It’s a sun-scorched world where clouds rarely come and nothing seems to move. That is, until children ages 6 - 9 up look a little closer to find tortoises, toads, and lizards, not to mention the scary rattlesnake and scorpion. Here, plants send their roots deep into the earth to find water, beetles stand on their head and shoot a stinky spray to fight off enemies, and roadrunners whiz by sleepy turtles and nervous desert mice on their way to ... where? Kids need only light clothes and a few simple pieces of equipment to explore the enchantments of cactus country.

Spot On is spot on! The most popular course in South Africa, Spot On has everything a learner needs in one book. Spot On improves results, makes learning enjoyable, makes teaching a pleasure and is easy to use. The Spot On Teacher’s Guide comes with printable planning material, Formal Assessment Tasks, revision tests and exams.

When it comes to Grade 9-1 GCSE Biology exam prep, nothing beats good old-fashioned practice. This Exam Practice Workbook is bursting with realistic exam-style questions for the entire course, including coverage of Working Scientifically, AO3 practical skills and all the required practical activities. Every question is labelled with a grade, so it's easy for students to tailor their practice for their target grade or focus on the tough stuff! Detailed step-by-step answers are included at the back of the book. What's more, we've also put together some free ""What to Expect in the Exam"" information, available via a link in the book! For the perfect revision combo, check out our matching GCSE Biology Revision Guide (9781782945765).

What do you and a tuna have in common? You are both part of a food chain that begins with green things and ends with you! Can you get energy from sunlight? Why is every link in a food chain important? Read and find out more about food chains! Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book features content-rich vocabulary in simple, engaging text by Patricia Lauber, fascinating diagrams, and beautifully detailed illustrations by Holly Keller. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy. This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Hands-On Ecology immerses students in the world of real-life ecologists. Through engaging authentic learning experiences, students will explore ecological habitats while building STEM skills. This book is packed with activities that can easily be conducted in the classroom using everyday materials and includes everything teachers need to help students to explore the makeup of their world, including the animals, plants, and organisms that inhabit it. From studying their local ecosystem to exploring environmentalism and ways they can contribute to conservationism, students will not just learn about ecology-they will be ecologists! Grades 2-3

A brilliantly funny first guide to genetics that is perfect for children aged 5 years and over. This stunningly illustrated book will boggle your brain with astonishing facts, as it shows how we're all related to every living thing on the planet. Did you know that a grain of rice has more genes than you? Or that you're related to dogs, dung beetles and even daffodils? Luckily, even though you're 99.9% like a chimpanzee, you're still 100% YOU! The extraordinary world of genetics has never been explained so simply. You'll be amazed at what makes you YOU. Susie Brooks has been writing and editing children's books for more than ten years. In her worldwide travels, she seeks out the unusual and the extraordinary. Josy Bloggs loves working with layout and colour to create impactful illustration. She graduated from the University of Huddersfield with an MA in Spatial Design and her grounding in graphic and spatial design has shaped and influenced her art style. When she is not busy illustrating and designing, she likes to take her dog for long walks or cycle in the Yorkshire countryside. Her clients include AA Publishing, Arcturus Publishing, John Lewis and WHSmith.

Kollig Op is in die kol! Kollig Op is die gewildste kursus in Suid-Afrika en het alles wat ’n leerder nodig het in een boek. Kollig Op verbeter uitslae, maak leer prettig, maak onderrig ’n plesier en is maklik om te gebruik. Die Kollig Op Onderwysersgids het beplanningsmateriaal, Formele Assesseringstake, hersieningstoetse en eksamens.

Big noses. Weird bodies. Crazy colours. The creatures in this book are far from the average animal you might see in your back garden. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.

Spot On is spot on! The most popular course in South Africa, Spot On has everything a learner needs in one book. Spot On improves results, makes learning enjoyable, makes teaching a pleasure and is easy to use. The Spot On Teacher’s Guide comes with printable planning material, Formal Assessment Tasks, revision tests and exams.

Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 billion animal species on the planet. There are about 400,000 plant species. New plants and animals are being discovered every day. Scientists who study these species have lots of choices to make and lots to learn. Now the choice is yours. Would you rather be covered in feathers or scales? Would you want to be an oak tree or a giant water lily? Would you choose to talk to animals or understand plants? It's your turn to pick this or that!

Oxford Successful Natural Sciences and Technology is a CAPS-aligned course used by teachers all over South Africa. Teachers trust its rich content and comprehensive guidance for Natural Sciences and Technology. Once teachers and learners have used Oxford Successful, it remains their choice for classroom success.

How do plants make food? What is the largest seed in the world? How do flowers grow in ponds and lakes? Which plants eat insects? Find all the answers and much more in this delightful book, with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with fun activities and video clips.

The Cambridge IGCSE (R) & O Level Essential Biology Workbook, part of the successful Essential Science series, supports independent practice both inside and outside the classroom. The workbook builds and reinforces skills step-by-step to equip EAL students to achieve in assessment. It also helps learners to reach their full potential by mastering scientific language and reinforcing comprehension through extensive practice. It is written by Ron Pickering, the experienced and trusted author of our best-selling Cambridge IGCSE Complete Biology Student Book, and has been fully updated to support the latest Cambridge IGCSE (0610) & O Level (5090) Biology syllabuses. The Essential Biology Student Book that this workbook supports is available in print, online or as a great-value print and online pack, and an Exam Success Guide and Practical Workbook are also available to help students raise their grades.

Mae'r pynciau yn y llyfr hwn yn helpu disgyblion i ddeall prosesau ffi segol. Maent yn atgyfnerthu dulliau ymchwil gwyddonol trwy fynnu bod disgyblion yn cynllunio ac yn gwneud gweithgareddau ymarferol, ystyried tystiolaeth, a chyfl wyno syniadau a chasgliadau. Mae'r tafl enni yn canolbwyntio ar rymoedd a mudiant, trydan, golau a sain, yn ogystal ag ar yr Haul a'r Lleuad a'u perthynas a'r Ddaear. The topics in this book help pupils understand physical processes. They reinforce methods of scientific enquiry by requiring pupils to plan and carry out practical activities, consider evidence, and present ideas and conclusions. The sheets focus on forces and motion, electricity, light and sound, as well as on the Sun and Moon and their relationship to the Earth. The three books in the Brilliant Support Activities Science series are an ideal way of introducing scientific terms in Welsh. The books are designed to develop the essential skills of observation, predicting, recording and drawing conclusions. The books contain a mixture of paper-based tasks and 'hands on' activities. The photocopiable worksheets introduce one concept or statement per sheet (unless they are review sheets), and they can be used in any order. They are designed for use by individual pupils or to be used as a class activity if all the class are working at the same ability range.

There's a new baby joining the colony. It's a sea lion pup! Learn all about baby sea lions, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.

The mountain habitat can provide shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle's talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

The Exam Success in Cambridge IGCSE (R) & O Level Biology Practical Workbook fully supports the latest Cambridge IGCSE (0610) & O Level (5090) syllabuses and is suitable for use alongside our Complete and Essential IGCSE Biology series. The Practical Workbook provides everything students need to grow their confidence and help them achieve the best grades they can in their Practical Test or Alternative to Practical paper. It includes complete method, equipment, and safety for all required practicals or alternative to practicals, as well as hints on tackling practical exam questions and tips on translating and applying skills to new contexts. The book also directly addresses concerns from teachers about Papers 5 and 6. The Exam Success in IGCSE & O Level Biology Practical Workbook is written by Primrose Kitten, an experienced teacher and science revision expert. Students can benefit from her excellent understanding of what they need to achieve their best. Other resources are also available. The Exam Success Guide helps students to raise their grades in their Biology IGCSE. The Complete or Essential Student Book is at the heart of delivering the course and is available in print, online or via a great-value print and online pack. The Workbook is for independent practice and strengthens exam potential inside and outside the classroom.