Watts & Wayland July 2021

Franklin Watts

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A PROBLEM SHARED: TALKING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTHLouise Spilsbury

• ISBN: 9781445171296• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

A positive and proactive book that helps you understand and cope with mental health problems.

There’s two sides to every story. In Mental Health, you will read two sides to some common dilemmas, sticky situations or issues that children sometimes have to face at difficult times in their lives. Mental Health tackles situations including: academic anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD and self-harming.

The book is structured to help readers see that problems might look different depending on your perspective. This book gently encourages children to be proactive in speaking up and asking for help, both for themselves and others.It shows some simple ways to positively resolve situations, deal with their emotions and maybe even change their mind.The book includes top tips for dealing with your emotions and conflict resolution.

The A Problem Shared series looks at tricky situations and common problems from two sides. The books encourage the reader to not only speak out, but also to listen to what others have to say. Some of the core values of PSHE are empathy, mindfulness and engaging with debate and this series puts the reader firmly in the middle, allowing them to make up their own mind about the scenarios presented and to question their own initial assumptions or bias.

Perfect resources for students of PSHE at Key Stage 2 aged 9+, these books are also useful as opportunities for discussion topics in class or as role play situations.

A PROBLEM SHARED: TALKING ABOUT PREJUDICELouise Spilsbury

• ISBN: 9781445171203• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

A positive and proactive book that helps you understand and cope with prejudice problems.

There’s two sides to every story. In Prejudice, you will read two sides to some common dilemmas, sticky situations or issues that children sometimes have to face at difficult times in their lives. Prejudice tackles situations including: being singled out because of a disability, homophobic language, fairness, religious discrimination and racism.

The book is structured to help readers see that problems might look different depending on your perspective. This book gently encourages children to be proactive in speaking up and asking for help, both for themselves and others.It shows some simple ways to positively resolve situations, deal with their emotions and maybe even change their mind.The book includes top tips for dealing with your emotions and conflict resolution.

The A Problem Shared series looks at tricky situations and common problems from two sides. The books encourage the reader to not only speak out, but also to listen to what others have to say. Some of the core values of PSHE are empathy, mindfulness and engaging with debate and this series puts the reader firmly in the middle, allowing them to make up their own mind about the scenarios presented and to question their own initial assumptions or bias.

Perfect resources for students of PSHE at Key Stage 2 aged 9+, these books are also useful as opportunities for discussion topics in class or as role play situations.

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READING CHAMPION: THE EMPEROR AND THE SEEDKatie DaleIllustrated by Le Nhat Vu

• ISBN: 9781445172552• Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 24

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This book is aimed at Independent Reading 12, for readers aged 7 years old and up, or in the second half of Year 3.

The emperor needs someone to take over his throne. When he challenges the children of his kingdom to grow the best plant they can from a seed he gives them, young Ling is dismayed – he can’t get it to grow no matter what he does! When he brings his empty pot to the emperor, he knows he has lost the challenge. Or has he?

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

READING CHAMPION: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED HOUSEKatie DaleIllustrated by Sian James

• ISBN: 9781445172569• Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 24

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This book is aimed at Independent Reading 12, for readers aged 7 years old and up, or in the second half of Year 3.

Sarwat loves to solve mysteries. But what on earth is happening at his neighbours house? It surely seems haunted, but perhaps the spooky clues have another explanation? Sarwat is on the case!

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practice and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

READING CHAMPION: GLOOSCAP AND THE BABYCaroline WalkerIllustrated by Teresa Martinez

• ISBN: 9781445172576• Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 24

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This book is aimed at Independent Reading 12, for readers aged 7 years old and up, or in the second half of Year 3.

Glooscap is an undefeated and prized warrior, until he meets the unbeatable foe: a baby. In this traditional tale from the myths of the Wabanaki people (a Native American group of five nations), we learn about where true power lies.

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

READING CHAMPION: THE SNOW GLOBE ADVENTURECaroline WalkerIllustrated by Sara Ugolotti

• ISBN: 9781445172583• Format: Paperback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 24

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This book is aimed at Independent Reading 12, for readers aged 7 years old and up, or in the second half of Year 3.

Mia and her dad have moved from their home in a warm climate, to a very, very cold one. The one thing Mia is looking forward to is seeing snow for the first time. Little does she know there will be snow and much more – including some magic!

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

DISGUSTING AND DREADFUL SCIENCE: KILLER PLANTS AND OTHER GREEN GUNKAnna Claybourne

• ISBN: 9781445181660• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of life cycles and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.

Killer Plants investigates all things green and gross, from insect-eating pitcher plants to giant lilies that smell of rotting corpses.

The Disgusting and Dreadful Science takes a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

DISGUSTING AND DREADFUL SCIENCE: SLIMY SPAWN AND OTHER GRUESOME LIFE CYCLESAnna Claybourne

• ISBN: 9781445181677• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

A quirky, colourful guide to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of the science of life cycles and a fantastic way to inspire children in science learning.

Slimy Spawn investigates a world of disgusting life cycles, from hungry bed bugs to slimy frogs and from disease-carrying rats to slithery snakes.

It is part of the Disgusting and Dreadful Science series, which takes a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. It features child-friendly text and amazing photographs and diagrams. From plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific principles.

GET INTO SCIENCE: SOLID, LIQUID OR GAS?Jane LaceyIllustrated by Sernur Isik

• ISBN: 9781445169781• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

This first science book exploring the science behind materials and matter provides a great foundation for scientific knowledge. From topics such as melting and dissolving to natural or man-made materials, the book has clear information and fun illustrations. It also has plenty of interactivity such as challenges to think about and activities to try.

Get into Science is a series of eight books for children aged 6+ that explore the science that surrounds them in their everyday world. Each page is full of things for the reader to notice, talk about and try for themselves. The simple text is accompanied by fun illustrations.

GET INTO SCIENCE: YOU AND YOUR BODYJane LaceyIllustrated by Sernur Isik

• ISBN: 9781445170190• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

This first science book exploring the science behind the human body provides a great foundation for scientific knowledge. From your heart and muscles to your skeleton and skin, the book has clear information and fun illustrations. It also has plenty of interactivity such as challenges to think about and activities to try.

Get into Science is a series of eight books for children aged 6+ that explore the science that surrounds them in their everyday world. Each page is full of things for the reader to notice, talk about and try for themselves. The simple text is accompanied by fun illustrations.

I CARE ABOUT: ANIMALSLiz LennonIllustrated by Michael Buxton

• ISBN: 9781445171067 • Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

A charming non-fiction book that promotes a caring attitude, confidence, self-esteem and gives children a way to discuss emotions. The book explores topics such as insects and other minibeasts, caring for pets, litter, animal habitats and endangered animals. The book is an ideal starting point for a topic on animals or pets.

It is part of a series ‘I care about’ for children aged 4+. The titles are: My Friends, My Planet, Animals, My Family, My Growing Brain, My Body. The illustrations by Michael Buxton are quirky and fun and are designed to inspire a child’s imagination.

I CARE ABOUT: MY FAMILYLiz LennonIllustrated by Michael Buxton

• ISBN: 9781445171869• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

A charming non-fiction book that promotes a caring attitude, confidence, self-esteem and gives children a way to discuss emotions. The book explores topics such as what is a family, everyday lives, special days, sharing with siblings, arguments and falling out and how a family cares for each other. The book is an ideal starting point for discussing family topics.

It is part of a series ‘I care about’ for children aged 4+. The titles are: My Friends, My Planet, Animals, My Family, My Growing Brain, My Body. The illustrations by Michael Buxton are quirky and fun and are designed to inspire a child’s imagination.

EXPERIENCES MATTER: CHEETAH GETS LOSTSue GravesIllustrated by Trevor Dunton

• ISBN: 9781445173344• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Cheetah Gets Lost offers a gentle introduction to the experience of getting lost for young children.

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of getting lost. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.

When Cheetah gets lost on a day out with his friends and Uncle Hippo, he must try to keep calm and remember what to do to stay safe and find help.

The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

EXPERIENCES MATTER: CROC GOES TO THE DENTISTSue GravesIllustrated by Trevor Dunton

• ISBN: 9781445173320• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Croc Goes to the Dentist offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the dentist for young children.

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting the dentist. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.

Crocodile loves sweet things, but when her teeth start to hurt, she needs to visit the dentist. Crocodile feels nervous, but the dentist is very kind.

The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

MAP YOUR PLANET: BIODIVERSITYRachel Minay

• ISBN: 9781445173672• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Explore Earth’s geography through the Map Your Planet series.

Discover everything you need to know about biodiversity and explore maps of the world’s most biodiverse places. Find out about evolution, ecosystems and extinction; crucial coral reefs; and the amazing Amazon. Learn how biodiversity helps to protect us and the planet, and what we can do to protect it in return.

Explore geography through maps with the Map Your Planet series. See key geography topics in action, as case studies are brought to life with large, detailed maps. Discover the importance of mapping and how maps are created and kept up to date.

MAP YOUR PLANET: RIVERS AND COASTSAmy Chapman

• ISBN: 9781445173245• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Explore Earth’s geography through the Map Your Planet series.

Find out everything you need to know about rivers and coasts and follow these features on real-life maps. Learn about the path of a river, from its source to its mouth, and how the power of water shapes the coastline. Discover the many ways in which humans use water and how rivers and coasts are connected to the water cycle.

Explore geography through maps with the Map Your Planet series. See key geography topics in action, as case studies are brought to life with large, detailed maps. Discover the importance of mapping and how maps are created and kept up-to-date.

ME AND MY WORLD: BEING SAFESarah RidleyIllustrated by Ryan Wheatcroft

• ISBN: 9781445173375• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

This book is an ideal resource for exploring and discussing safety and includes topics such as stranger danger, staying safe outdoors, keeping your body safe, body privacy and staying safe online.

Me and My World explores topics that are important to children aged 6 plus as they grow up. The text and illustrations provide lots of talking points and questions help children to relate information to themselves and discover their similarities and differences. In the classroom, the books are great for exploring the topics in the RSE 2020 curriculum. The titles in the series are Being safe, My behaviour, My family, My friends, My growing body and Life online.

ME AND MY WORLD: MY FRIENDSSarah RidleyIllustrated by Ryan Wheatcroft

• ISBN: 9781445173047• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

This book is an ideal resource for exploring and discussing friendship relationships, exploring topics such as making friends, falling out, bullying, peer pressure, allyship, changing friendships and much more.

Me and My World explores topics that are important to children aged 6 plus as they grow up. The text and illustrations provide lots of talking points and questions help children to relate information to themselves and discover their similarities and differences. In the classroom, the books are great for exploring the topics in the RSE 2020 curriculum. The titles in the series are Being safe, My behaviour, My family, My friends, My growing body and Life online.

THE EMOTION OCEAN: JELLYFISH FEELS JEALOUSKatie WoolleyIllustrated by David Arumi

• ISBN: 9781445174556• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Jellyfish Feels Jealous is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of jealousy and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Jellyfish is so jealous when Swordfish is better at swimming that he reacts angrily and hurts Swordfish’s feelings. Luckily, their teacher Mr. Narwhal helps Jellyfish understand how he can deal with his feelings and together they work out how to repair Jellyfish’s friendship with Swordfish.

The Emotion Ocean series of picture books for children aged 4 plus are a great way to promote discussion of feelings and emotions, help build positive relationships and boost self-esteem and good behaviour. The series supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the RSE curriculum 2020 and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss virtues and values. The stories are accompanied by fun and humourous illustrations which really engage young children.

THE EMOTION OCEAN: WHALE FEELS WORRIEDKatie WoolleyIllustrated by David Arumi

• ISBN: 9781445174570• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Whale Feels Worried is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships.It offers a gentle introduction to worrying and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Whale is worried about her school work, and wants it to be better. She is really worried when she makes a tear in her picture. Luckily, her teacher Mr Narwhal helps Whale understand that it’s okay to make mistakes – that it is how we learn. Whale also learns how to cope with her worries in future.

The Emotion Ocean series of picture books for children aged 4 plus are a great way to promote discussion of feelings and emotions, help build positive relationships and boost self-esteem and good behaviour. The series supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the RSE curriculum 2020 and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss virtues and values. The stories are accompanied by fun and humourous illustrations which really engage young children.

READING CHAMPION: THE LION AND THE JACKALTracy Turner-JonesIllustrated by Maïté Schmitt

• ISBN: 9781445176963• Format: Hardback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 24

In this retelling of a traditional African Tale, Jackal must outwit Lion in order to escape being eaten!

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practice and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.This book is perfect for the 5-7 age group or supports those reading at book band Purple.

READING CHAMPION: CHIEF FIVE HEADSTracy Turner-Jones

• ISBN: 9781445176932• Format: Hardback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 24

In this retelling of a traditional tale from Africa, two daughters are seeking to marry a wealthy chief. The elder daughter travels to the chief’s village first but the chief turns out to be a five-headed snake. He sets some tests for each daughter…

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band Purple.

READING CHAMPION: YEH AND THE DRAGONMingmei Yip

• ISBN: 9781445174181• Format: Hardback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 24

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practice and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

READING CHAMPION: THE LITTLE PEACOCKMingmei Yip

• ISBN: 9781445174204• Format: Hardback• Genre: Fiction• Extent: 24

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practice and reinforce their developing reading skills.

Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child’s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

DISCOVER AND DO: MAPSJane Lacey

• ISBN: 9781445177335• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun geography series

Discover and Do! Geography is the perfect introduction to geography for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy getting creative! Each book looks at core geography topics and brings them to life through a lively combination of experiments, craft activities and quizzes.

Discover & Do! Maps takes an up-close look at different uses for maps and plans, exploring essential geography topics such as compass points, scale and landscapes. Readers will find information about navigation and map-making skills, and how they can use clues in nature to find their way even without technology. Alongside the facts, readers discover how to design a map of their local area from first-person observation, how to shrink and grow a map, and will even try their hand at making building plans – as an architect does – and much more!

DISCOVER AND DO: WEATHERJane Lacey

• ISBN: 9781445177359• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun geography series

Discover and Do! Geography is the perfect introduction to geography for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy getting creative! Each book looks at core geography topics and brings them to life through a lively combination of experiments, craft activities and quizzes.

Discover & Do! Weather takes an up-close look weather science, exploring essential topics such as forecasting, precipitation and Earth’s atmosphere, alongside details of different types of extreme weather events, and how children can observe their local conditions with handmade instruments. Along the way, readers will discover how to make a simple barometer, put together a weather station, make their own tornado and much more!

WE WILL REMEMBER THEMS. WilliamsIllustrated by Oliver Averill

• ISBN: 9781445172774• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 48

Produced in partnership with the Royal British Legion, this beautifully illustrated non-fiction book explains to children why it’s so important to remember those we have lost in wars.

The sensitively written text tells of the world wars as well as other wars that are remembered at this time. It explains the history behind poppies, why we hold 1-or 2-minute silences and what happens in commemorative parades around the world.

The book includes poems and quotes from veterans who bravely fought in these wars.

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BLACK STORIES MATTER: BRAVE LEADERS AND ACTIVISTSJ.P. Miller

• ISBN: 9781526313799• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 48

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a differenceBrave Leaders & Activists hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery abolitionist Harriet Tubman to South African president Nelson Mandela, and from powerful peacemaker Kofi Annan to Neville Bonner, the first Indigenous Australian politician.Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.

Contents:Main biographiesHarriet TubmanMartin Luther KingNelson MandelaKofi AnnanRosa ParksStuart HallUmra OmarBarack ObamaLowitja O’DonoghueAlicia Garza, Opal Tometi, Patrisse Cullors (founders of Black Lives Matter)

BLACK STORIES MATTER: GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTISTSJ.P. Miller

• ISBN: 9781526313812• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 48

A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference

Black Stories Matter: Groundbreaking Scientists explores the important contributions that black people have made to the field of science throughout history, as well as today. From astronomer and inventor Benjamin Banneker to agricultural science pioneer Dr SegenetKelemu and father of the internet Philip Emeagwali, each has enriched our knowledge of the scientific world with their sheer talent and resilience.

Black Stories Matter is a powerful illustrated collection of stories of inspiring black personalities through history. Perfect for readers aged 9 and above.

Contents:Main biographiesBenjamin BannekerGeorge Washington CarverBessie ColemanKenneth & Mamie ClarkPhilip EmeagwaliMae JamisonDr Segenet KelemuMaggie Aderin-PocockMary SeacoleDaniel Hale Williams

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CREATE THE CODE: COMPUTER GRAPHICSMax Wainewright

• ISBN: 9781526313614• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Discover how your everyday tech works while developing your coding skills!

Computer graphics are everywhere! From the icons and buttons you tap to open and navigate apps to the impressive special effects in movies, these are created by computers and more or less complex code. Let’s take a look inside how these work and learn to code our own in Create the Code: Computer Graphics. Using Scratch and HTML, you’ll create a simple drawing app, code an explosion and even make a 3D model of the Solar System.

Each book in the Create the Code series explains the key computer code and systems that are used to create and control the tech you use everyday such as the Internet, your smartphone, music and films and your apps. Step-by-step activities teach you how to create your own versions on screen with code.

The series uses Scratch, HTML and MIT’s App Inventor as the coding languages.

Author Max Wainewright is a leading authority on teaching kids to code.

Perfect for coders aged 9 and up.

CREATE THE CODE: SMARTPHONESMax Wainewright

• ISBN: 9781526313324• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Discover how your everyday tech works while developing your coding skills!

Smartphones have become an extension of ourselves. We couldn’t live without them. But how do they work? What’s inside them and how are the apps we rely on so much created and designed? These are the topics explored in Create the Code: Smartphones. You’ll also learn to code your own apps using Scratch and MIT’s App Inventor: create emojis, code a web browser and make your own selfie filter app! Best of all: you’ll get to test them on your own smartphone!

Each book explains the key computer code and systems that are used to create and control the tech you use everyday such as the Internet, your smartphone, music and films and your apps. Step-by-step activities teach you how to create your own versions on screen with code.

The series uses Scratch, HTML and MIT’s App Inventor as the coding languages.

Author Max Wainewright is a leading authority on teaching kids to code.

Perfect for coders aged 9 and up.

INFOMOJIS: CARS AND VEHICLESJon RichardsEd Simkins

• ISBN: 9781526306968• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Did you know about the new train that is part vacuum cleaner? Or hydrogen fuel cells, catamarans and pantographs? Well, where have you been! Whether it flies, floats, races or sails, Infomojis: Cars and Vehicles is all about exploring the world of transport in a fun and engaging way. Each book features custom-made ‘infomojis’ –presenting the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young engineer to the next evolution in infographics. Perfect for readers aged 8+.

INFOMOJIS: PLANET EARTHJon RichardsEd Simkins

• ISBN: 9781526307026• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Did you know that Earth formed about 4.5 billion years ago? Or about earthquakes, ecosystems and the Goldilocks Zone? Well, where have you been?! Whether it smashes, erupts, evaporates or freezes, Infomojis: Planet Earth is all about exploring our planet in a fun and engaging way. Core scientific areas of investigation are covered, such as plate tectonics and the role rainforests play in life on Earth.

The book features custom-made ‘infomojis’ (information emojis) that present the information with real personality! So inject fun into facts, and take your young geologist to the next evolution in infographics.

Infomojis is a series of ten books that are perfect for curious readers aged 8+.

MOTORMANIA: CUSTOM CARSRob Colson

• ISBN: 9781526313171• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Get up-close to the most famous and unique cars ever made!

What are custom cars? Why are they made? And how have concept cars influenced popular culture? Get the answers to all these questions, and more, with this guide to some of the best cars ever made.

Motormania is the perfect series for car-mad kids. Striking photos ensure each car is displayed in all its glory, while top-trump style fact files and detailed ‘tech points’ highlight the engineering that makes each car special. This series mixes the very latest in car design and engineering with the greatest classics of the past, and is perfect for petrol heads aged 9+.

MOTORMANIA: SUPERCARSRob Colson

• ISBN: 9781526313096• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Get up-close to the most famous and unique cars ever made!

What makes a supercar? Just how fast are supercars? And how have they changed over the last fifty years? Get the answers to all these questions, and more, with this guide to some of the best cars ever made.

Motormania is the perfect series for car-mad kids. Striking photos ensure each car is displayed in all its glory, while top-trump style fact files and detailed ‘tech points’ highlight the engineering that makes each car special. This series mixes the very latest in car design and engineering with the greatest classics of the past, and is perfect for petrol heads aged 9+

WASTEDClive Gifford

• ISBN: 9781526313980• Format: Paperback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 48

Aimed at readers aged 9 and up, this book takes a look at the pollution and damage caused to our planet and the solar system through the lens of extreme waste manifestations, such as toxic smogs, grotesque fatbergs, mountainous landfills, marine garbage patches and space junk.It explores these human-created phenomena, uncovering their causes and impact, and asks what is being done to deal with them and prevent their recurrence. Real-life photographs are included, bringing home the extreme awfulness and scale of the problem.

A QUESTION OF HISTORY: DID THE KINGS OF BENIN KEEP PET LEOPARDS? AND OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF BENINTim Cooke

• ISBN: 9781526315380• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Take a look at the wackier side of history!

Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? Did spirits live in the African rainforest? And did bicycles REALLY destroy the Benin kingdom? A Question of History: The Kingdom of Benin answers all these questions and much more.

With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!

The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for readers aged 8+.

A QUESTION OF HISTORY: DID ROMANS REALLY EAT FLAMINGOS? AND OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ROMANSTim Cooke

• ISBN: 9781526315328• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Take a look at the wackier side of history!

Who was the maddest Roman emperor? Why didn’t the Romans use toilet paper? And just how dangerous was a Roman tortoise? A Question of History: Ancient Rome answers all these questions and much more.

With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!

The lively design is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for readers aged 8+.

EXPLORE AI: MACHINE LEARNINGSonya Newland

• ISBN: 9781526315113• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Explore the technology that is changing our world!

Imagine a machine that can learn from experience and teach itself new things –that’s AI in action! Trace the development of intelligent machines from the earliest ideas to today’s technology. Discover how AI helps us in different ways, including problem solving and diagnosing diseases.

The Explore AI series takes a trip through the past, present and future of artificial intelligence. Explore the incredible AI applications in the world around us, and find out how AI engineers have modelled machine intelligence on our amazing human abilities and processes.

EXPLORE AI: SMART DEVICESSonya Newland

• ISBN: 9781526315120• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Explore the technology that is changing our world!

Imagine a huge network of smart devices that can work together to collect, analyseand share data – that’s AI in action! Find out how everyday devices, from smartphones to security systems, are already making our lives easier, safer and healthier, and discover what the smart homes and offices of the future might be able to do!

The Explore AI series takes a trip through the past, present and future of artificial intelligence. Explore the incredible AI applications in the world around us, and find out how AI engineers have modelled machine intelligence on our amazing human abilities and processes.

PREDATOR VS PREY: HOW SHARKS AND OTHER FISH ATTACKTim Harris

• ISBN: 9781526314598• Format: Hardback• Genre: Non-Fiction• Extent: 32

Does your child love to find out what makes sharks and other top fish predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques fish use to bring down their prey!

Hammerhead sharks pin their prey to the seabed, great whites have monstrous jaws filled with razor sharp teeth, groupers team up with wrasse in coordinated attacks and moray eels prefer to ambush their victims. Different techniques and adaptations are examined in detail, showing how fish predators are perfectly suited to their habitat and to the prey they pursue.

Each spread has dramatic photographs and looks in detail at one mammal predator and focuses on its primary weapon, such as speed, teeth or ambush. The prey animal shows us how it attempts to evade certain death, whether through camouflage, a speedy retreat or safety in numbers. Stat panels give readers a quick overview of how predator and prey stack up against each other.

Predators are awe-inspiring. Whether they are fast, strong, armed with claws or teeth, cunning, patient or venomous, they are all masters of the art of killing their prey. Young readers will love the Predator Vs Prey series with its amazing photographs and the details about super-senses or incredible adaptations. These books also highlight the variety of life on Earth and reinforces how animals are adapted to their habitats.

Suitable for readers aged 7+ who are either fascinated by wildlife or are studying natural history or animal adaptations or classification.