Category Archives: Science

Materials in My Makerspace

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

This lively and engaging series is similar in design to the highly successful and popular Simple Machines in My Makerspace. Children will enjoy this fascinating series, which uses the principles of Makerspace to Simple text describes the observable properties of … Continue reading →

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Eon. The Story of the Fossils

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

Eon is a stunning visual creation, crafted by Aviva Reed, that explores Earth’s evolution. EON an illustrated adventure in Time by Aviva Reed from Selena de Carvalho on Vimeo. Aviva Reed is an author and illustrator and describes herself as a … Continue reading →

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Books to support WWD: Big cats: Predators under threat

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

To highlight and educate people across the world the United Nations World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. March 3 is THE day each year and 2018 the spotlight is on “Big … Continue reading →

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Research Journal

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

Ecosystems Research Journal provides readers a closeup look at precious, sometimes remote, and often threatened ecosystems and habitats around the world. Using a report style of writing, the narrator in each book is a researcher sent on a mission to … Continue reading →

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Zap! Engaging Science Series

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

The Zap! series is packed with fascinating facts and stunning photographs to help primary aged children explore the world of sciences in the fields of biology, physics, chemistry and geology.        In Natural World children can discover awe-inspiring … Continue reading →

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The Gigantic Book of Genes – Lorna Hendry

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

Published in 2016 and shortlisted for the 2017 CBCA  Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, this is a worthy addition to any household or school library. A visual delight, this books explains genetics in simple language and with clear imagery. … Continue reading →

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New additions to great STEAM series

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

Look out for these new titles to add to 2016 offerings in the Be a Maker and Get Into It (review) series: Find out more about recent Be a Maker titles which include: Discover the very popular Get Into It … Continue reading →

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