STEM and Science Fiction topic books
Science fiction and STEM topic books for Key Stage 1,2 & 3, including fiction and nonfiction titles by Amy Bond, Christopher Edge, David Wiesner, Jane Wilsher, Ross Welford, SF Said and Margaret Wild.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Jenny Jacoby is a British author and editor who has written a range of non-fiction books for children. Her work often focuses on making complex subjects accessible and engaging for young readers. Jacoby has contributed to several series, including the ‘STEM Starters for Kids’ series, which introduces science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics to children through interactive activities and explanations.
Among her published titles are STEM Starters for Kids Engineering Activity Book and STEM Starters for Kids Science Activity Book, both published by Sky Pony Press. Jacoby has also written Women in Science and Women in Art for the ‘Women in…’ series, which highlights the achievements of women in various fields. Her books are designed to encourage curiosity and learning, supporting both classroom and home education.
In addition to her writing, Jacoby has experience as an editor, working on educational and activity books for children. Her approach combines factual information with creative tasks, aiming to foster both understanding and enthusiasm for learning.
Jenny Jacoby’s STEM Starters for Kids Engineering Activity Book was published by Sky Pony Press in 2017.
Science fiction and STEM topic books for Key Stage 1,2 & 3, including fiction and nonfiction titles by Amy Bond, Christopher Edge, David Wiesner, Jane Wilsher, Ross Welford, SF Said and Margaret Wild.
Architecture, buildings and home books for children with titles by Charlotte Guillain, Britta Teckentrup, Moira Butterfield, Roman Belyaev, Andrea Beaty, Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Jenny Jacoby, Paul Farrell and more.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2022. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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