Real Life

5 total works

Real-life Disasters

by Susan Martineau

Published 1 May 2020

Why do disasters happen and can they ever be predicted or prevented? From natural mega-eruptions to terrifying man-made catastrophes, read what the expert investigators have to say about these lethal real-life disasters. Even if you want to, you will not be able to look away. Just try! From the...Read more

Why do disasters happen and can they ever be predicted or prevented? From natural mega-eruptions to terrifying man-made catastrophes, read what the expert investigators have to say about these lethal real-life disasters. Even if you want to, you will not be able to look away. Just try! From the team behind the Blue Peter Book Award-winning bestseller Real-life Mysteries, this book will help children learn critical literacy skills and fight fake news all from the edge of their seats.

Real-Life Mysteries

by Susan Martineau

Published 1 September 2017

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2018 - Best Book with Facts. Have you ever wondered what exactly does go bump in the night? From mysteries like Shackleton’s ghostly companion to the Loch Ness Monster and friends, read the amazing evidence about these mysterious cases and make up...Read more

WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2018 - Best Book with Facts. Have you ever wondered what exactly does go bump in the night? From mysteries like Shackleton’s ghostly companion to the Loch Ness Monster and friends, read the amazing evidence about these mysterious cases and make up your own mind. Things are not always what they seem - until they are, then you might wish you had never asked!

Question Everything!

by Susan Martineau

Published 1 June 2020

CRITICAL LITERACY SKILLS FOR ALL! We live in an information jungle! Join us to find your way through it with essential critical literacy skills. From spotting fake news to solving mysteries and investigating disasters, you will be able to THINK FOR YOURSELF and QUESTION EVERYTHING!

Think Like a Scientist!

by Susan Martineau

Published 23 September 2021

Science is everywhere! Join us to shine a light on all things STEM with essential scientific literacy skills. From understanding the scientific method to solving problems and communicating the facts, learn to THINK, READ and TALK like a scientist!

Tales of Ghosts and Hauntings

by Susan Martineau

Published 1 September 2025

Do ghosts really exist? Perhaps you think you've seen one! Next time you're reading under the covers, past your bedtime, just ask yourself ... (well, maybe don't actually!) ... what was that?! From the award-winning team behind Real-life Mysteries, these terrifying tales are collected into six chapters, each with...Read more

Do ghosts really exist? Perhaps you think you've seen one! Next time you're reading under the covers, past your bedtime, just ask yourself ... (well, maybe don't actually!) ... what was that?! From the award-winning team behind Real-life Mysteries, these terrifying tales are collected into six chapters, each with its own LET'S INVESTIGATE section, that will get your heart racing and your investigative brain working! How scary is that? Read the stories, consider the facts, study the frightening illustrations and then put on your thinking cap. Can you figure out what they really saw?