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BfK 9 July 1981

July 1, 1981/in /by Richard Hill

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Articles

Editorial 9: July 1981
News and comment from the Editor.
Matters of Natural Fact
Margery Fisher chooses books for young naturalists.
After Star Wars…
Steve Bowles considers Science Fiction.
Authorgraph No.9: John Christopher
John Christopher interviewed by Pat Triggs.
Discovering Life on Earth
David Attenborough on communicating ideas.
Be Our Guest… Sally Floyer chooses books for getting out and about
Sally Floyer picks books for going Out and About.
Fantasies of the Future – non-fiction style
Sandie Oram looks at some predictions of the shape of things to come.
Books for Young Scientists
Sheila Parker offers a framework for choosing.
Sound & Vision: July 1981
Schools programmes this autumn.
Getting it Right
Profiles of the people behind Dinosaur and Usborne by Tony Bradman.
A Book for All Seasons
Toni Arthur talks about customs and traditions.
Opinion – Who’s an Expert?
When it comes to reviewing children's books Frances Ball asks WHO'S AN EXPERT?.
BfK News: July 1981
News about what's happening in the children's book world.

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