Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Colin Stuart is a British astronomy author, speaker and educator whose works bridge classroom science and public engagement. His books have sold more than 400,000 copies worldwide and been translated into 21 languages.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He has presented talks and lectures to schools and public audiences, addressing topics such as solar eclipses, planetary science and human exploration of space.
In recognition of his outreach efforts, asteroid (15347) Colinstuart was named in his honour. He won the Margaret Mallett Award for Children’s Non-Fiction in 2020. In 2022, he received the Solar Physics Popular Media Award.
His published works include The Astronaut Selection Test Book, co-authored with Tim Peake, Mars: The Traveller’s Guide, How to Live in Space and Why Space Matters to Me. He also maintains courses in astrophysics and science writing, aimed at learners and teachers.
The Extraordinary Elements is perfect for children who like to accumulate a lot of facts and information. Written in a catchy and accessible style, the nature of each element is explained concisely and clearly to appeal to children and encourage them to find out more.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2020. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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