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WHIZZ POP BANG is a monthly magazine brimming with top-quality science for children aged six to twelve. Our NEW downloadable resources link hands-on science experiments with key curriculum topics for years 2 to 6. The resources include lesson plans, hands-on investigations, PowerPoint presentations, games, science texts and guided reading comprehensions – all aimed at making science fun and engaging for children and teachers alike!

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WHIZZ POP BANG is a monthly magazine brimming with top-quality science for children aged six to twelve. Our NEW downloadable resources link hands-on science experiments with key curriculum topics for years 2 to 6. The resources include lesson plans, hands-on investigations, PowerPoint presentations, games, science texts and guided reading comprehensions – all aimed at making science fun and engaging for children and teachers alike!
Year 5 science reading: Alfred Nobel
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Year 5 science reading: Alfred Nobel

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This biography text for year 5, linking to the topics properties and changes of materials, describes the life of historical scientist Alfred Nobel. In 1897 he invented dynamite, which was a lot more stable than nitroglycerin. He went on to invent many other things, including a detonator to make explosives safer and easier to use. Alfred Nobel left most of the money he made to set up the Nobel Prizes. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Year 3 Reading: Historical Scientists
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Year 3 Reading: Historical Scientists

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This great-value bundle contains: Three historical biography texts on the famous scientists Marie Curie, Archimedes and Mary Anning. Differentiated question and answer sheets. It’s the perfect way to educate your class about historical scientists during their reading time.
Year 4 Science Reading: Explosions
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Year 4 Science Reading: Explosions

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An interview with an explosives expert for year 4 and P5, linking to the topics states of matter and properties and uses of substances. Kate Biderdorf brings chemistry to life through her explosive demonstrations. In this interview, she discusses what her job is, how she became so interested in explosions and the best thing about her job. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Year 3 Science Reading: Mae Jemison
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Year 3 Science Reading: Mae Jemison

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A biography text for year 3, linking to the topics animals including humans, on the remarkable scientist Mae Jemison. Mae Jemison trained to be a dancer, engineer, scientist and astronaut! Mae also spends lots of time teaching and encouraging young people to become scientists, no matter what their background. She wants us all to reach for the stars, and she is still doing this herself by leading a project to develop the science and engineering needed to travel to a different solar system in the next 100 years. Mae doesn’t want anyone to be left out. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Year 5 science reading: rocket packs
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Year 5 science reading: rocket packs

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This explanation text for year 5 linking to the topic properties and changes of materials explains how rocket packs work. Being able to fly is one of the most dreamed-about superpowers, which might explain why inventors have spent so much time working on rocket packs. The text uses key vocabulary such as hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen gas, nozzles and throttle. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
P6 Science reading:Narwhals
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P6 Science reading:Narwhals

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This non-chronological report for P6, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, investigates narwhals. The text explains why the males and some females have a tusk, what their average lifespan is and why they rub their tusks together. This downloadable reading pack includes: A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Yr5 reading science:Narwhals
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Yr5 reading science:Narwhals

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This non-chronological report for year 5, linking to the topic living things and habitats, investigates narwhals. The text explains why the males and some females have a tusk, what their average lifespan is and why they rub their tusks together. This downloadable reading pack includes: A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Year 6 science reading: Interview with a scientist who studies insects
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Year 6 science reading: Interview with a scientist who studies insects

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An interview with a scientist who studies insects and their near relatives, such as spiders and ticks, for year 6 . This links to the topic living things and habitats . Jennifer Andon explains when she became interested in insects, what kinds of insects she deals with and the best and worst things about her job. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.
Year 6 Science reading: Naked mole rats
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Year 6 Science reading: Naked mole rats

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This non-chronological report text for year 6, linking to the topic evolution and inheritance, tells you everything you would like to know about the extraordinary rodent, the naked mole rat. The text features: how they are almost immortal, how they have a litter of up to 30 pups, how they are resistant to cancer and why they don’t feel pain. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.
P6 science reading: Alfred Nobel
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P6 science reading: Alfred Nobel

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This biography text for year P6, linking to the topicproperties and uses of substances, describes the life of historical scientist Alfred Nobel. In 1897 he invented dynamite, which was a lot more stable than nitroglycerin. He went on to invent many other things, including a detonator to make explosives safer and easier to use. Alfred Nobel left most of the money he made to set up the Nobel Prizes. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Yr5  reading science:Polar explorer
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Yr5 reading science:Polar explorer

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An interview with an army GP doctor, called Nics Wetherill, who planned and led a 61-day polar expedition in Antarctica with a team of six women (called the Ice Maidens). The team travelled 1,700 km across frozen snow, 2 km deep, to research the impact of extreme expeditions on women’s bodies. This reading comprehension for year 5 link to the topic living things and habitats This downloadable reading pack includes: A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Yr2 Reading Science Wolves
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Yr2 Reading Science Wolves

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This non-chronological report for year 2, linking to the topic of living things and habitats , investigates the howling members of the canine family, wolves. The text explains why they howl, what they eat, how they keep warm in winter and how many pups they have. The downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Yr2 science reading: The Great Fire of London
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Yr2 science reading: The Great Fire of London

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This text for year 2 linking to the topic Everyday materials describes how the city of London was destroyed by fire and then rebuilt by science. Scientists Robert Hooke and Sir Christopher Wren were responsible for building the monument that stands in London today to commemorate the Great Fire Of London. What most people don’t know is they built a secret science lab inside it! This downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Reading Science: P3 Umbrellas
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Reading Science: P3 Umbrellas

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This explanation text for year 2 and P3, linking to the topic Everyday materials, explains how umbrellas work. Each part of the umbrella is labelled with an expanded caption - pole, catches, ferrule canopy and much more. The downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
KS2 Reading science horses
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KS2 Reading science horses

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This non-chronological report for lower key stage two , investigates horses. The text explains how these mammals are domesticated, why they don’t need much sleep, how they move and much more! The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
P4 Reading Science Compost
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P4 Reading Science Compost

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This explanation text for P4, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, describes in detail how compost is made. Compost is the crumbly, dark soil-like material that gardeners use to feed plants they grow. It is made by recycling natural plant matter using a speeded-up and controlled version of a natural process called biodegradation (also known as rotting!). This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Yr3 Reading Science Compost
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Yr3 Reading Science Compost

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This explanation text for year 3 , linking to the topic rocks, describes in detail how compost is made. Compost is the crumbly, dark soil-like material that gardeners use to feed plants they grow. It is made by recycling natural plant matter using a speeded-up and controlled version of a natural process called biodegradation (also known as rotting!). This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
P3 Reading Science Beatrix Potter
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P3 Reading Science Beatrix Potter

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This biography text for P3, linking to the topic Biodiversity and interdependence, describes the life of the historical scientist and author Beatrix Potter. Beatrix was curious about nature and made lots of paintings. Her paintings are so accurate that other people have used them to identify different species of plants and fungi. Find out about her life and how she developed as a scientist, as well as a well-known author. This downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Yr5 Reading Science Ten killer plants
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Yr5 Reading Science Ten killer plants

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In this non-fiction text for year 5, linking to the topic living things and habitats, discover ten awesomely amazing killer plants. From the deadly nightshade which produces lethal chemicals to the meat-eating sundews, you won’t want to pick any of these flowers! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
Yr3 Reading Science Interview with a garden designer
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Yr3 Reading Science Interview with a garden designer

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A non-fiction text linking to the topic plants for year 3. Danny Clarke loved being outdoors from an early age. He is passionate about plants and shares how he got into horticulture in this inspiring interview. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.