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Space on Earth by Sheila Kanani Illustrated by Del Thorpe 9781846884559 A beautiful, educational and fascinating book about space, focusing not only on showing children the awe and wonder of the universe, but also on teaching them why space is relevant to us here on Earth. It’s been written by a planetary physicist and science presenter and she is the Education, Outreach & Diversity Officer at…
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Slick by M.M. Vaughan 9781846884597 “This is not just a story of an android or the dangers of excessive advertising; it is the story of one boy moving past his anger and finding a best friend. It is the story of what it means to be best friends, and how that meaning is predicated on the ability to share emotions… This book could easily go into the hands of a young person who is struggling to fit i…
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So you’ve taken the quiz and think you’ve got what it takes to be an astronaut? There’s a final hurdle before NASA comes calling! See how you get on below… These items are spin-offs from the space industry – true or false? VelcroTrueFalseNappiesTrueFalseCordless drillsTrueFalseMemory foamTrueFalseFreeze-dried foodFalseTrueTeflonFalseTrueBarcodesFalseTrueSkiwearTrueFalseCochlear implantsTrueFalseTh…
READ MORE >Think you’ve got what it takes to be an astronaut? Or are your thrusters refusing to ignite? Find out in this ten-question quiz now! What does NASA stand for?Natural Astronaut Surveillance AromaNational Aeroplane and Space AdventurersNational Astrological and Scientific AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationWhat is the name for technology which is made for one purpose but is us…
READ MORE >Space on Earth by Sheila Kanani Illustrated by Del Thorpe 9781846884559 A beautiful, educational and fascinating book about space, focusing not only on showing children the awe and wonder of the universe, but also on teaching them why space is relevant to us here on Earth. It’s been written by a planetary physicist and science presenter and she is the Education, Outreach & Diversity Officer at…
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The Adventures of Mademoiselle Charlotte by Dominique Demers, illustrated by Tony Ross 9781846884610 £20.97 Mademoiselle Charlotte is a modern Mary Poppins who wears a large hat and a crumpled dress that make her look like a scarecrow, and she talks to a rock. In the first story in the series, Mademoiselle Charlotte is THE NEW TEACHER. Children think she is crazy at first, but soon realize she mak…
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To celebrate the release of Where to Find Me, we caught up with Alba Arikha… What led you into writing? My love of books. I read a lot as a child, and books were my ultimate refuge. I dabbled in poetry and short stories (in French) before I switched to English and never looked back. What was your earliest career aspiration? Aside from writing, I played the piano. I thought I might become a concert…
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