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What on Earth!

Non-fiction books inspiring children to explore their natural curiosity and passion for learning. The real world is more amazing than anything you can make up!

Non-fiction books inspiring children to explore their natural curiosity and passion for learning. The real world is more amazing than anything you can make up!
KS2 Future and technology - quiz, wordsearch and crossword
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KS2 Future and technology - quiz, wordsearch and crossword

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Activity sheets about the future and technology from Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia. This encyclopedia takes you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day and even into the future! It explores a wide range of topics and is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times and Today & Tomorrow. In this activity pack, children can answer questions about technology and the future of the world. Examples include what was the first .com website registered, which was the world’s first full-colour daily newspaper and which is the most crowded city in the world. They can search for words including; billionaire, endangered, inequality, internet, media and robot.
KS2 Space and Solar System: Quiz, Wordsearch and Crossword
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KS2 Space and Solar System: Quiz, Wordsearch and Crossword

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Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia - What We Know & What We Don’t. The encyclopedia takes you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day and even into the future! It explores a wide range of topics and is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times and Today & Tomorrow. In this pack children can answer simple questions about space and universe, fill in a crossword and do a wordsearch.
KS2 Science/Geography: Planet Earth - Quiz, wordsearch and crossword
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KS2 Science/Geography: Planet Earth - Quiz, wordsearch and crossword

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Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia takes you on a journey from the beginning of time to the present day and even into the future! It explores a wide range of topics and is divided into eight chapters by subject: Universe, Earth, Matter, Life, Humans, Ancient & Medieval Times, Modern Times and Today & Tomorrow. These resources are based around planet earth and include a quiz, wordsearch and crossword.
KS2 Science: Greatest Stuff on Earth drawing sheet
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KS2 Science: Greatest Stuff on Earth drawing sheet

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In the book, The Greatest Stuff on Earth, Steve Tomecek looks at the amazing science behind everyday stuff. Sp what do you think is the greatest stuff on Earth? It could be rocks, water, fire, food, electricity, your home, clothes, wheels, paper, books, medicine, smartphones, microphones… there is so much! Take a look around you and draw your favourite stuff using our free downloadable sheet. Based on The Greatest Stuff on Earth: Have you ever stopped to think about all the stuff you encounter every day? There’s the stuff you breathe, the stuff you eat, the stuff you wear, the stuff you read, the stuff you walk on, the stuff you ride in, the stuff your body is made of… plus water, trees, sunlight, soap, electricity, vaccines, smartphones, and so much more! In The Greatest Stuff on Earth, Steve Tomecek and John Devolle show us how this stuff works, including the miracle of transforming energy into matter and matter into energy. Stars do it…and also internal combustion engines…and living things, including grass and bacteria and worms and cheetahs and even us humans. With contagiously enthusiastic and chatty explanatory text, fast facts, and clever, stylish and sometimes funny photos, illustrations, and diagrams, this fantastically browsable book offers hundreds of entry points for knowledge-hungry kids. Steve holds a degree in Geology and has 30 years’ experience educating children (and their teachers) about science in a super fun, friendly way – as a writer, a radio and television presenter, and a live performer. He’s the perfect person to introduce kids to the inner workings of the material world.