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All around the world we celebrate special days with light! Read this book to find out how lamps, lights and lanterns are used by people everywhere to celebrate festivals. -
Being a firefighter is a very important job. Let’s find out about the brave and strong people who help us (and our animals!) when there is an emergency. -
Some animals eat only plants. Some animals eat only meat. And some animals eat a mixture of both. Find out about food chains and the different ways animals and plants get their energy to survive. -
The world is full of buildings that stretch right up into the sky. But do you know where the tallest building in the world is? And can we build one that is even taller? -
A friend is someone very important to us. But does this mean you need to agree on everything? And what happens if you argue? Let’s find out what being a good friend really means. -
The moon is like a giant picture. But how were the patterns made? Is there a person in the moon or could it be a rabbit? Maybe whoever left footprints on the moon can tell us if it is made from cheese! -
Which animals live on the coldest continent on Earth? Where does the sun never set in summer? And where is it more icy than the inside of your freezer? Let’s go to the land of ice and snow! -
Where do people have their ear pulled on their birthday? Which country celebrates everyone’s birthday on the same day? And what do different birthday sweets look like around the world? -
Discover the fascinating world of castles! From towering fortresses to hidden dungeons – learn how kings, queens, and servants lived in these big and strong buildings. -
What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Do you like chocolate, strawberry or vanilla? How about an ice cream that tastes like pizza? Find out how to make your own ice cream in this book and then you can add any flavour you like! -
We use money to buy all sorts of things. Did you know that each country has its own money? What is money made from? Find out about different types of money and how it is used all over the world. -
Some very famous artists have made portraits of other people and even themselves. But what about if you take a selfie? And what about portraits of your pet? There might be more to portraits than you think! -
Did you know that you can make some amazing things by recycling? If we throw things away, then we can damage the air, the sea and the sky. So read this book to find out how to get ready to recycle! -
Phone calls, emails and letters are all ways we communicate. But we can also use emojis to show how we feel to someone else! Turn back time and find out what people did before emojis even existed. -
We can make music with instruments, our voices or with our bodies! But did you know you can make music with water?! Read on to find out about the magical world of music. -
Can you guess the animals that live in the different layers of the rainforest? From the tallest trees high in the sky, to the dark forest floor below, find out which animals call the rainforest their home. -
Which tree in the forest can grow as tall as seven giraffes standing on top of each other? I’ll give you a clue… It’s got something to do with acorns. And this book will tell you all about them. -
Have you heard of the saying, ‘feeling blue’? Did you know that certain colours can make us feel a certain way? Come and take a look at the magical ways colour is used in our world. -
It is very important to make sure children have a place to go to school. But did you know that some schools are in caves, on boats, and up trees? Find out more about these amazing and unusual schools all over the world. -
Imagine being happy if you were covered in slime! And imagine if your slime meant you were able to escape from animals who wanted to eat you. Isn’t it fantastic that the amazing world of worms is just under your feet? -
What is a whiteout? How are thunderstorms made? And what happens in a dust storm? Find out how to prepare yourself for the world’s wildest weather. -
What is the best thing about being a zookeeper? It might be working with your favourite animals. But how would you feel about cleaning up the animal poo?! Let’s find out more about this special job. -
PYP Agents Year 2 How the World Works book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into the natural world and its laws, the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment. Opposites Attract: Can you find magnets in the ground? Does anything grow in a magnetic field? And how do you make a magnet at home? Find out the answers, discover how magnets are made and get pulled in to the fascinating world of magnets! [Read more…] States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas: Everything in the world is made of stuff called matter. This means all living things, non-living things and even you are made of it. Find out what matter is and why it matters! [Read more…] We Have Lift Off!: Have you heard the saying, ‘What goes up, must come down’? Let’s look at the invisible force of gravity and how our lives wouldn’t be the same without it. [Read more…] Blown Away: Have you ever spotted a seed with legs? Of course not! But they still must travel away from their parent plant. Discover the clever ways that seeds glide, ride, float and even explode to travel far and wide. [Read more…] Paws, Claws, Scales and Fins: There are a lot of animals in the world. But is a duck like a crocodile because they both lay eggs? Bats and bees can fly, so are they the same? Let’s sort them out! [Read more…] -
PYP Agents Year 2 How We Express Ourselves book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. Crack the Code: There are lots of ways to send messages. They could be things we want to keep secret, to places very far away or even to communicate with robots! Read this book to crack the code. [Read more…] Marvellous Myths: Long ago, people created stories to understand the world. These stories had heroes, monsters and strange places, like a man who is half spider, a woman with snakes for hair and a lost city made of gold. Which myths do you know? [Read more…] Shaping the World: You can make sculptures out of almost anything. There are the Ancient Greek statues made of marble and bronze, the Chinese emperor’s army of terracotta soldiers, and even sculptures made out of chocolate! [Read more…] Bang That Drum: The first drum was invented thousands of years ago. They have been part of our culture ever since to express how we feel and make music. But did you know they are also used in the military and can send messages? [Read more…] Being Dramatic: We use stage performances to bring stories to life. Do you know how to read a script, what the word ‘eyeball’ has to do with plays or who can act without saying a word? Break a leg and find out! [Read more…]
