Ideas, questions and teaching topics for ‘Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps’ - an abridged and illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, by acclaimed author Tim Marshall. How did the USA become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries rich while others are so poor? Find the answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography has shaped the history of our world. Discover how the choices of world leaders are swayed by mountains, rivers and seas - and why geography means that history is always repeating itself. This remarkable, unique introduction to world affairs will inspire curious minds everywhere.

Oh no! The ice is melting! Can you help Albie get his new friends, Yura and Tuka the polar bear, across the frozen sea and home to their igloo? Watch out for the wolves! Arooooo!

A chapter by chapter resource pack full of activities including comprehension questions, writing activities and cross curricular opportunities based on Greta’s Story, the bestselling biography of Greta Thunberg’s life. THE STORY OF GRETA THUNBERG THE SCHOOLGIRL WHO INSPIRED A WORLDWIDE CLIMATE CHANGE MOVEMENT. It’s August 2018 in Stockholm and it feels incredibly hot in the city. The news reports rising temperatures, and there have been numerous fires throughout Sweden. Fifteen-year-old Greta Thunberg decides she can’t wait any longer: politicians have to do something to save the environment. Instead of returning to school, Greta goes on strike in front of Sweden’s parliament building. Greta’s protest began the School Strike 4 Climate movement, which millions have now joined around the world. Greta has spoken at COP24, the UN summit on climate change, and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is her story, but also that of many other girls and boys around the world willing to fight against the indifference of the powerful for a better future. Greta’s Story is one of hope, courage and determination. No one is too young to make a difference.

Suitable for: Ages 8+ Explore themes of: Zanzibar, Home, Travel, Eco-friendliness, Wellbeing, Trees, Community, Local History Subject Checklist: Literacy, Science, Geography, History, Art, Design & Technology, PSHE, Citizenship Activities including map marking, travel brochure making, tree research, rainforest and coral reef protection, community actions. Resources created by Shapes For Schools for Simon & Schuster Children’s Books. Includes extracts from A Girl Called Joy by Jenny Valentine, illustrations by Claire Lefevre.

MEET THE DRAGONS Objectives: Find information from the books about the four dragons; create a ‘Dragon Ratings Card’ for each dragon. CREATING A NEW DRAGON Objectives: Create an illustration and biography of a new dragon character for the series. FRIENDSHIP & INCLUSIVITY Objectives: Reflect on the themes of friendship and teamwork in the series; create a ‘Teamwork Storyboard’. MYTHS AND LEGENDS Objectives: Reflect on how features of Myths and Legends are incorporated in the series; plan a Myth or Legend. SERIES REVIEW Objectives: Create a book cover for the third book in the series; write a review of the series.