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Kathryn Senior

    Kathryn Senior leverages her extensive background in biomedical research, honed at Cambridge University, to craft compelling narratives. Her writing style is characterized by clarity and precision, reflecting her academic training in pathology and microbiology. Senior's work often delves into the intricacies of the natural world, aiming to make science accessible and engaging for a broad audience. Through her texts, she seeks to foster curiosity and a deeper appreciation for scientific principles.

    Life in the Rainforest
    Volcanoes
    You Wouldn't Want To Be Ill In Tudor Times!
    • 2014

      You are a barber surgeon in the sixteenth century – a terrible time for people to be sick. Sharpen your saw before amputating an infected leg, learn how to make false noses and ears for patients injured on the battlefield and don't treat victims of the plague without your special mask! This title in the best-selling children’s history series, You Wouldn't Want To…, features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail and a narrative approach placing readers at the centre of the history, encouraging them to become emotionally-involved with the characters and aiding their understanding of what life would have been like in Tudor times. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of information books for young readers. It is an ideal text for Key Stage 2 shared and guided reading and helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.

      You Wouldn't Want To Be Ill In Tudor Times!
    • 2006

      This introduction to volcanoes provides a comprehensive overview of the subject including; what a volcano is, where volcanoes are found, what kinds of eruptions there are, and what animals and plants live around volcanoes.

      Volcanoes
    • 2006

      An invaluable introduction to rainforest habitats, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject, including what a rainforest is; where rainforests are found; what kinds of rainforest there are; what animals and plants live there; and much more.

      Life in the Rainforest