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5 March 2010

World Book Day Press Release

Peter Crouch and author Dan Freedman celebrate World Book Day at White Hart Lane

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12 February 2010

Tiddler is most borrowed book in Scotland

Picture book leads the field ahead of Ian Rankin and James Patterson bestsellers

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This day in 2003 British Sign Language was recognised as an official British language. And of course, we have resources http://bit.ly/9yYS0C

Author of the month

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Jane Johnson

Author, publisher and scholar in Old Icelandic, Jane has combined her love of legend and far-flung places in the exhilarating new novel, Maskmaker.

Visit The Zone to find out what inspires Jane – and how she ended up wielding Aragorn’s sword….

Find out more about Jane Johnson

Book of the month

You Can't Eat a Princess!

You Can't Eat a Princess!

Aliens, chocolate, princesses with very silly names…

What’s not to love about this fun new adventure from Gillian Rogerson?

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Exciting mini-sites

  • Henry’s House

    Anything can happen in Henry’s House.

  • The Well Between the Worlds

    A drowning land holds a dark secret, in The Well Between the Worlds.

  • Malice

    An underground comic becomes a little too convincing in Malice.

  • The Hunger Games

    The Hunger Games: winning will make you famous, losing will cost your life.

  • Mortal Engines

    The prequel to Mortal Engines is here – be the first to read it!

  • The Joshua Files

    The Joshua Files: one boy, one deadly prophecy, one heart-stopping adventure.

  • Horrible Science

    It's squishy, it's squelchy and sometimes it smells…it's brand new Horrible Science.

  • Ways to Live Forever

    Ways to Live Forever: a powerful story of making every minute count for a lifetime.

  • Darkside

    Tom Becker's award-winning supernatural suspense thriller, Darkside.

  • Horrible Histories

    More gruesome than you can possibly imagine – the wicked world of Horrible Histories.

  • The Kick Off

    Fast-paced football action and off-pitch drama! Follow Jamie Johnson straight to the premier league in The Kick Off.

  • The Fairy House

    A whole new magical world awaits you: The Fairy House.

This month

March 2010

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New Moon

New Moon

Tonight there is a new Moon when the Moon is directly in front of the Sun. With no light illuminating it, we therefore can’t see the Moon from Earth. Introduce the children to some of these great activities related to the Moon and space.

Early Childhood Forum annual conference

Early Childhood Forum annual conference

The ECF is holding their seventh annual conference on this day. ‘Black Sheep, Snow White and Hot Cross Buns: exploring equality and diversity in early years services’.

St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day

This day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, St Patrick. Irish people around the world hold parades and parties. Find St Patrick’s Day resources

British Sign Language recognised

British Sign Language recognised

On this day in 2003 British Sign Language was recognised as an official British language. Take a look at our sign language resources online.

Sport Relief

Sport Relief

Sport Relief runs from today until 21 March. See how you can get involved with events and fundraising on the Sport Relief website.

The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival 2010

The Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival 2010

This Festival, which runs until 28 March, offers a wonderful range of talks, discussions, debates, readings, Literary Lunches and Dinners in the exceptional and beautiful surroundings of Christ Church and Corpus Christi College. Visit www.oxfordliteraryfestival.com for more information.

World Poetry Day

World Poetry Day

This UNESCO-led day promotes the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. Discover poetry resources online.

March 2010

Monday 22 Tuesday 23 Wednesday 24 Thursday 25 Friday 26 Saturday 27 Sunday 28
First demonstration of celluloid cinema film (1895)

First demonstration of celluloid cinema film (1895)

Auguste & Louis Lumière gave the first demonstration of celluloid film in Paris, on this day in 1895.

World Meteorological Day

World Meteorological Day

Today is World Meteorological Day so why not invite the children to go on a walk and observe the weather then discuss the types of weather we have in the UK. Find more weather resources online.

Rama Navami

Rama Navami

This Hindu Festival celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama.

Livingston spring book sale!

Livingston spring book sale!

Each term, Scholastic Book Fairs hold special sales at their distribution warehouses with fantastic children’s fiction at bargain prices! Visit the Scholastic Warehouse Sales’ website for more information.

March birthflower

March birthflower

This month’s birthflower is the jonquil or daffodil (see also St David’s Day on 1 March 2010). Try making them with your children and displaying them in your setting.

World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day

Celebrate this day, first launched in 1961, by staging a class or school performance. The Scholastic magazines website has lots of drama resources to help.

British summer time begins

British summer time begins

Clocks go forward in the early hours of this morning – don’t forget to change the time!

March 2010 / April 2010

Monday 29 Tuesday 30 Wednesday 31 Thursday 01 Friday 02 Saturday 03 Sunday 04
Passover

Passover

A holy day on which the Hebrews’ escape from slavery in Egypt is commemorated by people of the Jewish and Samaritan faiths. Find resources about Passover.

Anaesthetic used for the first time (1842)

Anaesthetic used for the first time (1842)

Dr. Crawford Long was the first doctor to use anesthesia, during an operation to remove a cyst.

The Eiffel Tower officially opened (1889)

The Eiffel Tower officially opened (1889)

It is 324m tall and was originally the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.

April Fools Day

April Fools Day

The day when people play tricks upon each other.

Good Friday

Good Friday

In the Christian faith, the day on which the crucifixion of Christ is commemorated. Many people eat a traditional cake called a hot-cross bun.

National Pet Month

National Pet Month

Running until 3 May, this event aims to promote responsible pet ownership and raise awareness of the role, value and contribution to society of working and companion animals. Find out more at www.nationalpetmonth. org.uk

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

In the Christian faith, the day on which the resurrection of Christ is commemorated. Many people attend church services and often chocolate eggs are hidden and searched for. Take a look at our Easter activities and resources.

April 2010

Monday 05 Tuesday 06 Wednesday 07 Thursday 08 Friday 09 Saturday 10 Sunday 11
Churchill resigns

Churchill resigns

On this day in 1955, Winston Churchill resigned due to ill health. Educate your class about this famous figure with our activities and resources.

Race riots escalate

Race riots escalate

Race riots in the US, which had been provoked by the assassination of Martin Luther King on 4 April, escalated on this day in 1968. Take a look at Sue Cowley’s articles on coping with difficult issues in school.

Dick Turpin

Dick Turpin

On this day in 1739, this infamous highwayman was hanged. Share Alfred Noyes’ atmospheric poem, ‘The Highwayman’ with your class. It is available on the ‘Poem of the Week’ website.

International Day of the Roma

International Day of the Roma

A day celebrating Roman culture. Take a look at our Ancient Rome resources.

Oldest audible sound recording made (1860)

Oldest audible sound recording made (1860)

This ten second recording of Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville performing the French folk song ‘Au Clair de la Lune’ was only able to be played back successfully for the first time in 2008. Find hundreds of audio resources on our website.

Devastating earthquake

Devastating earthquake

A terrible earthquake devastated parts of Iran on this day in 1972. The quake centred on the town of Ghir. Check out our wild weather resources.

Theory of Relativity (1905)

Theory of Relativity (1905)

Albert Einstein revealed his theory of relativity on this day in 1905.

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