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KS2: Rocks, Soils and Fossils

KS2: Rocks, Soils and Fossils

The Rocks Book Nancy Dickmann The ultimate introduction to rocks, minerals, and gemstones for kids - and grown-ups too! What are rocks? How do fossils form? Are rocks different across the world? 'The Rocks Book' has all the answers for curious readers, budding...

KS2: Explorers

KS2: Explorers

Space Explorers Libby Jackson and Leonard Dupond Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. From venturing into space for the first time to building the International Space Station in orbit,...

KS2: Romans

KS2: Romans

Delta and the Lost City Anna Fargher It's the year 79 AD, and the earth around Pompeii is quaking. Young wolfdog Delta finds herself on the run and escaping her family's villa after bearing witness to a horrible crime. With the help of her eagle friend, Bellona, Delta...

KS2: Crime and Punishment

KS2: Crime and Punishment

Murder! By Narwhal! Alex T. Smith When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle is murdered on his 90th birthday at his country estate, every one of his gathered family members is a suspect. Trapped by a snowstorm with no way to contact the police, it's...

KS2: Diverse Fiction

KS2: Diverse Fiction

Boy, Everywhere A.M. Dassu 'Boy, Everywhere' chronicles the harrowing journey taken by Sami and his family, from privilege to poverty, across countries and continents, from a comfortable life in Damascus, via a smuggler's den in Turkey, to a prison in Manchester. Once...

KS3: Fantastic Fiction

KS3: Fantastic Fiction

Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he's back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar -...

Celebrating South Asia

Celebrating South Asia

Bhangra Boogie Hena Khan Talia wants to be as graceful as the bhangra dancers at the mehndi - a traditional South Asian pre-wedding celebration. But her feet drag and her arms freeze when she tries to dance in front of others. Instead, she sits in her chair. But with...

Amazing Muslims

Amazing Muslims

Eid for Nylah Nizrana Farook Nylah the cat is making her usual visits to the homes in her street, but something is very different today. Families are creating decorations or making food, some are trying on new clothes or decorating their hands with henna. Everyone is...

Diverse Biographies for Children

Diverse Biographies for Children

Take a look at our favourite biographies, all about amazing diverse people from history! From neurodivergent superstars to social justice heroes, be inspired by these extraordinary people who changed the world. Looking for more suggestions? Browse our...

KS3: Diverse Fiction

KS3: Diverse Fiction

Run, Rebel Manjeet Mann When Amber runs, it's the only time she feels completely free - far away from her claustrophobic home life. Her father wants her to be a dutiful daughter, waiting for an arranged marriage like her sister Ruby. Running is a quiet rebellion. But...

KS3: Graphic Novels

KS3: Graphic Novels

Cross My Heart and Never Lie Nora Dåsnes Tuva is starting seventh grade, and her checklist of goals includes: writing a diary, getting a cool look, building the best fort in the woods with her BFFs, and sharing everything with them. But when she starts school,...

KS3: New History

KS3: New History

Nelson, Hero of the Seas Dominic Sandbrook and Edward Bettison The world is at war, and oceans have become battlefields. Napoleon Bonaparte, tyrant of France, has crushed one country after another. Now his cruel eyes are fixed on Britain. Only one man can stop him -...

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