Key Stage 2/3

Explore the new non-fiction titles this term for Key Stage 2/3 (ages 9-14), featuring a wide range of engaging and informative books that will captivate young readers. From history and science to current affairs, biographies, and inspirational stories, these fresh titles are perfect for supporting both independent learning and class projects. Whether you’re looking to top up your library, enhance reading corners, or find resources to complement the curriculum, these new non-fiction titles will keep your Key Stage 2/3 students engaged, informed, and motivated to read more.

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Animal Attacks

A grumpy grizzly bear attacks a young hunter. A huge hippopotamus strikes an unsuspecting tourist. A ferocious great white shark chomps into an experienced surfer. These shocking, true animal attacks could have ended in tragedy... but they didn’t! ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Deadly Expeditions Graphic Collection| 8 Books

All of the titles are tested for Accelerated Reader and include all the quiz information you will need on a handy label inside the front cover. All of the titles are aimed at the Middle Years (MY) age range 9-13 For more information on the ATOS...

ATOS Book Level : 3.6
Book Cover : Hardback

Deadly Natural Disasters

A massive tsunami slams into a tourist’s train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gasses. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. These deadly natural disasters ended in tragedy for ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Earps

Mary Earps caught the football bug at an early age, kicking a ball in the back garden with her brother, and training with his team. At the age of ten she joined West Bridgford Colts and an incredible footballing journey began, which would take her ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.3
Points Value : 4.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Hi-Lo 7+ Non Fiction Collection | 16 Books

A selection of Hi-Lo titles aimed at readers aged 7+. All of the titles are tested for Accelerated Reader and include all the quiz information you will need on a handy label inside the front cover. All of the titles are aimed at the Lower Years...

ATOS Book Level : 2.5

Hidden: Animal Weapons And Defences

When an animal’s life is on the line, sometimes its best option is to pretend to be something it’s not. From posing as poo to gluing dead bodies to their backs, check out some impressive ways that animals hide in order to survive in this striking...

ATOS Book Level : 3.7
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Kylian Mbappe: Football Icon

At 7 years old, Kylian Mbappé scored his first goal. At 16 years old, made his professional football debut. At 19, he helped France win a World Cup. Every year after that brought more fame and success for Mbappé. Learn all about this unstoppable ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.8
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Lewis Hamilton: Racing Champion

Lewis Hamilton was just 23 years old when he won his first Formula One World Championship title. He has added many more to his name since then. He holds records for podium finishes, pole positions and more. Hamilton was the first Black F1 driver in ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.8
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Lost In The Jungle

A teenager wanders alone through the jungle in Peru. A woman loses her way in an Australian rainforest. A pilot crash-lands in the Amazon. These remarkable true tales could have ended in tragedy... but they didn’t! What happened to three people who...

ATOS Book Level : 3.4
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Middle Years Phonics Collection | 23 Books

A collection of 23 books that are fully decodable, age-appropriate phonics readers for KS2/KS3 students who are still on their phonics journey. Ideal for students who are still learning the English language. All of the titles are tested for ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.3
Book Cover : Paperback

Odegaard

As the son of a former footballer, Martin Ødegaard spent his early years at local Norwegian sports club Drammen Strong and, at the age of 10, joined the youth division at Strømsgodset where he trained with older players. By the age of 15, Ødegaard...

ATOS Book Level : 6.2
Points Value : 4.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Questions About Animals And Plants

Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 billion animal species on the planet. There are about 400,000 plant species. New plants and animals are being discovered every day. Scientists who study these species have lots of choices to make and lots to ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.3
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Questions About Space And Beyond

Space is full of mystery. Scientists think that the planets, stars and other space objects we see make up just 4 per cent of the universe! Scientists studying space have a lot of choices to make. Future space explorers will have many choices to ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.2
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Questions About Technology

Technology is advancing rapidly. Transport experts think self-driving cars could fill the streets someday soon. Designers are experimenting with different artificial intelligence devices. The choices designers make now will affect our future. What ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.6
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Questions About The Human Body

The human body is amazing. Your blood makes up about 8% of your body weight. On average, your heart will beat more than 3 billion times in your lifetime! Doctors and scientists make choices every day about how to keep our bodies going. But what would...

ATOS Book Level : 4.2
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Serena Williams

Get your head in the game with one of the greatest athletes of all time, Serena Williams. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential figures. With striking black-and-white ...

ATOS Book Level : 7.3
Points Value : 7.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Sharp And Spiky: Animal Weapons And Defences

In matters of survival, spikes and other sharp body parts are great tools to have in your armoury. From razor-sharp claws and talons to bones that can poke through their skin, these animal weapons and defences keep predators at a distance. Find out ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Slimy And Smelly: Animal Weapons And Defences

In a battle to survive, sometimes an animal’s best defence is to gross out the enemy. From poo and slime to puke and farts, these slimy and smelly animal adaptations allow some disgusting animals to live to fight another day. Find out more in this ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.8
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Stranded At Sea

Three teens run out of fuel while island-hopping in the South Pacific. A lone sailor drifts on an inflatable life raft in the vast Atlantic. Four men cling to their capsized sailing boat far off the New Zealand coast. These remarkable true tales ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.8
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Surprising: Animal Weapons And Defences

Whether an animal is fighting to survive or trying to catch a meal, sometimes their best bet is a surprise attack. From hidden claws and tentacles to sideways fangs, other animals don’t see these startling weapons and defences coming. Find out more...

ATOS Book Level : 3.4
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

The Extraordinary Life Of Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is: A First Lady of the United States of America. A lawyer An inspiration As well as a writer, activist and feminist icon. Michelle was born and raised in Chicago, she studied and worked hard to become a lawyer, and then ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.9
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Tragedy At Sea: The Sinking Of The Titanic

Discover the astonishing facts about the Titanic and how it came to a catastrophic end in this illustrated, accessible and riveting account of one of history’s most famous disasters. On 10 April 1912, RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.7
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Ultimate Football Heroes Collection | 12 Books

This half price collection of Ultimate Football Heroes includes: All of the titles are tested for Accelerated Reader and include all the quiz information you will need on a handy label inside the front cover. All of the titles are aimed at the ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.8
Book Cover : Paperback

World War One Flying Ace

Hardit, who flew into battle high above the trenches of Passchendaele on the hunt for the Red Baron, arrived in England at the age of 14 to attend school. Young Hardit was a devout Sikh and quick to defend himself when anyone interfered with his ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.2
Points Value : 5.0
Book Cover : Paperback