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A collection of 30 non-fiction books created specifically for IB PYP Year 1 (ages 5–6+). In the class set, there are five books for each of the six transdisciplinary themes. Within every transdisciplinary theme, the books have been levelled to ensure a progression for readers. Check out the PYP Agents Book Band Reference List for an indication of the approximate year, age group and UK book band colour assigned to each book in the set. The PYP Agents series covers a wide range of exciting topics that directly support PYP units of inquiry. From making ice cream to being a good friend, from dinosaur detectives to wild weather, PYP Agents promotes inquiry, develops content knowledge and comprehension and sparks interest and engagement. 🔍 Discover the world: Using the transdisciplinary themes as a lens, delve into a world of exploration and discovery for young readers. 📖 Ignite curiosity: High-interest books for both independent and guided reading. Containing accessible text PLUS additional content for discussion, these books go beyond the traditional, levelled reader. 📚 Build vocabulary: Our non-fiction series introduces new words and terms, enriching children’s vocabulary and equipping them with language skills that extend beyond the pages. -
PYP Agents Year 1 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. Let's Celebrate Birthdays: 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? [Read more…] A Funny Feeling Inside: What does it feel like when you are happy? What does it feel like when you are sad? Can you feel two emotions at the same time? This book is all about our amazing feelings! [Read more…] Good Friends: 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. [Read more…] Festivals of Light: 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. [Read more…] Eating the Rainbow: Do you know how you get all the magic minerals and vital vitamins to keep you healthy and strong? All you need to do is eat the rainbow! [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…] -
PYP Agents Year 1 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. Land of Ice and Snow: 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! [Read more…] Life in a Castle: 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. [Read more…] Talking Through Time: 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. [Read more…] The Rainforest Is My Home: 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. [Read more…] Dinosaur Detective: Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. There are none left today so how do we know about them? From teeth and bones to leaves and shells, there are lots of clues all around us. These clues tell us about what the dinosaurs looked like and how they lived. [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 1 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. Painting Portraits: 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! [Read more…] The Magic of Music: 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. [Read more…] True Colours: 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. [Read more…] Fantastic Fairy Tales: Fairy tales are full of magic, quests, heroes and villains. But what can they teach us about being good, kind and brave? Let’s find out more about the fantastic world of fairy tales. [Read more…] Dots and Spots: Do you know which artist said every painting starts with a dot? Do you know which artist is known as the princess of polka dots? Read this book to fi nd out about very special artists who use dots and spots in their art. [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…] -
PYP Agents Year 1 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. Is the Moon Made of Cheese?: 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! [Read more…] Making Ice Cream: 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! [Read more…] Tiny Seed to Towering Tree: 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. [Read more…] Wild Weather: 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. [Read more…] Amazing Amphibians: Amphibians are some of the most important animals in the world! But what makes them so special? Find out how these cold-blooded animals can help humans, can make poison and can grow new body parts. [Read more…] -
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 1 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. A Surprise Gift: Mum and Grandmother want to buy Mia something really special for her birthday. But what is the best way of buying a gift? Should they go to a shop or buy something online? What do you think? [Read more…] Money: 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. [Read more…] Unusual Schools Around the 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. [Read more…] Giants in the Sky: 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? [Read more…] Fighting Fire: 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. [Read more…]
