Vicky Barker

If you don’t know your vloggers from your infographics but were too embarrassed to ask, then this book is the perfect tonic for you. The title is not misleading – this guide truly covers everything, from fake news to online safety. It is an essential resource for readers of all ages, and everyone will learn something from it. However, with its clear, accessible, and child friendly language, it is bound to become a necessity in every home and classroom.

Everyone talks differently. And everyone who does, wants to be understood. But in the loud chatter created by social media and strident news, it is easy to believe that it is only the person who shouts the loudest who stands a chance of being heard. What we know of course, is that in a room full of loud voices, nobody can be heard. Meaningful dialogue gets lost and feelings can get hurt.

There are a lot of books out there about sharks and other predators aimed at this age group, but this one is easily one of the most enjoyable to read, as well as one of the most beautifully produced.

The famous scientist Carl Sagan once said that all children are born scientists. Dinosaurs, weather, the planets, the human body: all are science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) topics that are endlessly fascinating to children. That is why books like this beautiful encyclopaedia are so popular with young readers, offering them facts that can be easily absorbed and reproduced with pride to everyone around.