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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  2. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  7. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  8. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  9. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  10. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  11. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  12. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  13. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  14. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  15. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
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