Earth and Space

North: the greatest animal journey on earth

This is a book full of creatures: birds, fish and mammals. They are all embarking on one long, intense journey that will take them across oceans and continents, for thousands of miles - braving predators, starvation and extreme weather conditions - to reach the very top of the world.Each spring, animals migrate north...

Orbit: NASA astronauts photography the earth

 Orbit collects many of the most visually significant photographs taken during the first forty-one years of orbital space travel, in a volume that reflects the achievements of the space program, the natural wonders of the planet, and the consequences of pollution.

Dear children of the earth: a letter from home

This illustrated letter from Mother Earth is designed to remind children of all ages of the responsibility we all have to protect the world in which we live. It poses then answers the question: what can we do to help save our home?

Volume and Capacity: an Activity Pack

Published by BEAM this resource contains 21 activity cards on volume and capacity, which allow children to develop their mathematical skill by actively estimating, measuring and comparing capacity and volume. Developed by teachers, the cards help find a way of teaching which fits with the way children learn...

Touch and feel (read and do)

Text and photographs explain how fingers and skin can feel shape, texture, hardness, size, weight, temperature, sharpness, and dryness, and that some people use their sense of touch to read.

Light and dark (read and do)

Shows why we need light, looks at flashlights and candles, compares plants grown with and without enough light, and tells how our eyes adjust to the light.

Hot and cold (read and do)

Text and images introducing the topic of heat, including touch, staying warm and cool and air movement.

Hatty and Tatty and the polar bear

Combine learning to read and reading to learn with this innovative Two-in-One Big Book series. Each title contains a wonderful fiction tale and when flipped over, a fascinating non-fiction companion title. For ages 5-8, Kites Two-in-One Big Books are the perfect addition to any classroom.Combine learning to read and...

Animals and their babies: dogs and puppies

'Animals and their babies: dogs and puppies' explores how puppies grow from tiny, helpless balls of fur into strong, independent dogs - with a little help from their mother!'Animals and their babies: dogs and puppies' is part of an early years photographic series that looks at the unique relationship between a parent...