Key Stage 2
Discover the new non-fiction titles this term for Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), packed with exciting and informative content to inspire and educate young readers. These fresh additions cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to adventure and biographies, ensuring there’s something to spark every child’s curiosity. Whether you’re looking to top up your classroom library, support project-based learning, or introduce engaging research materials, these new non-fiction titles are perfect for your Key Stage 2 students, offering both educational value and reading enjoyment.
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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
Black Bart: Daring Pirate Of The Atlantic
Throughout his three years as a pirate, Bartholomew Roberts, aka Black Bart, ruled the Atlantic Ocean. He plundered more than 400 ships in three years, making him one of the most successful captains of piracy's golden age. Learn how Roberts went from...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Blackbeard: Feared Pirate Captain
Little is known about Edward Teach's life before he became known as the fearsome pirate Blackbeard. But during the Golden Age of Piracy, he ruled the seas along the coast of the North American colonies and beyond. Learn more about Blackbeard's ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Brilliant Black British History
An eye-opening story of Britain, focusing on a part of our past that has mostly been left out of the history books: the brilliant Black history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Did you know that the first Britons were Black? Or that some ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.3
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ching Shih: Famous Pirate Commander
Born poor in rural China, Ching Shih's early life was full of challenges. But she would grow to become one of the most powerful pirates the world had ever seen. She made a name for herself using her intelligence and cunningness. Learn how Ching Shih ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Cruel Crime
The past was a miserable place to be. There was a war around every corner. People were often so ill that they were dying. Disaster was never far away and crime was happening all over the place.
Be brave. Take a journey through hideous history and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.1
- 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
Disgusting Disease
The past was a miserable place to be. There was a war around every corner. People were often so ill that they were dying. Disaster was never far away and crime was happening all over the place.
Be brave. Take a journey through hideous history and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Dreadful Disaster
The past was a miserable place to be. There was a war around every corner. People were either ill or so ill that they were dying. Disaster was never far away and crime was happening all over the place. Be brave. Take a journey through hideous history...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.0
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Football Superstars Collection| 8 Books
This pack contains the following 8 titles suitable for years 3 & 4 to encourage reading for pleasure:
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 ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.7
Game Changers: Women’s Football
From the beginnings of the women''s game, the sexist ban that lasted 50 years, to its glorious rise again and brilliant footballing heroes past and present, this is a celebration of all things women''s football!
Do you think you''re a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 7.5
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Grace O’Malley: Pirate Queen Of Ireland
As the only child of the famous Irish chieftain Owen "Black Oak" O'Malley, piracy was in young Grace O'Malley's blood. She grew up on Ireland's west coast and loved the land and seas her family had controlled for generations. They were all places ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.7
- Points Value : 0.5
- 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
How Do Penguins Stay Warm?
Did you know that penguins have a layer of fat called blubber? Read this book to learn more about how penguins stay warm in cold climates.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- 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
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
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II: steadfast, constant, dutiful.
Read all about the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch.
From her childhood years in London, to training as a mechanic in the Second World War and ...
- ATOS Book Level : 7.7
- Points Value : 6.0
- 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
