Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books

Book SynopsisHelp children to understand their emotions with these easy-to-read introductions to feelings.With the help of fun photographs of animals showing their emotions, children will start to recognise the different types of emotion and learn simple but effective ways to manage them. With the help of fun photographs of animals showing their emotions, children will start to recognise the different types of emotion and learn easy ways to manage them.The titles in the Tame Your Emotions series are great for sharing with children and encouraging them to talk about their emotions. By talking through their feelings, children will gain confidence and boost their self-esteem, being able to understand and take more control of their behaviour. Each book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions for ideas and activities to develop a deeper understanding. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early

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Book SynopsisHelp children to understand their emotions with these easy-to-read introductions to feelings.With the help of fun photographs of animals showing their emotions, children will start to recognise the different types of emotion and learn simple but effective ways to manage them. The titles in the Tame Your Emotions series are great for sharing with children and encouraging them to talk about their emotions. By talking through their feelings, children will gain confidence and boost their self-esteem, being able to understand and take more control of their behaviour. Each book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions for ideas and activities to develop a deeper understanding. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage and are also suitable for use with KS1 children.

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Book SynopsisThis sensitively written guide will help children to understand and come to terms with death and grief, whether they are dealing with the death of a loved one themselves, or whether they want to help a friend who is bereaved.Practical, straightforward advice will help readers through the grieving process, encouraging children to open up and talk about how they feel and showing them steps they can take to help them cope with the situation.Consultants from CHUMs, the Children''s Mental Health and Emotional Well-being service, provides expert advice and information. Other titles in The Kids'' Guide series:Anti-BullyingAnti-RacismDealing with AnxietyDealing with DivorceUnderstanding Autism

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Book SynopsisThis helpful guide will help children to understand more about divorce and why couples split up. Understand how to deal with arguments and stress, or find out how to give advice and support to someone else whose parents might be separating.Topics covered will include step-families; how to deal with arguments; having two homes; sibling issues; emotions and feelings; asking for help.Other titles in The Kids'' Guide series:Anti-BullyingAnti-RacismDealing with AnxietyDealing with DeathUnderstanding Autism

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Book SynopsisYou might want to read this book because you are being bullied. Or maybe you know a person who is being bullied and you want to help them. Or perhaps you''re worried that you''re a bully and you want to understand why and how to stop... There are things you can do and there are things that other people can do to help you. This book will help you to get through this. Topics covered include frenemies, physical bullying, name-calling, teasing, being left out, cyberbullying and how to get help.Consultants from the Anti-Bullying Alliance provide expert advice and information.Other titles in The Kids'' Guide series:Anti-RacismDealing with AnxietyDealing with DivorceDealing with DeathUnderstanding Autism

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Book SynopsisThis book will tell you more about what racism is and how to stop it happening. Maybe you are being bullied and you think it could be racial bullying. Perhaps you know someone who is being treated badly because of racism, and you want to help them. Perhaps you are worried that you might be behaving in a racist way and you want to know how to stop.Being anti-racist means being active against racism. This book gives some tips about how to be anti-racist in a positive and safe way. This book can help you spot racism and stop it in its tracks. If everyone bandstogether then we can make racism become ... extinct!Other titles in The Kids'' Guide series:Anti-BullyingDealing with AnxietyDealing with DivorceDealing with DeathUnderstanding Autism

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Book SynopsisA gentle story of family separation among refugees - teaching empathy and courage through the eyes of a wild mustang.Two wild mustang sisters, born wild and free to graze and gallop with their herd, live peacefully on a prairie they''ve called home for generations. One day, a greedy human has another plan for their land, and they are chased into the desert. What will our brave young hero do when she finds herself fleeing and separated from her sister?From debut author-illustrator Charlotte Manning comes this compassionate and urgent call to understand the plight of so many refugees forced to flee their homes, and torn from family along the way.Suitable for young readers aged 5 and older as a thoughtful introduction to or discussion of this subject.

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Book SynopsisA powerful explanation of Earth's extinction emergencyTable of Contents 1: GONE FOREVER 2: LIFE ON EARTH 3: UNDERSTANDING SPECIES 4: THE EXTINCTION RATE 5: CASE STUDY: NO MORE DINOSAURS 6: WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER! 7: EXTINCTION AND HUMANS 8: CASE STUDY: STELLER’S SEA COW 9: TOO MANY PEOPLE? 10: THREATS TO WILDLIFE 11: CONSERVATION 12: KEEPING TRACK 13: CASE STUDY: ENDANGERED SEAGRASS 14: A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE 15: WILDLIFE LAWS 16: SPREADING THE WORD 17: ECOTOURISM 18: CASE STUDY 19: WOLONG NATURE RESERVE 20: WHAT CAN YOU DO? 21: EXTINCT PLANET? 22: GLOSSARY 23: FURTHER READING 24: INDEX

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Book SynopsisA vibrant exploration of animal life cyclesEarth''s Amazing Cycles: Animals looks at the wonderful and diverse world of wildlife, and how animals are born, grow, reproduce and die in a constant cycle.Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth''s Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.Earth''s Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/WaterTable of Contents 1: What is an animal? 2: All types of animals 3: Life of an animal 4: Courtship 5: Reproduction 6: Laying eggs 7: New life 8: Caring for young 9: Growing up 10: Metamorphosis 11: Finding food 12: Scavengers 13: How long do animals live? 14: Glossary 15: Index, further reading and websites

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Book SynopsisA vibrant exploration of animal life cyclesEarth''s Amazing Cycles: Animals looks at the wonderful and diverse world of wildlife, and how animals are born, grow, reproduce and die in a constant cycle.Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth''s Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.Earth''s Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/WaterTable of Contents 1: What is an animal? 2: All types of animals 3: Life of an animal 4: Courtship 5: Reproduction 6: Laying eggs 7: New life 8: Caring for young 9: Growing up 10: Metamorphosis 11: Finding food 12: Scavengers 13: How long do animals live? 14: Glossary 15: Index, further reading and websites

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Book SynopsisFind out how to be helpful with these cute animal guides!

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Book SynopsisA vibrant exploration of plant life cyclesEarth''s Amazing Cycles: Plants looks at the wonderful world of plants, the many diverse forms they take and how they form, grow, reproduce and die in a constant cycle.Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth''s Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.Earth''s Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/WaterTable of Contents 1: What is a plant? 2: All types of plants 3: Life of a plant 4: Seeds and germination 5: Making food 6: Flowers 7: Flowers and insects 8: Seeds and fruits 9: Scattering seeds 10: Bulbs, runners and tubers 11: Food chains 12: How long do plants live? 13: Recycling plants 14: Glossary 15: Further reading and websites 15: Index

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A vibrant exploration of rocks and how they are formedEarth's Amazing Cycles: Rocks looks at the fascinating world of rocks, how they have formed over millions of years, the different forms they take, including volcanoes, and how they break down again in a constant cycle.Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth's Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.Earth's Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/Water

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Book SynopsisA vibrant exploration of rocks and how they are formedEarth''s Amazing Cycles: Rocks looks at the fascinating world of rocks, how they have formed over millions of years, the different forms they take, including volcanoes, and how they break down again in a constant cycle.Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth''s Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.Earth''s Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.Titles in the series: Animals/ETable of Contents 1: What are rocks? 2: Inside the Earth 3: Rock cycles 4: Volcanoes 5: Making igneous rocks 6: Rocks under water 7: Sedimentary rocks 8: Folding and faulting 9: Re-made rocks 10: Weathered rocks 11: Erosion 12: Soil 13: Rocks and people 14: Glossary 15: Further reading and websites 16: Index

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Book SynopsisA vibrant exploration of seasons and how they change the world around usEarth''s Amazing Cycles: Seasons looks at what the different seasons are, why they happen and how they change our weather, surroundings and wildlife in a constant cycle.Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth''s Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.Earth''s Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/WaterTable of Contents 1: Climate and weather 2: Seasonal climates 3: Spinning around the Sun 4: Hot and cold 5: Day length 6: Spring 7: Summer 8: Autumn 9: Winter 10: Dry and wet seasons 11: Monsoons 12: Surviving extremes 13: Climate change 14: Glossary 15: Websites and further information 16: Index

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Book SynopsisA vibrant exploration of Earth''s unique water cycleEarth''s Amazing Cycles: Water looks at what the water cycle is, what powers it and why it is essential for all life on Earth.Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth''s Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for our unique planet.Earth''s Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character features throughout, guiding readers through the information and providing opportunities for humour and engagement.Titles in the series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/WaterTable of Contents 1: Earth’s water 2: Forms of water 3: Fresh and salt water 4: Cycling water 5: Water in the atmosphere 6: Falling down 7: Evaporation 8: Plants and water 9: Underground water 10: Glaciers 11: Rivers 12: Climate change 13: Saving water 14: Glossary 15: Further reading and websites 16: Index

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain its future. In The Planet We Share, we learn about the multitude and diveristy of life on Earth, types of habitat land the loss of habitat, conservation and rewilding. The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme. Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange. Titles in the series: The Journeys We Make Th

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Book SynopsisA humorous, story-based look at catching a cold, designed to inform and reassure young readersThe class are on an exciting trip to the Museum of Science today. Poor Roshan has been looking forward to the trip for ages, but he isn''t feeling very well. Suddenly he does a big sneeze - oh no, Roshan''s got a cold!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you''ll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children''s books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.Books in the series:Chicken PoxColdEar InfectionHead LiceTummy BugTonsillitis

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Book SynopsisElephant loves seeing his friends and making new friends and he has lots of tips for how to be a good friend for young children. The book covers topics such as empathy, saying sorry and listening.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for human children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for young animal lovers.

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Book SynopsisKoala likes to sleep all day - he knows the sleep will give him the energy he needs to move around at night, when its cool. This book follows the story of a sleepy koala , but it provides lots of advice on sleep for its human readers. Topics include why sleep is important and gives some hints and tips on how to have a good night''s sleep.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for human children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for young animal lovers.

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Book SynopsisElephant loves seeing his friends and making new friends and he has lots of tips for how to be a good friend. The book covers topics such as empathy, saying sorry and listening.The Healthy Habits series, for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for human children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for young animal lovers. Titles in the series: Dog''s Guide to Helping Others Sloth''s Guide to Keeping Calm Kangaroo''s Guide to Keeping Fit Lemur''s Guide to Healthy Eating Koala''s Guide to Sleep Leopard''s Guide to Keeping CleanPanda''s Guide to Mental Wellbeing Elephant''s Guide to Making Friends

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Food We Eat, learn about food waste and lack of food in different parts of the world, the reduciton of food packaging, growing your own food and eating more fruit and veg.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series:

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Animals We Save, find out about the different species that roam our planet, from polar bears in the arctic to stingrays in the seas, and dessert and grassland mammals, and how each species is affected by our changing climate.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those read

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future. In The Crops We Grow, explore what crops are, how they are harvested and the effects on them from climate change. Discover fair farming and some of the measures being taken to ensure we can grow crops economically. The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme. Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future. In The Homes We Build we learn about types of homes, what materials they are made from, how they are built and how they are beocoming increaisngly envioronmentally friendly. The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme. Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 9 Gold. Titles in the series: The JTable of Contents 1: What is a home? 2: Different homes 3: Building materials 4: Houses and climate change 5: Concrete and steel 6: Building a house today 7: eco-freindly materials 8: Old homes 9: Inside our homes 10: Outside our homes 11: What can we do at home? 12: Become an eco warrior 13: Earth activist: Nzambi Matee

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Book SynopsisGuides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth''s future.In The Cities We Live In, take a global look at city living, what it is like to live in a city, from communites and transport to types of home and and how they are adapting to become greener.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles

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Book SynopsisA humorous, story-based look at catching tonsillitisIt''s the class''s pirate play today! The children have worked really hard and are very excited to get onto the stage. But poor Maya''s got a headache, her throat is hurting, and she can''t eat her lunch. Oh no - Maya''s got tonsillitis!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you''ll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children''s books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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Book SynopsisA humorous, story-based look at catching a tummy bugIt''s the Great School Bake Sale today! Tom''s tummy feels a bit funny, but he can''t wait to gobble down some sweet treats. He takes a big bite of a piece of delicious chocolate cake and suddenly feels very sick... Oh no - Tom''s got a tummy bug!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you''ll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children''s books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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Book SynopsisA humorous, story-based look at getting an ear infectionIt''s music class and the class are busy practising for their end-of-term concert. Jan usually rocks it on the drums, but today his ears hurt and he can''t hear very well. Oh no - Jan has an ear infection!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you''ll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children''s books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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Book SynopsisWe all get anxious from time to time and this is normal. But if these feelings have started to affect how you live, it''s time to find some help. This book will help you to look at how you have been dealing with your anxiety and find new ways to break out of those worry cycles.This book covers topics such as: what is anxiety, how your mind works, positive mindsets, how does it make you feel, feeling scared, feeding the worries, calming comforts, avoidance and denial, how and when to ask for help.It gives practical advice and easy tips for simple ways to help deal with anxiety.Sara Stevens is an anxiety specialist, with a Degree and Masters in Psychology, with over 50,000 hours of clinical experience in helping people to understand how their minds work and make profound life changes. Sara works in schools and childcare settings, teaching teachers how to understand and deal with anxiety in the classroom.Other titles in The Kids'' Guide

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Book SynopsisThis book is for children wanting to find out more about autism. You might want to read this book because you''ve had a diagnosis of autism, or perhaps you think you''re on the autism spectrum and want to find out more. Or maybe you know someone with autism and you want to understand them better.Whatever your reasons, this book will help you to understand what it is like to be autistic and how this can affect day-to-day situations such as school and friendships.Content covered includes: what is autism?, autism spectrum, plans and changes, senses, routines and repetitive behaviour such as stimming, sensory overload, anxiety, feelings, communication, friendships, teachers and school, masking, dream worlds and escaping, talents and interests.The author, Vicky Martin, worked with the students of Limpsfield Grange, a residential school for girls with communication and interaction difficulties including Autism Spectrum Disorder, to write and illustrate the

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Book SynopsisStep up your science knowledge with Step Into Science and discover the science of habitats! In Step Into Science: Habitats, find out about forest and water homes; the importance of food chains and why humans are changing habitats. With the help of a cast of funny blobby characters, you''ll explore different plant and animal groups and discover how a woodland changes with the seasons. Colourful and quirky illustrations make these core science topics exciting and fresh and encourage interaction with the subject.Written to support the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2, each title explores key scientific topics through a combination of concise information and fun experiments. Perfect for readers aged 7+Titles in the series:ElectricityForces & MagnetsHabitatsLightPlantsRocks & SoilSoundThe BodyTable of Contents 1: What is a habitat? 1: Plant groups 1: Identifying living things 1: Animal groups 1: Habitats in spring 1: Habitats in summer 1: Habitats in autumn 1: Habitats in winter 1: Water habitats 1: Habitats across the world 1: Humans and habitats 1: Saving habitats 1: Glossary 1: Answers to the activities and questions 1: Index

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Book SynopsisStep up your science knowledge with Step Into Science and discover the science of rocks and soil! Step Into Science: Rocks and Soil looks at Earth and the rocks that make it up, from its fiery core and volcanoes to limestone cliffs and fossils. With the help of a cast of funny blobby characters, you''ll explore how rocks form and reform over time, and how they change the world around us. Colourful and quirky illustrations make these core science topics exciting and fresh and encourage interaction with the subject.Written to support the National Curriculum at Key Stage 2, each title explores key scientific topics through a combination of concise information and fun experiments. Perfect for readers aged 7+Titles in the series:ElectricityForces & MagnetsHabitatsLightPlantsRocks & SoilSoundThe BodyTrade ReviewPeter manages to bring these pages to life with simple and fluent text ... There are plenty of areas which children will want to find out more about and I can see the book acting as a springboard to further studies * School Librarian *Explores key scientific topics through a combination of concise information and fun experiments. This combination is ideal to encourage children to make their own investigations and further their own learning through hands-on experience * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: Rocks in space 1: Inside the Earth 1: Volcanoes 1: Igneous rock 1: When rocks break up 1: Rocks from living things 1: Minerals 1: Metamorphic rock 1: Soil 1: Investigating soil 1: How fossils form 1: Fossils from different ages 1: Glossary 1: Answers to the activities and questions 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisA unique and gentle art-therapy-based book to help children understand their happiness through creativityPicturing My Happiness encourages children to become ''happiness artists'', using their amazing minds to get to know and show their happiness. Children are asked to think about the colours, textures and shapes that express the look and feel of happiness to them. Children consider and recognise how they act when they''re happy and how they can ''speak'' about happiness through their art. At the end of the book, children have a set of self-made resources to use again and again when they need a reminder of their creative coping skills.All the Colours of Me is a series of books written by Art Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Practitioner, Anna Shepherd. The series addresses key emotions in the life of a child through safe and gentle creative engagement. Each books includes a guide for adults, a glossary of key terms and further resources for supporTable of Contents 1: LISTENING TO HAPPINESS 2: ART-MAKING CAN HELP 3: HAPPINESS IS ... 4: HAPPINESS FEELS LIKE 5: HAPPINESS LOOKS LIKE 6: HAPPINESS ACTS LIKE 7: SHADES OF HAPPINESS 8: SPEAKING OF HAPPINESS 9: CAN'T STOP THE HAPPINESS? 10: PRACTISING HAPPINESS 11: YOU ARE A HAPPINESS ARTIST! 12: KEY TERMS AND FURTHER RESOURCES 13: A GUIDE FOR ADULTS 14: HELPFUL CONTACTS

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Book SynopsisA unique and gentle art-therapy-based book to help children come to terms with their sadness through creativityPicturing My Sadness encourages children to become ''sadness artists'', using their amazing minds to get to know and show their sadness. Children are asked to think about the colours, textures and shapes that express the look and feel of sadness to them. Children consider and recognise how they act when they''re sad and how they can ''speak'' about sadness through art if finding words is hard. At the end of the book, children have a set of self-made resources to use again and again when they need a reminder of their creative coping skills.All the Colours of Me is a series of books written by Art Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Practitioner, Anna Shepherd. The series addresses key emotions in the life of a child through safe and gentle creative engagement. Each books includes a guide for adults, a glossary of key terms and further resourcTable of Contents 1: LISTENING TO SADNESS 1: ART-MAKING CAN HELP 1: SADNESS IS ... 1: SADNESS FEELS LIKE 1: SADNESS LOOKS LIKE 1: SADNESS ACTS LIKE 1: SHADES OF SADNESS 1: SPEAKING OF SADNESS 1: CAN'T STOP THE SADNESS? 1: PRACTISING SADNESS 1: YOU ARE A SADNESS ARTIST! 1: KEY TERMS AND FURTHER RESOURCES 1: A GUIDE FOR ADULTS 1: HELPFUL CONTACTS

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Book SynopsisA unique and gentle art-therapy-based book to help children come to terms with their worry through creativityPicturing My Worry encourages children to become ''worry artists'', using their amazing minds to get to know and show their worries. Children are asked to think about the colours, textures and shapes that express the look and feel of worry to them. Children consider and recognise how they act when they''re worried and how they can ''speak'' about worry through art if finding words is hard. At the end of the book, children have a set of self-made resources to use again and again when they need a reminder of their creative coping skills.All the Colours of Me is a series of books written by Art Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Practitioner, Anna Shepherd. The series addresses key emotions in the life of a child through safe and gentle creative engagement. Each books includes a guide for adults, a glossary of key terms and further resources forTable of Contents 1: LISTENING TO WORRY 1: ART-MAKING CAN HELP 1: WORRY IS ... 1: WORRY FEELS LIKE 1: WORRY LOOKS LIKE 1: WORRY ACTS LIKE 1: SHADES OF WORRY 1: SPEAKING OF WORRY 1: CAN'T STOP THE WORRY? 1: PRACTISING WORRY 1: YOU ARE A WORRY ARTIST! 1: KEY TERMS AND FURTHER RESOURCES 1: A GUIDE FOR ADULTS 1: HELPFUL CONTACTS

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Book SynopsisA unique and gentle art-therapy-based book to help children grow their resilience through creativityPicturing My Resilience encourages children to become ''resilience artists'', using their amazing minds to get to know and grow their resilience. Children are asked to think about the colours, textures and shapes that express the look and feel of resilience to them. Children consider and recognise how they''ve been resilient in the past and how they can ''speak'' about resilience through their art. At the end of the book, children have a set of self-made resources to use again and again when they need a reminder of their creative coping skills.All the Colours of Me is a series of books written by Art Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Practitioner, Anna Shepherd. The series addresses key emotions in the life of a child through safe and gentle creative engagement. Each books includes a guide for adults, a glossary of key terms and furtheTable of Contents 1: LISTENING TO OUR FEELINGS 2: ART-MAKING CAN HELP 3: RESILIENCE IS ... 4: RESILIENCE FEELS LIKE 5: RESILIENCE LOOKS LIKE 6: RESILIENCE ACTS LIKE 7: SHADES OF RESILIENCE 8: SPEAKING OF RESILIENCE 9: SLOW AND STEADY RESILIENCE 10: PRACTISING RESILIENCE 11: YOU ARE A RESILIENCE ARTIST! 12: KEY TERMS AND FURTHER RESOURCES 13: A GUIDE FOR ADULTS 14: HELPFUL CONTACTS

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Book SynopsisA unique and gentle art-therapy-based book to help children understand their gratitude through creativityPicturing My Gratitude encourages children to become ''gratitude artists'', using their amazing minds to get to know and show their gratitude. Children are asked to think about the colours, textures and shapes that express the look and feel of gratitude to them. Children consider and recognise how they act when they''re grateful and how they can ''speak'' about gratitude through their art. At the end of the book, children have a set of self-made resources to use again and again when they need a reminder of their creative coping skills.All the Colours of Me is a series of books written by Art Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Practitioner, Anna Shepherd. The series addresses key emotions in the life of a child through safe and gentle creative engagement. Each books includes a guide for adults, a glossary of key terms and further resTable of Contents 1: LISTENING TO OUR EMOTIONS 2: ART-MAKING CAN HELP 3: GRATITUDE IS ... 4: GRATITUDE FEELS LIKE 5: GRATITUDE LOOKS LIKE 6: GRATITUDE ACTS LIKE 7: CHANGING SHADES OF GRATITUDE 8: SPEAKING OF GRATITUDE 9: CAN'T FIND THE GRATITUDE? 10: PRACTISING SADNESS 11: YOU ARE A SADNESS ARTIST! 12: KEY TERMS AND FURTHER RESOURCES 13: A GUIDE FOR ADULTS 14: HELPFUL CONTACTS

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated exploration of the mysterious world that lies beneath our oceans and seasFrom the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth''s most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them?Amazingly, more than 80 per cent of Earth''s five great oceans remain unexplored today. Life at Extremes: Under the Sea journeys into the mysterious world beneath the waves to discover its unique features and wildlife, and explores how we can live and work deep below the sea.Perfect reading for budding explorers aged 9 and up.Contents: Our blue planetUnderwater landscapesBeneath the wavesLife at the

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated exploration of the ultimate extreme environment - spaceFrom the icy poles to the deepest parts of the oceans, humans have explored Earth''s most challenging environments, and have even journeyed on into space. But how did these places form and what are the features that make them unique? How do humans live and work in these harsh landscapes? Most importantly, how is human activity impacting them and their natural inhabitants and wildlife, and what does the future hold for them?Life at Extremes: Space explores the vast, distant and mysterious expanses of space and looks at how we on Earth have managed to travel into it and survive its many challenges. It describes how, as technology progresses, space tourism and even colonies on other planets are becoming less of a distant dream and more of a future reality. Perfect reading for budding explorers aged 9 and up.Contents:The night skyOur solar system<

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Book SynopsisCelebrate William Wordsworth''s 250th birthday with this beautiful retelling of his life.Produced to coincide with the 250th birthday of Wordsworth in 2020, this book adapts the lyrical diary of his sister, Dorothy Wordsworth, detailing their life together roaming the beautiful Lake District. Dorothy''s works are now considered essential early examples of a women''s role in literature, underpinnning her position as a female role model, as they confront issues spanning from social justice, the French revolution and nature.Lush Lake District and London landscapes, and carefully researched costumes bring the era to life, while extracts from longer works such as The Prelude tie into the national curriculum.

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Book SynopsisFind out how to take control of your emotions with this fun guide to becoming a more confident you!Part of growing up is being able to handle the way an emotion makes you feel. Managing emotions properly helps you to manage your behaviour, build good relationships with people around you and make positive decisions. This book will help you to learn the best ways to manage emotions such as anger, jealousy, worry, sadness, shyness and fear.Short comic-strip stories featuring a diverse range of characters show you how to deal with different emotions and situations. The consultant, Sarah Davis, is qualified in child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and provides counselling support for children, young adults and parents.Includes notes for parents and teachers about how to most effectively use the books at home or in the classroom.The ''Confident Kids'' series is perfect for children aged 7-11, teaching children important life skills to help them manage

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Book SynopsisA fun, upbeat book that that encourages kids to get into good financial habits by understanding what money is and how it worksKnow Your Money looks at the history of money, from shells to bitcoin, and reveals how banks work, what credit is and other financial fundamentals.Learn all about managing money with Master Your Money - a dynamic series which fosters children''s money skills and encourages their independence with sound advice and top tips.The clear information text is tailored to the young readership and recommend only safe, age-appropriate, achievable aims. It will also offer global advice on how to keep your money safe and avoid fraud, as well as explaining the importance of sharing money to help others, if and when you can.Perfect for kids aged 7 and up.

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Book SynopsisUnequal Planet offers young readers a clear, insightful look at Earth''s ongoing inequality crisis.If everyone on Earth was equal, we would have the same standards of living, opportunities, wealth, health and other factors that make our lives different. But this isn''t the case, the world is not an equal place and many experience great inequality in their lives. Unequal Planet looks at the reasons behind global inequality - from where people are born to their individual income to the impacts of climate change, and suggests some positive, practical solutions to this complex and challenging issue. It also explores what we can all do - at a global and an individual level - to help make the world a more equal and better place.Aimed at readers aged 9 and up.Contents:IT''S NOT FAIR!/WHAT IS MONEY?/WEALTH AND INCOME/RICH AND POOR COUNTRIES/NATURAL RESOURCES/LAND GRAB!/CASE STUDY: HAITI/DEALING WITH DEBT/INVENTIONS AND TECHNOLO

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Book SynopsisIn the real world, businesses need strong teams to thrive. Follow twelve cute animals as they each run a business and find out why teamwork is great for business and for their own social and emotional development, too. Alongside introducing young readers to what business is and how they are run, readers will find out that great things can happen when you work as a team. Pip Penguin finds a way to motivate her team to spring into action. Other animals find out that sharing ideas, being a calm leader and asking for help, are great tools for building their businesses, showing readers that the keys to business success are also brilliant life skills that can help them change, too.With adorable illustrations and written in consultation with a highly experienced business author and multinational business advisor, the Little Business Books series introduces core business concepts to the entrepreneurs and business leaders of the future. Suitable for children aged five

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Book SynopsisIn the real world businesses have ups and downs. Follow twelve cute animals as they each run a business and find out why resilience is great for business and for their own social and emotional development, too. Alongside introducing young readers to what business is and how they are run, readers will find out that great things can happen when you are open to change. Kit Kangaroo learns how to problem-solve and creates a great new work hub in her café. Other animals find out that problem solving, being brave, listening or working together, help their businesses to improve, showing readers that the keys to business success are also brilliant life skills that can help them grow, too.With adorable illustrations and written in consultation with a highly experienced business author and multinational business advisor, the Little Business Books series introduces core business concepts to the entrepreneurs and business leaders of the future. Suitable for childr

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Book SynopsisFollow twelve cute animals as they each run a business and find out why responsibility is important for their business and for their own social and emotional development too. Alongside introducing young readers to what business is and how they are run, readers will find out that great things can happen when you take responsibility. Kiki Koala takes charge of her savings, and Wei Wolf learns to be more inclusive, making hats that suit all of his customers. Other animals find out that being fair, keeping promises, listening or working together, help their businesses to succeed, showing readers that the keys to business success are also brilliant life skills that can help them flourish, too.With adorable illustrations and written in consultation with a highly experienced business author and multinational business advisor, the Little Business Books series introduces core business concepts to the entrepreneurs and business leaders of the future. Suitable fo

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