I was zooming round the local library when this beauty leapt off the shelf and into my arms. Initially, it was the amazing illustrations on the front cover which caught my eye. The quirky creatures and vibrant colours made it a real attention-grabber. Upon opening the book, I was pleasantly surprised by the unusual category … Continue reading ‘Creaturepedia’ by Adrienne Barman
Tag: Non-fiction
‘Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure’ by Dr. Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman
Professor Astro Cat is back for his second amazing adventure. This time he's explaining the wonderful world of physics. Everything from forces to nuclear physics are explored in this fantastically illustrated book. Seemingly tricky scientific concepts are described in a clear and easy to understand way, making excellent use of illustrations and diagrams to bring the subject-matter to … Continue reading ‘Professor Astro Cat’s Atomic Adventure’ by Dr. Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman
‘Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space’ by Dr. Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman
I mentioned some time ago that I was being sent a copy of this excellent book and app to read and review. Well I've finally got them and they were definitely worth the wait! This book is absolutely jam-packed with information that every budding space explorer needs to know. I wonder if British astronaut, Tim … Continue reading ‘Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space’ by Dr. Dominic Walliman and Ben Newman
‘Journey Through the Solar System’ by Simon Abbott
Did you know that the Moon is hotter than boiling water during the day and colder than a freezer at night-time? Superheroes need super-knowledge and this book is perfect for learning all about space and the solar system. Keep exploring! Library Girl and Book Boy.
‘What on Earth Wall Book’
Knowledge is power! This fascinating book is one in a series of unique fold-out books that tell stories through timelines. This one clearly shows how different time periods in history overlap, letting children see what was going on in the world at certain points. A real treat for children of any age. Library Girl.
iDinosaur: An Augmented Reality Book
This roarsome read is in another dimension! Download the special app and bring the dinosaurs back to life straight from the pages of a book. Can you imagine velociraptors running around your bedroom or pteranodons swooping through the air? Library girl had a T-rex stomping all over our bookcases! Highly recommended for dinosaur fans of all ages. … Continue reading iDinosaur: An Augmented Reality Book
AstroCat exclusive and a Competition!
Did you know that November is national non-fiction month in the U.K? We are very excited to have been asked to review the brand new AstroCat book and app. We are impatiently waiting for our top-secret copy to arrive in the post so that we can let you know what we think. In the meantime, … Continue reading AstroCat exclusive and a Competition!
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