Books by Kay Barnham

Book SynopsisInspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable stepsJoin Mei as she finds out about manners and takes little steps towards having great manners at home, at school - or anywhere!The Little Steps series explores each positive character trait through everyday scenarios. Each book centres around one child character as they find out how their actions and the choices they make affect themselves and others. ''Little steps'' panels recap the moral message of the text and summarise the key lesson and a ''big step'' panel at the end of each section shows positive outcomes of developing emotional literacy. Relevant feelings and emotions are highlighted in the text.Perfect for readers aged 5 and up.

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Book SynopsisInspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable stepsJoin Jack as he finds out about responsibility and takes little steps towards being more responsible at home, at school - or anywhere!The Little Steps series explores each positive character trait through everyday scenarios. Each book centres around one child character as they find out how their actions and the choices they make affect themselves and others. ''Little steps'' panels recap the moral message of the text and summarise the key lesson and a ''big step'' panel at the end of each section shows positive outcomes of developing emotional literacy. Relevant feelings and emotions are highlighted in the text.Perfect for readers aged 5 and up.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the engineering behind how machines work

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Book SynopsisThis picture book story explains all about light

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Book SynopsisFundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the sources and features of light in everyday life. Flex, Astro and Spark, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day skipping rocks, paddling and setting up camp on a Super Scout trip to the beach!In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!

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Book SynopsisA beginner's look at some of the people and events in history that have shaped our world.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains civil rights and the the history of the fight for equal rights for women in an accessible way for younger readers.Included is a foreword by Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, who is a prominent lawyer, political and women''s rights activist and author of This Is Why I Resist.A chronological selection of key civil rights moments and movements in the struggle for women''s rights is explained in a child-friendly way. This book examines some of the history of why women have universally been denied the same rights as men. It looks at topics, such as suffrage movements in various countries around the world, how women are denied rights to work and education, violence against women, and women in sport. It explores how women have fought to be able to live their lives freely and that this fight is still ongoing. It also acknowledges the racial inequality in voting rights and how Black, indigenous and women of colour throughout the world have had aTable of Contents 1: What are women's rights and suffrage? 1: Women's rights in ancient times 1: Spreading the message 1: Votes for women 1: International Women's Day 1: Women in wartime 1: Women fight back 1: The status of women 1: Violence against women 1: Women in sport 1: Education for girls 1: Women's rights at work 1: Women's rights today 1: Woman's suffrage timeline 1: Glossary and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisBooks that tackle real-life scenarios of some classic areas of resistanceTable of Contents 1: Why do I have to ... ? 1: I'm not tired! 1: It's not fair! 1: I'm scared of the dark! 1: I'm lonely! 1: I'm worried about nightmares! 1: It's still light outside! 1: Top tips and facts about sleep 1: Further information 1: Glossary and index

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Book SynopsisFundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the idea of energy sources in everyday life. Volt, Zeb, Pixel and Cardio, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day racing, snacking, climbing and ending with a disco!In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!

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Book SynopsisFundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the essentials of motion in everyday life. Flex and Flash, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day on their bikes: riding, racing and then rocketing home!In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!

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Book SynopsisFundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the sources and features of light in everyday life. Flex, Astro and Spark, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day skipping rocks, paddling and setting up camp on a Super Scout trip to the beach!In the First Steps in Science series, children are encouraged to become super scientists with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn science through stories with bright and cheerful illustrations.Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their science learning.A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning.Titles in the series include: First Steps in Science: What's a Force? ... a snow-day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Energy? ... a Sports-Day adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! First Steps in Science: What is Motion? ... a cycling adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Light? ... a sunny sea-side adventure!First Steps in Science: What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure!

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