Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Paul Ian Cross is a British author and scientist who writes books for children and young adults. He holds a background in science communication and has worked in medical research. Cross is known for combining his scientific expertise with storytelling to engage young readers with science-themed narratives.
His works include the Praxx and the Ringing Robot series, which introduces children to scientific concepts through adventure stories. Cross has also written non-fiction titles aimed at helping children understand science in an accessible way. His book How to Vanquish a Virus was published by Welbeck Children’s Books in 2021.
Rainforest books for children with titles by Bear Grylls, Kay Barnham, Simon Chapman, Kate Messner, Lynne Cherry, Sarah Ridley, Sarah Dellow, Sally Spray, Holly Duhig, John Wood, Kathryn Jewitt, Fiametta Dogi, Mike Clark and Mari Schuh.
Season 1, Episode 31 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for June 2025 and how reading can help teens get better jobs.
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