We are delighted to be partnering with ASE on the ASE’s Book of the Year 2025 as it has entered it’s tenth year.
The Secondary Shortlist has now been announced, and we are very excited to share the excellent publications selected this year. The award continues to celebrate science writing that educates and inspires science learners of all ages.
Over the last 10 years, we have seen the amazing growth of the Secondary Category and this year has been no exception, witnessing again the superb writing and passion for STEM. As with previous years, we have had lots of wonderful submissions across all categories, and the review process has been tough! We would like to thank all those who submitted publications and the authors and illustrators for all their hard work in producing such fantastic titles.
By Andrew Chandler-Grevatt
Moss Safari opens up an often-overlooked micro-world through accessible, engaging storytelling and hands-on exploration. It fosters curiosity and observation by guiding readers to discover microscopic life within ordinary moss. The book connects real organisms to scientific concepts such as adaptation, biodiversity, and environmental change, aligning closely with curriculum themes. With practical guidance for conducting your own “moss safari,” it empowers readers to become scientists themselves, whether amateur enthusiasts or future professionals, using low-cost equipment to observe, investigate, and question the natural world.
By Ben Martynoga, Illustrated by Moose Allain
Explodapedia is an exploded encyclopaedia – everything you need to know, one book at a time! In The Brain, you’ll meet the pioneer scientists who first peered inside our skulls, and explore fascinating and vital topics such as how social media impacts our mental health. It’s a fresh approach to non-fiction, taking key scientific subjects and presenting them in a way that’s hugely entertaining and readable, whilst still presenting reliable, serious, and in-depth information that will help readers gain a true and lasting understanding of these crucial topics. This book will help you maximise your understanding of our miraculous minds!
By Alex Frith & Victoria Williams, Illustrated by Beatrix Hatcher
A gripping, child-friendly introduction to a very timely topic which explores the opportunities – and risks – that AI could bring. Written in consultation with Professor Michael Wooldridge, from Oxford University’s Department of Computer Science.