Non Fiction
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Survival In Space
April 1970: Apollo 13 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It should have been the third manned Apollo mission to land on the moon. But when an explosion on board damaged the spacecraft, it became a perilous and near-impossible ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Swimming With Sharks
The water’s fine! Come on in! But wait - there are sharks in it! Would you swim with sharks? Many people do! Marine biologists swim with sharks to learn more about these top predators. Snorkellers witness whale sharks and spy spotted leopard ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
Tarantulas
Tarantulas use strong jaws to catch their prey, but these big spiders aren't as dangerous as some people think! Some can even be pets! Get caught up in all the details about these hairy, silk-spinning creatures.
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Termites: Secrets Of Their Cosy Colonies
Termites are amazing builders. Some build mounds up to 5 metres above ground! How do they do that? These social insects live and work together in colonies. Each colony member has its own job. Discover how termites build their nests, communicate and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Amazing History Of Fashion
How we dress today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From clothing as a status symbol to the invention of denim and rise of blue jeans, the history of fashion includes some unusual, amazing and fascinating facts. Learn more about how ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Amazing History Of Food
How we cook and eat today looks a lot different than it did in the past. From prehistoric kitchens to food preservation and the invention of the refrigerator, the history of food is surprising, unusual and amazing. Learn more about how people used ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Amazing History Of Homes
The homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Amazing History Of Medicine
Going to the doctor today looks a lot different than it did in the past. In fact, the entire history of medicine is riddled with unusual, amazing and sometimes strange facts. Learn about how people used inventions, treatments and more to survive and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Arts (Pride In…….)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Aztec Empire
Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Aztecs. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Brown Lady: The Ghost Of Raynham Hall
A ghostly woman in a brown dress has been repeatedly sighted in a centuries-old mansion in Norfolk, England. Many believe the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is the spirit of Lady Dorothy Walpole, wife of Charles Townsend. According to legend, Charles ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Checklist Challenge Guide To Food
Think food is the spice of life? Then check out this essential checklist of all things food, jampacked with ideas and activities to take your foodie fantasies to the next level. Check off each item for a full course of fun, like hosting a spicy food ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Checklist Challenge Guide To Friendship
What does it take to be a great friend? Find out with the help of a checklist. Learn how to meet new friends, maintain relationships with old ones, be a good listener and more in this easy-to-follow guide guaranteed to help you tackle all the items ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Checklist Challenge Guide To Life Skills
How can you make it through life and accomplish everything you want? By following a checklist, of course! Learn how to speak up and be heard, balance money, spread your wings and more in this easy-to-follow guide guaranteed to help you tackle all the...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Checklist Challenge Guide To Summer
Want your summer to be 100% awesome? Then check out this essential checklist guide, chock-full of ideas and activities to make summertime the time of your life. Check off each item for foolproof fun, including back garden movie nights, a DIY ...
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Extraordinary Life Of Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson was:
A trailblazer
A mathematician for NASA
An inspiration
In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.3
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Extraordinary Life Of Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is:
A student
A campaigner
An inspiration
Malala is known across the world for her bravery, resilience and hope in the face of terrifying adversity. From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Extraordinary Life Of Mary Seacole
A doctress
An activist
An inspiration
Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost.
...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
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 ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Extraordinary Life Of Serena Williams
The story of a game-changing tennis champion.
Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else. Throughout her life she's battled many things,...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.1
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Flying Dutchman: The Doomed Ghost Ship
The ghost ship The Flying Dutchman has been spotted around the world for centuries. According to legend, this spooky ship is doomed to roam the seas forever, unable to make port. The ship is thought to be a bad omen for anyone who encounters it. ...
- ATOS Book Level : 5.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Gearhead’s Guide To BMX Bikes
BMX bikes speed through courses and over big jumps. There’s lots of ways to make these bikes tougher and cooler. Readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Gearhead’s Guide To Dirt Bikes
Dirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger and readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Gearhead’s Guide To Go-Karts
Go-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
The Gearhead’s Guide To Quad Bikes
Quad bikes are able to tackle the toughest terrain around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and readers will love finding out how! Packed with action-filled photos and easy-to-read text, this high-interest book puts...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
