In this activity, children will make a simple machine (a lever) and explore how it can be used to make it easier to lift objects.
Recommended Book: Curious Pearl Tinkers with Simple Machines, by Eric Braun.
Resources: A ruler, a pencil (triangular if possible!) and some wooden blocks. read more
Delve into the incredible world of animals, creating a fun 'trumps' card game which asks children to find, research and rank animals on size, fierceness, cuteness and other categories. They can then play the game in pairs, or take them home to play with family members.
Recommended Book: Through… read more
Explore the senses of taste and smell by trying to taste diluted cordial in water! Children will record results and evaluate their findings.
Recommended Book: Invisible Nature by Catherine Barr
Resources: Cordial, water, measuring jugs, cups or beakers, pipettes. Activity sheet. read more
This Summer, Monster Fun – the UK's most epic children's comic – is giving children the chance to STAR IN THEIR VERY OWN COMIC STRIP!
In the Me and My Monster Competition, children and young people (up to 16+) simply need to grab the entry form, draw themselves and a monster, then have an… read more
Did you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do?
Welcome to_ Gross FACTopia!_, a… read more
JOIN THE TEAM. SAVE THE WORLD.
Twin geniuses Jacob and Kira are recruited to take part in a high-tech mission to protect the planet… but will their dreams of adventure come true, or is the threat too great to handle?
Jacob and Kira live in the heart of Mbale, Uganda with their… read more
From the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a spectacular new fantasy series set in a world of magical creatures, ancient meteorites and secret organisations.
When her dad is kidnapped by a woman with a giant hamstoceros, Bitsy and best friend Kosh… read more
Kofi is back in a brand-new, music-making adventure in the debut fiction series from one of the most prominent educators and music radio talk host, Jeffrey Boakye.
His whole world was the sound of the speakers, the records, and the fun he was having in this place that he never even knew… read more
Join Clare Povey, author of the Bastien Bonlivre Adventure series and forthcoming The Wanderdays: Journey to Fantome Island, for an interactive, engaging event that is all about the characters we love to hate: villains!
During this event, Clare will discuss the different villains and… read more
In Secret FACTopia! take an undercover journey through hundreds of the most mind-blowing, wow-worthy and crazy-cool classified facts.
Download the activity sheet (which includes an answer sheet) to see if you can you find the word which links each mysterious fact. Use each word twice to… read more
Do you know a child who loves to explore but isn't sure how to plan their own adventures? Are they often preoccupied by an iPad when they could be outdoors? Then this is the perfect book for them!
In this book, kids will learn how they can become a master explorer. Whether they want to learn… read more
b small publishing’s Young Language Learner Award is back for 2024!
Children aged between 6 -11 are encouraged to send in a story or comic written in a language of their choice, other than a mother tongue.
To mark the excitement for various sporting events happening this summer, including… read more