Do fish close their eyes?

Can you hold your breath longer than a whale?

How is sand made?

Why do we hear the ocean in empty seashells?

Surf's up for fantastic science fun with these quick, easy experiments and activities from Jean Potter. You can complete each in just ten minutes or less, and the clear step-by-step instructions and illustrations help you get it right every time. The projects help you learn about everything from how seaweed can forecast the weather to why waves break as they reach the shore. You will find most of the required materials already in your toy chest, home, backyard, or around your neighborhood.

The nearly 100 activities in this book investigate the many mysteries of animals, plants, sand, shells, sun, and water. You'll discover why there usually are more clouds over water than over land and why the sand on top of the beach is warm but cool underneath. Use a piece of hard candy to find out why beach and river rocks become smooth or learn how to clean water with sand —all with the help of a leading educator.

This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education for learner support. Reinforce learning and deepen understanding of the key concepts covered in the latest syllabus; an ideal course companion or homework book for use throughout the course. - Develop and strengthen skills and knowledge with a wealth of additional exercises that perfectly supplement the Student's Book. - Build confidence with extra practice for each lesson to ensure that a topic is thoroughly understood before moving on. - Improve geographical skills such as data interpretation, and diagram and map reading with practical applications and exercises. - Keep track of students' work with ready-to-go write-in exercises. - Save time with all answers available in the Boost Subscription

When young Iqbal is sold into slavery at a carpet factory, his arrival changes everything for the other overworked and abused chidren there. It is Iqbal who explains to them that despite their master's promises, he plans on keeping them as his slaves indefinetely. But it is also Iqbal who inspires the other children to look to a future free from toil...and is brave enough to show them how to get there.

This moving fictionalized account of the real Iqbal Masih is told through the voice of Fatima, a young Pakistani girl whose life is changed by Iqbal's courage.

Learning Primary Geography: Ideas and inspiration from classrooms celebrates children's learning in primary geography. It is a book for all student and practising teachers who would like children to learn about their world in an enjoyable and stimulating way. Every page presents inspiring examples of children's learning, and explains how and why creative approaches such as enquiry learning, learning outside the classroom, and using imaginative resources work so well in primary geography. Using illustrated case studies from a range of schools and classrooms, each chapter showcases the fantastic work all children can do in primary geography. The book explores a wide variety of geographical learning, with chapters focusing on key aspects of the subject, including: primary geography through the school grounds topical geography through issues and events learning about places in primary geography children's agency and action through primary geography Throughout the chapters, the role of primary geography in helping children develop all types of literacies, including spatial, critical and digital literacies, is explored. Written by a highly experienced teacher and lecturer in education, Learning Primary Geography is underpinned and illustrated by examples from a wide range of primary classrooms. It will be a source of support, guidance and inspiration for all those teaching geography in the primary school.

Studying PGCE Geography at M Level is for all students undertaking their PGCE, those working to gain Masters credits, and experienced teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of geography education.

Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it is designed to support and challenge teachers as they explore geography education research, consider how theory and research enhance practice, and develop critical reflection on practice. Divided into three key sections, it:

• investigates professional practice - what we understand about professionalism and quality in geography education, and how teachers can improve their practice
• introduces perspectives and debates on key themes and ideas in geography education, including subject expertise, sustainable development, learning outside the classroom, and assessment
• provides practical guidance on the skills involved in undertaking M level work ? extended reading, engaging with theory, undertaking research, and writing your dissertation.

Chapters include key readings and questions to encourage further research and reflection, and every chapter is illustrated with summaries of real students? dissertations, demonstrating the kind of research undertaken at M Level.

Written by experts in geography education, Studying PGCE Geography at M Level offers invaluable support and inspiration for all those engaged in teaching, research and writing in geography education.

Our world is full of wonders. From historic cities, castles and cathedrals to magnificent mountains, rainforests and oceans, the world's greatest treasures belong to all humankind. This is our world heritage. But our heritage is constantly under threat - from natural disasters, wars, climate change, construction, pollution and mass tourism. In this book, we visit over 70 World Heritage Sites in 52 countries. We find out how communities, governments and organisations are working to save this extraordinary inheritance. And we meet the people involved - the experts patiently restoring great works of art, park rangers risking their lives to defend rare wildlife, and young volunteers learning to protect the environment. Saving Our World Heritage is published in partnership with UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. UNESCO created the idea of recognising a place as a World Heritage Site as a way of protecting it. Today, its World Heritage Centre works to keep these precious sites safe from danger and preserve them for future generations.

A full-colour exploration of desert environments. Incorporating photographs and diagrams, it seeks to convey essential information on the topic, in line with the National Curriculum, and is ideal for school libraries and topic work for children between the ages of eight and ten, school years 4-5. It is part of a series of four titles on themes related to natural environments. Each title incorporates features of non-fiction texts that pupils are required to study in literacy lessons, such as contents lists, diagrams, flow charts, captions, report writing, glossaries and indexes.

Coyote Peterson's Brave Wilderness. Be Brave... Stay Wild! #1 in Bookscan's Juvenile Non-fiction Exciting animal stories for kids of all ages. This collection of short stories by Coyote Peterson gives you a first-person perspective into some of Coyote's most harrowing and heartwarming adventures. Animal Stories for Kids. Coyote Peterson's Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World chronicles some of the wildest encounters Coyote Peterson has had over the course of his travels and adventures. The stories begin with his first snapping turtle catch as a kid and lead down a trail of incredible moments he and his camera crew have had while filming their Brave Wilderness shows. From a giant alligator that nearly caught Coyote in its bone crushing jaws, to an 800-pound Grizzly Bear that helped him teach the audience what to do and NOT do if you ever encounter one of these enormous predators in the wild, every tale is laced with fast paced action and daring adventure. With the presence of danger often looming for Coyote, each story reminds you that animals rule the wild places of this planet, and if we respect them from a safe distance, even the most frightening creatures are likely to be more afraid of us than we should ever be of them. If you have read other Coyote Peterson books such as Epic Encounters in the Animal Kingdom, Wildlife Adventure, The King of Sting, or The Beast of Bites, you will want to read Coyote's first book and the one that started it all, Coyote Peterson's Brave Adventures.

Find out about the different settlements in which people live. Settlements tells you about: what people live in, from tents to huge blocks of flats; how most people in the world now live in towns and cities; where children play and adults relax; how food and water get from the country to the people who need it. Activity panels encourage children to get involved hands-on in finding out more information. Case studies provide essential real-life examples.

Mastering Primary Geography introduces the primary geography curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make learning geography irresistible. Topics covered include: * Current developments in geography * Geography as an irresistible activity * Geography as a practical activity * Skills to develop in geography * Promoting curiosity * Assessing children in geography * Practical issues This guide includes examples of children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to show students and teachers what is considered to be best and most innovative practice, and how they can use that knowledge in their own teaching to the greatest effect. The book draws on the experience of two leading professionals in primary geography, Anthony Barlow and Sarah Whitehouse, to provide the essential guide to teaching geography for all trainee and qualified primary teachers.

Prepared specifically to support social studies, map skills, early geography skills plus history and heritage topics in Trinidad and Tobago. The atlas is fully illustrated and includes the most up to date reference and thematic mapping of Trinidad and Tobago, countries within the Caribbean Community and the broader Caribbean region. Maps are fully supported with illustrations, photographs and data. World maps cover international issues which have a bearing on Caribbean development.

These books are filled with fascinating facts and pictures to help explore the different elements that make the United Kingdom a great place to live, visit and learn about.

Explore some of the busiest and most vibrant cities around the world and learn about their iconic landmarks. Visually striking full-color imagery and simple text features will bring each city to life in this engaging new series.

Reading this book is your first step to becoming a competent human geography researcher. Whether you are a novice needing practical help for your first piece of research or a professional in search of an accessible guide to best practice, Conducting Research in Human Geography is a unique and indispensable book to have at hand.
The book provides a broad overview of theoretical underpinnings in contemporary human geography and links these with the main research methodologies currently being used. It is designed to guide the user through the complete research process, whether it be a one day field study or a large project, from the nurturing of ideas and development of a proposal, to the design of an enquiry, the generation and analysis of data, to the drawing of conclusions and the presentation of findings.

The Big Picture series launches with 16 titles for KS1 all about what is going on all around the world, split into four high interest topics. Find out how other people around the world live/lived; extreme animals habitats or weather across the globe; faraway homes made of ice and much, much more. Each book within this Key Stage 1 series will provide a number of jumping off points in a high interest, accessible way, with which to cover the 'big curriculum picture'. Eventually backed up by teacher notes comprising background information and teaching notes re: how to use the books to cover statutory national curriculum key skills. Houses on stilts, mud huts and caravans. Some homes don't stay in one place for long. A look at moving homes around the world. Book band: Purple Ideal for ages: 5+

2009 recipient of the Geological Association of Canada Neale Medal
Have you ever been walking at the beach and wondered what that pebble or rock is, or do you ever wonder what stories rocks tell? If so, then this is the guide for you.
"The Field Guide to the Identification of Pebbles," a full colour, laminated, accordion folded, easy to use guide with over 80 beautiful photographs of pebbles from beaches and rivers. Use the photos to identify over 28 different types of rocks and minerals. A great resource for Earth Science curriculum units in schools, the short text deals with how rocks form and how to tell if a rock is igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic. It also provides some fun facts about minerals in our daily lives.

This particular category focuses on our beautiful planet Earth. Replete with valuable information and amazingly beautiful photographs, these encyclopaedias will surely carve a special place in the minds of the young readers.

Ons weet almal hoe nuuskierig jong kinders is, veral oor die wêreld rondom hulle, en die konstante vloed vrae wat hulle vra. Ek Wonder Wie? beantwoord ’n paar van die dinge waaroor kinders gewoonlik wonder wanneer hulle diertjies in die tuin, park of veld opmerk. Die boek is ontwerp sodat dit ’n vraag met geïllustreerde leidrade op een dubbelblad vra wat kinders dan die geleentheid gee om te antwoord of te raai. Die regte antwoord verskyn eers wanneer hulle die bladsy omblaai.

Ek Wonder Wie? is uitdrukkingsvol geïllustreer, en sal ’n ware vreugde vir kleintjies wees.

Dive into the life-cycle of water and discover how it supports all life forms, how humans harness its power, and why we need to conserve it.

From snowflakes falling from the clouds and deep ocean currents to hot springs and water in space, this children's nature book showcases the beauty and power of water in the natural world.

Inside the pages of this fascinating science book for kids, you'll discover:

• Bite-size facts about inhabitants of freshwater and saltwater
• Incredible photographs and illustrations that capture the power of water in nature
• Subjects included supports STEM learning
• How critical water is to the world we live in, covering national curriculum topics around biology, the natural world, geography, global warming for kids, and much more

The wonderful world of water awaits! Water is essential for life. We drink it, bathe in it, and thousands of creatures live in it. But we are running desperately low on it. Water Cycles shows children how important keeping hydrated is for our health and what we can do to save this life-giving substance in the face of climate change.

This children's wildlife book is packed with incredible facts about water. Little ones will learn how it affects Earth's weather, through rainstorms, snow flurries, and cyclones, how it is used in growing food and in making electricity, as well as how water travels into our homes at the turn of a tap.

From rushing rivers to vast oceans full of animals and plants, water is everywhere. Children will love seeing starfishes, manatees, and orcas come to life through spectacular photography and illustrations. It's the perfect gift for kids aged 7-11 years who love nature and its processes!

The SEND Code of Practice (2015) reinforced the requirement that all teachers must meet the needs of all learners. This topical book provides practical, tried and tested strategies and resources that will support teachers in making geography lessons accessible and interesting for all pupils, including those with special needs. The author draws on a wealth of experience to share her understanding of individual needs and show how the geography teacher can reduce or remove any barriers to learning. Offering strategies that are specific to the context of geography teaching, this book will enable teachers to: ensure all pupils are able to participate in every lesson; provide inclusive fieldwork opportunities that take into consideration the needs of all pupils; use formative assessments to measure learning and inform planning; plan the classroom layout and display to enhance learning; successfully use the support of their teaching assistants. An invaluable tool for continuing professional development, this text will be essential for middle school and secondary geography teachers (and their teaching assistants) who are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for all pupils, regardless of their individual needs. The book will also be of interest to SENCOs and inclusion managers, curriculum co-ordinators, senior management teams and ITT providers. Full of practical ideas and inspiration, and supported by free online resources, this is an essential tool for geography teachers and teaching assistants who want to deliver successful, inclusive lessons for all pupils.

Written in partnership with the UK Geographical Association, Collins Cambridge IGCSE (R) Geography Student Book has been fully updated to cover the Cambridge IGCSE (R) Geography (0460) syllabus and Cambridge O-Level syllabus (2217), with in-depth content presented in a clear and easily accessible format. This Student Book covers the Cambridge IGCSE (R) Geography (0460) syllabus, as well as the Cambridge O-Level syllabus (2217), both for first teaching in 2018 and first examination in 2020. Encourage students to make links between case studies and their own local contexts as well as exploring the core themes and skills of the 0460/2217 syllabuses in the context of global case studies and processes. Prepare for exam success with full coverage of the core themes of Paper 1 (Population and Settlement, The Natural Environment, Economic Development and the Use of Resources) as well as the geographical and fieldwork skills elements of Papers 2, 3 and 4. Opportunities for practice and self-assessment with exam-style questions, answers at different levels and accompanying comments. Be confident in the content and approach - this resource is written by highly experienced Geography teachers, consulted edited by a Cambridge International Examinations Principal Examiner, and produced in partnership with the UK Geographical Association - the home of best practice in Geography teaching. This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Find out everything there is to know about the city of Cardiff in this fascinating city guide. Learn about Cardiff's history, its location, culture, festivals, hidden gems and even where the best places to shop are! A map of Cardiff city centre will help you find the locations of the key places mentioned in the book. Impress your friends with your knowledge of this beautiful and historic city.