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100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet (Hardcover): Jerome Martin, Rose Hall, Alice James, Tom Mumbray 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet (Hardcover)
Jerome Martin, Rose Hall, Alice James, Tom Mumbray; Illustrated by Federico Mariani, … 1
R255 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R51 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

How could plastic-eating bacteria help reduce waste? Can a river be given human rights? Could we generate all the power we need from the sun and the wind? How do woolly sweaters help penguins in peril? Would building a giant sunshade in space stop the world from overheating? Find the answers to these questions and more in this exciting book full of big, small and unexpected ways to save the planet.

The Science Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover): Dk The Science Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
Dk 1
R530 R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Save R116 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Learn about our world, the universe, and groundbreaking discoveries in The Science Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Science in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Science Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Science, with: - More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Science Book is the perfect introduction to every area of this topic - astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, maths, and physics, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover 80 trail-blazing scientific ideas, which underpin our modern world, giving us everything from antibiotics to gene therapy, electricity to space rockets, and batteries to smartphones. Your Science Questions, Simply Explained What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and radiation? If you thought it was difficult to learn structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world, The Science Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the history of science, covering topics like why Copernicus's ideas were controversial, how Einstein developed his theories of general and special relativity, and how Crick and Watson suggested a structure for DNA - with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Science Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Science Bug: Feeding and excercise Topic Book (Paperback): Deborah Herridge, Janet Barnett Science Bug: Feeding and excercise Topic Book (Paperback)
Deborah Herridge, Janet Barnett
R113 Discovery Miles 1 130 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Fuel curiosity, spark imagination. Science Bug International is an exciting and comprehensive science programme that has been designed to make sure your children never stop asking questions about their world! The Topic Book includes fun and engaging practical activities as well as opportunities for consolidation and reflection making it perfect for use inside and outside the classroom. With full and comprehensive coverage of the skills and knowledge required for curriculum attainment, Science Bug International will help you to nurture and inspire your young scientist.

Think Big!: The Greatest Ideas in Conservation (Paperback): Izzi Howell Think Big!: The Greatest Ideas in Conservation (Paperback)
Izzi Howell
R243 Discovery Miles 2 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Discover the big ideas in conservation that have transformed the world around us From the first national parks, through ambitious schemes such as tackling the ozone hole, and recent global movements such as the school strikes for climate, humans have made huge progress in their plans to protect the natural world. The Greatest Ideas in Conservation takes you on a journey through the most influential environmental ideas and inventions of the past 100 years, exploring different people, projects and approaches that have helped to heal our planet. From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live. Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers. Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit. Contents: National parks Clean Air Act DDT ban Earth Day Project Tiger Ozone hole Svalbard Global Seed Vault The Ocean Cleanup Desert Sunlight Solar Farm The Paris Agreement School strike for climate Biodegradable plastic

The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals - With More Than 50 Activities, Puzzles, and More! (Paperback): Dk The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Rocks and Minerals - With More Than 50 Activities, Puzzles, and More! (Paperback)
Dk
R321 R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Save R39 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Focus life sciences CAPS: Gr 12: Teacher's guide (Paperback): Fiona Clitheroe, E. Dempster, M. Doidge, N. Eidne, S.... Focus life sciences CAPS: Gr 12: Teacher's guide (Paperback)
Fiona Clitheroe, E. Dempster, M. Doidge, N. Eidne, S. Marsden, …
R315 R278 Discovery Miles 2 780 Save R37 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

What makes the Focus Life Sciences Grade 12 course unique? Step by step guidance on 'How to write a Life Sciences essay'. A summary of Grade 11 Environmental studies content required for the National Senior Certificate. Teacher's Guide includes extra worksheets for each Topic with memos. Extra set of exam papers and memos included in the Teacher's Guide. FOCUS on Exam Success! Fully CAPS compliant. Opportunities for exam practice and assessment. Complete Programme of Assessment provided. Used and tested in schools throughout South Africa. Supports and engages learners for success.

Platinum Fisiese Wetenskappe Graad 11 Leerderboek: Graad 11: Leerderboek (Afrikaans, Paperback): E. De Vos, S. Gebretnsae, D.... Platinum Fisiese Wetenskappe Graad 11 Leerderboek: Graad 11: Leerderboek (Afrikaans, Paperback)
E. De Vos, S. Gebretnsae, D. Grayson, L Harris, G. Roodt, …
R334 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R39 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
What's Sweeter (Hardcover): June Tate What's Sweeter (Hardcover)
June Tate; Illustrated by June Tate
R302 Discovery Miles 3 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Author-illustrator June Tate makes her debut with a heartwarming picture book comparing the seemingly small but tenderly profound moments hidden in our world. A modern-day classic in the making for fans of Margaret Wise Brown and William Steig. This extraordinary book focuses on the everyday moments that slow the world down for us: a hug from someone we haven't seen in a long time, the soft spot behind a cat's ear, a ladybug landing on your arm. And in the end, the answer to the question of what's sweeter rings truest of all. The perfect gift for occasions ranging from celebrations like birthdays and graduation to a just-because gift appreciating someone. Pass this book to the sweetest around you.

The Little School Bus (Paperback, 1st pbk. ed): Carol Roth The Little School Bus (Paperback, 1st pbk. ed)
Carol Roth; Illustrated by Pamela Paparone
R249 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R38 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Here comes the school bus, beep, beep, beep! Step right up and take a seat with a sleepy sheep, a squirmy worm, a hairy bear, a quick, quick chick, a fox with socks, a pig in a wig, and a goat in his coat, and ride the bus to school, to school, and ride the bus to school! The bouncy, rhyming text and the bright, witty pictures make "The Little School Bus a ride that children will want to take over and over again.

The Physics Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover): Dk The Physics Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
Dk; Foreword by Jim Al-Khalili 1
R530 R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Save R116 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Learn about the Big Bang theory, astrophysics and gravity in The Physics Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Physics in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Physics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of physics, with: - More than 100 ground-breaking ideas in this field of science - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Physics Book is the perfect introduction to the science, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 90 of the most important laws and theories in the history of physics and the great minds behind them. If you've ever wondered exactly how physicists formulated and proved groundbreaking abstract concepts, this is the perfect book for you. Your Physics Questions, Simply Explained How do magnets generate electricity? What is antimatter? Is time travel possible? If you thought it was difficult to learn the many laws and concepts of physics, The Physics Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about Pythagoras's observations on music, Galileo's experiments with spheres and Isaac Newton's theories of gravity and laws of motion with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Physics Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

KS2 Science Year Five Workout: Forces & Mechanical Devices (Staple bound): CGP Books KS2 Science Year Five Workout: Forces & Mechanical Devices (Staple bound)
CGP Books; Edited by CGP Books
R113 Discovery Miles 1 130 In Stock

This CGP Workout book is packed with practice covering everything Year 5 (ages 9-10) pupils need to know about Forces and Mechanical Devices - all clearly laid out with plenty of space for writing answers. There's a range of questions for each topic, with a mixed section at the end of the book that tests children on everything they've learned. Practical mini-projects are also included to help them develop their scientific investigation skills. Answers to every question are included on the pull-out centre pages, along with a useful A3 poster that pupils can colour in. CGP Year 5 Science Workout books are also available for: Life Cycles and Reproduction (9781782940883), Properties and Changes of Materials (9781782940890) and the Earth and Space (9781782940906).

Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Paperback, 9th Revised edition): Graham A Peacock, John Sharp, Rob Johnsey,... Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding (Paperback, 9th Revised edition)
Graham A Peacock, John Sharp, Rob Johnsey, Debbie Wright, Keira Sewell
R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

All the subject knowledge you need to teach primary science. If you are training to be a primary school teacher, you need to understand what you need to know about primary science before you can teach it. To help you build your subject knowledge, this comprehensive text includes subject knowledge from each part of the primary science curriculum and comes with a wide range of resources so you can test you knowledge as you progress through the course. an online science subject knowledge audit with the ability to share results end of chapter self-assessment questions Interactive tasks a science subject knowledge checklist useful weblinks for primary science teaching Recommended further reading This new edition comes with a new chapter on science in curriculum.

What's Wild Outside Your Door? - Discovering Nature in the City (Hardcover): Peter Wohlleben What's Wild Outside Your Door? - Discovering Nature in the City (Hardcover)
Peter Wohlleben; Edited by Jane Billinghurst
R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and Can You Hear the Trees Talking? comes a guide to finding nature in the city for kids 8-12. Features STEM activities, fun facts, quizzes, photographs, and more. You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door-you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals. In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these awe-inspiring facts, Peter shares engaging, science-based activities, including how to: Identify animal sounds Raise a slime mold Make your own compass Collect plants to start your own herbarium See shooting stars And more Peter also provides information on what animals thrive in cities and which could use our help, as well as tips for staying safe and having fun while embarking on a nature adventure. Perfect for outdoor education, What's Wild Outside Your Door? equips kids in urban and suburban environments with the knowledge to engage with the natural world around them, and the confidence to go explore.

Mountains (Hardcover): Mignonne Gunasekara Mountains (Hardcover)
Mignonne Gunasekara; Designed by Brandon Mattless
R402 R329 Discovery Miles 3 290 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Rocky mountains, snowy mountains and mountains covered in forest they are all home to many different animals. Let's take a hike and learn about the Eurasian lynx, yak, snow leopard, brown bear and more Animal Champions of the Mountains!

Mega Machine Puzzles - Activities for Boosting Problem-Solving Skills! (Paperback): Vicky Barker Mega Machine Puzzles - Activities for Boosting Problem-Solving Skills! (Paperback)
Vicky Barker; Illustrated by Vicky Barker, Ste Johnson
R147 Discovery Miles 1 470 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Boost your problem-solving skills with b small! These bright, bold and FLUORESCENT puzzles and activities will spark your creative brain, stretch that maths muscle and nurture a love of logic. There are fascinating engineering facts too! Contains mazes, pattern sequences, maths problems, join the dots, word searches, matching games, quizzes, spot the difference and much more.

Dangerous Diseases (Paperback): Nick Arnold Dangerous Diseases (Paperback)
Nick Arnold; Illustrated by Tony De Saulles
R160 Discovery Miles 1 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

HORRIBLE SCIENCE: DANGEROUS DISEASES coughs up all the disgusting details of the squelchiest sicknesses that mankind has suffered through. From the cruel common cold to shocking smallpox, see what happens when your body is attacked by germs! Find out which brave nurse drank diarrhoea, which scientist used eyeballs as food for bacteria, why deadly cholera makes your skin turn blue and how munching maggots can cure flesh diseases! With sickening sick notes, dreadful disease facts, and lots of vicious viruses to make you vomit, it'll leave you bursting with the knowledge of dangerous diseases! This reloaded edition also includes a chapter on the coronavirus crisis. Redesigned in a bold, funky new look for the next generation of HORRIBLE SCIENCE fans.

Polar Ice Meltdown - A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure (Paperback): Carol Kim Polar Ice Meltdown - A Max Axiom Super Scientist Adventure (Paperback)
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Erik Doescher
R267 R215 Discovery Miles 2 150 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Earth's Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of climate change and discover steps we can all take to protect our polar regions and fight global warming.

On a Gold-Blooming Day - Finding Fall Treasures (Hardcover): Buffy Silverman On a Gold-Blooming Day - Finding Fall Treasures (Hardcover)
Buffy Silverman
R769 Discovery Miles 7 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Running Water! - How does water get into our taps? (Paperback): Riley Flynn Running Water! - How does water get into our taps? (Paperback)
Riley Flynn
R268 R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Save R52 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Where does clean drinking water come from? Discover the story behind one of the necessities of life. From facts on how much water we use daily to how dirty water becomes bacteria-free and safe enough to drink, readers will learn about why we need sanitation and where clean drinking water comes from.

Planet Earth (Paperback): Autumn Publishing, Igloo Books Planet Earth (Paperback)
Autumn Publishing, Igloo Books
R217 R178 Discovery Miles 1 780 Save R39 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Grab your explorer's hat and uncover the wonders of our planet. Discover earthquakes, super-storms and conservation conundrums with boredom-busting experiments and activities.

Daily Science, Grade 3 - Teacher Edition (Paperback, Teacher ed.): Evan-Moor Corporation Daily Science, Grade 3 - Teacher Edition (Paperback, Teacher ed.)
Evan-Moor Corporation
R799 R612 Discovery Miles 6 120 Save R187 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Fit standards-based science instruction into your curriculum!

Help your grade 3 students explore standards-based science concepts and vocabulary using 150 daily lessons! A variety of rich resources including vocabulary practice, hands-on science activities, and comprehension tests in multiple-choice format help you successfully introduce students to earth, life, and physical science concepts.

30 weeks of instruction covers many standards-based science topics.

First Steps in Coding: What's Decomposition? - A rock-and-roll adventure! (Paperback): Kaitlyn Siu First Steps in Coding: What's Decomposition? - A rock-and-roll adventure! (Paperback)
Kaitlyn Siu; Illustrated by Marcelo Badari
R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged! What is Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of the decomposition of tasks in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Volt and his robot rock band star in this story and get to know these fundamentals of coding as they learn to play music together! In the First Steps in Coding series, children are encouraged to become super coders with the help of various colourful and friendly robots, who are all going on awesome adventures. Children as young as 3-5 years old learn code through unplugged stories with bright and cheerful illustrations. Interactive elements throughout each book encourage hands-on engagement from children, and each story finishes with a creative activity to cement their coding learning. A parent, carer and teacher's guide at the back of each book makes this a great resource for home school and classroom learning. Titles in the series include: What's an Algorithm? ... a splash park adventure! What's Branching? ... a birthday adventure! What's Decomposition? ... a rock-and-roll adventure! What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure! What's Sequencing? ... a school-day adventure! What's a Variable? ... a story-time adventure!

Rainforests (Paperback): Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury Rainforests (Paperback)
Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury
R272 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Rainforests are lush, healthy forests. These amazing ecosystems are home to around half of all Earth's plants and animals. Find out about rainforests through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.

Time (Paperback): Paul Bennett Time (Paperback)
Paul Bennett
R56 Discovery Miles 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Seed to Plant - Level 2 (Paperback): Kristin Baird Rattini, National Geographic Kids Seed to Plant - Level 2 (Paperback)
Kristin Baird Rattini, National Geographic Kids
R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four levels: Early Reader, Becoming Fluent, Becoming Independent and Independent Reader. Children encounter plants, flowers and trees around them every day. In this National Geographic Kids Level 2 Reader, children will follow the magical journey from seed pollination to plant growth, learning fun facts about what plants need in order to thrive and grow. Beautiful photos and carefully levelled text make this book perfect for reading aloud as children become more fluent in their reading. Level 2: Becoming Fluent books are a great match for kids who are developing reading stamina and enjoy a longer book. They are ideal for readers of Green, Orange and Turquoise book bands for guided reading. For another National Geographic Level 2 Reader, try Owls (9780008266615).

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