Logan Hanning. A powerful and uplifting story about self-discovery, acceptance and belonging. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper.

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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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Drive to Victory Resources

Topic: English, Science, Sports

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Drive to Victory

Book Creator: Karun Chandhok

Drive to Victory is the must-have guide for Formula One kids that goes behind the scenes in F1, showcasing the amazing stories, incredible stats and jaw-dropping moments from the fastest sport in the world. These resources include puzzles and activities inspired by the book and can be used in Key Stage 2 classes

Themes: Sport | STEM | Formula One

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Black Stories Matter – Activity Sheet

Topic: Growing up, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity, Sports

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Black Stories Matter: Amazing Artists

Book Creator: J.P. Miller

Discover inspiring black men and women through history, from artists to inventors, in this beautifully illustrated biography collection. Black Stories Matter feature biographies of famous and inspiring black people, celebrating their lives and achievements, and seeing how they’ve made a difference to change the world we live in. The books are ideal for readers aged 9 and above.

Themes: Race & Identity | History |

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