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SUBJECT Science

RIGHTS World

AGE

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT 24 Pages

SERIES Brilliant Bodies

3-5y

BLURB Our bodies are brilliant! They have loads of parts that all do different things, both superb and strange.

But it’s not just our bodies that are brilliant – animals have brilliant bodies too! From canines to claws and molars to manes, learn about brilliant bodies from all walks of life!

TITLES • Teeth • Hair • Nails

• Eyebrows • Eyelashes

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Introductory-level science exploring different body parts most-commonly recognised by children.

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Extends children’s common knowledge beyond their own body by linking it to the animal kingdom.

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A mixture of fun and engaging vectors combined with photography to help solidify learning.

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Low-level, accessible language perfect for introductory-level science.

SUBJECT PSHE

FORMAT 210x297mm

RIGHTS World

AGE

EXTENT 32 Pages

SERIES All the Brilliant Brains

7-11y

BLURB Humans brains are not all the same.

They all work in their own brilliant way.

There are lots of names for how our brains might work, and this series dives into some of the names you may have heard of, from dyslexia to autism. Find out what these conditions mean and what we can do to bring out the best in our brains!

TITLES • Autism • ADHD • Dyspraxia

• Dyslexia • Dyscalculia • Tourette’s Syndrome

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An excellent resource dedicated to variations in how our brains work

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Positive, inclusive language give children the tools to sensitively talk about important topics

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Fun, colourful design brings the content to life

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International appeal, as neurodiversity affects people all over the world

SUBJECT Science

RIGHTS World

AGE

FORMAT 210x297mm

EXTENT 32 Pages

SERIES Beastly Wildlife for Brilliant Kids

7-11y

BLURB Disgusting, dirty and dreadful… animals are great! Do you ever look at an animal and think, ‘I wonder what is living on you?’ Or do you ever examine poo and think, ‘Yep, obviously a wombat poo’?

Well, you might just be a brilliant kid.

Get to the bottom of Dangerous Dung, or wrestle with Killer Critters, In Beastly Wildlife for Brilliant Kids!

TITLES • •

Dangerous Dung • Painful Parasites •

Awful Animals Killer Critters

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Engages with STEM topics

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Light-hearted, humorous prose that makes science accessible and memorable

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Combination picture and illustration design

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Hand drawn characters that bring the topic to life

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Embedded cross-curricular learning

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FORMAT

LotuPsose

14

SUBJECT

219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE 5-7y

Calm Classes

me Are you ready to try so rt yoga poses? Let’s sta with Lotus Pose.

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Cross your legs.

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Calm Koala’s Class on Yoga

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Calm Koala’s Class on SelfCare

Calm Koala’s Class on Mindfulness

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Calm Koala’s Class on Meditation

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A fun, engaging and informative introduction to the ways in which young children can relax and take care of themselves.

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Series centred around a friendly character in a familiar set-up of a class lesson, helping children feel comfortable with a complex topic.

Excellent for circle time and active classroom sessions, such as practising meditation or yoga.

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Text suitable for children aged between 5 and 7 years old.

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Relax your shoulders, close your eyes and take some deep breaths in and out.

Focus on every breath.

Yoga may be more diffic ult on some days than on other s. That’ s OK! Try to relax and conce ntrat e on your body and what you are feelin g.

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ith Sit on the floor w ig your back stra ht and your legs in front of you.

Bring your hands towards your knees and hold them like this:

Welcome to my calm class! My name is Calm Koala. It’s important to look after your mind, but it can be super hard to work out how! Not to worry, that’s why I’m here to help! Sit down, relax and let’s start the class.

TITLES

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SUBJECT Religion

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE

Festivals and Celebrations

5-7y

BLURB It’s time to celebrate these famous festivals from around the world. Learn all about how different people celebrate Christmas, Eid al-Adha, Holi and many more festivals in this fun and informative series.

TITLES •

The Birthday of Guru Nanak Chinese New Year

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• Christmas

• Diwali •

Eid al-Adha

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Eid al-Fitr

• Hanukkah

Day of the Dead • Holi

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International appeal with festivals from around the world featured

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Bright and colourful design to appeal to reluctant readers and keep children engaged

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Different religions, cultures and festivals covered will teach children about people everywhere

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A quiz at the end of each book checks reader comprehension, and a contents page, glossary and index help with navigation and understanding

SUBJECT Science

RIGHTS World

AGE 3-5y

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT 24 Pages

SERIES How Things Grow

BLURB Every living thing starts off as something small. Animals and plants can change shape and size as they grow up! Can you help the living things in this book grow? Tilt, turn and tap the pages and watch as everything changes!

TITLES • Frog

• Flower

• Butterfly

• Chicken

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Introductory-level science exploring simple concepts such as how things change as they grow in size.

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Interactive books create incredibly high-engagement with scientific concepts, by encouraging children to tap, turn, tilt and so much more.

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Colourful, bright and fun imagery to capture children’s imagination.

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Perfect for science lessons, circle time or home reading with adults.

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Learn and play at the same time.

SUBJECT PSHE

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

32 Pages

SERIES

AGE 7–11y

Make a Difference

BLURB Standing up for what you believe in is hard.

Learn about some of the world’s most incredible activists – from Greta Thunberg and the School Strike to Marsha P Johnson and the first Pride march.

Be Brave. Stand Up. Speak Out. Make a Difference!

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Standing for Black Rights

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Fighting for • Women’s Rights

Marching for LGBTQIA+ Rights Protesting for Eco Change

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An exciting series that encourages children to be proud of who they are and to stand up for everyone

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Confidence-building copy

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Biographies on famous activists interspersed with real-world advice on how children can be intersectional activists, allies and more

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Beautiful vector graphics and illustrations

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International appeal with activists from around the world

SUBJECT Maths

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE 5–7y

Monster Maths

BLURB Is the maths monster biting at your brain?

Maths can be scary, but not with Monster Maths!

Whether you’re multiplying or dividing, figuring out fractions or sorting 3D shapes, these friendly maths monsters can help any mathematician find the right answer.

TITLES • Multiplication

• Fractions

• Division

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3D Shapes

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Simple introduction to maths for KS1 learners aged 5–7

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Beautiful, original illustrations

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Bright colours and fun characters to engage young minds

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Content specific to the KS1 maths curriculum

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Maths topics embedded within simple stories to make the subject fun

SUBJECT Science

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE 5–7y

My Emergency

BLURB There are all kinds of emergencies, and for some people being ready for an emergency is part of their everyday life.

In My Emergency you will see a day in the life of a child who lives with a potential emergency. Learn about the condition, the warning signs and what you can do to help in an emergency.

TITLES •

Epileptic Seizure •

• Autistic Meltdown

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Asthma Attack Allergic Reaction

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Perfect for hospitals to help children gain some basic understanding

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Helps develop pro social attitudes

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Clear design

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Provides a simple foundation to understand difficult real world problems

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Ideal for introducing children to concepts that may affect their classmates

SUBJECT Science

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE 3–5y

My World

BLURB My world is filled with wonderful things.

There is so much to see and do and I can’t wait to explore it with you. Step outside with me to see the weather. Join me as I discover shapes and colours and much more. Step into My World to discover your own!

TITLES • Opposites

• Shapes

• Weather

• Animals

• Colours

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Helpful People

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Beautiful, clear and fun illustrations

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Simple language designed to aid discovery

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Great for prompting discussion about what your child can find in their world

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Excellent for circle time with clear illustrations

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Foundational topics to set Early Years learners on a path of discovery

SUBJECT Geography

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE

Our Greatest Adventures

5–7y

BLURB Discovering countries, exploring the skies and rocketing into space are not your average, everyday activities. But for some people, going on an adventure is what they do best! Find out about the greatestever adventures across (and beyond) our planet in this inspiring series!

TITLES •

By Sea

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By Air

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By Land

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In Space

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Cross-curricular learning, touching on geography, history and STEM subjects

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Inspiring stories based on activities children commonly have a high-interest in – exploring and adventures

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A mixture of engaging vectors and real photography to capture the attention of young readers

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Text appropriate for readers aged 5-7

SUBJECT Geography

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE

Our Home in Our Hands

5–7y

BLURB The world is in your hands. Earth is our perfect home, but it is being destroyed by us humans every day. But don’t worry – we can change this together! Each book in this series will tell you how to save the world, whether you are at home or on holiday.

From recycling to bicycling, let’s save the world together.

TITLES •

Saving the World • from Home

Saving the World Outside

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Saving the World • from School

Saving the World on Holiday

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An empowering approach to climate change and the importance of being eco-friendly

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Stunning images and dynamic design to bring the information to life

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International appeal – the environment is relevant to all our futures

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Positive, inspiring tone of voice will engage enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike

SUBJECT Science

RIGHTS World

AGE 5–7y

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT 24 Pages

SERIES Pick a Plate

BLURB Is it healthy? Is it tasty? Is my plate balanced? Pick a Plate guides children through making healthy the world of nutrition in a fun and playful way. Build your plate as you read and learn what is healthy for you and why.

TITLES • Breakfast

• Dinner

• Lunch

• Celebrations

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Tackles STEM topics such as nutrition and food pyramids

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High interest topic. What is more universal than food

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Presented with engaging vector illustrations

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Supports Design and Technology modules in the national curriculum

SUBJECT PSHE

Mary Anning

FORMAT 210x297mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

32 Pages

SERIES

AGE 7–11y

She Who Dares

BLURB How daring are you?

Women and girls are brave and powerful.

They have made amazing scientific discoveries, led their armies into war, and fought hard to be treated the same as their brothers, fathers, sons and husbands.

This series looks at some of the women and girls who dared to be different and made HIStory… HERstory.

TITLES •

Women in STEM •

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Women in Politics

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Women in the Arts Women in Sport

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Cross-curricular series that looks at STEM, sports, history, art, politics, music and literature

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Informative as well as inspiring series that teaches children to be proud of who they are and empowers them to try new things

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International steer and appeal, with women featured from around the world

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Inclusive series featuring a diverse range of women

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Beautiful design that brings the information to life

Mamie Phipps Clark

SUBJECT Science

FORMAT 210x297mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS

32 Pages

World

SERIES

AGE 7–11y

Space Files

BLURB TOP SECRET: PLEASE DO NOT READ This is a collection of important space files, which should only be read by special agents. These files contain information on some of the weirdest things that we know about in space, from diamond planets to twin black holes. This book contains all the science information you need to understand, but beware – there are some things in space that even scientists aren’t sure of...

TITLES • Planets

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Black Holes

• Stars

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Asteroids and Comets

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Exciting design based around a theme of secret, classified documents

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High interest topics, focusing on the strangest, most amazing things in space

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Tied to educational content, helping readers learn science through interesting facts

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A subject that has universal appeal

SUBJECT Science

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE

That’s Not a Dinosaur

5–7y

BLURB 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...

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Terrors of the Triassic

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Powers of the Pleistocene

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Giants of the Jurassic

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Creatures of the Cretaceous

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Full colour 3D rendered images and photographs of fossils really immerse children into the palaeontological world

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Character-led narrative makes this series accessible and intriguing for reluctant and confident readers alike

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Perfect for teaching ancient history in a new and exciting way

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Introduces ideas of animal classification and adaptation through a high-interest topic

SUBJECT Science

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS

24 Pages

World

SERIES

AGE

The Totally Awesome Guide to Animals

5–7y

BLURB Some animals are weird and others are downright wacky. Some animals are clever and others are completely baffling. But ALL of them are incredibly interesting! Find out all about the most impressive and unbelievable animals from across our planet in this fascinating

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In the Air

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Under Water

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In the Sand

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On the Land

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High-interest factual information spread across a range of animal types

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Simple, uncluttered layout, allowing facts and images to take centre-stage

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Beautiful, high-quality, detailed images of each animal

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Perfect for general scientific enquiry, as well as more specific learning, such as animal identification, body parts, habitats and adaptation

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ANIMALS

SUBJECT Geography

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE 5–7y

The Wacky World Of

BLURB Welcome to the Wacky World Museum!

People do so many weird things that we’re always adding to our exhibits!

Down in the Strange Science wing, there are square watermelons. Don’t miss the shoe umbrellas in the Inexplicable Inventions hall or the human canvas in the Absurd Art gallery. Our Baffling Buildings exhibit even has buildings that lean to one side!

TITLES • Baffling Buildings!

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Absurd Art!

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Strange Science!

• Inexplicable Inventions!

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A cross between incredibly highinterest topics and important STEM subjects

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Centred around an engaging and fun concept of exploring a ‘museum’ packed with the weirdest and most wonderful things on our planet

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Globally relevant, featuring people, places and ideas from countries all over the world

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Perfect for both active and reluctant readers around the age of 7

SUBJECT Science

RIGHTS

FORMAT 210x297mm

EXTENT 32 Pages

World

AGE 7–11y

SERIES Totally Not True!

BLURB Have you seen a Bigfoot? No? But you have probably heard of Bigfoot, and people are convinced that it is real. How do we know what is real and what is not? We use scientific method. TNT blows apart myths with SCIENCE! Gather the evidence and test it. Will the myth hold up to explosive science? There is only one way to find out.

TITLES • Animals

• Space

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• People

The Earth

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High interest topics

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Visually exciting design

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Embedded learning

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STEM subject

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Designed to help develop an understanding of the scientific method

SUBJECT History

FORMAT 219x219mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE

Tough Times To Be a Kid

7–11y

BLURB 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!

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Ancient Rome

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The Aztecs

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Ancient Greece

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Ancient Egypt

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Makes history relatable for children

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Colourful and engaging design that uses photographs and hand illustrations

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Perfect for history buffs

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Humorous prose embeds learning in an engaging read

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Supports Curriculum topics

TOUGH TIMES to be a Kid

SUBJECT

FORMAT

EY Numbers and counting

250x250mm

RIGHTS

EXTENT

World

AGE 3–5y

24 Pages

SERIES Count With...

BLURB Count along with your favourite friends in this fun-filled illustrated series.

TITLES • Aliens

• Monsters

• Fairies

• Superheroes

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Beautiful and original illustrations

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Different authors and writing styles make each book unique

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Exciting stories and narratives make the subject matter friendly and accessible

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Text style and subject level appropriate for early readers taking their first steps into maths

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Fun and interactive series, perfect for learning numbers

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SUBJECT Cross Curricular

FORMAT 210x297mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

40 Pages

SERIES

AGE 7–11y

Know it All

BLURB Dive into a new subject with the Know It All series. Each book focuses on a new topic and is packed with fascinating facts and stunning images. There is a lot to know, and this is the perfect place to start.

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Healthy Eating

• Castles

Ancient Egypt

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Life Cycles

• Dinosaurs

• Plants

• Feativals

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The Solar System

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Bright, full-colour photographs and clear design make learning easy and fun

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Perfect for engaging KS1 readers or KS2 reluctant readers

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Interesting and informative, this series covers topics from across the curriculum

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Quizzes and activities give readers a chance to review and put into practice what they have learnt

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An extensive glossary and index enhance understanding and engagement

KNOW IT ALL

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SUBJECT History

FORMAT 250x250mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE 5–7y

Outbreaks!

BLURB 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.

TITLES •

1918 Flu Pandemic

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Chloera in London

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Black Death

• Smallpox

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Engaging, colourful visuals to appeal to all readers

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High-interest topic dealing with issues and ideas that affect all of our lives currently

• Informative, clear text designed to educate in a calm, sensitive way • International appeal

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SUBJECT Science

RIGHTS World

AGE 5–7y

FORMAT 250x250mm

EXTENT 24 Pages

SERIES Eco Activities

BLURB Take a look at the materials around your home. Did you know you can reuse the materials around your home and turn them into something new? But why is this important? There are lots of changes happening around our world and we need to do our best to help! So read this book to learn all about how to turn trash into treasure and save the world!

TITLES • Cardboard

• Metal

• Clothing

• Plastic

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Colourful vectors and photographs to visually engage readers

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Simple and engaging text style suitable for ages 5-7

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Informative and fun

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Perfect for science and introducing young readers to climate issues

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Includes simple craft activities for readers to get hands on and make a difference

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SUBJECT Geography

FORMAT 210x297mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

32 Pages

SERIES

AGE

Small Steps to Save the World

7–11y

BLURB It doesn’t take a superhero to save the world, it takes everyone doing their bit. Join the Small Steps Revolution and make a real change. Our revolutionaries are waiting to share the small steps you can do to be part of the solution. VIVA LA SMALL STEPS REVOLUTION!

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Being Energy Efficient

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Composting and • Gardening

Upcycling and Recycling

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Eating Locally

Using Water Wisely

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Living Zero Waste

• A cool and contemporary comic book aesthetic makes this series both enticing and accessible •

Empowering language to inspire change

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A different take on ecological issues makes this series unique

• The series combines elements of STEM with discussions of local and global responsibility •

Provides practical steps to making the world a better place

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SUBJECT Science/STEM

RIGHTS World

AGE

FORMAT 210x297mm

EXTENT 24 Pages

SERIES Ready, Set... STEM!

5–7y

BLURB Are you ready to explore the world around you using science, technology, engineering and maths?

TITLES • Plants

• Senses

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High-impact, colourful vectors to engage young readers

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Text suitable for young readers taking their first steps into STEM

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Fun and enjoyable series personality

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Simple, easy-to-understand exploration of STEM subjects

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Very simple interactive activities targeted at early KS1 readers

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SUBJECT Geography

FORMAT 250x250mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE

Eco Journeys

5–7y

BLURB When we throw a drinks can in the rubbish, it goes straight into landfill. But for a drinks can, there could be a new life awaiting it. When we recycle a drinks can, it goes on an eco journey as it gets turned into something new. Help to save the planet, recycle that drinks can and find out about its eco journey.

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Life Cycle of a Drinks Can

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Life Cycle of a Piece of Paper

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Life Cycle of a Glass Jar

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Life Cycle of a Plastic Bottle

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Shows children that their small actions can have a big impact on the environment

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Incorporates STEM into learning about the environment

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Encourages children to consider cause and effect

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A great resource for crosscurricular learning

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A timely resource relevant to topics that are important in today’s world

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SUBJECT Geography

FORMAT 250x250mm

EXTENT

RIGHTS World

24 Pages

SERIES

AGE

How to Build Our World

5–7y

BLURB Our world is an incredible place. It is filled with cities, rainforests, oceans and countrysides, and they are all put together perfectly. But how do you piece together the puzzle of our planet? Take this step-by-step guide and learn how to build our world!

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Create a Coastline

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Design a Desert •

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Make a Mountain Range •

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Organise an Ocean

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Piece Together a Poie Raise a Rainforest Renovate a River Set Up a City

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Original vectors and a unique design visually walks readers through the different sections of each environment

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Full-colour photographs and colourful vectors make learning fun

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Text suitable for competent KS1 readers

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A series of fascinating step-by-step instructions filled with interesting bite-size facts

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