Catherine Chambers

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make African myths and legends so compelling.

The Big Picture series launches with 16 titles for KS1 all about what is going on all around the world,split into four high interest topics. Find out how other people aroundthe world live/lived; extreme animals habitats or weather across theglobe; faraway homes made of ice and much, much more.Each bookwithin this Key Stage 1 series will provide a number of jumping offpoints in a high interest, accessible way, with which to cover the ‘bigcurriculum picture'. Eventually backed up by teacher notes comprisingbackground information and teaching notes re: how to use the books tocover statutory national curriculum key skills.Market looks at how food gets from farm to fork in a small Indian village.Book band: PurpleIdeal for ages: 5+

The Big Picture series launches with 16 titles for KS1 all about what is going on all around the world,split into four high interest topics. Find out how other people aroundthe world live/lived; extreme animals habitats or weather across theglobe; faraway homes made of ice and much, much more.Each bookwithin this Key Stage 1 series will provide a number of jumping offpoints in a high interest, accessible way, with which to cover the ‘bigcurriculum picture'. Eventually backed up by teacher notes comprisingbackground information and teaching notes re: how to use the books tocover statutory national curriculum key skills.From Africa'sextreme droughts to the wet season of the lush plains, children learnabout weather patterns across the globe and how they affect the peoplethat live there.Book band: GoldIdeal for ages: 5+

Help save the planet by going green From disappearing animals to drastic droughts, the planet is in trouble and you can do something to help. Learn about conserving water, saving forests, and fighting car fumes. Teacher's guide available.

Discover the secrets of ancient Egypt, the land of the pharaohs. Find out what's inside a mummy, how fast a chariot could race, and what weapons the Egyptian soldiers carried. Teacher's guide available.

Do you know why we yawn when we are bored, how much your liver weighs, or how much mucus your nose produces? Discover how your different body parts work and why it's important to take care of your body. Teacher's guide available.

Wetland habitats are full of wildlife. They help control flooding and absorb greenhouse gases that are making the atmosphere of the Earth hotter. However, half the world's wetlands have been destroyed over the last one hundred years, mostly through human activity and climate change. This fascinating book uses case studies to explore the causes and effects of the destruction of our wetlands and the ways in which people can reduce their impact on these vital habitats.

Non-fiction, PYP Level 9

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