New titles for APP and mental maths
5 March 2010
Peter Crouch and author Dan Freedman celebrate World Book Day at White Hart Lane
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12 February 2010
Picture book leads the field ahead of Ian Rankin and James Patterson bestsellers
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Author of the month
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
Exciting mini-sites
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Anything can happen in Henry’s House.
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A drowning land holds a dark secret, in The Well Between the Worlds.
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An underground comic becomes a little too convincing in Malice.
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The Hunger Games: winning will make you famous, losing will cost your life.
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The prequel to Mortal Engines is here – be the first to read it!
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The Joshua Files: one boy, one deadly prophecy, one heart-stopping adventure.
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It's squishy, it's squelchy and sometimes it smells…it's brand new Horrible Science.
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Ways to Live Forever: a powerful story of making every minute count for a lifetime.
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Tom Becker's award-winning supernatural suspense thriller, Darkside.
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More gruesome than you can possibly imagine – the wicked world of Horrible Histories.
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Fast-paced football action and off-pitch drama! Follow Jamie Johnson straight to the premier league in The Kick Off.
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A whole new magical world awaits you: The Fairy House.
This month
March 2010
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Monday 08
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Tuesday 09
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Wednesday 10
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Thursday 11
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Friday 12
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Saturday 13
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Sunday 14
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International Women's Day
A day when the achievements of women are celebrated. Invite the children to pick and research a famous female figure, such as Mother Teresa.
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National Bed Month
March is National Bed Month and a good time to promote the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Find out more about why sleep is so important.
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No Smoking day
Today is national No Smoking Day. Use the day as an opprtunity to talk to the children about healthy living and inspire staff who smoke to give up. See more about event ideas and how to break free.
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Crufts
The UK’s most famous dog show, Crufts, starts its four day run today at the NEC in Birmingham. Discover more pets-related activity ideas to interest the children.
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Gandhi leads civil disobedience (1930)
In 1930, Mahatma (Mohandas) Gandhi led thousands on a march, in a peaceful process of civil disobedience in India protesting against British Rule.
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Uranus discovered
The discovery of the seventh planet from the sun was first announced by William Herschel in 1781.
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Mothering Sunday
A day to honour mothers everywhere. Find resources to help celebrate Mother’s Day.
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March 2010
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Monday 15
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Tuesday 16
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Wednesday 17
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Thursday 18
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Friday 19
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Saturday 20
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Sunday 21
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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.
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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’.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Spring Equinox
One of only two days in the year when the length of the day and the night are the same.
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World Poetry Day
This UNESCO-led day promotes the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. Discover poetry resources online.
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March 2010
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Monday 22
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Tuesday 23
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Wednesday 24
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Thursday 25
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Friday 26
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Saturday 27
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Sunday 28
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First demonstration of celluloid cinema film (1895)
Auguste & Louis Lumière gave the first demonstration of celluloid film in Paris, on this day in 1895.
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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.
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Rama Navami
This Hindu Festival celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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British summer time begins
Clocks go forward in the early hours of this morning – don’t forget to change the time!
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March 2010 / April 2010
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Monday 29
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Tuesday 30
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Wednesday 31
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Thursday 01
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Friday 02
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Saturday 03
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Sunday 04
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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.
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Anaesthetic used for the first time (1842)
Dr. Crawford Long was the first doctor to use anesthesia, during an operation to remove a cyst.
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The Eiffel Tower officially opened (1889)
It is 324m tall and was originally the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair.
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Maundy Thursday
In the Christian faith, this day remembers the day of the Last Supper. On this day the Queen gives a small red and white purse containing money to a small number of deserving senior citizens.
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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.
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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
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Easter Sunday
In the Christian faith, the day on which the resurrection of Christ is commemorated. Many people attend church services and often eggs symbolising spring are decorated, hidden and searched for.
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