Books for your science classroom

This is an extraordinary, thought-provoking book about a girl who has died but whose social media footage was so abundant that she is able to be recreated by Artificial Intelligence experts and return to her family. It offers so much scope for discussion around what it is to be human, the ethical issues around AI and the desire to eradicate grief and loss using technology.

I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast is a beautiful book, which allows you to enter the magical world of plants and become immersed in nature. This book offers a colourful and vibrant read ideal for your science classroom. It's perfect for dipping in and out of and using to explore the natural world.

A fantastic series of non-fiction graphic novels which explores a range of individuals from the past, introducing readers to new names as well as well-known historical figures. The Ground Breaking Scientists volume is perfect for a science classroom! Told in interview style, host Adam questions fascinating figures and finds out true facts and stories often overlooked. The only difference to your usual interview, all the interviewees are dead. Perfect for teens, and especially fans of zombies and slightly gory reading, these graphic novels are packed full of information and told in a unique and enjoyable format.

The Upper World is top tier mind-bending sci-fi! The dual narrative begins with Esso, who passes out in a car accident and witnesses a series of violent events involving local rival gangs that will take place later that day. Fifteen years into the future, Rhia is a rising football star in foster care who meets an unusual physics tutor determined to teach her the logistics of time travel. As a physics professor himself, Fadugba incorporates physics theory in an exciting, accessible, and realistic way. Furthermore, the story brims with tension and emotion thanks to the authentic, lovable characters.

The incredible and inspiring true story of four black women who helped NASA launch men into space. Beautifully illustrated and filled with rich detail about these amazing women and their lives, this book is perfect for reading and sharing together.

Ash Yang dreamed of being a starfighter pilot. But when she crashes out of her final test – literally – she somehow lands the most powerful job in the universe. As Guardian of the Infinity Files she must secretly planet-hop through the galaxies, stealing or returning treasures that have the power to stop wars. . . or start them.

A clever book which offers an insight into the power wielded by a large fizzy drinks organisation – their lack of regard for the environment and the damage being done by their drinks' receptacles littering communities, beaches and areas of natural beauty. When the precious, secret recipe to the organisation's top-selling drink which seems lost is discovered by one young girl, Queenie, she and her friend, Todd, realise that they are facing the might of the fizzy drinks organisation. They must do everything in their power to try and protect the beauty of the natural landscape from pollution and waste.

This is a gripping story set in a post-apocalyptic Edinburgh, and considers the ethics of artificial intelligence. The story begins when two children stumble upon an android (the eponymous Adam-2) in an abandoned building. What Adam doesn't know is that there's a war raging between humans and androids like him – and he potentially holds the key to winning the war.

Luka Kane is a prisoner in the Loop – a futuristic prison for young offenders controlled by artificial intelligence ironically named Happy. The prisoners are subjected to scientific experiments which are used to enhance human bodies – until a series of horrifying events place Luka at the centre of a revolution. The Loop is a dark, unsettling look at the ethics of scientific experimentation, balanced with wry humour and engaging characters to create a truly memorable read.

Have you ever considered all the stuff that is around us? Whether that's dirt, batteries, microbes, fridges, cameras or fabric, this book tells you what all that stuff is made up of and how it works. This is a fun and friendly read full of bright illustrations and engaging explanations.

Can you imagine what the future will be like? What about alien civilisations? Petra Pena doesn’t have to imagine – her world is ending, Earth will soon be destroyed and she has been chosen to journey to a new planet. When she wakes up, hundreds of years have passed and she is the only one to remember Earth. Can she recover her fellow crew’s memories?