Why Discount Book Packs are a Bad Deal for Schools | Series 1, Episode 26
Season 1, Episode 26 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for January 2025 and Why Discount Book Packs are a Bad Deal for Schools.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Catherine Ard is a British author specialising in children’s non-fiction. She has written over 50 books covering a wide range of topics, including nature, science, and creative activities. Her works aim to engage young readers through informative and interactive content.
Among her notable publications are Let’s Play Outdoors: Exploring Nature for Children, which encourages outdoor exploration, and Into the Volcano: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Volcanoes, a comprehensive guide to volcanic phenomena. Ard’s writing often combines scientific information with cultural and historical contexts, aiming to provide a holistic understanding of the subjects she covers.
Ard’s books are published by various imprints, including Flying Eye Books and Penguin Random House, and are available through major retailers such as Amazon and Waterstones. Her work has been featured in BBC Wildlife Magazine and is recognised for its educational value and appeal to young audiences.
In 2024, Ard’s book Into the Volcano was named Children’s Book of the Month in BBC Wildlife Magazine, highlighting its impact and relevance in children’s educational literature.
Season 1, Episode 26 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for January 2025 and Why Discount Book Packs are a Bad Deal for Schools.
Maps, mapping and atlases for children and teens, including nonfiction titles by Vivian French, Collins Maps, Emily Hawkins, Thiago de Moraes, Lonely Planet, Joshua Foer, Tim Marshall and Dorling Kindersley.
December 2024’s set of book club recommendations features titles by Zeshan Akhter, Catherine Ard and Paul Daviz, Nicola Edwards and Pauline Gregory, Lucy Cochran, Ali Rutstein, Ewa Jozefkowicz, Fiona Katauskas, Candace Savage, and David Fenne.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2024. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels, poetry and non-fiction.
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Season 1, Episode 9 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for April 2023, a look at our summer term children’s book picks and how Chat GPT could affect English teaching.
May 2023’s set of book club recommendations features a distinctive pile of fun, excitement, positivity, empowerment, and YA rom-com by Richard Scarry, Linda Newbery, Catherine Ard, Matthew Hodson, Nona Willis Aronowitz & Caribay Marquina Caribay, Lex Croucher, William Hussey and Melissa Welliver.
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