Digital tools have a clear educational purpose, but how do we help students with the darker corners of the web? This book provides timely, much-needed advice for educators on how to teach students to handle the anger and divisiveness that pervades social media and that is impossible to ignore when using tech for other purposes. Author Andrew Marcinek provides strategies we can use to help students with issues such as navigating relationships; understanding digital ethics and norms; returning to a balance with screen time; reclaiming conversation; holding yourself accountable; creating a new digital mindset; and more. Throughout, there are practical features such as Pause and Reflects, Teachable Moments, and classroom activities and lesson plans, so you can easily implement the ideas across content areas and grade levels.

Science is all about being super serious, right? Wrong! Science can be sillier than you ever thought, especially when animals are involved!

What did the world's first playgrounds look like? What do families all over the world eat for breakfast? How did dinosaurs look after their babies? In this compendium of 5-minute really true stories you will meet all types of family - human and animal! - and learn about the many ways they spend time together. From family bicycle rides to animal migrations, and from tidy up time to cosying up with pets, discover the amazing science and history of family activities. With up-to-the-minute, expert information and stunning illustrations, this book will bring out the joy of the everyday things we do at family time.

""Eat Your Colors " identifies two important food groups in a fun and educational way. We need family-friendly ways to encourage children to eat healthy and Eat Your Colors is a creative way to do that."
-Mary Ann Hammerle, RD, LD, pediatric clinical dietitian, Texas Children's Hospital

Every parent knows that convincing young children to eat their fruits and vegetables is no easy task. Created by an educator and mother, "Eat Your Colors " offers a captivating, vibrant way to teach children about colors and foods that are good to eat.

Through the use of fun rhymes and brightly colored pictures of foods, Terry Harris shows children all the benefits of eating healthy, delicious foods while teaching them about colors. From green lettuce and white cauliflower to yellow grapefruit and red apples, Harris introduces little ones to a variety of fruit and vegetable options sure to tempt even the pickiest of palates. Also included are interactive exercises that encourage children to identify healthy options.

"Eat Your Colors " is a children's book that playfully guides little ones to good food choices through bright colors and fun rhymes.

"An excellent learning tool for young children."
-Martha Jenkins, educator

The second hilarious book for curious kids from the UK and Ireland's best-loved comedian, Dara O Briain! So you think everyday life is boring?! WHAT?! Hoo-ee, are you wrong! No, seriously. There's so much EXTRAORDINARY science going on right from the minute you wake up to when you go to sleep. Actually, while you're asleep, too. Science is a non-stop EVERYWHERE, everything adventure with some incredibly cool stuff going on, too. You've got your incredible brain, which has worked out how to read these words and make playing a video game feel as EXCITING as real life; you've got aeroplanes that can somehow get from the ground into the sky with all those people AND their luggage on board; you've got electricity and artificial intelligence and GPS and buses coming in threes (that's science too) and LOADS more. In Secret Science, Dara O Briain takes you on a journey from the comfort of your favourite chair to the incredible science behind your everyday life and on into the future!

Parents of Smart Kids know they can have complex social, emotional, and intellectual needs. This resource condenses the wisdom and experience of teachers and school leaders who have experienced thousands of students with the same needs into 25 key tips for parents seeking to help their Smart Kids thrive. Featuring 25 illustrated strategies for navigating situations unique to Smart Kids, with confident, informed support given every step of the way, this book covers topics such as: What to do when a Smart Kid thinks they are smarter than everyone else, How to motivate a Smart Kid who is bored of school, How are the Smart Kid perfectionist and procrastinator related? It's not all bad, How to navigate alternatives to regular school classes and other acceleration opportunities, Where to find valuable mentors in your community, When and how to act when the Smart Kid is too cool for school, What are the benefits and costs of homeschooling Smart Kids, Parents have great power in schools. Know when and how to use it. What to do when the Smart Kid finally has a class that is not easy, And much more! Parents are not alone on this complex journey. Take each tip and apply it. Watch Smart Kid's thrive with an informed and confident parent. Full of relevant tried-and-true suggestions that are immediately implementable solutions to the common challenges of parenting Smart Kids, this invaluable resource is a must have for parents seeking to confidently navigate the exciting and challenging journey of their Smart Kids' teen years.

Building fun foundations for life-long learning, What is music? gives the answers to questions such as these: What is a song? What is an orchestra? What is rhythm? What can you do with music? With delightful illustrations, this first guide to music provides a wonderful introduction to a fascinating subject. Building foundations for life-long learning by using simple language and stunning illustrations to provide answers to big questions, this series includes philosophy, money, history, science, art, music, technology and drama.

Pack your brain with football fun and trivia ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup! Did you know? The longest game of table football lasted more than five days. There is a football World Cup for robots. The world’s most expensive football ticket cost £2.2 million. Fans of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona set up a the Church of Maradona in 1998. From record-breaking goals, the world's most extraordinary players, stunning stadiums to weird and wonderful mascots, discover over 100 fascinating football facts, specially selected for readers aged 8. Look out for more Amazing Facts books: Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Needs to Know Amazing Facts Every 10 Year Old Needs to Know

Discover everything there is to know about your favourite football heroes then take on a action-packed mix of puzzles, quizzes and ultimate trivia Featuring the very best of European football, this book is packed with tactical trivia and awesome activities that will keep any football fan playing into extra time and beyond. With fun facts and super stats about the hottest players in the world, football fans can take their knowledge of the beautiful game to the next level. Discover the secrets of every position and learn from the techniques of Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah, to Joshua Kimmich and Virgil van Dijk. With loads of puzzles, quizzes and activities, it’s time for the ultimate kick off.

Part of a new series dedicated to the child that preceded so many successful adults. Get to know the unique and eccentric child and childhood behind so many of your favourite famous figures, celebrities, and role models. A fun and informative series for children - and their parents! The appearance, royal biography, and personal events of Queen Elizabeth II are so well documented that she can be considered both a royal figure, and also a pop culture icon. Yet few have recounted her perspective as a little being - a child with favourite games, a vivid imagination, and eccentric rituals. From Queen Elizabeth to Coco Chanel and more, learn about fascinating children that became powerful figures as adults. "My name is Gabrielle, though everyone calls me Coco, and I am a girl like any other. I like playing with the dolls I make myself with cutouts of material, and sew little clothes for them. Now that's an idea, when I grow up I could be just that: a fashion stylist. I have so many good ideas in mind!" Part of a new series dedicated to the child that preceded so many successful adults. Get to know the unique and eccentric child and childhood behind so many of your favourite famous figures, celebrities, and role models.

See nature in a whole new light with this enchantingly illustrated treasury of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world. Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? Traditional nature folklore can help us understand how our ancestors interacted with the world around them and allows us to view nature from a new perspective. Stunningly delicate and magical illustrations capture the magic and strangeness inherent in natural folklore, and cultures from around the world are represented in this comprehensive compendium. In this book, discover the lore of: An array of different animals, birds and insects All types of flowers, plants and trees The weather, sun, moon and stars Good and bad omens, and lucky charms Lore of the Wild inspires appreciation of different cultures, as well as an engagement with the beauty of the natural environment, and is a treasure trove of superstitions, ancient wisdom and enchanting folktales.

Cocoa Girl Awesome Hair written by Serlina Boyd is a celebration of beautiful textured hair, with step by step tutorials to amazing styles. A celebration of natural hair, this book is filled with tips and features real life girls who love their hair. Spreads include care tips for keeping your hair in tip top condition, photographic step-by-step tutorials, ranging from easy to difficult styles and positive affirmations packed with reasons to love your amazing hair. Discover the perfect cornrows, hair puffs, bubble braids and fro-hawks. Accessorise with beads, hairbands, ribbons and colourful hair extensions. Create amazing hairstyles for any occasion!

A highly original non-fiction guide on waste and the environment for a young audience. Your Planet Needs You! is packed with simple and entertaining ways that kids and their families can reduce, re-use, recycle, renew and REALLY GET INVOLVED in cleaning up our planet. Nobody really likes to think about rubbish (pee-ew!). But whether you know it or not, waste is part of everyone’s lives. Each year, a single person can create up to a tonne of waste. That’s the equivalent weight of a small hippo! Where does waste come from? Where does it end up? And what can we do to help our planet? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more in this entertaining and enlightening look at how to wallop waste and reduce rubbish. Learn how to start a compost bin, or how to use an old egg carton to sprout your very own seedlings. Get tips on cool things you can do with empty tin cans or an old pair of socks, and discover how long different things take to decompose – from an apple core to a gumboot to a plastic bag. With a positive outlook and a generous dollop of humour, Your Planet Needs You! shows that taking care of our environment can be both fun and rewarding. You can be the change! Your planet needs you! For ages 4 and up.

How long was a knight's sword? How did people escape from a castle under seige? How much does a suit of armour weigh? Answe all these questions and more with over 100 astonoshing facts about the fearless knights of the Middle Ages.

Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the incredible history of HM Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, told through the enthralling life stories of 25 amazing people who have called Britain home. The reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II has been long and eventful. Over the past 70 years, Great Britain has seen incredible changes in the ways we live, think and feel, shaped by the inspiring people who were born in Britain or arrived on its shores. As we approach the Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, learn about the Queen's life and 25 other amazing history-makers - from modern pioneers, leaders and scientists to writers, athletes and activists - in this beautifully illustrated special edition paperback. Each page spread is devoted to a tale of an incredible Briton, told by talented writer and children's book critic Imogen Russell Williams and brought to life by Sara Mulvanny's vivid colour illustration. The book also features a gloriously illustrated timeline, showing key events from Queen Elizabeth's long reign. Discover the life-changing events of the last 70 years, from the foundation of the NHS by Aneurin Bevan to the creation of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by Sarah Gilbert. Learn about how amazing activists like Paul Stephenson and Malala Yousafzai fought hard for equal rights for all, and scientists like Stephen Hawking and Tim Berners-Lee made incredible advances that allowed us to know more about the universe, or communicate in a whole new way via the Internet. The diverse tales include key figures from all areas of British life - science, medicine, entertainment, sports, activism and more. Featuring the inspirational lives and achievements of amazing people such as Alan Turing, Malorie Blackman, Stormzy and Tanni Grey-Thompson, Great Elizabethans is not only a glorious celebration of Queen Elizabeth's reign, but also the citizens who have contributed to such an incredible 70 years.

Whether in your garden, kitchen, bathroom or under a log in the woods, minibeasts are everywhere to be found! So grab this handy nature guide and explore every nook and cranny you can find, there might just be a surprise. Did you know that honey bees have a special stomach for honey? Or that butterflies got their name from butter? From gorgeous orange-tip butterflies to the fierce-looking stag beetle, get ready to find out about over 190 different minibeasts and bugs. There are so many wonderful living things to meet in this children's spotter's guide, published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. You will learn what a dragonfly's lifecycle looks like, which habitat each insect enjoys most and what kind of minibeasts you may be likely to spot each season. This guide covers all grounds when it comes to minibeast-watching. Whether you're in a city park or on a walk in the woods, don't ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts at home! Includes information on how to make your green space bug friendly, activities such as making a wormery and a minibeast checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With beautiful and life-like illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect contemporary pocket guide for young wildlife watchers and adult nature enthusiasts alike. This is the third book in the RSPB Nature Guide series, following Birds and Wildlife.