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PYP Agents Year 2 How We Organize Ourselves book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. The Story of Clothes: How did we invent clothes? How do we have clothes of so many colours? And where in the world are clothes made? Find out about the amazing story of your clothes and where they come from. [Read more…] Beautiful Bridges: Tower Bridge can open up, Beipanjiang Bridge is higher than the Eiffel tower, and the Golden Gate Bridge is a movie star. Discover the different types and their uses in the fascinating world of bridges! [Read more…] Incredible Inventions: Everything you use started off as someone’s idea. Some inventions changed the world. Some inventions were just silly. And some inventions haven’t been invented yet! Meet some great inventors, find out what they did and wonder if you might be next. [Read more…] Who Makes the Rules?: Everyone has to follow rules. But why do we have rules? Who makes them? And what’s the difference between a rule and a law? Find the answer to these questions and discover some of the weirder laws from around the world. [Read more…] Farm to Feast: Imagine your favourite meal ... Whether it’s something sweet, savoury or spicy, the food on your plate has travelled a long way to get there! Let’s take a journey with our favourite foods to see how they get from the fields to your plate. [Read more…] -
PYP Agents Year 2 Sharing the Planet book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and other living things; communities and the relationship within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. Everyone Belongs: Do you believe that help should always be shared equally? But what if someone needs less help than you? Or what if they need more help? Explore what it really means to treat people equally and be fair. [Read more…] Living in a Desert: Deserts are very dry places. Some are very hot. But did you know they can also be freezing cold and covered in ice? Find out about these amazing places, why they can be dangerous and what lives there. [Read more…] Wildlife Crossings: Humans have built roads and buildings where wild animals live. This can be dangerous for animals and us too! Discover what has been done to help crabs, monkeys, bears, turtles and even elephants travel safely. [Read more…] Water: Most of our planet is covered in water, but we can only drink a tiny bit of it. So why can’t we drink seawater? And does that mean we have to make our own water or can we find it somewhere else? [Read more…] The Power of Nature: When you’re stood on a cliff, you might feel the power of the wind. Did you know we can use that power to make electricity? This book will blow you away! [Read more…] -
PYP Agents Year 2 Where We Are in Place and Time book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationship between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. Maps: Maps are not only on paper. The first ones were drawn on cave walls and now we can get the whole world on a phone screen. How much do you know about maps? [Read more…] Great Explorers: Have you ever wanted to go somewhere new? What about somewhere that no one else has ever been before? Read about the men and women who braved sea, snow and space. [Read more…] Seas and Oceans: Have you ever noticed how salty the sea is? It has enough salt to cover the whole Earth! Dive into more fascinating facts about the ocean. [Read more…] The Great Wall of China: Parts of the gigantic Great Wall of China are 2,500 years old. But who built it? And what was it for? Can you really see it from space? Read all about this Wonder of the World! [Read more…] Pompeii: The Roman city of Pompeii was buried by a volcanic eruption nearly 2,000 years ago. Discover the lives of the people there, what happened to them, and how we found their secrets. [Read more…] -
PYP Agents Year 2 Who We Are book bundle. Five books that support inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; person, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human. Brilliant Brains: Your brain looks like a pinkish-grey walnut, but it is really a supercomputer! Find out how it works to control your body and make you into who you are. [Read more…] Terrific Teeth: Our teeth help us to eat, smile and even talk. Read this book to find out how they work, what had the sharpest teeth and why some people put teeth under their pillow at night! [Read more…] Learning Language: There are 7,000 spoken languages today, so how do we communicate internationally? Do you know how to talk without saying a word? And where did the first words come from anyway? [Read more…] Happy and Healthy: We know that we should eat well, keep fit and care for our emotions. But why is that so important? And what else can we do to keep healthy and happy? [Read more…] Your Digestive System: What happens when we eat something? Come on a fascinating journey through the digestive system – starting from the moment your food is in the mouth! [Read more…] -
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? -
Tower Bridge can open up, Beipanjiang Bridge is higher than the Eiffel tower, and the Golden Gate Bridge is a movie star. Discover the different types and their uses in the fascinating world of bridges! -
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! -
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. -
Your brain looks like a pinkish-grey walnut, but it is really a supercomputer! Find out how it works to control your body and make you into who you are. -
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. -
Do you believe that help should always be shared equally? But what if someone needs less help than you? Or what if they need more help? Explore what it really means to treat people equally and be fair. -
Imagine your favourite meal ... Whether it’s something sweet, savoury or spicy, the food on your plate has travelled a long way to get there! Let’s take a journey with our favourite foods to see how they get from the fields to your plate. -
Have you ever wanted to go somewhere new? What about somewhere that no one else has ever been before? Read about the men and women who braved sea, snow and space. -
We know that we should eat well, keep fit and care for our emotions. But why is that so important? And what else can we do to keep healthy and happy? -
Everything you use started off as someone’s idea. Some inventions changed the world. Some inventions were just silly. And some inventions haven’t been invented yet! Meet some great inventors, find out what they did and wonder if you might be next. -
There are 7,000 spoken languages today, so how do we communicate internationally? Do you know how to talk without saying a word? And where did the first words come from anyway? -
Deserts are very dry places. Some are very hot. But did you know they can also be freezing cold and covered in ice? Find out about these amazing places, why they can be dangerous and what lives there. -
Maps are not only on paper. The first ones were drawn on cave walls and now we can get the whole world on a phone screen. How much do you know about maps? -
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? -
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! -
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! -
The Roman city of Pompeii was buried by a volcanic eruption nearly 2,000 years ago. Discover the lives of the people there, what happened to them, and how we found their secrets. -
Have you ever noticed how salty the sea is? It has enough salt to cover the whole Earth! Dive into more fascinating facts about the ocean. -
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! -
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! -
Our teeth help us to eat, smile and even talk. Read this book to find out how they work, what had the sharpest teeth and why some people put teeth under their pillow at night! -
Parts of the gigantic Great Wall of China are 2,500 years old. But who built it? And what was it for? Can you really see it from space? Read all about this Wonder of the World! -
When you’re stood on a cliff, you might feel the power of the wind. Did you know we can use that power to make electricity? This book will blow you away! -
How did we invent clothes? How do we have clothes of so many colours? And where in the world are clothes made? Find out about the amazing story of your clothes and where they come from. -
Most of our planet is covered in water, but we can only drink a tiny bit of it. So why can’t we drink seawater? And does that mean we have to make our own water or can we find it somewhere else? -
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. -
Everyone has to follow rules. But why do we have rules? Who makes them? And what’s the difference between a rule and a law? Find the answer to these questions and discover some of the weirder laws from around the world. -
Humans have built roads and buildings where wild animals live. This can be dangerous for animals and us too! Discover what has been done to help crabs, monkeys, bears, turtles and even elephants travel safely. -
What happens when we eat something? Come on a fascinating journey through the digestive system – starting from the moment your food is in the mouth! -
Four books that support student 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 the environment. Awesome Organs: Your organs are the most important things in your life. Why? Because they work hard every day and night to keep you alive! But how much do you really know about your amazing and awesome organs? [Read more...] When Germs Attack: There are germs all around us. Germs make us sick. Find out what germs are, how to keep them away … and how far a sneeze can fly through the air! [Read more...] Healthy and Delicious: Will your teeth fall out if you don’t eat enough fruit? What will happen if you don’t drink enough water? And what on earth is a rambutan? If you want to be fit and healthy, this book is for you! [Read more...] Killer Plants: Killer plants are on the loose, and they might be in your neighborhood … But should you be worried about these creepy killers? Read on, if you dare … [Read more...] -
Four books that support student 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 the environment. The Shape of the Land: Mountains and canyons, lakes and land bridges … the land all around us has many different kinds of shapes. Why are some mountains taller than others, and some lakes deeper than others? [Read more...] Rocks: Have you ever wondered why some rocks are different colors? Or why some are heavier, stronger, or more beautiful than others? Why do some rocks float? And what makes diamonds so hard? All of these answers lie underground, and are waiting for you to dig them up! [Read more...] Weather Monsters: Are you scared of a little rain? Of course not! The weather is a normal part of our lives. But when weather monsters appear, be very afraid! [Read more...] Going, Going, Gone: You can’t move a mountain, right? Well, you can’t, but water, wind, and gravity can! How many years has it taken to make the Grand Canyon? How can a river change its course? And how can rocks travel at 200 miles per hour? [Read more...] -
Three books that support student inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment. Building Shapes: What would it be like to work inside a circle? How about watching a movie inside a pyramid, or playing hockey inside a sphere? You’ll be amazed at the shapes of some buildings around the world! [Read more...] Money, Money, Money: How many chickens is one cow worth? What is the heaviest coin ever made? And how old is the oldest money? This book is really worth a read! [Read more...] It’s About Time: We count it, we save it, we use it, and we waste it. What is it? Time! Where does it come from though? Well, it’s about time you found out! [Read more...] -
Four books that support student inquiry into:- rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
- 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.
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Four books that support student inquiry into the orientation in place and time; discoveries; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individual and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. Flying Through Time: Flying today is very safe, but it hasn’t always been. Did you hear about the man who glued feathers to himself and tried to fly? How about the cat that flew a glider? You’ll be surprised at what you find when you’re flying through time. [Read more...] Signs of Life: Did aliens build canals on Mars? Does one of Jupiter’s moons really have an ocean filled with life? Over time, scientists have looked at and listened to deep space. They have been trying to answer the question: Are we alone in the universe? [Read more...] Catapults: Once upon a time, the sight of a catapult struck terror in the hearts of many people. But what exactly is a catapult? How does a catapult work? And what has happened to these once mighty weapons? [Read more...] Vikings: Imagine a Viking. What do you see? A big, bearded, scary warrior with a horned helmet? If so, this book is sure to change your view. Prepare to meet the real Vikings! [Read more...] -
Your organs are the most important things in your life. Why? Because they work hard every day and night to keep you alive! But how much do you really know about your amazing and awesome organs? PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
What would it be like to work inside a circle? How about watching a movie inside a pyramid, or playing hockey inside a sphere? You'll be amazed at the shapes of some buildings around the world! PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
Once upon a time, the sight of a catapult struck terror in the hearts of many people. But what exactly is a catapult? How does a catapult work? And what has happened to these once mighty weapons? PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
If dragons aren't real, then why do cultures all over the world have stories about them? Could they have lived before? How did they fly? And did they really breathe fire? Explore the mysterious world of dragons and see for yourself! PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
Flying today is very safe, but it hasn't always been. Did you hear about the man who glued feathers to himself and tried to fly? How about the cat that flew a glider? You'll be surprised at what you find when you're flying through time. PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
You can't move a mountain, right? Well, you can't, but water, wind, and gravity can! How many years has it taken to make the Grand Canyon? How can a river change its course? And how can rocks travel at 200 miles per hour? PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
Will your teeth fall out if you don't eat enough fruit? What will happen if you don't drink enough water? And what on earth is a rambutan? If you want to be fit and healthy, this book is for you! PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
We count it, we save it, we use it, and we waste it. What is it? Time! Where does it come from though? Well, it's about time you found out! PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
Killer plants are on the loose, and they might be in your neighborhood ... But should you be worried about these creepy killers? Read on, if you dare … PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant".
