Brilliant Books

Young People Recommend

In each issue of the Young Archaeologist magazine, YAC UK members Read and Review two books from the YAC library.

Now you can have a look back at some great previous book reviews by YAC UK members.

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YAC Recommends

The British Museum Press

The British Museum Press publishes award-winning illustrated books for general readers, families, academics and students. Inspired by the famous collections of the British Museum, titles range across the fine and decorative arts, history, archaeology and world cultures. Published to accompany the British Museum’s innovative exhibition programme, to celebrate key areas of the collection, and to tell the stories of some of the amazing objects, our books shed light on new discoveries of global interest and provide fresh insights into well-known objects and periods of history. Beautifully produced and written by experts in their fields, our titles are sold throughout the world in many languages with all profits going to support the work of the British Museum.

All YAC UK members can get 10% off books and other products purchased online via the British Museum Press website. To find out what the special online code is take a look in your YAC Pass booklet.

Book House

Book House books offer something for all tastes, aimed at readers of around 5–14 years old. Because literacy is the foundation of a child’s intellectual and personal growth, Book House publishes books with real child appeal, using innovative concepts, high-quality illustrations, informative writing and, above all, humour. In addition to our extensive range of information books we now cover many other subjects, from nail-biting action thrillers in graphic novel format to bold and exotic retellings of ancient myths. Book House is an imprint of The Salariya book Company.

All YAC UK members can get 10% off books and free postage and packaging. To find out how take a look in your YAC Pass booklet.

Franklin Watts

We are the leading publisher of educational books for children, providing essential support for the curriculum in schools, libraries and the home. We have something for everyone from top-quality non-fiction, perfect for classroom projects or homework help, to excellent reading resources, which really get kids turning the pages. Franklin Watts aims to give children of all abilities a life-long love of learning and books.

Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press is perhaps the most diverse publisher of its type. It publishes in many countries in a variety of different languages, for all levels, and across virtually the whole range of academic disciplines. The main criteria in evaluating a new title are its quality and the contribution it makes to the furtherance of scholarship and education.

The strong academic programmes in both the UK and USA span almost all subjects, while the Indian scholarly list is widely acknowledged to be among the most distinguished in the world on subjects of particular relevance to South Asia. Oxford is among the leading publishers of English Language Teaching books and materials, complemented by a respected list of titles in linguistics and pedagogical theory. The Oxford Reading Tree is the most widely used reading programme in UK schools and has been adapted for use in many other countries worldwide. All of OUP’s international branches are leading publishers of schoolbooks, college textbooks, and reference books for their own markets.

Kingfisher

Kingfisher is an award-winning publisher for non-fiction and fiction for children of all ages. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and early-learning books, Kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five to fourteen year olds and original picture books for very young children.

CBA Recommends

The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) publishes a wide range of scholarly and popular books each year, bringing the very latest archaeological knowledge to a broad audience. To find the book you would like please have a look through our full catalogue of latest and forthcoming books. You can also browse through our list of Research Reports, Practical Handbooks or other publications. If you can’t find what you need, please contact the CBA for help.

The CBA does not stock titles which are currently in print, please contact Central Books for these titles. Many of our out of print titles are available as free digital downloads via the Archaeology Data Service.

Why not visit one of the CBA’s book stalls at CBA and other external events which are coming up over the next year and browse through our latest publications and special offers?

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CEOP’s Thinkuknow website provides films and games to play on how to stay safer online and Childnet has produced a range of online safety resources including Chatdanger.com and Know IT All.

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