Books like Thomas Edison (What's Their Story?)
Award winning
Cleopatra (What's Their Story?)
Haydn Middleton, Barry Wilkinson, 1997
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging story of Cleopatra’s influential life.
Fosters interest in history and powerful women.
Enhances understanding of ancient cultures.

Cleopatra (What's Their Story?)
Haydn Middleton, Barry Wilkinson, 1997
Award winning
Project X Code: Forbidden Valley Dino Danger
Haydn Middleton, Jon Stuart, Marilyn Joyce, Di Hatchett, 2012
32 pages
Why to read
Adventure-rich story enhances engagement and imagination.
Features problem-solving skills, boosts critical thinking.
Characters teach teamwork and perseverance values.
Combines literacy with fascinating dinosaur facts.

Project X Code: Forbidden Valley Dino Danger
Haydn Middleton, Jon Stuart, Marilyn Joyce, Di Hatchett, 2012
Rigby Star Indep Year 2 Lime Non Fiction Weird Weather
Monica Hughes, Haydn Middleton, 2004
24 pages
Why to read
Explores fascinating, unusual weather phenomena.
Enhances scientific curiosity and knowledge.
Supports Year 2 literacy and comprehension skills.
Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

Rigby Star Indep Year 2 Lime Non Fiction Weird Weather
Monica Hughes, Haydn Middleton, 2004
Award winning
Thomas Edison
Shannon Zemlicka, Zemlicka, 2003
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about science and innovation.
Highlights perseverance and creative thinking.
Engages young readers with lively illustrations.
Educational yet enjoyable narrative.

Thomas Edison
Shannon Zemlicka, Zemlicka, 2003
Award winning
Alexander Graham Bell
Emily James, James Barrett Lamb, 2006
24 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about science and invention.
Highlights perseverance and creative thinking.
Engaging narrative that captures children's attention.
Supports history and STEM learning.

Alexander Graham Bell
Emily James, James Barrett Lamb, 2006
Award winning
30 Great Inventors and Discoverers in History
Teguh Wahyudi, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity about science and history.
Introduces kids to influential historical figures.
Enhances knowledge of invention and discovery.
Encourages educational growth and creativity.

30 Great Inventors and Discoverers in History
Teguh Wahyudi, 2023
Award winning
I Am Leonardo Da Vinci: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging narrative about Leonardo Da Vinci's creativity.
Inspires curiosity and innovation in young readers.
Highlights historical figures in an accessible way.
Encourages exploration of art, science, and technology.

I Am Leonardo Da Vinci: Ordinary People Change the World
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos, 2020
Award winning
Her Right Foot
Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris, 2017
112 pages
Why to read
Explores Statue of Liberty’s symbolism and history.
Encourages curiosity about freedom and democracy.
Stimulating illustrations captivate young readers.
Ideal for discussions on history and liberty.
