Four books that support student inquiry into:
- rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
- the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
Wild Cities: Lots of people have sparrows in their backyard, and it is pretty common to see a squirrel in the park. But have you ever been late to school because a moose was sleeping in your driveway? Welcome to the weird and surprising world of Wild Cities. [Read more…]
On the Move: What does a seal have in common with a butterfly? How are wildebeest similar to great white sharks? And how could a red crab cause a car crash? Many creatures are on the move – but why do they move? Where do they move to? And how do they know where to go? [Read more…]
The Rabbit in the Moon: Have you ever looked at the moon and seen a rabbit looking back at you? All around the world, lots of people can see a rabbit in the moon – and there are many different stories to explain how it got there! [Read more…]
Dragons: If dragons aren’t real, then why do cultures all over the world have stories about them? Could they have lived before? How did they fly? And did they really breathe fire? Explore the mysterious world of dragons and see for yourself! [Read more…]