An amazing book which illustrates the beginning of earth, this book covers volcanoes, meteorites, dinosaurs and them going extinct, the first people, An amazing book which illustrates the beginning of earth, this book covers volcanoes, meteorites, dinosaurs and them going extinct, the first people, the first animals and so on. Alongside the gorgeous illustrations is key words in text boxes all around the images as well as a really useful glossary at the end of the book which then defines all of these key terms. ...more
This is an amazing small book full of so many facts about space! Covering; stargazing, the solar system, stars, travelling in space and the galaxies. This is an amazing small book full of so many facts about space! Covering; stargazing, the solar system, stars, travelling in space and the galaxies. The illustrations are gorgeous and is definitely a perfect little book to keep in the classroom....more
Such a clever way of showing children just how beautiful the world was and could be if we stop doing the things which are ruining it. All of the littlSuch a clever way of showing children just how beautiful the world was and could be if we stop doing the things which are ruining it. All of the little facts running throughout the book is a special touch which will be the small things children remember. Also, children can learn that there can be multiple kinds of one thing, an example in the book of 100,000 types of mushrooms which is a number so big that a child would struggle to even visualize it. But then to show how animals can disappear just as fast as they are found, with a double page spread of a few extinct animals in a museum and explaining that if we continue in the world the way we are, more and more animals will end up extinct. This book could be used for topics or projects with so many possible end outcomes for them to complete....more
A beautiful way to educate children about real life experiences of being a refugee. This book is so clear and concise, it is an amazing way of explainA beautiful way to educate children about real life experiences of being a refugee. This book is so clear and concise, it is an amazing way of explaining the different types of refugees, giving definitions, showing differences between migrants and refugees, as well as other types of people which fall into slightly different categories. Throughout the book, it gives common places where people tend to leave to come for refuge, also showing on a map where in the world they are, which can also be there to provide reassurance to those scared that these wars and conflicts are near them. The use of children's drawings in this book is such a clever way of making it easier for a child to understand the things that are going on. I feel it is easier for a child to understand another child's drawing and they can then imagine what it would've been like. This book is for year 6, and possibly used for an older child or even an adult to understand real life experiences. ...more
This book is very good at showing a non-fictitious form of diversity where a young girl shows her friend who has a different culture to herself and hoThis book is very good at showing a non-fictitious form of diversity where a young girl shows her friend who has a different culture to herself and how fascinated she is in learning all about it. She highlights their differences but also their similarities in many parts of their life such as food or family, also showing that it is okay to be different....more
This book is amazing! Definitely aimed at an older child (year 5/6). It takes away the stereotypes of refugees and what the world sees as 'typical' reThis book is amazing! Definitely aimed at an older child (year 5/6). It takes away the stereotypes of refugees and what the world sees as 'typical' refugees and puts into perspective some of the possible reasons as to why someone may be leaving their country and how it has made them feel, also by reflecting this within the images and drawings. There are 12 short stories within this book, all different people, travelling to and from different places all for different reasons. ...more