At last, we have a helpful survival guide for teenagers! This is the type of book you did not know you needed and might not want to read, because (let’s be honest!) teenagers and books are not always the best of friends! However, the book covers important parts of teenage life, such as dealing with friendships, family, school stress, and figuring out who you are – all the big questions that tend to appear at the worst possible moments!
On Your Marks, Get Set … Gold! is a lively and informative introduction to both Olympic and Paralympic sport. Aimed at young readers, the book uses humour, dynamic visuals, and fast-paced facts to make a wide range of sporting events accessible and exciting. From basketball to boccia to windsurfing, each discipline is given its own space and personality, helping readers appreciate the variety and energy of international competition.
Get ready to explore the amazing world of archaeology in this exciting and colourful book, written by real-life archaeologist Ruth Hatfield. Dig! is bursting with cool facts and fascinating stories about ancient treasures, lost cities, and the clever tools archaeologists use to uncover secrets from long ago. Readers will learn about the Terracotta Army, Roman heating systems, and even prehistoric head lice (wait a second - did someone say lice?) in a fun and easy-to-understand way.
Part of the Irish Sporting Legends series, this is a compelling and inspirational biography that celebrates the life of one of Ireland’s most iconic hurlers, Joe Canning. Crafted especially for younger readers, it succeeds in blending sports and history with a powerful message of perseverance and hope.
Xtraordinary People celebrates the unique strengths and talents of individuals with dyslexia. Griggs, the founder of Made By Dyslexia, looks to change the focus from the challenges dyslexic people face to highlighting the extraordinary abilities they possess. The book identifies seven distinct types of ‘Xtraordinary’ people, each with their own superpowers – storytelling, questioning, connecting, imagining, reasoning, exploring, and inventing.
After the heroics of athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024, comes a wonderfully illustrated book about all those sports that we know (and perhaps don’t know!) and love.
Jonah and Rio are brothers who have been fostered. Their mother appears and disappears in and out of their lives leaving Jonah, the older brother, feeling as though he must look out for Rio. When they are separated, Jonah decides to hatch a plan that will bring them back together, but this is not as straight forward as it sounds.
