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HISTORY // INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES

Great Cultures, Great Ideas

Great Cultures, Great Ideas is an exciting and vibrant journey around the world’s greatest inventions. This series engages young readers and explores some of the fascinating history and cultural development of the exciting and everyday objects around us.

£12.99 Authors: Madeline Tyler and Holly Duhig Age: 7–11y

8.5 x 11in 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Prehistoric Explorer

Who were the first settlers in Britain? What do we know about the prehistoric people of Skara Brae? How was life in the Stone and Bronze Ages different to our own? Explore the answers to these questions and much more in this brand new series which uncovers Britain’s prehistoric past.

£12.99 Author: Grace Jones Age: 8–12+y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Unlocking Ancient Civilisations Journey back in time and discover some of the world’s earliest great civilisations and learn about their legacy in the world today. Beautifully designed in a modern format, each title in this series will engage children, regardless of reading ability.

£12.99 Authors: George Cottrell and Madeline Tyler Age: 8–12+y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Exploring British History

This series gives readers their first chance to explore British history and learn about some of the most important kings, queens and battles that shaped Britain. Using accessible language and an informative design, this series makes discovering the past fun and easy.

£12.99 Author: Susan Harrison Age: 8–12+y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Alternative covers available

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Disastrous Deaths

If you’ve been looking for a compilation of stupid, comical deaths from throughout history, look no further. Disastrous Deaths is the set of books for you. Find out just how these unfortunate people met their sorry ends… Were they taken out by an awful accident? Maybe they had a run-in with some atrocious animals. Were they foiled by their own blundering bodies? Perhaps some frightful food was the reason for their demise. No matter the cause of death, you’ll be left hoping that you don’t go the same way...

£12.99 Author: Mignonne Gunasekara Age: 8–11y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Life Long Ago

How big is a blue whale? Were the dinosaurs really that big? From atoms to planets, and tardigrades to T. rex, come with us as we take you on a journey from the teeny-tiny to the truly gigantic!

£12.99 Author: Robin Twiddy Age: 5–7y 219 x 219mm 24 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

The Nasty Past

Today is exciting, the future is bright, but the past – well, the past was nasty. Go back in time and explore the gruesome lives of everyday people in history. From disgusting diseases to dreadful disasters, it is time to find out just how horrible life could be.

£12.99 Author: John Wood Age: 7–12+y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

I Can Be

Be bold like Boudicca, as adventurous as Amelia Earhart and super sporty like Usain Bolt! Inspire little minds as you explore the achievements and lives of key figures from the past and present. How did Galileo make important discoveries and how did Frida Kahlo overcome hardship? This series will inspire you to be whatever you want to be.

£12.99 Author: Shalini Vallepur Age: 7–9y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

Whatever Happened to... HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

If the ancient Romans were so mighty, why did their empire fall? If the ancient Egyptians were so powerful, why aren’t they still around? And whatever happened to all those clever ancient Greeks? Get ready to learn about the side of history that isn’t always talked about – the fall of the greatest empires and civilisations of the world. Find out what happened in history’s darkest hours.

£12.99 Author: Kirsty Holmes Age: 7–9y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

People Did What? HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Did the Romans really use bum sponges? What are the four humours? Who were the berserkers, and why did the Egyptians worship cats? Delve deep into the past and read all about the wacky, weird and wonderful things that people used to do – you’ll be saying ‘people did what?’ in no time!

£12.99 Author: Shalini Vallepur Age: 7–9y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

Movement of People HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Have you ever wondered how the movement of people has shaped the world around you? People have always moved around the world, whether to build a new home or flee from a natural disaster. Without the movement of people, the world would be a very different place.

£12.99 Author: Kirsty Holmes, William Anthony & Shalini Vallepur Age: 9–11y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

How it Happened HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Explore significant events in world history with How It Happened. This series is filled with activities that cater to umbrella learning while bringing history to life. Learn to draw maps, write diary entries and make a meal like an astronaut. There is always something fun to do in How It Happened.

£12.99 Author: Robin Twiddy Age: 5–7y 250 x 250mm 24 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

Trailblazing Teams HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Throughout history, tremendous teams of people have achieved amazing feats in lots of different fields, from politics to space exploration, and from physics to coding. We owe a lot to these trailblazing teams who refused to stop working hard, fighting for what they believe in and, who could forget, changing the world! Learn about the people behind the achievements, their trials and tribulations, their awards and accolades and how they worked together to make history.

£12.99 Author: Emilie Dufresne 219 x 219mm. 24 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

Tough Times to be a Kid HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

History is cool and everything, but it always seems to focus on the adults… and adults are boring. If you ever wanted to know what life would be like for a kid like you in Ancient Egypt, then this is the book for you. It turns out history is not always kind to kids. If you do not like gross, icky or silly history then DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK!

£13.99 Author: Hermione Redshaw and Robin Twiddy Age: 7–11y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

Outbreaks HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Viruses and bacteria are very small, but they can change the world in very big ways. This series takes a look at pandemics of the past. These books are a perfect educational resource for giving children their first context to the wide-spread outbreaks that have changed history.

£12.99 Author: Shalini Vallepur Age: 5–7y 219 x 219mm 24 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

Strange History HISTORY // THROUGH THE AGES

Prepare yourself for a strange journey back in time. Delve with us into the daftest parts of the past in Strange History, where we discover that the people who lived before us were weirder than we could have guessed.

£13.99 Author: Charis Mather Age: 7–11y 210 x 297mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

HISTORY // NATURAL HISTORY All About Dinosaurs

Step back in time to a lost world. This exciting series explores all there is to know about some of the most amazing dinosaurs to have walked planet Earth. With easy- to-read text and informative diagrams, this series provides a simple yet engaging introduction to the world of dinosaurs.

£12.99 Age: 6–9y. 250 x 250mm. 24 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

That’s Not a Dinosaur HISTORY // NATURAL HISTORY

Pterodactyl? That’s not a dinosaur! Plesiosaur? That’s not a Dinosaur! I’m Polly N. Tologist – a professor of fossils – join me as we travel through time and go on adventures to find out about all the animals that aren’t dinosaurs...

£12.99 Author: Robin Twiddy Age: 5–7y 219 x 219mm 32 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

Dino-Roars HISTORY // NATURAL HISTORY

Fearsome, ferocious and… feathered? Prepare your

palaeontologist pack – we’re going on a dino-trek to find out what we can about these legendary lizards. Did T. rex have fabulous feathers? What colour were Stegosaurus’s scales? And was Pterodactyl actually a dinosaur at all? Notebooks and magnifying glasses at the ready – let’s go digging!

£12.99 Author: Shalini Vallepur Age: 5–7y 219 x 219mm 24 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

HISTORY // NATURAL HISTORY

How to Take Care of Your Pet Dinosaur

What does Diplodocus eat? Where does Stegosaurus sleep? How do you hatch a T. rex egg? If you are thinking of owning a pet dinosaur, or you already have a pet and need some help, let this handy F.O.S.S.I.L guide lead the way. Packed with useful tips and tricks, you’ll be an expert dinosaur trainer in no time! Children can learn all about some of their favourite dinosaurs in this fact-filled and fun-packed title.

£12.99 Author: Kirsty Holmes Age: 5–8+y

8.5 x 11in 24 pages

Curriculum References

Different Attitudes, Values & Dispositions

Local & Global Challenges Where We Are In Place & Time

Using Technology to Connect Across Cultures & Regions

IM TDT SSA

Global Content

Celebrating Differences

Global Culture

How We Express Ourselves

How We Organise Ourselves

Who We Are

How The World Works

Sharing the Planet

Physical, Social & Personal Education

Science

Mathematics

Languages

Arts

Social Studies

IM = International Mindedness TDT = Six Trans-Disciplinary Themes SSA = Six Subject Areas

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