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Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What''s a Force? ... a snow-day adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the idea of forces in everyday life. Zeb and Astro, the super-powered robot siblings who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day riding a sledge, building a snowman and throwing snow balls!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 thi

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From bicycles to tunnel-boring machines, snow machines and lorries, explore the world of machines on land!Get to grips with the mind-boggling advances that have been made in engineering and building vehicles and other machines on land.The Engineering Power series explores the most amazing machines from the past to present day. It pulls out key engineering details to inform and inspire the next generation of engineers.From cranes, submarines, tanks, and stealth jets, find out how machines have been built to lift heavy weights, be submerged in deep oceans, roll forward over rough terrain and zip quietly past in the sky overhead.Large illustrations combined with photo inserts and diagrams show machines operating in the real world.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

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Discover all about the fascinating lives of some of the most unusual, quirky and eccentric characters in world history! Learn about the Chinese emporer who hunted sea monsters, find out if Richard III really was as despicable as historians once thought, and why Ivan the Terrible really was a very scary monarch. Peppered with Crackpot Quiz questions and Mad, Bad and Truly Sticky Endings features this book is enthralling, entertaining and educational all at the same time!

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Books that tackle real-life scenarios of some classic areas of resistance

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Truth or Busted: Survival Skills takes popular notions and ideas about how to survive in urban and wilderness environments and examines where the ideas came from, how or why they have become well known, and finally whether they are really true or false! This hilarious book looks at statements like: 'You can drink your own wee to survive!' or 'Cows are more deadly than great white sharks!' Each statement is evaluated and then awarded a Truth or Busted stamp at the end of each entry.

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Inspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable stepsJoin Haya as she finds out all about kindness and takes little steps towards being kind at home, with friends - with everyone!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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Books that tackle real-life scenarios of some classic areas of resistance

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This picture book story explains all about sound

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Dig deep and explore the incredible plant life cycle story. From tiny seeds to small shoots, long branches and mighty tree trunks, explore the life cycle of plants and find out what plants need to help them grow. Follow the journey of a young boy and girl as they find out about how plants grow. This beautifully illustrated picture book explains why insects are important to plants, how seeds travel and why plants are important to us all. LOOK AND WONDER is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.Other titles in the series:A STROLL THROUGH THE SEASONSA WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEATHERINCREDIBLE RAINFORESTSTHE AMAZING BUTTERFLY LIFE CYCLE STORYTHE AMAZING PLANT LIFE CYCLE STORYTHE AWESOME NIGHT SKYTHE GREAT BIG WATER CYCLE ADVENTURE

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Discover the engineering behind how machines work

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Inspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable stepsJoin Anya as she learns the importance of telling the truth and owning up to mistakes, taking little steps towards being honest and truthful with her family, friends and the new people she meets. 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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Inspiring young children to adopt positive character traits through little achievable stepsJoin Luca as he learns how to respect others around him and takes little steps towards being a thoughtful and kind member of his community, at home, at school and in the neighbourhood!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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Inspiring 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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From hovercraft to hydrofoils, jet skis and seaplanes, explore the world of machines in the sea!Get to grips with the mind-boggling advances that have been made in engineering and building sea vehicles and machines. Bright and bold artwork, alongside clear explanations and diagrams, guide you through a variety of landmark or forward-thinking machines.From cranes, submarines, tanks, and stealth jets, find out how machines have been built to lift heavy weights, be submerged in deep oceans, roll forward over rough terrain and zip quietly past in the sky overhead. The books in the Engineering Power series explain how the most amazing machines in our world operate, pulling out key engineering detail to inform and inspire the next generation of engineers.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

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From hot air balloons to supersonic jet, drones and jetpacks, explore the world of flying machines!Get to grips with the mind-boggling advances that have been made in engineering and building aircraft. The Engineering Power series explores the most amazing machines from the past to present day. It pulls out key engineering details to inform and inspire the next generation of engineers. From cranes, submarines, tanks, and stealth jets, find out how machines have been built to lift heavy weights, be submerged in deep oceans, roll forward over rough terrain and zip quietly past in the sky overhead. Large illustrations combined with photo inserts and diagrams show machines operating in the real world.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

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This picture book story explores what it feels like to be scared and frightened using everyday situations that children might be familiar with. This book shows different reasons why young people might be frightened, illustrates scenarios of them having to deal with fearful situations such as at night or being scared of lighting or monsters, and gives advice on how to deal with these feelings and to be able to help other people too. Ideal for home or classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children cope with these feelings.Illustrated by the ever-popular and award-winning illustrator Mike Gordon, this book is part of a series of stories about feelings and emotions for 4 to 8-year-old children, which help children to understand their feelings and work out the best way to deal with them. This will boost their self-esteem and reinforce good behaviour.They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Other titles are: Feeling Angry, Feeling Jealous, Feeling Sad, Feeling Shy and Feeling Worried

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Truth or Busted's History title explores popular myths and legends about world history in a light and humorous way that kids will find unputdownable. Such statements as 'George Washington had wooden teeth' or 'Thomas Crapper invented the flushing toilet' are examined as well as where the ideas came, whether they have any basis in truth, or whether they can be consigned to folklore. Each statement is given a TRUTH or BUSTED evaluation.

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Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the sources and features of sound, on tour with their favourite robot rock band: BOOM! Flash, Bolt, Jet and Volt, the super-powered robots who make up the band, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day preparing for a big show on their world tour.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 guid

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From space telescopes to rockets, satellites and rovers, explore the world of space machines!Get to grips with the mind-boggling advances that have been made in engineering and building spacecraft and machines. The Engineering Power series explores the most amazing machines from the past to present day. It pulls out key engineering details to inform and inspire the next generation of engineers. From cranes, submarines, tanks, and stealth jets, find out how machines have been built to lift heavy weights, be submerged in deep oceans, roll forward over rough terrain and zip quietly past in the sky overhead. Large illustrations combined with photo inserts and diagrams show machines operating in the real world.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

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From hot air balloons to supersonic jet, drones and jetpacks, explore the world of flying machines!Get to grips with the mind-boggling advances that have been made in engineering and building aircraft. Bright and bold artwork, alongside clear explanations and diagrams, guide you through a variety of landmark or forward-thinking machines.From cranes, submarines, tanks, and stealth jets, find out how machines have been built to lift heavy weights, be submerged in deep oceans, roll forward over rough terrain and zip quietly past in the sky overhead. The books in the Engineering Power series explain how the most amazing machines in our world operate, pulling out key engineering detail to inform and inspire the next generation of engineers.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

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This picture book story explains all about light

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This picturebook story explains all about forces and motion

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Explore the incredible butterfly life cycle story, from tiny eggs to crawling caterpillars and incredible chrysalises.Follow the journey of a young boy and girl as they find out about insect life cycles. This beautifully illustrated picture book explores the life cycle process and explains each stage in detail. 'Look and Wonder' is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.Perfect for the EYFS and KS1 primary curriculum study of life cycles.Other titles in the series:A Stroll Through the SeasonsA Wonderful World of WeatherIncredible RainforestsThe Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle StoryThe Amazing Plant Life Cycle StoryThe Awesome Night SkyThe Great Big Water Cycle Adventure

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

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Fundamental 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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Fundamental 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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Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! is a fun story that leads children through types of matter in everyday life. Bolt, Pixel and Jet, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day hiking, snacking and exploring!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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A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love space? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of space-related jobs that people do.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working in Space, Billie and Mia meet an astronomer, rocket scientist, an astronaut, a flight controller, a robotics engineer, a cosmologist and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do and how they work with space. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather

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A fun and magical tour of the world of working with animals, with Billie and their very silly pet cat, Mia!Does your child love the ocean? Do they think that they might want to work with animals one day when they are grown up? Help your child to find out about all sorts of jobs that people do when they work in, on or under water.Billie has a very special dressing up box. When they choose an outfit from the box, they are whisked away to meet all sorts of people doing all kinds of amazing job. In Working Underwater, Billie and Mia meet a diving instructor, an oceanographer, a marine scientist, an aquatic vet, an aquanaut and many more. Together, they find out lots of interesting things about these jobs these people do in water. (And be sure to take a close look to see what naughty and silly things Mia gets up to in the funny illustrations.)Jump into Jobs is no ordinary science careers series. It's designed to help young children to think not only about the job that they might want to do in the future, but to be inspired by the world of work that is happening all around them. Each book concludes with a spread to encourage children to research the topic further through fun activities. The series is perfect for children aged 5 and up who are interested in what adults do all day and as part of a well rounded PSHE and Science curriculum.Title in the series:Working with AnimalsWorking in SpaceWorking UnderwaterWorking with Weather

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This picture book story explores feelings of jealousy in a light-hearted way using everyday situations that children might be familiar with - perfect for children who might be experiencing jealous emotions. This book shows different reasons why young people might become jealous, illustrates scenarios of people behaving jealously, and gives advice on how to calm jealous in yourself and to be able to help other people. Ideal for home or classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with feelings.Illustrated by the ever-popular and award-winning illustrator Mike Gordon, this book is part of a series of stories about feelings and emotions for 4 to 8-year-old children, which help children to understand their feelings and work out the best way to deal with them. This will boost their self-esteem and reinforce good behaviour. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Other titles are: Feeling Angry, Feeling Frightened, Feeling Sad, Feeling Shy and Feeling Worried This lovely story follows the day of one small boy who tries to help friends and family who are feeling jealous, but then ends up feeling jealous himself and having to follow his own advice.

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If your kids don't fully understand why making healthy food choices is not only really important, but actually pretty great, too, then you should read this book together!Do they only ever want to eat pizza, crisps and doughnuts, think that fruit and vegetables are horrible or think that drinking water is boring? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind about the foods they eat!With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why good food is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum.Titles in this series:Eat Healthy Food?Go To School?Go To Sleep?Keep Clean?Share?Tell the Truth?

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If your kids don't fully understand why going to school is not only really important, but actually pretty great, too, then you should read this book together!Are they pretending to be ill to avoid going to school, are scared about starting a new school or simply think it is boring? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind about going to school!With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why school is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum.Titles in this series:Eat Healthy Food?Go To School?Go To Sleep?Keep Clean?Share?Tell the Truth?

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If your kids don't think that they should have to take a go to sleep, then you should read this book together!Are they too busy having fun, can't see the point in sleeping when it is still light outside or think that there are monsters under the bed? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind.With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why going to sleep is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum.Titles in this series:Eat Healthy Food?Go To School?Go To Sleep?Keep Clean?Share?Tell the Truth?

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If your kids don't fully understand why making healthy food choices is not only really important, but actually pretty great, too, then you should read this book together!Do they only ever want to eat pizza, crisps and doughnuts, think that fruit and vegetables are horrible or think that drinking water is boring? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind about the foods they eat!With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why good food is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum.Titles in this series:Eat Healthy Food?Go To School?Go To Sleep?Keep Clean?Share?Tell the Truth?

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If your kids don't think that they should have to take a go to sleep, then you should read this book together!Are they too busy having fun, can't see the point in sleeping when it is still light outside or think that there are monsters under the bed? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind.With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why going to sleep is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum.Titles in this series:Eat Healthy Food?Go To School?Go To Sleep?Keep Clean?Share?Tell the Truth?

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Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Sound? ... a superstar adventure! is a fun story that leads children through the sources and features of sound, on tour with their favourite robot rock band: BOOM! Flash, Bolt, Jet and Volt, the super-powered robots who make up the band, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day preparing for a big show on their world tour.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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Fundamental 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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Fundamental and FUN first science concepts for kids, and the great thing is: there are robots!What is Matter? ... a nature adventure! is a fun story that leads children through types of matter in everyday life. Bolt, Pixel and Jet, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of science as they spend an awesome day hiking, snacking and exploring!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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Fundamental 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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This picture book story explores what it feels like to be shy using everyday scenes and situations that children might be familiar with - perfect for children who might be feeling shy themselves. This book shows different reasons why young people might become shy, illustrates scenarios of them behaving shyly, and gives advice on how to become more confident and less shy.Ideal for home or classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with this feeling.Illustrated by the ever-popular and award-winning illustrator Mike Gordon, this book is part of a series of stories about feelings and emotions for 4 to 8-year-old children, which help children to understand their feelings and work out the best way to deal with them. This will boost their self-esteem and reinforce good behaviour. They support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Other titles are: Feeling Angry, Feeling Frightened, Feeling Jealous, Feeling Sad and Feeling Worried

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If your kids don't fully understand why telling the truth is way better than telling a lie, then you should read this book together!Are they pretending to be ill to avoid cleaning their room, say they can do something when they haven't got a clue how to do it or telling fibs to impress their friends? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind about telling the truth instead.With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why telling the truth is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum.Titles in this series:Eat Healthy Food?Go To School?Go To Sleep?Keep Clean?Share?Tell the Truth?

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Fundamental 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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Take a stroll through the rainforest! From squawking birds of paradise, to monkeys swinging through the trees and insects crawling along the forest floor, be amazed by the variety of life that lives in the rainforest.This beautifully illustrated picture book shows the glorious nature that lives in the rainforest. Find out about food chains and the web of life in the different canopies of the huge rainforest trees.'Look and Wonder' is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.Other titles in the series:A Stroll Through the SeasonsA Wonderful World of WeatherIncredible RainforestsThe Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle StoryThe Amazing Plant Life Cycle StoryThe Awesome Night SkyThe Great Big Water Cycle Adventure

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If your kids don't think that they should have to share, then you should read this book together!Are they worried their toys might get damaged, don't realise that sharing is kind or think that eating all the sweets is a great idea? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind.With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why sharing is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum.Titles in this series:Eat Healthy Food?Go To School?Go To Sleep?Keep Clean?Share?Tell the Truth?

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