BOOKS
Coming soon!
can you get music on the moon?
Did you know....That astronauts have played musical instruments in space?
Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets.
And yes, you'll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!
With stunning full-colour illustrations by Liz Kay that bring the magic of sound and space to life, this out-of-this-world book is perfect for getting kids aged 7+ excited about science.
Mission to mars
Congratulations! You have been selected to be one of the crew for the first ever human missions to Mars.
If your mission is triumphant, you will be the first Earthling to set foot on Mars. But the journey will not be without decisions, danger and distress! It will be up to you to get your crew to Mars safely. Along the way you’ll have to navigate the frontiers of space, carry out a challenging landing, decide how you’ll explore the red planet, all as you race to uncover whether life on Mars might be possible.
Each decision you make will lead you in a different direction, will you complete the mission and prove that Mars could support life? Get ready to blast off on an interactive voyage to Mars.
Can yOU GET JELLYFISH IN SPACE?
You've probably heard of dogs in space. Maybe even chimpanzees. But jellyfish? Almost certainly not!
Join Dr Sheila Kanani in this special World Book Day adventure, as she discovers a weird and wonderful cast of animals who have travelled into space, from Ham the chimpanzee to Félicette the cat, and the 60,000 jellyfish who have orbited the Earth (did you know you can also get jellyfish-shaped galaxies?). You'll meet the microscopic creatures that can survive in the vacuum of space, and wonder – could aliens really exist?
This fantastical journey into the wild and surprising realms of space weaves together astronomy, physics and biology, and is sure to inspire space-obsessed and animal-loving kids everywhere.
Can yOU GET RAINBOWS IN SPACE?
Why is blood red? Why are carrots orange? Who invented the lightbulb? Why is the world 'going green'? Is the sky really blue? And what is ultraviolet light?
You'll discover the answers to these questions - and many more - in this incredible collection of scientific facts about colour. We'll talk about light (the most important thing) and waves (not the kind you see at the beach - though you will learn why the sea looks blue!). You'll find out how some animals are able to glow in the dark and how others change their colours to hide from predators. Keep reading to discover why leaves change colour in the autumn, why your veins look blue but your blood is red, and why the language we use shapes the colours we see. And you'll learn exactly how to make a rainbow - in space.
Shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2024 and the Teach Primary STEM Award 2024.
HOW TO BE AN ASTRONAUT
Shortlisted for the 2020 Blue Peter Book Awards
Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut, a spaceship engineer or to work at Mission Control? Find out all about space and all the incredible space jobs you could do, from training to be a space chef or designing spacesuits to searching for new planets we could live on, or even blasting into space and living in the International Space Station.
This book will inspire anyone with an interest in science and space exploration.
The EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF ROSA PARKS
Rosa Parks was: An activist; A campaigner for equal rights; An inspiration!
Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today, in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her extraordinary story to life.
The EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF AMELIA EARHART
AMELIA EARHART was: A PILOT; A RECORD-BREAKER; An inspiration!
Ameila Earhart broke flying records, wrote best-selling books, launched a fashion label and fought for the rights of female pilots everywhere.
Her disappearance, in the midst of her attempt to circumnavigate the globe, is one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries, and today she is remembered as not only the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, but for being a bold, brace and adventurous woman who fought tirelessly for what she believed.
The EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF MICHELLE OBAMA
MICHELLE OBAMA IS: A First Lady of the United States of America; A LAWYER; An inspiration!
She is also a writer, activist and feminist icon. Michelle was born and raised in Chicago, she studied and worked hard to become a lawyer, and then took to the international stage as First Lady. This beautifully illustrated book tells the extraordinary story of Michelle Obama's life, perfect for young readers everywhere.
SPACE ON EARTH
Have you ever looked up into the sky and wondered about space, astronomy and the universe?
Perhaps you have. But you’ve probably never looked around you – at the sunglasses you wear or the selfies people take – and thought about space. The truth is, there is more of space on earth than you realize…
Full of amazing facts about everyday innovations inspired by space travel and sections on the people who brought them to us, Space on Earth is an entertaining and fascinating look at space and the untold relationship with the planet we live on, helping children not only to feel the awe and wonder of the universe, but also to understand the reasons why space is relevant to us here on Earth.
