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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. -
A collection of 30 non-fiction books created specifically for IB PYP Year 2 (ages 6–7+). 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. The PYP Agents series covers a wide range of exciting topics that directly support PYP units of inquiry. From the digestive system to dramatic performance, from great explorers to wildlife crossings, 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 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…] -
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...] -
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? -
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. -
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. -
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! -
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. -
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! -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
PYP How, Where, Who, Share! is an activity-based workbook created just for PYP students. Suitable for use in class or at home, this child-friendly workbook helps students to understand how the transdisciplinary themes can be used to explore the world around them. PYP How, Where, Who, Share! features:- transdisciplinary theme-specific activities with content appropriate for ages 7–8+
- a variety of key concept questions and different approaches to learning activities
- write-in pages that form a permanent record of student understanding
- friendly bug characters to guide children and showcase different learner profile attributes
- content appropriate for in class or at home
- a FREE online Teacher Guide to help teachers to use the books.
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PYP Agents love to discover Where We Are in Place and Time! We made this beautifully illustrated poster for you to download for FREE, so you can easily display the attributes of this IB PYP Transdisciplinary Theme. This colourful poster is high resolution up to A3, so you can print it off yourselves or using a printing service, and hang it in your classroom. Just extract the zip archive when downloaded to find both a version to print yourself and a version that can be sent off for professional printing. -
PYP Agents love to discover Who We Are! We made this beautifully illustrated poster for you to download for FREE, so you can easily display the attributes of this IB PYP Transdisciplinary Theme. This colourful poster is high resolution up to A3, so you can print it off yourselves or using a printing service, and hang it in your classroom. Just extract the zip archive when downloaded to find both a version to print yourself and a version that can be sent off for professional printing. -
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". -
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". -
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? 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". -
Do you know a lot about pirates? Think again, me hearties! Many things you believe about pirates are not true. Would a pirate really make you walk the plank? Was being a pirate fun? And what time did pirates have to go to bed? 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". -
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! 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".
