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Beyond The Sky
by Dara BriainSo you want to go into space? WHY?! (No, really - it's sort of a terrible idea. We humans are perfectly designed for life on Earth. We can walk around, breathe, drink water, eat vegetables, read books, not get poisoned or crushed to death when we go outside - it's lovely right where we are.) Not convinced? GOOD! People have been dreaming about space travel for centuries - there's something amazing about the idea of leaving our planet behind and setting out to explore the Universe - there's so much we still don't know. UK and Ireland's best-loved comedian Dara O Briain takes you on a journey from the safety of your comfiest chair to the furthest reaches of space (and beyond!)
Refugee
by Alan GratzJOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world . . . ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America . . . MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe . . . All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers -- from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end. This action-packed novel tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home
Empire's End - A Roman Story (Voices Ser. #4)
by Leila RasheedWhen, Camilla, a young North African girl travels with her mother and father from Leptis Magna to Rome in 207 AD, she believes that she is going to the centre of the world. But just a few months later, the little family is dispatched to the very edge of it: Britannica. Tragedy strikes and, left alone with the Empress while her father travels north, Camilla has to navigate the tricky world of of secrets and danger in this cold place she must now call home. In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events, Leila Rasheed shows us a dangerous and intriguing time in Britain that's sure to fascinate young readers. VOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finest writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of our past. Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day.
Now Or Never: A Dunkirk Story (Voices Ser. #1)
by Bali RaiVoices, Now or Never brings a young soldier, Private Fazal Khan, from his home in India to the battlefields of the Second World War. Fazal's world is now focused on Company 32 and the animals he cares for in the midst of one of the most frightening times in history. And as he and his friends make their way to the beaches of Dunkirk, Fazal must deal with even more than the terrors of a dangerous trek to reach the evacuation zone. The Company's captain defends his troops in the face of a terrible betrayal at the point of rescue: not everyone has welcomed the help brought by the Royal Indian Army Service Corps. Now Fazal is forced to question why he is even there and why he is expected to be loyal to a king whose people don't all see him as their equal.
Can You See Me?
by Libby Scott Rebecca WestcottPeople think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn't realise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices - all of it. Endearing, insightful and warmly uplifting, this is a story of autism, empathy and kindness that will touch readers of all ages.
Put Out the Light (PDF)
by Terry DearyIt's 1940 and war is underway. In Sheffield, England, a brother and sister set out to solve a mystery, brazenly believing that the air-raid signals are only false alarms. In Dachau, Germany, two boys come up with a bold plan to bring an end to the war and help a Polish prisoner escape. But when the bombs falling on Sheffield become a reality, and the German boys' plan hurls them unwittingly into the midst of the action, the children's adventures swiftly become a terrifying fight to survive.
The Accrington Pals (Methuen Drama Modern Classics) (PDF)
by Peter WhelanThe Accrington Pals is a poignant and harrowing play set in the early years of the First World War, as the country's jingoistic optimism starts to wane and the true terror of warfare gradually becomes cle The play looks at both the terrifying experiences of the men at the front and the women who were left behind to face social changes, deprivation and the lies of propaganda. While often comic vignettes portray the everyday life of a town denuded of men, the men face the terror that is the Battle of the Somme. This compassionate play portrays the devastating effects of war on a typical Lancashire mill town and the suffering of everyday people. This Modern Classic edition includes a new preface by the author, plus a full introduction exploring the themes, social/historical context and characters. The edition also includes a chronology and classroom activities.
Longman Chemistry 11-14 (PDF)
by Richard Grime Iain BrandFully revised and updated according to the specific needs of your high attainers, with appropriate language and content. A wealth of questions in each of the text books challenge, reinforce and consolidate learning. The structures support a condensed two year Key Stage three and are ideal preparation for GCSEs or IGCSE. Practical Resource and Assessment Packs provide teachers with additional support for practical work, assessment, end of unit tests and extension work.
Longman Physics 11-14 (PDF)
by Gary Philpott Penny Johnson Jennifer Clifford Miles HudsonFully revised and updated according to the specific needs of your high attainers, with appropriate language and content. A wealth of questions in each of the text books challenge, reinforce and consolidate learning. The structures support a condensed two year Key Stage three and are ideal preparation for GCSEs or IGCSE. Practical Resource and Assessment Packs provide teachers with additional support for practical work, assessment, end of unit tests and extension work.
Longman Biology, 11-14 (PDF)
by Janet WilliamsFully revised and updated according to the specific needs of your high attainers, with appropriate language and content. A wealth of questions in each of the text books challenge, reinforce and consolidate learning. The structures support a condensed two year Key Stage three and are ideal preparation for GCSEs or IGCSE. Practical Resource and Assessment Packs provide teachers with additional support for practical work, assessment, end of unit tests and extension work.
AQA Design and Technology GCSE: Student Book (PDF)
by Davies Denise Dick Amanda Hardy LizEnsure stress-free success in Controlled Assessment AQA GCSE Damp;T Textiles Technology provides a unique blend of AQA approved print and online resources for the new 2009 specifications. Includes a student's book and online assessment materials delivered via kerboodle!
Tricolore Total 2: Student Book (PDF)
by Honnor, Sylvia|Mascie-Taylor, Heather|Spencer, MichaelThe second stage in the new edition of this tried and trusted course has been updated to meet the requirements of the Key Stage 3 curriculum, providing a range of blended resources to help support and develop independent learning and creativity.
The New Wider World (3rd edition) (PDF)
by David WaughDavid Waugh's The New Wider World has been updated and revised to support the latest GCSE, Standard Grade and international specifi cations. This comprehensive text gives students the support they need to develop their geographical knowledge and understanding.
Foundations KS3: Resistant Materials Technology (PDF)
by Paul Anderson Jeff Draisey'Design and Technology Foundations' student books are matched to the KS3 assessment criteria and programme of study, with engaging content and activities to help develop the design skills and knowledge required at Key Stage 3 and beyond.
Design and Technology Foundations: KS3 (PDF)
by Julie Boyd Debbie Eason Geraldine George Peter Anderson'Design and Technology Foundations' student books are matched to the KS3 assessment criteria and programme of study, with engaging content and activities to help develop the design skills and knowledge required at Key Stage 3 and beyond.
Foundations: KS3 (PDF)
by Paul Anderson Pauline Parkman Sue Foreshaw Gemma Alldritt Kay Grey'Design and Technology Foundations' student books are matched to the KS3 assessment criteria and programme of study, with engaging content and activities to help develop the design skills and knowledge required at Key Stage 3 and beyond.
Tricolore Total 3: Student Book (PDF)
by Michael Spencer Heather Mascie-Taylor Sylvia HonnorThe third stage in the new edition of this tried and trusted course has been updated to meet the requirements of the Key Stage 3 curriculum, providing a range of blended resources to help support and develop independent learning and creativity.
Billy Liar: Dramascripts (PDF)
by Willis HallIdeal for the English classroom and the Drama Studio. The sophisticated themes and complex plots have been specifically designed to appeal to 11-16 year olds, and have a language level accessible to all pupils.
Dramascripts: The Diary Of Anne Frank (PDF)
by Frances Goodrich Albert HackettAnne Frank and her family were Jews. Having fled from Germany to Holland in 1933 to escape the Nazis, they were forced into hiding in 1940 when Holland was invaded. This play draws heavily from the Diary that Anne left behind which she documented her and her family's life in their hiding place the attic above a factory.
Dramascripts: The Diary Of Anne Frank
by Frances Goodrich Albert HackettAnne Frank and her family were Jews. Having fled from Germany to Holland in 1933 to escape the Nazis, they were forced into hiding in 1940 when Holland itself was invaded. The play draws upon Anne's diary, which she documented her and her family's like in hiding in the attic above a factory.
Oliver Twist (2nd edition) (PDF)
by Guy WilliamsDickens' irresistible portrayal of poverty, cruelty and crime in Victorian Britain tells of Oliver's arrival in London, where he falls under the influence of Fagin, a gang of young thieves and the irrepressible Artful Dodger.
STP Mathematics 7 (PDF)
by L Bostock S Chandler E Smith I Bettison A ShepherdThis new edition of the best-selling STP Mathematics series provides all the support you need to deliver the 2014 KS3 Programme of Study. These new student books retain the authoritative and rigorous approach, whilst developing students' problem-solving skills, helping to prepare them for the highest achievement at KS4.
STP Mathematics 8 Student Book
by Sue Chandler Linda Bostock Ewart Smith Ian BettisonThis third edition of the best-selling STP Mathematics series provides all the support you need to deliver the 2014 KS3 curriculum. These student books retain the authoritative and rigorous approach of the previous editions, whilst developing students' problem-solving skills, helping to prepare them for the highest achievement at KS4. Kerboodle resources are also available which include additional assessment activities, online digital versions of the student books and comprehensive teacher support.
STP Mathematics 9 (PDF)
by L Bostock S Chandler E Smith A Shepherd Bettison IThis new edition of the best-selling STP Mathematics series provides all the support you need to deliver the 2014 KS3 Programme of Study. These new student books retain the authoritative and rigorous approach of the previous editions, whilst developing students' problem-solving skills, helping to prepare them for the highest achievement at KS4.
Mockingbird (Usborne Modern Classics Ser.)
by Kathryn ErskineIn Caitlin's world, everything is black or white. Things are good or bad. Anything in between is confusing. That's the stuff Caitlin's older brother, Devon, has always explained. But now Devon's dead and Dad is no help at all. Caitlin wants to get over it, but as an eleven-year-old girl with Asperger's, she doesn't know how. When she reads the definition of closure, she realizes that is what she needs. In her search for it, Caitlin discovers that not everything is black and white-the world is full of colors-messy and beautiful. Kathryn Erskine has written a must-read gem, one of the most moving novels of the year. A Discussion Guide to Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine Read Kathryn Erskine's post on the Penguin Blog.