Welcome to the Evans Books Secondary Catalogue 2011-2012 We offer an inclusive selection of books for every child, studying at every level, in all subject areas. With over 100 years of experience we have cemented our position as a leading publisher of books for schools, and this 2011/2012 academic year is no exception. Evans offers you the best books at competitive prices, with a flexible and personalised service that is second-to-none. If you’d like a visit from an Evans representative please contact us on 020 7487 0920 or email sales@evansbrothers.co.uk. Keep up to date with special offers, updates and new titles at www.evansbooks.co.uk.
Contents
3 • English
12 • Drama 14 • History
17 • Geography 21 • Science
24 • Religious Education 26 • PSHE / Citizenship 30 • Sport
31 • Index
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English • 3
Essential Classics
KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £4.99 • Retold by Pauline Francis
Classics retold in contemporary language with notes for discussion and revision at the back.
• Atmospheric covers will appeal to a range of readers • Ideal introduction to classics, or quick-read revision
NEW April (Jack London) 978 02375 40814
NEW April (Charles Dickens) 978 02375 41033
(Bram Stoker) 978 02375 41767
NEW April (Jules Verne) 978 02375 40791
NEW April (Anna Sewell) 978 02375 40807
(R L Stevenson) 978 02375 41040
(Mary Shelley) 978 02375 41057
NEW November (Mark Twain) 978 02375 40883
(Arthur Conan Doyle) 978 02375 40876
NEW April (Charlotte Brontë) 978 02375 40906
NEW April
NEW April (R L Stevenson) 978 02375 40838
NEW April (Louisa May Alcott) 978 02375 40913
NEW April (Arthur Conan Doyle) 978 02375 40920
NEW April (Charles Dickens) 978 02375 40845
NEW April (Gaston Leroux) 978 02375 40913
NEW April (R L Stevenson) 978 02375 40968
NEW April (Francis H. Burnett) 978 02375 40975
NEW November (Charles Dickens) 978 02375 40982
NEW April (R L Stevenson) 978 02375 40852
NEW November (Jack London) 978 02375 41019
NEW April (Frank L Baum) 978 02375 41026
(Jules Verne) 978 02375 40821
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4 • English
Right Now!
KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £5.99 • Dee Philips
Low word count fiction for teenagers with a reading age of 6 to 8 years. • Achievable page-turning reads in an unpatronising package
• Each book is a first person narrative capturing real-time events
• The Right Now! series is being developed and produced with consultant Lorraine Petersen, Chief Executive of NASEN
• High-impact graphics and cutting-edge design add drama to every page
“These books are about subjects that matter to young people, and crucially they are written in a way that is extremely accessible without at all patronising them... Altogether a very useful addition to libraries and learning support units.” Anne Harding, SEN Consultant
978 02375 39535
978 02375 39566
978 02375 39504
978 02375 41965
978 02375 39559
978 02375 41972
978 02375 39528
978 02375 41941
978 02375 39573
978 02375 39511
978 02375 41958
978 02375 39542
Yesterday’s Voices
NEW May
KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £5.99 • R. Owen
Historical fiction – up close and personal. • Gripping historical stories for reluctant readers
• Atmospheric illustrations that don’t patronise the reader
• Ideal springboards to discussion, activities and further reading • Plenty of opportunities for cross-curricular work
NEW
NEW
978 02375 41903
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978 02375 41897
NEW
978 02375 41873
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978 02375 41910
978 02375 41927
NEW
NEW
978 02375 41934
978 02375 41866
NEW
978 02375 41880
On the Edge
English • 5 NEW November
KS3+/S1+ • 32pp • 254 x 178mm • pbk £6.99
High-octane non-fiction reading books with an exciting and contemporary look, for teenagers with a reading age of 6 to 8 years.
• Strong narrative thread, straightforward language and short paragraphs
• High interest subjects with lots of opportunities for discussion, and links to other subjects
NEW
Jim Pipe 978 02375 44829
Shots
NEW
Jane Bingham 978 02375 44812
NEW
NEW
NEW
Anna Claybourne 978 02375 44805
Jim Pipe 978 02375 44843
Jim Pipe 978 02375 44836
NEW
NEW
Jim Pipe 978 02375 44850
Jim Pipe 978 02375 44874
THRILLER SHOTS Et Tu Brute No Heroics Port of Entry A Thousand Words
NEW January
KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £5.99
Short, sharp stories that offer a quick ‘hit’ of excitement for readers who need to be picked up by the shirt collars and not put down until the last page!
• Great-looking series with lots of teen appeal, ideal for reluctant readers • Perfect for in-class group work or home readers • Romantic and thriller stories with a twist
Sharp Shades
NEW
Alex Stewart 978 02375 42955
NEW
Lorna Read 978 02375 42993
NEW
Jim Pipe 978 02375 44867
Alan Durant Liz Holliday Alex Stewart Gillian Philip
SHOTS FROM THE HEART A Bird in the Hand Anne Rooney Alex Stewart A Man In Uniform Umbrella Fella Lorna Read Whatever Lily Wants Gillian Philip
978 02375 42962 978 02375 42986 978 02375 42955 978 02375 42979
978 02375 43013 978 02375 43006 978 02375 42993 978 02375 43020
KS3+/S1+ • 72pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £4.99
This series features popular stories from the Shades series that have been reduced in length and complexity to provide a gripping, achievable read for less able or reluctant readers.
• Stories of 3000 carefully selected words in a sophisticated, unpatronising package • Short sentences and chapters are ideal for building reading stamina
David Orme 978 02375 34448
Alan Durant 978 02375 34479
John Townsend 978 02375 35247
NEW May John Townsend 978 0237543358
Penny Bates 978 02375 34455
David Orme 978 02375 35223
Gillian Philip 978 02375 37289
David Belbin 978 02375 35230
Anne Rooney 978 02375 37272
Joanne Kenrick 978 02375 35254
Dennis Hamley 978 02375 37265
Penny Bates 978 02375 43266
NEW May Anne Cassidy 978 02375 34462
Mary Chapman 978 02375 37296
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6 • English
Shades
KS3-4/S1-4 • 64pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £4.99
Accessible, original fiction by leading authors, written to appeal to the reluctant or disenchanted reader at KS3 and beyond.
• Short chapters, easy-to-read font and clean design
• Range of genres from horror and science fiction to contemporary thrillers and historical dramas
Malcolm Rose 978 02375 36169
Malcolm Rose 978 02375 38095
David Orme 978 02375 26245
Dennis Hamley 978 0237539498
Catherine Johnson 978 02375 29253
Alex Stewart 978 02375 41354
Mary Chapman 978 02375 32024
Helen Bird 978 02375 28454
Malcolm Rose 978 02375 34967
Mary Chapman 978 02375 35261
Gillian Phillip 978 02375 34974
Tish Farrell 978 02375 32031
Gillian Phillip 978 02375 36152
Anne Rooney 978 02375 41347
Anne Rooney 978 02375 39481
Penny Bates 978 02375 35278
Tish Farrell 978 02375 38088
Joanne Kenrick 978 02375 27310
Ann Ruffell 978 02375 27280
Anne Cassidy 978 02375 29246
978 02375 36183
978 02375 39436
978 02375 39429
Shades Shorts KS3/S1+ • 32pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £6.99
Themed collections each featuring six easy-to-read short stories aimed at the reluctant or struggling reader.
• Short chapters, easy-to-read font and clean design • Range of genres
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978 02375 36190
The TimeWarp Trials KS3+/S1+ 48pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £5.99 • Stewart Ross
What happens when a crack team of legal-eagles get their hands on some of history’s most influential and notorious figures?
English • 7
Guilty or not guilty? Vote online and find out how other readers voted at: www.evansbooks.co.uk/TimeWarpTrials
• Engaging characters, plenty of dialogue and lots of historical detail draw readers across the series
• Stewart Ross is a master of page-turning storytelling
• An ideal springboard for drama, speaking and listening
NEW February 978 02375 42474
NEW February 978 02375 42498
978 02375 42481
NEW February 978 02375 42511
Flashbacks
“These books really do bring history to life... a valuable addition to any classroom”
KS3+/S1+ • 128pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £4.99 • Stewart Ross
Page-turning novels for the younger or less confident reader built around historical
English 4-11
events and characters from the past.
• Fast-paced, plot-driven narrative grips from the opening page
• Encourages further reading with ‘What happened next?’ chapter
978 02375 31522
978 02375 31515
978 02375 31492
978 02375 31508
978 02375 35049
World Book Day: Imagination Station
978 02375 35032
NEW
KS3+/S1+ • 96pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £3.99 • Various authors
The 2010-2011 Evans Books and World Book Day Short Stories Competition was a
huge success. The first lines were written by best-selling authors Melvin Burgess, Eoin Colfer, Pauline Francis, Rick Riordan, Marcus Sedgwick and famous poet Benjamin Zephaniah
• A fantastic standard of writing that will inspire children of all ages
• The competition is annual, so to enter your school next time please check for updates at www.evansbooks.co.uk
NEW
978 02375 44447
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8 • English
Traditional Tales KS3+/S1+ • Prices, extents, and formats as shown
These four beautifully produced anthologies retell the fairy tales, traditional stories and myths and legends that are at the core of our literary traditions.
• Each book features a range of different illustrators that have been chosen to reflect the spirit and cultural traditions of the stories
• Care has been taken to retain the original endings (some of which are less than happy)
244p • 235 x 195mm hdbk • 978 18408 94684 £11.99
216p • 235 x 195mm pbk • 978 18408 94448 £9.99
192p • 235 x 195mm hdbk • 978 18408 95148 £12.99
“Highly recommended for readers of all ages, and very, very good value for money.” Books for Keeps on Tales from Around the World
Shahrukh Husain & Bee Willey 32p • 265 x 210mm pbk • 987 02375 33762 £6.99
Shahrukh Husain & Bee Willey 168p • 265 x 210mm pbk • 978 02375 43839 £10.99
244p • 235 x 195mm hdbk • 978 18408 95667 £12.99
216p • 235 x 195mm pbk • 978 18408 95353 £10.99
Fast Track Classics
KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £4.99 • Retold by Pauline Francis
Less confident readers who may be daunted by classics in their original form can enjoy
these gripping stories in a shortened version, retold in an accessible style.
“An exciting, accessible series that motivates and encourages children to sample the classics.” NASEN
• Short chapters, with occasional illustrations, help develop reading stamina • Brief author biographies and glossaries of difficult words
(Alexandre Dumas) 978 02375 34424
(Charles Dickens) 978 02375 39092
(Mark Twain) 978 02375 32369
(Homer) 978 02375 31713
(Homer) 978 02375 34431
(Edgar Rice Burroughs) 978 02375 31607
(Alexandre Dumas) 978 02375 39115
(Henry James) 978 02375 39108
(H G Wells) 978 02375 24050
(Jack London) 978 02375 25323
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Graphic Shades
English • 9 NEW May
KS3+/S1+ • 72pp • 230 x 150mm • pbk £7.99
Building on the success of the Shades series these new illustrated editions feature
innovative action-packed artwork and plenty of dialogue to draw in the reader. • Ideal for those who are usually averse to reading novels
Doing the Double
Alan Durant
978 02375 39597 NEW
Witness
Anne Cassidy
978 02375 39580 NEW
• Useful for building reading stamina and introducing a whole-book experience • Adapted from the original novels by Hilary Burningham and Paul Harrison
NEW
NEW
Catherine Johnson 978 02375 39603
Malcolm Rose 978 02375 39610
Graphic Dickens
KS3+/S1+ • 72pp • 230 x 150mm • pbk £7.99 • Retold by Hilary Burningham
Favourite Dickens novels retold in a sophisticated graphic novel format, with speech
bubbles and a simplified text. Ideal for drawing in readers who struggle with Dickens in the original form.
• Use cutting-edge illustration to introduce the storylines and characters from Dickens’ stories
• Retains some of the flavour of the original in quotes and speech bubbles
978 02375 36220
NEW November 978 02375 41422
NEW February 978 02375 41798
978 02375 36541
Graphic Novels KS3-4/S1-4 • 72pp • 210 x 150mm • pbk £4.99 Retold by Hilary Burningham Simplified versions of classic set texts illustrated by
dramatic line drawings will help those who struggle with the original versions to grasp plot and character.
• Accessible language with on-the-page glossaries for more difficult words
• Ideal study aids or revision tools
(Charles Dickens) 978 02375 23152
(Thomas Hardy) 978 02375 23145
(Jane Austen) 978 02375 25804
(Emily Brontë) 978 02375 25811
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10 • English
Graphic Survival Stories KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 253 x 170mm • pbk £7.99
This exciting new series uses a graphic-novel format to tell tales of extreme survival. • Page-turning stories with plenty of dialogue
• Ideal for cross-curricular work, and speaking and listening
• Maps, information about habitats, survival tips and a glossary support the stories
Gary Jeffrey 978 02375 43273
Gary Jeffrey 978 02375 43297
Grammar Ray
Rob Shore 978 02375 43303
Gary Jeffrey 9780237543280
978 02375 38521
978 02375 38484
KS1+/S1+ • 24pp • 238 x 167mm • pbk £6.99 • Andrew Carter
All about grammar in an entertaining comic-style format. Ideal for catch-up learners. • Basic concepts are introduced clearly and reinforced with examples • Author/illustrator is an experienced English teacher
978 02375 38491
978 02375 38507
On The Wire
978 02375 37685
978 02375 38514
KS3+/S1+ • 128pp • 198 x 130mm • pbk £5.99
Absorbing contemporary stories with emotional themes, and strong characterisation. • Plenty of dialogue, a fast-paced style and familiar settings keep the reader involved • Good for encouraging discussion about difficult topics
Gillian Philip 978 02375 42627
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Sue Vyner 978 02375 42610
Jill Atkins 978 02375 42597
Jill Atkins 978 02375 42603
English • 11
Poetry Collections KS3-4/S1-4 • See titles for individual formats and price
These widely-acclaimed anthologies feature a diverse mix of poems that support the English Curriculum.
• Dark as a Midnight Dream highlights a broad range of poems loosely grouped by theme, ideal to support topic work on particular styles or subjects
• Poems from Many Cultures brings together poems, rhymes and songs from all over the world
• Elements in Poetry feature captivating and engaging poems about the elements
Charles Butchart 288p • 213 x 176mm • £9.99 hdbk 978 02375 25866 Teacher’s Book 32p • 297 x 210mm • £19.95 pbk • 978 02375 40456
David Orme 112p • 213 x 176mm • £11.99 hdbk • 978 02375 21042 Teacher’s Book 32p • 297 x 210mm • £12.99 pbk • 978 02375 24722
Compiled by Andrew Fusek Peters 96p • 197 x 130mm • £5.99 pbk • 9978 02375 37777
Compiled by Andrew Fusek Peters 32p • 265 x 210mm • £6.99 pbk • 978 02375 27785
Compiled by Andrew Fusek Peters 32p • 265 x 210mm • £6.99 pbk • 978 02375 27792
Nicola Barber & Patrick Lee-Browne 978 02375 36480
Nicola Barber & Patrick Lee-Browne 978 02375 35865
Patrick Lee Browne 978 02375 3751 7
Aidan Cruttenden 978 02375 2256 8
• Poems Then and Now juxtaposes contemporary and classic verse on the same themes
• Out of Order presents poems about topical and controversial subject matter
Compiled by Andrew Fusek Peters 32p • 265 x 210mm • £6.99 pbk • 978 02375 27815
Compiled by Andrew Fusek Peters 32p • 265 x 210mm • £6.99 pbk • 978 02375 27808
Compiled by Fiona Waters 96p • 213 x 176mm • £5.99 hdbk • 978 02375 38965 Teacher’s Book 96p • 297 x 210mm • £7.99 pbk • 978 02375 22308
Writers and Their Times KS3+/S1+ • 32pp • 270 x 220mm • pbk £7.99
Explore the lives of writers whose works have helped shape our literary heritage,
and examine the historical, political and social background that influenced them.
• Carefully chosen pictorial and literary evidence supports the lively and authoritative text
• Timelines, useful websites and suggestions of places to visit are included
Backgrounds to English Literature
Stewart Ross 978 02375 35872
KS4-AS/A2 Level/S4+ • 64pp • 254 x 178mm • pbk £15.00
Each title explores the historical, social and cultural background to a particular period
or movement in literature. Ideal to support AS Level studies.
• Colour illustrations provide visual links to other forms of artistic endeavour
• Authors are all involved in English education at secondary or university level
Patrick Lee Browne 978 02375 37524
Dr Peter Holding 978 02375 22582
Patrick Lee Browne 978 02375 3753 1
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12 • Drama
Graphic Shakespeare
KS3-4/S1-4 • Student’s Book • 72 pages • 210 x 150mm • Pack of six pbk £29.95 Teacher’s Book • 48 pages • 295 x 210mm • pbk £19.95 • Hilary Burningham Audio CDs • £9.99 each (inc.VAT)
Accessible adaptations in narrative form of Shakespeare’s most popular plays.
Illustrated with dramatic line drawings, these books are an ideal introduction to his work. • Key quotes from the original text support the illustrations
• Teacher’s book for each play provides a wide range of photocopiable activities for varying abilities to reinforce pupils’ understanding of plot, character and language
• New audio versions available
(Pack of 6) • 978 02375 30440 Teacher’s Book 978 02375 30457 Audio CD • 978 02375 35094
(Pack of 6) • 978 02375 33076 Audio CD • 978 02375 35087
(Pack of 6) • 978 02375 17939 Teacher’s Book 978 02375 41415 Audio CD • 978 02375 35131
(Pack of 6) • 978 02375 36121 Teacher’s Book 978 02375 21585 Audio CD • 978 02375 37616
(Pack of 6) • 978 02375 17953 Teacher’s Book 978 02375 40463 Audio CD • 978 02375 35117
(Pack of 6) • 978 02375 19698 Teacher’s Book 978 02375 19681
(Pack of 6) • 978 02375 36138 Teacher’s Book 978 02375 41408
(Pack of 6) • 978 02375 18745 Teacher’s Book 978 02375 40302 Audio CD • 978 02375 37609
Teacher’s Book 978 02375 17922 Audio CD • 978 02375 37593
pbk • 978 18423 45177
hdbk • 978 18423 41902 pbk • 978 18423 45382
pbk • 997 818423 45184
Shakespeare’s World KS3+/S1+ • 32pp • 270 x 220mm • hdbk £12.99 pbk £7.99 • Kathy Elgin This series sheds light on the themes and contemporary resonances of Shakespeare’s work by looking at the
world in which he lived.
• Quotations from Shakespeare and his contemporaries are used throughout
• Striking illustrations and pertinent photographs give informative visual support
hdbk • 978 18423 41889 pbk • 978 19423 45399
Shakespeare for Everyone KS3+/S1+ • 32 pages • 204 x 200mm • hdbk £9.99 • pbk £5.99 • Jennifer Mulherin
Colour illustrated retellings of sixteen of Shakespeare’s most popular plays.
“An ideal way of introducing readers to Shakespeare’s works.” The Parents Guide
• Ideal series to introduce Shakespeare’s plays to younger students or those who struggle with the original versions
• Quotations from the original play are featured throughout
hdbk • 978 18423 40318 pbk • 978 18423 40509
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pbk • 978 18423 40462
pbk • 978 18423 40592
pbk • 978 18423 40493
hdbk • 978 18423 40325
Drama • 13
Star Plays
KS3-4/S1-4 • 48pp • 210 x 148mm • pbk £4.99 Photocopiable • 48pp • 297 x 210mm • pbk £19.95
Short plays with strong storylines, ideal for reading aloud for performance in English or Drama.
• Range of genres
• Suitable for whole class or group work, and illustrations give ideas for staging
Pupil’s books
Keith West • 978 02375 39443
Keith West • 978 02375 39450
Sean Callery • 978 02375 40326
Sean Callery • 978 02375 40333
Keith West • 978 02375 21929
Photocopiable plays
978 02375 37463
978 02375 37470
978 02375 37456
978 02375 40319
978 02375 33748
978 02375 34004
978 02375 43112
Plays With Attitude KS3+/P1+ • 64pp • 210 x 148mm • pbk £4.99 Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Peters Two brand new and two well-known plays by Andrew
Fusek Peters and Polly Peters featuring subjects, themes
and language that will engage even the most
disenchanted reader. Can be used for class and group work or for school performances.
• Topical themes are ideal for hooking more reluctant readers and performers
• Ideas for staging are embedded in the text
978 0237534011
978 02375 33731
Drama within English KS3-4/S1+ • 96pp • 297 x 210mm • pbk £20.00 • Keith West
Speaking and listening skills are developed through the use of original dramatic pieces
specially written for KS3.
• Teachers’ notes provide lesson plans on how each piece can be used in class, student pages are photocopiable
• Can be used for whole class, group, pair or individual work
978 02375 23862
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14 • History
Britain Through the Ages
“Clear and informative… an excellent series.”
KS3+/S1+ • 32pp • 290 x 220mm •pbk £6.99
Key periods in Britain’s history are explored through these colourful titles that look at every aspect of society from education to economy, from religion to politics and more
English 4-11
• Features a range of contemporary source material
• Informative array of photographs, illustrations, maps and timeline support the text
Margaret Sharman 978 02375 25712
Stewart Ross 978 02375 25743
Hazel Mary Martell 978 02375 25750
Felicity Hebditch 978 02375 26368
Anne Millard 978 02375 38538
Felicity Hebditch 978 02375 25729
hdbk • 978 02375 22452
pbk • 978 02375 39733
pbk • 978 02375 3624 4
Nigel Smith pbk • 978 0 237 53972 6
Fiona Macdonald hdbk • 978 02375 23237
Tom Monaghan pbk • 978 02375 36268
British History Makers KS3+/S1+ • 32pp • 260 x 200mm • hdbk £6.99 • Leon Ashworth
Significant figures in British history are examined through lively text and plenty of
photographs and illustrations
• Pacy narrative is supported with panels highlighting key events or aspects of contemporary life
• The lives of famous individuals are contrasted with those of ordinary people
978 18423 40714
Judge for Yourself
KS3-4/S1+ • 64pp • 254 x 178mm • hdbk £14.99 • pbk £9.99 • Christine Hatt
Balanced arguments that weigh up the consequences of actions undertaken by key historical figures are presented in an approachable format.
• Primary evidence from a range of sources is featured
• Encourages students to evaluate and interpret evidence
Events and Outcomes KS3-4/S1+ • 80pp • 254 x 178mm • hdbk £14.00 • pbk £9.99
Detailed narrative, drawing on a wide range of original sources, offers both fact and analysis about significant eras or events.
• End-of-chapter spreads spell out the immediate significance of each stage of the story
• Encourages students to consider how the past can change and influence subsequent history
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History • 15
Dates with History
KS3+/S1+ • 32 pages or 48 pages • 210 x 150mm • hdbk £5.99 • pbk £5.99
Fast-paced, crisp narrative non-fiction that focuses on significant dates in world history. • Clean design and short chapters are ideal for reluctant readers or as quick revision reads for more able students
• Timelines, glossaries and short biographies are featured
Brian Williams pbk • 978 18423 44057
John Malam pbk • 978 18423 44040
John Malam pbk • 978 18423 45948
John Malam pbk • 978 18423 45368
John Malam hdbk • 978 18423 41575 pbk • 978 18423 45351
Uncovering the Past
John Malam pbk • 978 18423 45375
Brian Williams hdbk • 978 18423 41001
John Malam hdbk • 978 18423 42008
Brian Williams pbk • 978 18423 45931
Brian Williams pbk • 978 18423 44071
Philip Steele pbk • 978 18423 44064
Brian Williams hdbk • 978 18423 42572 pbk • 978 18423 45924
NEW November
KS3/S1 • 48pp • 290 x 220mm • pbk £7.99 John Malcom
A lively exploration of the ancient civilisations,
highlighting evidence that survives today, and looking at
the people, their lifestyles, beliefs and achievements.
• Features an investigative historical approach including a range of primary source material
• Packed with photographs, maps and fact files
• Each chapter explores a different aspect of life
NEW
978 02375 44560
NEW
978 02375 44577
Documenting the Past Original documents are used as the starting point for looking at the past alongside
in-depth background information.
• A broad range of sources including diaries, journals, letters, legal documents, songs,
NEW
978 02375 44591
School Librarian
Acts of Parliament and more
annotations to explain difficult concepts or words
978 02375 44584
“This splendid book interestingly and comprehensively defines, describes and interprets the phenomenon of the Industrial Revolution.”
KS3+/S1+ • 64pp • 290 x 220mm • pbk £8.99 • Christine Hatt
• Each document is shown in its original form and also in modern type for legibility, with
NEW
978 02375 36251
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16 • History
True Stories from World War II KS2/S1+ • pages (as shown) • 198 x 130mm • pbk £5.99
A moving collection of true stories, each of which occurred during World War II. • Each book includes many original photographs of the main characters and their friends and family – highly unusual for this period of history
“An important and valuable addition to any children’s literature library.”
• The books include split narratives / newspaper articles / diary excerpts, making these
www.writeaway.co.uk on Anne Frank, Her Life
ideal for literacy
Copyright Anne Frank Stichting/Allard Bovenberg
• Ideal for prompting class discussion, leading to topics within PSHE and Citizenship
“I was moved to tears. What an incredible book!”
Children’s Literature Officer, Booktrust on Hana’s Suitcase
“A riveting story of courage.”
Marian Hoefnagel 124pp • 978 02375 39245
NEW November Karen Levine 124pp • 978 02375 26306
Jewish Book World on The Underground Reporters Kathy Kacer 186pp • 978 02375 31591
At Home in WWII
KS3/S1+ • 32pp • 290 x 220mm • pbk £7.99 • Stewart Ross
Using photographs from the Imperial War Museum collection, many previously unpublished, this authoritative series looks at aspects of British life during the war.
• Ideal curriculum support for KS3
• Clear text, short chapters, contemporary quotes, webography and glossary support the text
pbk • 978 02375 33939
pbk • 978 02375 33922
pbk • 978 02375 33953
pbk • 978 02375 33946
Headlines
KS2/P4-6 • 48 pages • 227 x 189mm • hdbk £11.99 • pbk £7.99 • Patience Coster
An accessible series in a year-by-year newspaper format portraying the events of World War I. • Includes key events, eye-witness accounts and mini biographies of key people
• Highly illustrated with colour and black and white photographs, with the newspaper format making these books a useful literacy resource
hdbk • 978 02375 29963 pbk • 978 02375 29079
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Geography • 17
Development without Damage KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 246 x 189mm • hdbk £14.99
Is it possible for global development to have environmentally sound solutions? This intriguing and
balanced series explores the global issues surrounding the demand and supply of the earth’s natural resources.
• Up-to-date information and statistics section with a webography for further updates • Ideal debating material, each book offers global, national and personal viewpoints • The text is segmented by punchy headlines to draw the reader in
Rob Bowden 978 02375 36473
Rob Bowden 978 02375 36435
John Rutter 978 02375 36442
Carol Inskipp 978 02375 36459
Alison Rae 978 02375 36466
Alison Rae 978 02375 36428
Global Village
KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 246 X 198mm • hdbk £13.99 • pbk £9.99
This exciting series explores the effects of globalisation on key
international issues, for individuals, companies and governments. How
can expansion of global activities be managed in a responsible way
and how does it affect us?
• Have your say boxes encourage debate and discussion
NEW in Paperback January Ali Brownlie Bojang pbk • 978 02375 44775
NEW in Paperback January Cath Senker pbk • 978 02375 44782
NEW in Paperback January Sally Morgan pbk • 978 02375 44799
John Baines hdbk • 978 02375 32741
• Focus-On boxes give in-depth information, and eyewitness boxes highlight specific concerns
“A very worthwhile and useful book” School Librarian on Trade
Rob Bowden hdbk • 978 02375 32697
Carol Inskipp hdbk • 978 02375 32710
Sustainable Futures KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 290 x 220mm • pbk £7.99
This positive series, endorsed by WWF-UK, gives in-depth information and a range of viewpoints about key environmental issues, encouraging research, debate and reasoned thinking.
• Curriculum links to Geography, Science, Citizenship and Media studies
• Common themes include poverty and development, sustainable consumption, and the need for integrated local and global action
NEW November Carol Inskipp 978 02375 39184
John Stringer 978 02375 39207
NEW November John Baines 978 02375 39191
Carol Inskipp 978 02375 39214
Ewan McCleish 978 02375 39221
Sally Morgan 978 02375 39177
• Case studies, quotes and extracts highlighting different outlooks, plus high quality photography and graphics
www.evansbooks.co.uk
18 • Geography
Rivers of Life
KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 290 x 220mm • pbk £8.99 • Michael Pollard
A fascinating journey along two of the world’s largest rivers. • Full colour maps plot our journey as we travel along the river with photographs and fact-boxes that shed light on the history, physical and human geography
• There is a positive emphasis on environmental issues and what the future holds for these great resources
978 02375 41170
978 02375 41163
Secrets of the Rainforest KS3+/S1+ • 32pp • 260 x 200mm • pbk £7.99 • Michael Chinery
Explore the richness and diversity of the rainforest habitat in these two highly readable titles.
• Addresses local and global environmental and conservation issues with an emphasis on sustainability
• Crisp narrative in short chapters is supported by stunning photographs
978 18423 45603
978 18423 45610
978 02375 27464
978 02375 27488
978 02375 27471
978 0 2375 3763 0
978 02375 40296
978 02375 42146 • (£19.99 P.O.D)
Weather & Climate KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 254 x 178mm • hdbk £13.99 • Terry Jennings
This series investigates how the world’s weather systems work, and why different countries have different weather and climate. For KS3 and above.
• Weather patterns and different climates are set within the context of real places
• Includes latest research on climate change and new technologies for forecasting weather
• Dramatic photographs, clear maps and diagrams
• Consultant Steve Watts is principal lecturer at the University of Sunderland and a Fellow of The Royal Geographical Society
Looking at Landscapes KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 269 x 210mm • pbk £8.99 • Clive Gifford
Detailed, informative and lively discussion exploring the patterns and processes that influence landscapes around the world, and human responses to natural hazards. • The study of these themes is set within the context of real places
• Large colour photographs and crystal-clear diagrams inform without the need for lengthy text
• Supports Geography curriculum at KS3; authors and consultant have a wealth of experience in secondary Geography education and in producing National Curriculum materials
www.evansbooks.co.uk
Geography • 19
Energy Revolution
“Encourages students to work out their own responses to the climate change issue in a positive and constructive way.”
KS3+/S1+ • 96pp • 290 x 220mm • pbk £9.99
Written by young people for young people this vibrant book explores the environmental issues that we are facing.
• Emphasis on positive, achievable action
www.writeaway.org.uk
• Looking at the science, key figures in the field, the debate and possible future paths, this title is a must-have for every school
• Contributors include teenagers from many different countries and interest groups
978 02375 39627
Global Cities
KS3+/S1+ • 64pp • 254 x 178mm • hdbk £14.99
Each title in this up-to-the-minute series looks at the unique history, structure and challenges that face the world’s mega cities.
• Explores environmental issues such as transport, waste, pollution and wildlife, city economy, culture, leisure and tourism, and a look to the future
• A timely explanation of how the problems and challenges of urbanisation are being met in different places
• Maps, charts, statistics, interviews with residents and specially commissioned photography offer lots of information
Rob Bowden 978 02375 31263
Edward Parker 978 02375 30983
Sally Garrington 978 02375 31003
Nancy Pellegrini 978 02375 31270
Simon Garner 978 02375 31225
Rob Bowden 978 02375 31010
Simon Scoones 978 02375 31027
Paul Mason 978 02375 31249
Nicola Barber 978 02375 31034
978 18423 44576
978 18423 44583
978 18423 44590
Continents In Close-up KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 280 x 218mm • pbk £8.99 • Malcolm Porter
Thematic continent-wide maps and accessible text exploring the people, population,
climate, economy and much more give a broad picture, while country studies highlight
key facts pertaining to particular nations.
• Fact panels show interesting details such as staple foods, indigenous animals, famous people and key industries
• Flags, photographs and artwork, a glossary and index support the text
978 18423 44569
978 18423 44613
978 18423 44606
www.evansbooks.co.uk
20 • Geography
Countries of the World KS3-4/S1-4 • 64pp • 254 x 178mm • hdbk £14.99
Developed to support GCSE Geography studies, this substantial series
explores 22 countries using the most up-to-date statistics, maps and information available.
• Featuring case studies of locations, industries or people
• Explores the economy, physical geography, people and culture, tourism, agriculture and the environment, and looks at challenges for the future
• All authors are residents of or experts on the countries about which they write, and much of the photography is specially commissioned
Tristan Burton 978 02375 28539
Sally Garrington 978 02375 32888
Robert Case 978 02375 28034
Les and Daisy Fearns 978 02375 27594
Brian Dicks 978 02375 28041
Marion Morrison 978 02375 27587
John Pallister 978 02375 26047
Ruth Jenkins 978 02375 28546
Neil Champion 978 02375 28560
Leif Schack-Nielsen 978 02375 28577
Edward Parker 978 02375 27549
Jan Willem Bos 978 18423 43210
Stephen Lang 978 18423 43241
Daniel Kolla 978 18423 43289
Danica Vecevic 978 18423 43272
Complete Children’s Atlas KS3/S1+ • 96pp • 280 x 218mm • pbk £6.99 • Malcolm Porter
An easy-to-use atlas with clearly defined maps showing physical and political geography and highlighting principal facts about individual countries. • Introductory chapter on how to use maps
• Information panels feature key facts about countries including population, currency and language
978 18423 44354
EU Countries & Citizens KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 290 x 220mm • hdbk £11.99
This series provides a clear and topical insight into the twelve nations that joined the EU since 2004. • Specially commissioned photographs, maps and charts • Quotes from citizens of the country
Bronja Prozany 978 18423 45849
Jan Willem Bos 978 18423 43296
Jan Willem Bos 978 18423 43258
Jan Willem Bos 978 18423 43227
Jan Willem Bos 978 18423 43234
Amanda Aizpuriete 978 18423 43265
www.evansbooks.co.uk
J Kadziolka & T Wojciechowski 978 18423 43203
Jan Willem Bos 978 18423 45856
Science • 21
New Technology KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 265 x 210mm • hdbk £14.99
This exciting series is a bright, fully up-to-date look at new technology and the effect it is having on the
world. It explores up-to-the-minute inventions and developments in different fields of technology and the impact they will have on our lives.
• How it Works and What Next? boxes encourage further investigations • For and Against sections make for lively discussion and debate
• An exciting range of photographs and diagrams draw in the reader
Chris Oxlade 978 02375 34301
Andrew Solway 978 02375 34264
Ian Graham 978 02375 34257
Ian Graham 978 02375 40784
Chris Oxlade 978 02375 40760
Robert Snedden 978 02375 34271
Ian Graham 978 02375 34288
Ian Graham 978 02375 40753
Stewart Ross 978 02375 40777
Brian Williams 978 02375 34295
Jon Turney 978 02375 33700
Teacher’s Book 978 02375 36084
Dilemmas in Modern Science KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 246 X189mm • hdbk £14.99 • Teacher’s Book £17.50
How does science affect our lives? What are the universal problems facing modern science? How are
these issues dealt with in different societies? This series explores our role in monitoring, developing and controlling scientific advances in a wide range of topics. • Fantastic photographs throughout
• Up-to-date quotes from key scientists, decision makers and leaders
• ‘You decide’ discussion points on key ethical issues encourage young students to consider their responsibilities as citizens of a changing world
Jim Kerr 978 02375 33670
Ray Lovegrove 978 02375 33687
Kate Ravilious 978 02375 33694
www.evansbooks.co.uk
22 • Science
Miracle Makers
NEW April
KS3+/S1+ • 210 x 150mm • pbk £6.99 • Anne Rooney
Page-turning non-fiction, these titles chart the lives and achievements of the greatest scientific minds of the twentieth century and describe the contribution their discoveries made to past, present and future generations.
• Gripping style to hook in the most reluctant of readers
• Crisp language with short chapters offers an accessible read
• Glossary, timeline, supporting photographs and quotations present additional information
NEW
978 02375 42917
NEW
978 02375 42894
NEW
NEW
978 02375 42900
978 03475 42948
NEW
978 02375 42931
Milestones in Modern Science KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 253 x 193mm • hdbk £14.00 pbk £8.99 This series takes some of the key scientific developments of the last century and investigates how they came about, and the personalities involved.
• Ideal curriculum support for KS3 and above
• Scientific investigation is given a social and historical context
• Shows the processes and techniques of the scientific community and how they work together
Alan Morton pbk • 978 02375 36282
Camilla de la Bedoyère hdbk • 978 02375 27402 pbk • 978 02375 36275
Alan Morton pbk • 978 02375 36299
Guy de la Bedoyère pbk • 978 03275 36305
Chris Woodford 978 02375 27259
Anna Claybourne 978 02375 27242
Anna Claybourne 978 02375 27228
Richard & Louise Spilsbury 978 02375 27235
• Emphasizes how scientific developments impact on our everyday lives
Science in Focus KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 290 x 220mm • hdbk £12.99
Strongly linked to the Science curriculum at KS3, this user-friendly broad-based science series features spread-by-spread topics with lots of accessible information and images.
• The main text is supplemented by Fact and History
Focus boxes and Evidence panels, offering easy-tofollow activities to demonstrate key points
• Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams www.evansbooks.co.uk
Science Essentials - Chemistry
Science • 23 NEW November
KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 290 x 210mm • hdbk £13.99 • pbk £8.99 • Denise Walker
Ideal support for KS3 Chemistry, these new titles bring the latest science information
to life.
• Quizzes and experiments make the books interactive and user-friendly • Written by an experienced science specialist • Perfect as exam revision guides
NEW
pbk • 978 02375 44034
NEW
pbk • 978 02375 44027
NEW
pbk • 978 02375 44003
NEW
hdbk • 978 02375 30006 pbk • 978 02375 44010
Science Essentials - Biology KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 290 x 210mm • pbk £8.99 • Denise Walker
Perfect exam revision guide for KS3 and above. Packed with latest scientific information
NEW
hdbk • 978 02375 29987 pbk • 978 02375 43990
NEW
hdbk • 978 02375 30037 pbk • 978 02375 44041
“Good value for money and a stimulating read for the budding young scientist.” The Teacher
each title explores key topics from the biology curriculum. • Full colour illustrations bring key concepts to life
• Mini quizzes help to reinforce new ideas and test knowledge • Author is an experienced secondary science teacher
978 02375 39788
978 02375 39740
978 02375 39764
978 02375 39795
978 02375 39757
978 02375 39771
978 02375 41828
978 02375 41842
978 0237541835
Science Essentials - Physics KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 290 x 210mm • pbk £8.99 • Gerrard Cheshire
Packed with quizzes, fact boxes and illustrations that reinforce key concepts from the
physics curriculum, this series is the perfect revision guide for students at KS3 and above.
• Full colour illustrations bring key concepts to life
• Mini quizzes help to reinforce new ideas and test knowledge • Author is an experienced secondary science teacher
978 02375 41859
978 02375 41804
978 02375 41811
www.evansbooks.co.uk
24 • Religious Education
Storyteller
NEW September “Anita Ganeri has an adept pen for storytelling which engages the child’s interest and understanding. This series will be greatly welcomed by teachers.”
KS3/P1+ • 32pp • 265 x 210mm • pbk £6.99 • Anita Ganeri
A series of richly illustrated stories from each of the six main faith traditions. • Each title contains 7-10 stories, carefully chosen in association with experts from that faith • Fact boxes give further information
TES
• Colour photographs show places, artefacts and rituals
NEW
NEW
978 02375 44140
978 02375 44164
NEW
NEW
978 02375 44171
978 02375 44188
NEW
978 02375 44157
Sacred Texts
An introduction to the six major world faiths through the texts that are sacred to them, illustrated with artworks and colour photography. • Includes quotations from the original texts and index
• Ideal for leading children into a discussion of the religion
Alan Brown pbk • 978 02375 36350
Anita Ganeri pbk • 978 02375 36367
Anita Ganeri pbk • 978 02375 36374
www.evansbooks.co.uk
978 02375 44133
“A welcome resource for teachers... this series will surely become an essential component of any school library or classroom.”
KS2 • Scottish P4-6 • 32 pages • 265 x 210mm • hdbk £12.99 • pbk £7.99
• Text is broken up into easy-to-follow sections and supported by a substantial glossary
NEW
Junior Education
Anita Ganeri hdbk • 978 02375 23510
Vivienne Cato pbk • 978 02375 36381
Religious Education • 25
Festivals and Faiths KS3/S1 • 32pp • 265 x 210mm • pbk £6.99
What do the most celebrated religious festivals mean to each faith? How are the
festivals marked? What are the stories and rituals associated with them?
• This fascinating series answers these questions and more in these highly illustrated books • Each title written by an expert with the help of a faith consultant
Catherine Chambers • 978 02375 41187
Dilip Kadodwala • 978 02375 41200
Catherine Chambers • 978 02375 41194
Catherine Chambers • 978 02375 41217
David Rose & Gill Rose • 978 02375 41224
Rosalind Kerven • 978 02375 41231
Celebrations and Rituals KS3/S1+ • 48pp • 284 x 214mm • pbk £7.99
An introduction to customs and traditions that are observed in different cultures,
religions and countries to mark special events in the lives of individuals or groups. • A global, multi-faith perspective on different types of celebrations • Separate sections in each title present activities and beliefs
• Richly illustrated with a variety of artwork and photographs to add to our understanding
Catherine Chambers 978 18423 43999
Rupert Matthews 978 18423 44026
Rupert Matthews 978 18423 44033
Catherine Chambers 978 18423 44019
www.evansbooks.co.uk
26 • PSHE / Citizenship
Healthy Lifestyles KS3/S1 • 48pp • 256 x 189mm • hdbk £14.99
Healthy choices are explored in a balanced and positive fashion with realistic goals and targets. • Real-life teen case-studies offer examples and discussion points • Long and short-term health benefits are discussed • Positive life-style tips throughout
Camilla de la Bedoyere 978 02375 38309
Anne Rooney 978 02375 38316
Katie Dicker 978 02375 38286
Clive Gifford 978 02375 38279
Katie Dicker 978 02375 38323
Camilla de la Bedoyere 978 02375 38293
Body Matters
KS3+/S1+ • 32pp • 203 x 200mm • hdbk £9.99 • pbk £6.99 • Janine Amos
Information about what happens to your physical and emotional well-being when your body undergoes dramatic change is presented in a balanced and straightforward manner.
• Each title features the story of one individual and how he or she copes with the physical and mental effects of a difficult health issue
• Clear diagrams, uncomplicated language and an appealing design style • Each spread is divided between narrative and background facts • Helplines are listed
978 18423 45436
www.evansbooks.co.uk
978 18423 45405
978 18423 45412
978 18423 45429
PSHE / Citizenship • 27
Voices
KS3+ /S1+ • 48pp • 254 x 178mm • hdbk £14.99 • pbk £8.99
Voices aims to stimulate debate and discussion with a minimum use of text and strong illustrations. A
key feature is the use of primary-source quotes throughout offering different viewpoints and giving a global perspective.
• Minimum text to ensure accessibility for even reluctant readers
• Spread-by-spread topics, each introduced with a controversial question or quote
• First hand quotes from young people and figures in authority, presenting different views on each issue
Clive Gifford hdbk • 978 02375 37180
Anne Rooney pbk • 978 02375 42160
Clive Gifford pbk • 978 02375 42177
Anne Rooney pbk • 978 02375 42153
Paul Mason pbk • 978 02375 42191
Cath Senker hdbk • 978 02375 37210 pbk • 978 02375 42184
Out of Iraq
Otto James hdbk • 978 02375 37173
Geoff Barker hdbk • 978 02375 37197
Clive Gifford hdbk • 978 02375 37203
Geoff Barker hdbk • 978 02375 37227
KS3+/S1+ • 64pp • 300 x 215mm • hdbk £14.99 • Sybella Wilkes
This moving book looks at the lives of Iraqi civilians that have fled the violence in their country and are part of the 1.5 million-strong refugee population in Syria.
• Sybella Wilkes tells of the courage and talent of these displaced people in keeping their families together and their deep attachment to their homeland alive
• A remarkable insight into a largely invisible world and into the mandate that UNHCR have to protect refugees
Our Rights
978 0237 53930 6
KS3+/S1+ • 32pp • 265 x 210mm • pbk £7.99
Produced in association with Save the Children UK, this series looks at the impact of the UN
Convention on the Rights of the Child on different aspects of children’s lives around the world.
• Real children and young people tell their own stories • Accessible, moving and thought-provoking
Katie Duckworth 978 0 2375 37722
Katie Duckworth 978 0 2375 37739
Jean Harrison 978 0 2375 37746
Jean Harrison 978 0 2375 37753
Nicola Edwards 978 0 2375 3776 0
www.evansbooks.co.uk
28 • PSHE / Citizenship
Systems of Government KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 253 x 193mm • hdbk £13.99 • pbk £9.99
This series explores the origins, development and influence of political structures, how they affect everyday life and how they co-exist in the global community. • Ideal support for Citizenship curriculum at KS3 and beyond
• Political concepts are brought to life through easy-to-follow narrative, pertinent quotes and photographs and maps
R Grant pbk • 978 0 2375 39344
Alex Woolf hdbk • 978 0 2375 26986 pbk • 978 0 2375 39337
P Dowswell pbk • 978 0 2375 3935 1
Nathaniel Harris pbk • 978 0 2375 39320
In the Workplace KS3/S1 • 48pp • 256 x 189mm • hdbk £14.99
Supporting diplomas this colourful and informative new series looks at career options in different industries. • Case-studies and real business scenarios are shown
• Clear information about what will be required by way of skills and qualifications to succeed in a job • On-location photography gives a real flavour of the working environment • Career options are shown for all levels of ability and aspiration
Ian Graham 978 02375 40159
Cath Senker 978 02375 40128
Anne Rooney 978 02375 40135
Najoud Ensaff & Anne Rooney 978 02375 40166
Geoff Barker 978 02375 40104
Kaye Stearman 978 02375 40111
www.evansbooks.co.uk
Geoff Barker 978 02375 40098
Cath Senker 978 02375 40142
PSHE & Citizenship for KS3 & KS4
PSHE / Citizenship • 29
KS3-4/S1+ • 224/248pp • 295 x 210mm • pbk spiro bound £35.00 Jackie Hill, Jill Tordoff and Cathy Rushforth
Each volume supports the main aspects of the PSHE and Citizenship framework by helping to develop key skills and encourage positive attitudes towards health,
relationships and society.
• Flexible material featuring extensive notes covering planning, assessment and teaching techniques
• Photocopiable student pages
978 02375 26313
978 02375 2632 0
Good Thinking
KS3+/S1 • 120pp • 297 x 210mm • pbk spiral bound £30.00 Ted Huddlestone and Don Rowe
These three titles feature stories to help explore a wide range of moral concepts
including fairness, rights, responsibilities, co-operation, freedom and equality. Written by the Citizenship Foundation.
• Essential grounding in key ideas underpinning social, moral and political literacy
• Structured step-by-step format with teacher’s background notes, lesson plans, key questions and more
978 0 2375 40470
978 0 2375 37548
Your Rights & Responsibilities KS3+/S1 • 160pp • 297 x 210mm • pbk spiro bound £25.00 • Don Rowe and Tony
Written by the Citizenship Foundation, these titles offer lesson plans which each focus
on a scenario that asks students to consider the moral, social and political obligations
“This is an excellent resource.”
of the case.
TES
• Topics range from the rights of the child and family matters to crime, local and national government and media
• Teacher’s background notes and lesson plans make this ideal for the specialist and non-specialist alike
978 02375 23107
978 02375 23114
www.evansbooks.co.uk
30 • Sport
Tell Me About Sport KS3+/S1+ • 48pp • 254 x 178mm • hdbk £11.99 • Clive Gifford
This insightful new series explores different sports – the rules, techniques, training, and skills
involved, historical flashbacks, world records and mini-biographies of sporting heroes. • Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams
• Simple language and clean page design is ideal for learners who may find long pieces of running text daunting
• Glossary, index and webography
978 02375 38330
978 02375 38347
978 02375 37258
978 02375 36336
978 02375 38989
978 02375 41521
978 02375 41545
978 02375 36312
978 02375 41538
978 02375 38972
978 02375 36343
978 02375 41552
978 02375 36329
978 02375 37241
Mark Woods & Ruth Owen 978 02375 42818
Mark Woods & Ruth Owen 978 02375 42788
Top Score
KS3/S1 • 32pp • 265 x 210mm • pbk £7.99
Sports stars stats and facts combined with fun maths puzzles and activities. Classroom mathematics disguised as fun – perfect for struggling mathematicians.
• Activities to practise all the main maths principles
• Maths vocabulary integrated into sports information • Exciting sports topics presented in a fun way
Mark Woods & Ruth Owen 978 02375 42801
www.evansbooks.co.uk
Mark Woods & Ruth Owen 978 02375 42795
Jonathan Noble & Ruth Owen 978 02375 42832
Mark Woods & Ruth Owen 978 02375 42825
Index
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 3
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Ace 30 Acids and Alkalis 23 Adaptation and Survival 23 Adjectives 10 Adverbs 10 Africa 19 Aid and Development 17 AIDS 27 Air (Poems About) 11 Alan Turing 22 Albert Einstein 22 Alex Does Drugs 26 Alexander Fleming 22 Amazon, The 18 American Football 30 Ancient Egypt 15 Ancient Greece 15 Anglo Saxons 14 Animal Lab 6 Anne Frank Her Life 16 Argentina 20 As You Like It 12 Asia 19 Assassination of President 15 Kennedy Asteroid 6 At Home in WW2 16 Athens is Saved 7 Atmosphere and Weather 18 Attack on America 15 Australia 19,20 Aztecs, The 15
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Backgrounds to English Literature 11 Balancing Work and Play 26 Baseball 30 Basketball 30 Battle of Hastings 15 Battlefield 4 Beijing 19 Berlin 19 Beware the King 7 Bible and Christianity 24 Bird in the Hand, A 5 Black Beauty 3 Blast 4 Blitz 5, 6 Body Matters 26 Boudicca 7 Brazil 20 Britain Since 1930 14 Britain Through the Ages 14 British History Makers 14 Buddhist Stories 24 Building Homes for Tomorrow 17 Bulgaria 20
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Call of the Wild 3 Cape Town 19 Catherine the Great 14 Celebrations and Rituals 25 Cells and Life Processes 23 Celts 14 Changing Climates 18 Charles Dickens 11 Chemical Reactions 23 Child Labour 27 Chile 20 Chinese New Year 25 Christian Stories 24 Christmas 25 Christmas Carol, A 3,9,13 Classic Fairy Tales 8 Coming Into Land 6 Communism 28 Complete Children's Atlas 20 Conserving Fresh Water 17 Construction 28 Continents in Close-up 19 Count of Monte Cristo, The 8 Countries of the World 20 Creative and Media 28 Cricket 30 Crime and Punishment 12 Crime stories 6 Cuts Deep 6, 9 Cyber Fever 10 Cycling 30 Cyprus 20 Czech Republic 20
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Daily Life 12 Danger Money 6 Dangerous City 13 Dare 4 Daring Journeys 5 Dark as a Midnight Dream 11 Dates with History 15 David Copperfield 8,9 Dealing with Drugs 26 Dear Mum, I Miss You 7 Declaration of American Independence 15 Defying Death at Sea 10 Defying Death in Mountains 10 Defying Death in the Desert 10
Index• 31
Defying Death in the Jungle 10 Democracy 28 Development without Damage 17 Dictatorship 28 Diet and Nutrition 26 Digital Technology 22 Dilemmas in Modern Science 21 Discovery of DNA, The 22 Divali 25 Documenting the Past 15 Doing the Double 5, 9 Down with the Romans 7 Dracula 3 Dragonwood 6 Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 3 Drama Within English 13 Drugs on the Street 27 Dumped 4
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Earth (Poems about) 11 Earthquakes and Volcanoes 18 Easter 25 Education 27 Egypt 20 Einstein's Theories of Relativity 22 Eject Eject Eject 4 Electricity and Magnetism 23 End-of-Life Rituals 25 Energy 17 Energy Technology 21 Energy and Matter 23 Energy Revolution 19 Environmental Technology 21 Essential Classics 3 Estonia 20 Et Tu Brute 5 Europe 19 Evacuation 16 Events and Outcomes 14 Everyday Celebrations 24 Exercise 26 Extreme Sports 5
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Fairy Tales 8 Fall of the Berlin Wall 15 Fantastically Fast Cars 5 Fast Track Classics 8 Festivals and Faiths 25 Field Athletics 30 Fight 4 Fighting Back 6 Fire (Poems About) 11 First Man on the Moon 15 First Polio Vaccine, The 22 Flashbacks 7 Flip Side 13 Flooding and Drought 18 Food 21 Food and Farming 17 Food and Water 17 Food, Blood and Bones 23 Food for Life 17 Food Technology 21 Football 30 Forces and Motion 23 Forensic Technology 21 Four Degrees More 4, 9 Frankenstein 3 Friends? 4 Fuels and the Environment 23 Funny Stories 6
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Gaming Technology 21 Gangs 27 Genetics 22 Ghost Stories 6 Gladiator 4 Global Cities 19 Global Village 17 Goal 4, 30 Good Thinking 29 Goodbye 4 Grammar Ray 10 Graphic Dickens 9 Graphic Novels 9 Graphic Shades 9 Graphic Shakespeare 12 Graphic Survival Stories 10 Great Expectations 9 Greek Myths and Legends 8 Green Plants 23 Grind 4 Gunpowder Plot, The 15 Guy Fawkes 7 Gymnastics 30
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Hana's Suitcase 16 Hauntings 6 Headlines 16 Health 27 Health and Disease 12 Health and Social Care 28 Healthy Lifestyles 26 Healthy Seas 17 Henry V 12 Henry VIII 7 Hindu Stories 24
Hitler Invades Poland 15 Holocaust 4 Home 27 Hospitality and Catering 28 Hounds of the Baskervilles, The 3 Huckleberry Finn 3, 8 Human Body, The 22 Hungary 20 Hunger 27 Hunter's Moon 5
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ICT 28 Iliad, The 8 Imagination Station 7 In the Workplace 28 Indian Myths 8 Indonesia 20 Industrial Revolution, The 14, 15 Inheritance and Evolution 23 Invasion of the Shapeshifter 13 Islamic Stories 24 Istanbul 19 Italy 20
J
Jamal is Overweight 26 Jane Eyre 3 Japan 20 Jason Brent 13 Jewish Stories 24 Jon Drinks Alcohol 26 Jonas Salk 22 Journey to the Centre of the Earth 3 Joyride 4 Judge for Yourself 14 Julius Caesar 12
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Kate Smokes Cigarettes 26 Kick Off 13 Kidnapped 3, 13 King Lear 12
L
Lativa 20 Life of the Party 6 Light and Colour 23 Lithuania 20 Little Women 3 Looking at Landscapes 18 Lost World, The 3
M
Macbeth 12 Mahatma Gandhi 14 Malta 20 Man in Uniform, A 5 Mantrap 6 Marriage Celebrations 25 Martial Arts 30 Martin Luther King 14 Materials 23 Mayor of Casterbridge, The 9 Medical Technology 21 Meltdown! 13 Merchant of Venice, The 12 Messenger, The 5 Metals and Non-metals 23 Mexico City 19 Michelle Obama 5 Midsummer Night's Dream, A 12 Migration and Refugees 17 Milestones in Modern Science 22 Military Technology 21 Minds Eye 6 Mining Minerals and Metals 17 Miracle Makers 22 Mirror Mirror 4 Mirror World 13 Modernist Period, The 11 Monarchy 28 Much Ado About Clubbing 13 Much Ado About Nothing 12 Murder of Crows, A 5
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Natural Resources 17 Nature for People 17 New EU Countries 20 New Technology 21 New York 19 Nile, The 18 No Heroics 5 No Way 10 North America 19 Nouns and Pronouns 10
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Odyssey, The 8 Off the Rials 6 Oil, Plastics and Power 17 Oliver Twist 3, 9, 13 On the Edge 5 One the Wire 10 Our Rights 27
Out of Iraq 27 Out of Order 11 Over the top 4
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Passover 25 People and Places 18 Personal Hygiene and 26 Sexual Health Phantom of the Opera 3 Pharoah's Toothache, The 13 Plague 5 Plate Techtonics 18 Plays with Attitude 13 Please Help Miss Nightingale 7 Poems from Many Cultures 11 Poems Then and Now 11 Poets of WWI 11 Poland 20 Pole Position 30 Port of Entry 5 Post-war Literature 11 Poverty 25 Power 21 Prepositions 10 Pride and Predjudice 9 Prophets and Gods 25 PSHE for KS3 and KS4 29 Punctuation & Sentences 10
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Queen Elizabeth I 14 Qur'an and Islam 24
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Race, The 4 Race Hate 27 Rainforest Express, The 13 Ramadan and Id 25 Ramayana 24 Rationing 16 Really Exciting Escapes 5 Really Weird Creatures 5 Reformation, The 14 Release of Nelson Mandela, The 15 Religious Extremism 27 Renaissance, The 11 Reproduction Breathing & Health 23 Resources and Conservation 18 Retail 28 Richard III 12 Right Now! 4 Rio de Janiero 19 Rising Tide 6 Rivers of Life 18 Robinson Crusoe 3 Robot Technology 21 Roman Britain 14 Romania 20 Romantics, The 11 Romeo and Juliet 12 Rosa Parks 15 Rugby 30 Runaway 4 Running 30 Russia 20
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Sacred Texts 24 Safety 27 Science Essentials 23 Science in Focus 22 Sci-Fi Stories 6 Scout 4 Scream, The 6 Scrum! 30 Sea Fever 5 Secret Garden, The 3 Secrets of the Rainforest 18 Seeing Red 10 Seriously Risky Jobs 5 Shades 6 Shades Shorts 7 Shakespeare for Everyone 12 Shakespeare's World 12 Sharp Shades 5 Shots 5 Shouting at the Stars 5 Sikh Stories 24 Skateboarding 30 Slam Dunk 30 Slovakia 20 Slovenia 20 Solar System and Beyond, The 23 Soldier Boy 5 Sounds and Vibrations 23 South America 19 Spain 20 Splitting the Atom 22 Sport and Leisure 28 Sporting Activities 26 Sports Technology 21 Star Plays 13 Stone Robbers 6 Storyteller 24 Stuarts 14 Sustainable Futures 17 Sustainable Homes 17 Sweden 20 Swimming 30
Sydney 19 Systems of Government 28
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Tail Gunner 4 Tale of Two Cities, A 3 Tales from Ancient Worlds 8 Tales from Around the World 8 Tales of Princes and Princesses 8 Taming of the Shrew, The 12 Tarzan 8 Tears of a Friend 5, 6 Technology 21 Tell Me About Sport 30 Tempest, The 12 Tennis 30 Terrifying Storms 5 Theatre and Entertainment 12 Thousand Words, A 5 Three Musketeers, The 8 TimeWarp Trials, The 7 Titanic 4 Tipitaka 24 Tokyo 19 Top Score 30 Torah 24 Trade 17 Traditional Tales 8 Transport Technology 21 Travel and Tourism 17, 28 Treachery by Night 6 Treasure Island 3 Trees and Timber Products 17 Tudors 14 Turn of the Screw 8 Twelfth Night 12 Twisted 13
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Umbrella Fella 5 Uncovering the Past 15 Underground Reporters, The 16
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Verbs 10 Victorians, The 11 Vietnam 20 Vikings, The 15 Violence 27 Voice 27 Voices 27
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War 27 War of the Worlds, The 8 Waste, Recycling and Reuse 17 Watch Over Her 5 Water (Poems About) 11 Watson and Crick 22 Weather 22 Weather and Climate 18 Weather Patterns 18 What if the Bomb Goes Off? 7 Whatever Lily Wants 5 White Fang 3, 8 Who Cares 5 Wild Warriors 5 Wiliam the Conquerer 7 William Shakespeare 11 Winter Celebrations 25 Witness 5, 6, 9 Wizard of Oz 3 Women Win the Vote 15 Women's War 16 World War I 16 World War I Armistice, The 15 Writers and Their Times 11 Wrong Exit 5 Wuthering Heights 9
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Xtreme 30
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Yesterday's Voices 4 You Can Do It 10 Young Runaways 13 Your Rights and Responsibilities 29
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