Meet the people who shook the world with science! Being a brilliant scientist doesn’t have to be about sitting in a lab all day. The scientists in this series not only did amazing work; they led pretty amazing lives as well Like Galileo Galilei. This Italian astronomer proved that the Earth moves around the sun – which sounds pretty obvious today, but only because he was totally right! At the time, this idea was so shocking that Galileo was arrested & almost put to death. Luckily, he didn’t die – & during his life he also found time to invent a telescope, a pendulum clock & a cannonball-aiming device. Science, boring? NOT! A fascinating biography of a major scientific figure Full of"es, pictures, maps, timelines & weblinks A highly readable blend of scientific facts & life story Perfect for science projects & for general interest reading “A superb series… Excellent both for a library & for children & teachers to read as part of a science course.” TES biographies-reading-collections summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie ...

Biography of Isaac Newton looking at the impact of his discoveries on the world. ...

Meet the people who shook the world with science! Being a brilliant scientist doesn’t have to be about sitting in a lab all day. The scientists in this series not only did amazing work; they led pretty amazing lives as well. Like Marie Curie. She discovered two radioactive elements; helped invent the X-ray machine; & used radiation to cure cancer. She even worked as a medic on the First World War frontline. She also became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (she won two in the end), before dying of radiation poisoning. Science, boring? NOT! A fascinating biography of a major scientific figure Full of"es, pictures, maps, timelines & weblinks A highly readable blend of scientific facts & life story Perfect for science projects & for general interest reading “A superb series… Excellent both for a library & for children & teachers to read as part of a science course.” TES biographies-reading-collections summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie ...

Meet the people who shook the world with science! Being a brilliant scientist doesn’t have to be about sitting in a lab all day. The scientists in this series not only did amazing work; they led pretty amazing lives as well. Now it’s time to learn about Rosalind Franklin – who helped to discover the structure of DNA, & to research major viruses. Find out about her achievements in a book that tells you about her life within & beyond the lab. Science, boring? NOT! A fascinating biography of a major scientific figure Full of"es, pictures, maps, timelines & weblinks A highly readable blend of scientific facts & life story Perfect for science projects & for general interest reading “A superb series… Excellent both for a library & for children & teachers to read as part of a science course.” TES biographies-reading-collections summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie ...

Zoinks! Spooky trouble at a concert that’s gone DEAD scary. This band needs to rock on back to the grave! ...

The best picture books from north of the border! From the laugh-out-loud rhymes of There Was a Wee Lassie to the adorable antics of Isla & her pony Pickle, these tales are Scottish at heart & glorious all the way through. Wonderful, quality reads from top-notch writers & illustrators: a must for every bookshelf, in Scotland or anywhere else! A fantastic pack of quality recent Scottish picture books Several of the stories are uniquely Scottish in character
Includes: rising stars such as illustrator Kate Mc Lelland A great choice for reading out loud or sharing in class
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The best books from north of the border! From the laugh-out-loud antics at Loch Ness to the strange case of a mammoth in the museum, these tales are Scottish at heart & glorious all the way through. Wonderful, quality reads from top-notch writers & illustrators: a must for every bookshelf, in Scotland or anywhere else! A vibrant pack of quality Scottish books for young readers Bursting with laughter, suspense & action to hook kids in Several of the stories are uniquely Scottish in character
Includes: top authors such as David Mc Phail & Alan Dapre
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The best books from north of the border! From a spine-tingling story of prehistoric life at Skara Brae to magical goings-on in Glasgow, these tales are Scottish at heart & glorious all the way through. Wonderful, quality reads from top-notch writers & illustrators: a must for every bookshelf, in Scotland or anywhere else! A vibrant pack of quality Scottish books for older readers Bursting with laughter, suspense & action to hook kids in Several of the stories are uniquely Scottish in character
Includes: top authors such as Janis Mackay & Kathleen Fidler
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A fascinating look at the background of Scottish clan names Explores how clan names are intertwined with Scottish history Gives a brief history & description of the most famous names An informative, witty guide full of quirky stories & entertaining trivia Appealing mini hardback with fact boxes, a timeline & glossary ...

The best teen fiction from north of the border! From a taut, tense thriller about a missing girl to Ross Mac Kenzie’s latest dazzling magical fantasy, these tales are Scottish at heart & glorious all the way through. Wonderful, quality reads from top-notch writers & illustrators: a must for every bookshelf, in Scotland or anywhere else! A vibrant pack of quality Scottish books for teen readers Bursting with laughter, suspense & action to hook kids in Several of the stories are uniquely Scottish in character Top authors such as Ross Mac Kenzie & Cathy Mac Phail ...