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At Scholastic we want to get children reading and to support teachers.

Scholastic publish award-winning Children's Books, and invaluable, time-saving Education Resources and Magazines for teachers.

Scholastic publish incredible Children's Books, and invaluable, time-saving Educational Resources and Magazines for teachers.

Through our Book Clubs and Book Fairs, we get children reading and give books to schools and now, with We Are Writers, we offer every child the chance to be an author too.

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Imagine a fun-filed celebration of reading and a school bookshop roalled into one…

that's a Scholastic Book Fair!

Scholastic Shop

Invaluable teaching resources, bargain book packs, inspiring craft ideas… they're all right here in the Scholastic Shop!

We are Writers

Children often send me their lovely stories and poems and ask if I can help get them published. It's therefore wonderful that Scholastic have started We Are Writers so that every child now has a chance of seeing their work properly published in a real, stylish book.

Find out more about We are Writers

Reading for life

Words are everywhere: reading isn't just about books you know! The Reading For Life campaign is all about getting everybody reading in all sorts of places.

London is days away from war

A terrifying new enemy is on the attack. Buried in London’s past is a secret that may save it from destruction. And the key to unlock it is an orphan called Fever Crumb.

Fantastic interactive Night at the Museum resource

Inspired by the release of Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian, the latest issue of Literacy Time PLUS Ages 5 to 7 is packed full of museum-themed treasures. Step inside and begin your tour…

My Books

My Books

Mybooks is a fun, safe website for children to explore books.

  • Review books
  • Play games
  • Download activities
  • Win prizes
  • Spoilt for choice? Let the Book Wizard decide...

Scholastic News

15th June 2009

Horrible TV series back at the top

The BBC’s Horrible Histories series is at the top of the children’s charts again

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11th June 2009

New Horrible Science title launched

Get the lowdown on climate change with Wasted World – it’s out now!

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Twitter

Have I mentioned We Are Writers lately? Yes? Well I'll say it again anyway: Now every child can be a published author! www.wearewriters.com

Author of the month

Kjartan Poskitt

Kjartan Poskitt

Numbers wizard Kjartan is one of our best-loved Scholastic authors.

If you want to find out more about the man behind Murderous Maths – as well as Urgum The Axeman – take a look at The Zone.

Find out more about Kjartan Poskitt

Book of the month

What I Saw and How I Lied

What I Saw and How I Lied

We’re really excited about this new novel by American author Judy Blundell!

An intense story of deceit and betrayal set in the 1940s, it’s a storming summer read for teenagers.

Find out more about What I Saw and How I Lied

Exciting mini-sites

  • 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.

This Month:

June 2009 / July 2009

Monday 29 Tuesday 30 Wednesday 1 Thursday 2 Friday 3 Saturday 4 Sunday 5
St Peter’s Day

St Peter's Day

A Christian feast day, commemorating the martyrdom of Jesus’ apostles St. Peter and Paul of Tarsus.

Charles Blondin crossed Niagra Falls on a tightrope (1859)

Charles Blondin crossed Niagra Falls on a tightrope (1859)

The 150th Anniversary of Charles Blondin first crossing Niagra Falls on a tightrope.

World Week of Action for Captive Dolphins

World Week of Action for Captive Dolphins

Incorporating World Day for Captive Dolphins on 4 July, this awareness week is a great opportunity to stage a debate entitled: ‘Do we have the right to keep animals in captivity?’. Visit The Captive Animals’ Protection Society website for more information.

Olympics

Olympics

On this day in 1900, the second Olympic games opened in Paris.

Independence Day

Independence Day

Americans remember the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on this day in 1776. Celebrate Independence Day in your nursery setting.

Newfoundland

Newfoundland

On this day in 1610, a British merchant, John Guy, set sail for Newfoundland with 39 other colonists.

July 2009

Monday 6 Tuesday 7 Wednesday 8 Thursday 9 Friday 10 Saturday 11 Sunday 12
Rabies vaccine

Rabies vaccine

On this day in 1885, Louis Pasteur administered the first rabies vaccine.

Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

The Beatles singer and drummer was born on this day in 1940. Visit The Beatles Story website.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

On this day in 2000, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling (Bloomsbury) broke all records by selling 372,775 copies on the first day of its release.

Aliens arrive!

Aliens arrive!

On this day in 1947, some people believe that an alien spacecraft crash landed in Roswell, New Mexico. Do the children believe that life exists on planets other than our own?

Battle of Britain

Battle of Britain

On this day in 1940, Winston Churchill declared the start of The Battle of Britain, in response to The Luftwaffe’s (German Air Force) first major assault on the UK.

World Population Day

World Population Day

This UN anniversary marks the day, in 1987, when the world’s population exceeded five billion. What problems do the children think our large population causes?

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

This famous Roman Emperor was born on this day in 100BC. Check out our Romans activities and resources.

July 2009

Monday 13 Tuesday 14 Wednesday 15 Thursday 16 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Sunday 19
Live Aid

Live Aid

On this day in 1985, the rock festival - Live Aid - raised £40 million for famine relief in Africa. Why not challenge the children to a organise a fundraising event?

Bastille Day

Bastille Day

France’s National Day celebrates the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution. Use our France-themed activities and resource to help your class discover this wonderful country.

St Swithun’s Day

St Swithun's Day

The proverb tells that if it rains on St Swithun’s Day, it will rain for 40 days and 40 nights. Invite your class to write a poem called ‘The rain came down…’.

Apollo 11

Apollo 11

On this day in 1969, the Apollo 11 spacecraft, which would land on the Moon on 20 July, was launched. Check out the fantastic ‘Space Mission’ interactive resource that challenges children to correctly order the eight planets.

New world record

New world record

On this day in 1964, Sir Donald Campbell set a new land speed world record of 429mph. For a PSHE focus, invite the children to consider a personal record they would like to beat.

Mein Kamph

Mein Kamph

On this day in 1925, the first volume of Adolph Hitler’s autobiography was published.

Dinosaur claw

Dinosaur claw

On this day in 1983, the 125 million year old claw of a fish-eating dinosaur went on display at The Natural History Museum in London. Take a look at our exciting dinosaurs-themed activities and resources.

July 2009

Monday 20 Tuesday 21 Wednesday 22 Thursday 23 Friday 24 Saturday 25 Sunday 26
Moon landing

Moon landing

On this day in 1969, the Apollo 11 successfully landed on the Moon! Click here for a fantastic interactive space resource from Junior Education PLUS.

The Trans-Siberian Railway

The 4607-mile-long railway was completed on this day in 1904. Ask the children to research which areas its trains pass through.

Festival of British Archaeology

Festival of British Archaeology

This two-week celebration, which will run from 18 July to Sunday 2 August, will see exciting excavation open days, hands-on activities, guided tours, exhibitions, lectures, ancient art and craft workshops and more. Visit the Festival of British Archaeology website for more information.

Daniel Radcliffe

The Harry Potter star was born on this day in 1989. As a class, thought shower ideas for a story about a boarding school with a difference. Will the pupils have magical powers, be from another planet, or perhaps have super powers?

Insulin

Insulin

On this day in 1925, six year old Patricia Cheeseman become the first person to be successfully treated with insulin.

St Christopher’s Day

St Christopher's Day

Today is the Patron Saint of travel — St Christopher’s Day. If the children could travel anywhere in the world, where would they go? On-line resources

Dorothy Hamill

Dorothy Hamill

This gold-medal-winning ice skater was born on this day in 1956. Do any of your class participate in sports, such as ice skating, in their own time? Invite them to share their experiences.

For the full month's calendar and much more, visit Scholastic Education PLUS!