Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories

Why is Elizabeth I considered one of the England's greatest rulers?

It's 1942 - the middle of World War II - and Elephant Bill, his Elephant Company, and a group of refugees are in danger of being captured by the invading Japanese.

Talia is excited for summer break and spending time with her brother at the aquarium.

Why does the rain fall?

How did ancient peoples manage to find light sources?

Who first discovered static and how was this important?

Soil is all around us.

Rocks are all around us.

Learn about how an inclined plane works!

Learn about how a wheel and axle works!

Learn about how a lever works!

Learn about how a pulley works!

Learn about how a wedge works!

Learn about how a screw works!

Magnets have amazing power to make things move.

Sunlight and moonlight, reflections and rainbows.

Matter is all around us.

Steam and frost, raindrops and dew.

Not only is it Harry's first day of second grade, but it's also his birthday!

Harry and his class are headed to the zoo.

Harry loves recess.

For Harry's latest invention, he's building a super robot.

A trip to the beach presents the perfect opportunity for Curious Pearl to spread some science knowledge.

Curious Pearl's friend is missing the birds that had nested in his garden.

What does Curious Pearl do with that notebook of hers?

When Curious Pearl tries to show her younger brother how to make ice lollies, he doesn't understand how juice could turn into a frozen lolly.

Aiden and Olivia have always found the house next door a bit scary.

Most plants get the food they need through water, soil, and sunlight.

Did you know that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile?

Sofia is upset that her soccer teammates aren't giving their best on the field.

An African fable tells the story of a greedy tortoise and how his greed even made him crack his shell.

Africa is an amazing continent!

Cam's little sister, Rosie, is always copying him!

There are many kinds of families.

What happens when people are hurt or sick and need help?

Grace and Dad are about to move away from the jetty when all of a sudden, there is a loud bark!

As Chief of the Fire Brigade, Aimee's mum is always too busy to spend time with her.

Some animals go to work every day!

Over four thousand different types of mammals exist in the world.

Stop for a moment and listen.

Ramps, screws, wheels, pulleys, wedges and levers are all simple machines.

Why were pyramids built?

In China's mountains, Mother Panda has her first baby.

Liam plays his new ukelele well.

Mum burnt a cake - again.

Layla and Samuel prepare for a summer at their dad's family cottage.

A bright and bold picture book features the popular Engage Literacy character Lea.

A bright and bold picture book features the fun and adorable Engage Literacy character Min Monkey.

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