Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. Perfect for fans of Grossology books looking for something more substantive and dynamic.

You can feel it coming on--that terrible, tortuous ITCH. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body's way of sending you a message you can't miss, like you've brushed up against poison ivy or lice have taken up residence in your hair. None of which you'd know without that telltale itch!

And there are so many things that make us itch--from fungus to fleas, mosquitoes to nettles, poison ivy to tarantulas!

Combining history, anatomy, laugh-out-loud illustrations, and even tips to avoid--and soothe--the itch, Anita Sanchez and Gilbert Ford take readers on an intriguing (and sometimes disgusting) look into what makes you scratch.

Say hello to tiny but mighty ants! Young readers will get the fast facts on these hard-working insects, including ant body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts. Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the bustling world of ants.

Explore the wild and wonderful world of animal senses with a dynamic work of children's nonfiction. Humans experience the world through sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. But what if you had the compound eyes of a fly, the whiskers of a cat, or a whale's ability to sense magnetic north? There's a whole world of surprising senses out there, and fascinating adaptations that have allowed animals to make use of them. We can't interpret the faint vibration of an elephant's faraway stomp, but learning how they keep in touch with family across the wide savannah helps us understand that we are more alike than different. Featuring accessible text from Emmanuelle Grundmann, inviting art from Clemence Dupont, and informational sidebars, a glossary, an index of animals, and a standard index, When Elephants Listen with their Feet is a lively nonfiction book that encourages curiosity about-and respect for-the animals with which we share our planet.

Who Would Win? is back with another exciting bind-up featuring five more books in this action-packed animal series! What if one dangerous animal had a fight with another? Who do you think would win? In this five-book bind-up of the popular Who Would Win? series, kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pairs before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction collection is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Lion vs. Tiger, Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear, Hornet vs. Wasp, and Triceratops vs. Spinosaurus.So who do YOU think would win?

Loathed and feared by many, spiders are some of the least understood, yet most intriguing creatures in the animal world. Using examples of spiders from all over the world, this guide offers an insight into their captivating world.'

Richly detailed and realistic illustrations of various animals in their natural habitat invite children to guess which animal each nose belongs to, then to learn a variety of facts about each animal. An enjoyable, educational resource for children, caregivers, and classrooms alike.

Aprende todo sobre las ranas en este emocionante libro para ninos en espanol.Esta lleno de imagenes bellas e interesantes que les ensenan a los ninos todo sobre estos animales asombrosos. Este libro de Nivel 1 es apropiado para los primeros pasos de lectura independiente o para una experiencia de lectura en voz alta, !perfecto para motivar a futuros cientificos y exploradores!

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.

"Students learn the locations, eating habits, enemies of the eagles, and how eagles protect themselves This book would be a great addition to any STEM unit on animals in the wild. Wonderful illustrations! Book is very organized, especially for students seeking information on eagles." - ITEEA A book with fantastic illustrations to enjoy together as a family, to learn and teach with the little ones about the life and the adaptive intelligence expressed by these magnificent animals, admired for many cultures. Meet the eagle! Find out where this feathered friend lives, discover what he eats, learn who his enemies are and how he spends his day. Enter his world with this wonderful, true-to-nature picture book. The third book of a new series that safely brings wild animals into the living room. For all nature lovers ages 5 and up. Guided Reading Level O

DK's Peekaboo! books make the most of the interactive game that babies love with flaps to open to reveal adorable babies and toys. These two new titles focus on parts of the body and colors. Full color.

The Knowledge Quiz series is a deviously simple and effective way for students to revise for GCSE subjects. Put together by teaching experts, these easy-to-use books feature tear-out quizzes to help students memorise the large body of knowledge that form the basis of success in exams.Rather than just flicking through revision cards expecting things to stick in your memory, self-quizzing allows students to complete multiple copies of the same quiz and kept doing them until you get them right every time. This edition will help students to effectively drill the essential facts necessary for success in the GCSE Biology exam.

Activate is a new Key Stage 3 Science course for the 2014 curriculum, designed to support every student on their journey through Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 success. This student book will spark students' curiosity in biology, whilst gradually building the maths, literacy and working scientifically skills vital for success in the new KS4 qualifications. This biology book has three biology units (B1, B2, and B3) with working scientifically integrated throughout. This new area of the curriculum also has its own introductory chapter and activities, so you can be sure students receive maximum support. Use B1 and B2 to cover the Programme of Study in two years. Use B3 for a contextual consolidation and extension of content.

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.

Educational neuroscience is one of the most hotly debated areas of research and is often misrepresented with grand claims for what it means for teaching and learning. Is each side of the brain responsible for different types of mental activity? Can listening to Mozart improve long-term brain function? Can neuroscience help with reading, or student motivation? In this book, teacher, education consultant and researcher Jon Tibke fact-checks prevailing 'neuromyths' by shining a light on what scientific research is truly relevant for the classroom and exploring the current limits of our understanding. Evidence-informed and complemented by thought-provoking practical tasks, this book will challenge readers to think critically about the human body's most complex organ.