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Leap into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence, in
which cars drive themselves, robots become footballing champions,
and tiny nanobots track down and kill diseases within the body!
Learn what 'artificial intelligence' actually is and how it can be
used to help humans now and in the future. Are you ready to find
out more about this brave new world? Artificial Intelligence is
part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to
Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love
reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information
books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been
carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and
confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to
support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading
age: 9-10 years
"As every amateur toxicologist knows, the difference between a
poison and medicine is often simply the dose." There is no weapon
as insidious, as seductive or as mysterious as poison. In this
terrifying account of history's silent assassin, discover the
gripping tales of users, abusers and victims of these mysterious
substances, from Cleopatra and Catherine de' Medici to contemporary
secret service agents and terrorists. Documenting royal scandal,
political upheaval and personal tragedies, Poison details a
gruesome thread that runs often undetected through human history.
The perfect guide for kids learning to navigate the online world
enjoyably and safely The Internet can be a fun, creative,
collaborative place to share, learn and experience the world and
connect with all kinds of people. But being a good digital citizen
comes with rules and responsibilities. Digital 101 will help
children aged 6+ to navigate this sophisticated and ever-changing
form of communication through a series of scenarios, from learning
how to set a strong password to how to deal with trolls, and most
importantly, knowing when it's time to step away from the screen
and enjoy the real world all around us. Contents: Chapter 1:
Becoming a digital citizen: the basics/What is digital
citizenship?/Connect, collect & communicate/Trusted
help/Passwords & passcodes/Protecting personal details/Chapter
2: Welcome to the web/ A world of websites/Cyber searching/Social
society/My networks/Hobbies and interests/Gaming groups/Explaining
the world/Chapter 3: Good netiquette/Netiquette/To share or not
share?/ Phone etiquette/ Messaging aware/Chapter 4: Protecting your
device/Digital maintenance/Pop-ups and pitfalls/Viruses and
malware/The latest thing/Chapter 5: Protecting yourself and
others/Cyber strangers/Cyber criminals/Online shopping/Spot the
[fake] news/Free speech/Digital law/Original online workI/Illegal
downloads/Chapter 6: Looking after your mindApp attack/Online
addiction/Social media and self-image/Avoiding adverts/Being boys
and girls/Cyberbullying and trolls/Bystanding/Information
invasion/Chapter 7: Looking after your body/Prepare to prevent
pain/Stretch, don't strain/Digital training/I'm in trouble/Chapter
8: A digital world for everybody/Uniting online/Educating the
world/Access for all/Digital detox/Glossary/Index and useful
websites and helplines
A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four
friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to
discover the history of the oceans at the Oceans and Maritime
History Museum. A magical lift takes them to explore life in the
oceans millions of years ago including the mighty megalodon, to see
a Viking longship and the world's first submarine and much more.
Fun, interactive and with lots of facts to discover, this book is
perfect for ocean fans and all curious kids. Magical Museums is a
series of picture books that follows the adventures of four
children who are exploring museums that have come to life. Together
with their guide, the children learn as they explore each museum,
but they also have an exciting adventure, escaping dangers, working
together and solving problems. Each detailed scene explores a
different time period or technological achievement and is packed
with fascinating facts. When the adventure finally ends, the gang
are keen to take their guide's quiz to test what they have learned.
A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four
friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to
discover the history of the formation of Earth. A magical lift
takes them to see the Big Bang, find out about the make-up of
Earth, explore volcanoes and earthquakes, discover different
ecosystems and much more. Fun, interactive and with lots of facts
to discover, this book is perfect for geography studies and all
curious kids. Magical Museums is a series of picture books that
follows the adventures of four children who are exploring museums
that have come to life. Together with their guide, the children
learn as they explore each museum, but they also have an exciting
adventure, escaping dangers, working together and solving problems.
Each detailed scene explores a different time period or
technological achievement and is packed with fascinating facts.
When the adventure finally ends, the gang are keen to take their
guide's quiz to test what they have learned.
Come with Jack as he shines a spotlight down into this dark and
murky world. You will meet all sorts of animals, from the vampire
squid in the twilight zone, to the flashing sea cucumber on the
seafloor. You will find out about shocking shipwrecks and smart
submarines, and the reasons that we must protect our seas. Down we
go! Down in the Deep Sea is part of the Astro range from Rising
Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and
reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that
children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction
and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for
Mercury/Purple band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra
phonics practice. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled
to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each
book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home
and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 7-8 Reading age:
6-7 years
Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for
the whole school. This exciting Graphic Texts pack includes
action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction, carefully selected
poetry and comprehensive guided reading support to meet the needs
of children at every stage of their reading development. Each book
contains inside cover notes with advice on supporting older
children with their reading, ideas for follow-up activities and
higher-level comprehension questions. Project X Origins guided
reading notes offer step-by-step teaching support for each book
with guidance about comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, spelling,
punctuation, grammar and writing. Each set of notes has in-built
assessment and is fully correlated to all UK curricula. This pack
contains 1 set of guided reading notes and 4 reading books, 1 each
of: Antarctic Ambush, The Call of the Wild, The Raven and other
poems, Great Engineers.
What animals will you encounter in the forest? How do you avoid a
bear attack? Where do you find water in the desert? How do you
build shelter on an island? This handy guide is packed with tips
and tricks to survive in the wilderness, from gathering supplies,
to reading a map and even escaping quicksand! Bear Grylls eat your
heart out! With words from celebrated author Ben Hubbard and
illustrations and infographics scattered throughout, this exciting
and practical guide is a great introduction for kids on how to
handle themselves in the wild. Chapters are divided into different
habitats (deserts, mountains, forests, desert islands and tundra),
and there is an initial chapter on essential survival tips in the
wild. Useful topics touched upon here include basic first aid, how
to navigate using the sun and using knots to escape sticky
situations. With chapters ranging from how to survive a shark
attack, to building a mountain shelter to avoid the cold and
navigating using the stars in the desert, this is the
quintessential survival guide for young readers wanting to explore
the natural world. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids -
an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet -
published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely
Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many
of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
Discover over 12 gripping retellings of notable shipwrecks in this
mind-blowing kids book packed with heroic escapes, daring rescues
and danger on the high seas. Find amazing illustrations, historic
photography and interactive elements that reveal extra twists and
surprises: a must-buy for curious minds fascinated by dramatic
real-life events. Did you know there are over three million
shipwrecks lying beneath the world’s seabeds? Unearth more than
12 legendary stories buried with each wreck and learn about the
ship’s original mission; the period it sailed in; the day it all
went wrong; and the moment the ship was discovered at the bottom of
the ocean. From the Mary Rose; the Queen Anne’s Revenge; the HMS
Terror; to the most famous of all, RMS Titanic - readers will
delight in unfolding the book’s interactive pages that bring
these historical stories to life. Inside Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks: -
Over 12 dramatic retellings of shipwrecks throughout history and
across the world - Stunning original artwork, illustrations and
photography accompany each story - Insightful details, unique facts
and observations examine the ship’s purpose, the period it was
built, its original appearance, the day it sank and the moment it
was found - Lift-the-flaps, open the gatefolds and other novelty
elements keep readers engaged and reveal extra imagery and
information - Covers: The Punic Ship Of Marsala (Mediterranean Sea,
Italy);Â Roskilde 6 Viking Ship (Denmark); The Mary Rose
(English Channel, England); Vasa (Stockholm Harbour, Sweden); San
José (Cartagena, Colombia); Queen Anne’s Revenge (North
Carolina, USA); HMSTerror (Canada); SS Yongala (Pacific Ocean,
Queensland, Australia); RMS Titanic (North Atlantic); Endurance
(Weddell Sea, Antarctica);Â USS Indianapolis (Philippine Sea)
Lost at Sea! Shipwrecks is the ultimate gift for children - and
grown ups - who are mesmerised by the secrets of the seas. Written
by Ben Hubbard and illustrated by Eoin Coveney, readers can dive
into the riveting retellings of each shipwreck story and learn all
there is to know about some of the world’s most infamous vessels
taken by the ocean. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids -
an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet -
published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely
Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many
of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their
children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers
at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books
on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help
kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every
day an adventure. Come explore!
Celebrate the eco-heroes around the world building a better
tomorrow. Eco Stories for those who Dare to Care is the perfect
introduction to environmentalism and the world-changing lives that
have fought for our planet's future. From Greta Thunberg to David
Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangari Maathai, activists of all
ages, from all corners of the planet, will inspire readers to think
and take action on the most important issues of our era. Beautiful
and characterful portraits help bring to life these important
activists and their contributions to our world. Clear, concise text
presents the stand-out biographical information from these
inspirational figures, and acts as a perfect primer for
conversations about activism and environmentalism. This is the
perfect book for eco-warriors aged 9 and up.
A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four
friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to
discover the creatures of the past at the Natural History Museum. A
magical lift takes them to meet the Earth's first life-forms, the
dinosaurs in their habitat, the woolly mammoth in the ice age and
much more. Fun, interactive and with lots of facts to discover,
this book is perfect for space fans and all curious kids. Magical
Museums is a series of picture books that follows the adventures of
four children who are exploring museums that have come to life.
Together with their guide, the children learn as they explore each
museum, but they also have an exciting adventure, escaping dangers,
working together and solving problems. Each detailed scene explores
a different time period or technological achievement and is packed
with fascinating facts. When the adventure finally ends, the gang
are keen to take their guide's quiz to test what they have learned.
A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four
friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to
discover the history of flight and space travel at the Air and
Space Museum. A magical lift takes them to the studio of Leonardo
da Vinci, to see the Wright Brothers make their first flight, to
the International Space Station and many more places. Fun,
interactive and with lots of facts to discover, this book is
perfect for space fans and all curious kids. Magical Museums is a
series of picture books that follows the adventures of four
children who are exploring museums that have come to life. Together
with their guide, the children learn as they explore each museum,
but they also have an exciting adventure, escaping dangers, working
together and solving problems. Each detailed scene explores a
different time period or technological achievement and is packed
with fascinating facts. When the adventure finally ends, the gang
are keen to take their guide's quiz to test what they have learned.
To infinity and beyond! This out-of-the-world adventure takes young
explorers on a voyage of discovery across the universe. From the
first satellites to the Moon landings, and from Mars rovers to the
possible colonisation of other planets, this handy reference
provides an overview of space exploration past, present and future.
Packed with amazing photos and infographics throughout, author Ben
Hubbard provides young readers aged nine and above with all the
tools they need for space exploration. Starting with a timeline of
space exploration throughout the years, he then explores famous
events such as the 'Space Race' and the first Moon landings, when
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took the first steps on the Moon's
surface in 1969. Young readers will then discover so-called
traveller's guides to all eight planets in our Solar System
(Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune),
the icy dwarf planet Pluto and the Sun, as well as asteroids and
comets. You'll then end with a search for extraterrestrial life,
the failures with previous space travel and what the future of
space exploration might look like. About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely
Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority
Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45
years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of
travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration
with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages
young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with
engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history,
space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global
citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way
that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
Travel back in time to Skara Brae and find out all about life in
the Stone Age. Like modern travel guides, the books in this series
highlight must-see features and explain local culture. Each
highlighted destination contains an explanation of what took part
in these areas, as well as a look at important artefacts found
there providing a bigger picture of life in the past. Typical
travel guide notes include, 'best time to visit', 'what to eat' and
'where to stay'. Perfect for the KS2 history curriculum.
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