Free illustrated school resource

Katy and the Hydrogen Pigeon fly towards a better future

Join twelve-year-old Katy and her time-travelling guide on a lively journey through the past, present and future of hydrogen.

36illustrated pages
Age 10+accessible STEM story
Freeschool resource
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Cover of Katy and the Hydrogen Pigeon Fly Towards a Better Future
Written by Chiara PuecherIllustrated by Sharonjit Sutton

Why use it in school?

A story that makes hydrogen meaningful

Complex ideas become memorable when pupils meet them through a character, a journey and vivid illustrations.

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Build climate literacy

Connect transport, carbon dioxide, the greenhouse effect and global warming in an age-appropriate context.

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Introduce hydrogen science

Explore hydrogen properties, electrolysis and fuel cells without losing the narrative thread.

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Link subjects naturally

Bring science together with history, geography, literacy, design and sustainability discussions.

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Spark enquiry

Use Katy’s questions to prompt prediction, discussion, research and pupil-led investigation.

Inside the book

Three journeys. One better future.

Start with the challenge - illustrated page from the book
01Start with the challengeWhy transport and emissions matter.
Journey into the past - illustrated page from the book
02Journey into the pastMeet the people and inventions behind hydrogen.
Understand the present - illustrated page from the book
03Understand the presentSee how renewable electricity can split water.
Imagine the future - illustrated page from the book
04Imagine the futureConsider cleaner transport and new careers.

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Bring hydrogen into your classroom

Let curiosity take flight.

Read together, ask questions and help pupils imagine their place in a cleaner energy future.

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