Books with author kay-barnham

Are you ready to giggle so much that it feels like you're being tickled? If you love laughter more than works like to wiggle, then this is the book for you! With eye-wateringly funny chapters such as Amusing Animals, Monster Madness, Seaside Sniggerrs, Classic Chuckles, Silly Sport, & many more, there's something for everyone. You might think that's enough humour for one book, but oh no - it's even fully illustrated with hilarious cartoons for bonus burts of laghter! You;ll have friends & family in stitches for days.. months. years! Have you ever laughed 1001 times in a row? Well, take a deep breath, because you're about to!

Votes for Women! This biography tells the story of Emmeline Pankhurst, from her early campaigns for the rights of women to vote, through the formation of the Women's Social and Political Union, to the triumph following the First World War of the granting of rights for women. Emmeline believed that action was the way to get her cause noticed and to gain support.Through the story of Emmeline Pankhurst's strive for women's suffrage, we learn about the role of women in the society of Victorian Britain and the early 1900s. Looking at the challenges faced by society helps readers to consider their own life and time and how they have been shaped by the actions of individuals in the past. Readers will learn to draw conclusions from the evidence provided - a great basis for classroom discussion.History VIP biographies each look at the life of a famous Briton telling the stories of these Very Important People with clear, lively text. Amazing facts are added with feature panels and graphic-style illustrations give visual information of the time and society the VIP lived in. With these key biographies students learn how individual people's actions have shaped the course of history. Key terms are defined in an easy-to-use glossary encouraging readers to use historical terms in their own work. Features include:In other news - these panels give context and help readers to understand the society and events of the wider world in which the subject livedTrue or False - questions lead students to question information and to interact with the facts they are presented with. What they said - quote features bring the subjects to life using their own words!WOW! - Boxes add humorous or amazing information to astound the reader and bring out the hilarious side of history

Could I sit on a cloud? Could anyone live on the moon? Can I make my own rainbow? This book takes a fun look at science by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about science that readers will be sure to find captivating.

Explore the incredible butterfly life cycle story, from tiny eggs to crawling caterpillars and incredible chrysalises.Follow the journey of a young boy and girl as they find out about insect life cycles. This beautifully illustrated picture book explores the life cycle process and explains each stage in detail. 'Look and Wonder' is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up, introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the scientific concepts while the light and fun text-style will make these books real home and classroom favourites.Perfect for the EYFS and KS1 primary curriculum study of life cycles.Other titles in the series:A Stroll Through the SeasonsA Wonderful World of WeatherIncredible RainforestsThe Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle StoryThe Amazing Plant Life Cycle StoryThe Awesome Night SkyThe Great Big Water Cycle Adventure

Saving energy is essential to making our world a cleaner place to live. By reducing our use of fossil fuels and switching to renewable sources of energy, we can reduce pollution and slow down damaging climate change. This new book explores different sources of energy, how we use it, and how this affects the environment. It is also full of ideas for saving energy at home and at school, and encourages children to take an active part in preserving the environment and their future.

Find out why Darwin's On the Origin of Species changed both science and society and explore his life story, from his early investigations of the natural world and his voyage on the HMS Beagle, to the publication of his great work.Darwin astounded the world with his theory of evolution but some people were angry that his ideas challenged traditional ideas and those set out by the church. Through his story readers learn about the society and culture of Victorian Britain. Looking at Darwin's discoveries and the events of his life, we learn about the changing ideas in British society between 1745-1901, and the impact that his ideas had on the church and state. Readers will learn to draw conclusions from the evidence provided - a great basis for class discussions.The History VIP series of biographies look at the lives of famous Britons, telling their life stories and how they have shaped the course of history. Focusing on key subjects in the history curriculum for Key Stages 2 and 3 they explore the impact of exceptional figures in history and the society and culture in Britain at the time that they lived.Other titles in the series include: Boudicca; Emmeline Pankhurst; King John; Mary Anning

It has been said that history is written by the victors, but just because someone wins a war doesnt mean they can keep their facts straight! In this entertaining yet informative book, the facts about historys greatest wars and battles are separated from fiction with ease. Were elephants really good warriors? This book looks at war stories and decides if theyre solid enough to be called facts. Battle blunders highlight some of historys worst war mistakes, while fact boxes pack this book with information that will dazzle any history buff.

Protecting natural habitats, animals, and plants from being harmed or destroyed is essential to our planets survival. This new book explores how the everyday actions of humans can harm nature, from the pollution created by the fuel we use and the garbage we throw away, to the habitats that are destroyed to make way for roads and cities. Ideas for protecting nature at home, at school, and on vacation encourage children to take an active part in preserving and caring for our environment.