CRITICAL LITERACY BOOKS! A year ago, we published Question Everything, a toolkit to help children gain critical literacy skills so that
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they can think for themselves. This year, we’re following that up with Think Like a Scientist, all about scientific literacy skills. How to THINK, READ, ASK QUESTIONS like a scientist! What better gift for a child than the power to make sense of the world around them and reach their own conclusions. We think that
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critical literacy skills - or the power to truly understand what you’re reading - is at the heart of children’s education. That’s why all our books focus on problem-solving and creative thinking. This latest book (see page 4!) brings these skills to the world of science. So tackle those stats and challenge that chart!
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You have the power! We’re also adding to our award-winning series of historical graphic novels,
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The Histronauts, as well as bringing out some neon-inked critical literacy activity books, a set of seasonal adventure journals and even a fill-in-and-keep book to celebrate your puppy.
Books for... CREATIVE THINKING PROBLEM SOLVING
For a tiny publisher, we’re pretty pleased with all that we’ve managed to achieve!
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We hope you enjoy our new books!
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NEW title in award-winning critical literacy series Encourages children to follow the science A framework for lessons on the scientific method Think Like a Scientist
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Mindful activities to celebrate the changing seasons! Keepsake books that children will treasure
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Know Your Feelings! 978-1-912909-40-7 Stretch your Confidence! 978-1-911509-96-7 Find your Power! 978-1-911509-97-4 An Egyptian Adventure 978-1-911509-09-7
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Love Being You! 978-1-912909-94-0 written by Beth Cox & Natalie Costa illustrated by Vicky Barker £7.99 240x215mm 32 pages 6 years and up paperback
Positive framework for talking about mental health
An exciting mix of story, facts and activity!
Perfect for children who need a confidence boost
Presents history in a visually engaging, graphic novel style format
Co-authored by BBC Bitesize Super Tutor, Natalie Costa
Fourth book in award-winning series by Dr Frances Durkin bookmarks available!
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A Greek Adventure 978-1-913918-07-1 written by Frances Durkin illustrated by Grace Cooke £6.99 229x154mm 80 pages 6 years and up paperback
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Dinosaur Puzzles
Under the Sea Puzzles
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Eye-catching, brain-training books! Popular puzzles with answers at the back of the book 9 781913 918057 Fluorescent inks make for a stunning gift
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Keepsake activity book to celebrate the arrival of a new pet!
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Nature Puzzles 978-1-912909-41-4 Space Puzzles
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My Puppy & Me 978-1-913918-24-8 written by Sam Hutchinson
My Family and Me 978-1-912909-38-4
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CRITICAL LITERACY SKILLS
STEM FOR PROBLEM-SOLVERS!
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‘Sets a new benchmark for STEM publications for children.’ - Little Ugly Cat
‘Every school needs this book & we need every child to read it!’ - Dr Ann Alston
Real-life Mysteries by Susan Martineau, illus. Vicky Barker 978-1-911509-08-0 48pp PB £7.99 7+
How Does a Lighthouse Work? Think Like a Scientist! by Susan Martineau illustrated by Vicky Barker 978-1-913918-09-5 32pp PB £5.99 6+
How Do Bridges Work?
by Roman Belyaev,
by Roman Belyaev,
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Real-life Disasters by Susan Martineau, illus. Vicky Barker
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STEM FOR PROBLEM-SOLVERS!
STEM FOR PROBLEM-SOLVERS!
STEM Starters for Kids by Jenny Jacoby (E, M, P, A, Me, G, C, R, B), Sam Hutchinson (S), Catherine Bruzzone (T), illustrated by Vicky Barker 32pp PB £6.99 7+
Green Science at Home
Science Experiments at Home
Cool Circuits and Wicked Wires
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by Susan Martineau
by Susan Martineau with Nick Bushell
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illustrated by Vicky Barker
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Slimy Science and Awesome Experiments
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Roman Activity Book
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Pharaoh’s Fate
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Author and illustrator of Blue Peter Book Award ‘Best Book with Facts’ (2018)
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Infographics for Kids
Rebel Women
Dress-up Jane Austen
Dress-up Russian Revolution
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FACTS by Susan Martineau
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by Dr. Francis Durkin
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My First Picture Atlas by Catherine Bruzzone illustrated by Stu McLellan
Hero!
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ANIMALS
HUMANS
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An Egyptian Adventure
A Roman Adventure
A Viking Adventure
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Winner of the North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award 2018.
A Greek Adventure
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NATURE-LOVING GLOBAL CITIZENS
NATURE-LOVING GLOBAL CITIZENS
Animal Camouflage
A-maze-ing Natural Phenomena
by Sam Hutchinson, illus. by Sarah Dennis
by Eryl Nash illustrated by Sarah Dennis
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Little Observers in the Park by Clare Beaton
Little Observers on the Beach by Clare Beaton
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Little Observers on the Farm
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Wild Book
Nature Book
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Endangered Animals by Sam Hutchinson, illus. by Sarah Dennis 978-1-912909-39-1 32pp PB £6.99 6+
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Food Chains: Who eats what?
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Ocean Book
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MINDFUL THINKERS
MINDFUL THINKERS
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MINDFUL & INCLUSIVE THINKERS
Know Your Feelings
Love Being You!
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by Kim Hankinson
by Kim Hankinson
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All About Me
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by Sam Hutchinson & Lone Morton
50 Things to Try to Save the World
Find Your Power
Stretch Your Confidence
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Natalie Costa
Natalie Costa
Natalie Costa
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illustrated by Vicky Barker
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50 Things to Try on Holiday
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50 Things to Try when Camping
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CREATIVE THINKERS
CREATIVE THINKERS
Paper Dinosaurs by Clare Beaton
Under the Sea by Clare Beaton
Castle by Clare Beaton
Fairy Garden by Clare Beaton
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Rainforest by Clare Beaton
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Paper Dolls by Clare Beaton
Paper Planes by Clare Beaton
Coral Reef by Clare Beaton
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Nature Puzzles by Vicky Barker
Space Puzzles by Vicky Barker
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With NEON inks! Dinosaur Puzzles by Vicky Barker 978-1-913918-04-0 48pp PB £5.99 6+
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