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Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary
people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in
a new and exciting way. You may already know that Stephen Hawking
was a scientist, but did you know he kept bees in his basement as a
little boy? Or that he ran over Prince Charles's toes with his
wheelchair? This graphic retelling of Stephen's story gives
children a colourful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up
in, while educating them on everything from black holes to the Big
Bang. The 'Great Lives in Graphics' series is a new way of looking
at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the
essential dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them
with lesser-known facts and trivia and uses infographics to show
them in a fresh, visual way that is genuinely engaging for children
and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often
surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy.
Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and
informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main
subject of the book, but also about the cultural background of the
time in which that person lived. * A genuinely engaging way to
explore great lives * Aimed at children and young adults aged 8 to
12 * Conveys the life of a notable figure in an accessible and fun
way * Fact-packed infographics capture the key information about
each person's life and work * Builds into a colour-coded library of
collectible biographies * Instant, fun, striking and enjoyable to
dip into * Always educational, but also surprising. Each book
includes 15 spreads, all of which feature an introductory paragraph
and a visual concept. There are a few set concepts in each book:
Introduction - an inspirational overview of their life,
highlighting obstacles faced and the tenacity required to overcome
them. Timeline spread - charting their life from birth to death and
including major world events, putting their story in historical
context. Family outline - early family life and experiences in
education, relating them to similar questions and challenges
children face today. Geographical overview - map showing the
important places that feature in their lives, for example where
they were born, worked, lived and died. Glossary - helping children
to expand their vocabulary. Information is presented as visually as
possible, be it a set of numbers or even a single number expressed
with repeated icons. 'Versus' spreads highlight anything that
compares and contrasts. 'Did You Know' facts, definition boxes and
inspiring quotes accompany each spread.
Have you ever wondered how people create such engaging video blogs?
Learn how to plan, shoot, edit and post vlogs. It's time to put
your video-blogging skills to the test. And action!
Packed with facts and tantalising anecdotes from experts and
bursting with colour photographs, learn all about rocks and
minerals in this fresh take on the subject that kids with love.
It's time to learn everything about rocks and minerals! Each book
in the National Geographic Kids Everything series has more than 100
pictures, an explorer's corner with from-the-field anecdotes and
tips, fun facts throughout, maps and infographics, an illustrated
diagram, a photo gallery, cool comparisons, a behind-the-scenes
photograph, an interactive glossary, and more.
* Includes completely new End of Unit summative tests, designed and
reviewed by assessment experts to ensure accuracy of the Levels *
High quality assessment materials that can be used as part of best
practice formative and summative assessment
This book brings a world of teeny creatures and tiny details
vividly to life. Packed with exciting facts and amazing
photographs, it includes practical, hands-on activities, for those
with and without a microscope at home.
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Race Cars
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Mari Schuh
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Interdisciplinary in nature--combines history, education, political
science, economics, and climatology. Presents climate history,
human history, and climate science in a readable format that avoids
highly technical jargon. Integrates research insights and findings
into a coherent narrative accessible to students.
Science topics are explored through illustrated scenes showing
science in action in everyday life. Explore scenes from everyday
life that reveal the science that's happening all around you, then
find out about the science in more detail. In this book, discover a
world of light - its properties and how we see light, how coloured
light works and how light is reflected. Fun interactive features
invite you to find further examples for yourselves in the artwork.
Part of the I See Science series, aimed at readers upwards of age
five, which includes titles on Living Things, Materials, Light,
Forces and Magnets, States of Matter and Sound.
Some kids love getting dirty or at least don't mind being dirty.
Good thing there are plenty of jobs those who don't mind a little
grime. From crime scene photographer to the endocrinologist who
studies poo at the zoo, readers will learn about various STEM and
STEAM dirty jobs and what it takes to get one.
Take our latest Take-Along Guide outside at night! Planets, Moons
and Stars provides an introduction to the bodies in our solar
system. Young astronomers and explorers will learn to identify our
nine planets and how to seek out the shapes in the sky that our
ancestors saw thousands of years ago. This book includes
information on which planets and constellations you can see with
the naked eye or with binoculars, and which ones require
telescopes. Statistics, illustrations, and interesting facts are
included in each section. What are shooting stars? How has the
night sky changed over time? Which planet has the most moons? How
did Orion get its name? How old is our sun? Planets, Moons and
Stars provides a fascinating mix of science, history, and legend.
This is a perfect first book for a child interested in astronomy,
or for a family evening field trip "to the stars."
A practical, educational technology resource for educators teaching
remotely or in the classroom The most effective hybrid teachers are
those that have a vast knowledge of instructional strategies,
technologies, tools, and resources, and can masterfully build
meaningful relationships with students in-person and through a
screen. The Hybrid Teacher: Using Technology to Teach In-Person and
Online will teach educators to leverage the technology they have
access to both in their traditional brick-and-mortar classrooms and
in remote learning environments, including established online and
hybrid schools; emergency response models for pandemics, natural
disasters; rural education; and connecting with students who can't
make it to school. Many of us had to adapt to online teaching
during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we still need resources for
optimizing our instruction and becoming the best teachers we can
be. This book is a practical guide for teachers who want to prepare
for current and future remote instruction or leverage the best
practices of remote instruction and EdTech tools to bring back to
their brick-and-mortar classrooms. Inside, you'll learn about the
impact of social and economic differences on classroom technology,
and you'll find strategies and advice for maximizing success in
each situation. Learn how best to leverage technology in
traditional brick-and-mortar and remote classrooms, with case
studies of the hybrid school model Gain tips and techniques to
ensure that your teachers, students, and parents have the skills to
succeed with technology Discover strategies for setting norms and
expectations and transitioning between online and traditional
learning Put into place proven methods for accountability and
assessment of classroom successes Gain resources to the most
effective educational technologies available today in multiple
subject areas including English language arts, science, math,
social studies, visual arts, dance, drama, music, and general
education View sample lesson plans for how to implement tools into
your classroom, build culture and community, and adapt for
different learners Given the current push to remote teaching during
the pandemic and the uncertainty over what the return to school and
the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom will look like, The
Hybrid Teacher will be an invaluable resource on the shelves of
teachers and administrators alike.
National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of
beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation
with education experts. The books pair magnificent National
Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book
authors across four reading levels. This brilliantly illustrated
book taps into children's natural curiosity about the vast world of
space. This level 3 reader, written in simple language that is easy
for young readers to understand, introduces children to our solar
system, including all of the planets and dwarf planets, and lots of
fascinating fun facts. This book helps cultivate the explorers of
tomorrow! This high-interest, educationally vetted series of
beginning readers features the magnificent images of National
Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled
children's book authors. Level 3: Becoming independent Best suited
to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging
vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They
are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.
It is our planet, and our future. If we want a future worth having,
then we need to make some big changes. In Our Planet, Our Future,
learn about the things that are harming our environment and learn
what we can all do to fix these problems.
As one of the core areas of the curriculum, science provides
particular challenges, especially to teachers working at the top
end of the elementary school range. "Science 7-11" invites science
teachers working with preteens to examine their practice in the
light of current research findings. Clive Carre and Carrie Ovens,
both experienced primary teachers themselves, ask what teachers
really need to know both about their subject and about their
students in order to teach science effectively. The authors give
practical guidance on curriculum planning, on balancing enquiry
approaches to learning with more formal "telling" and on the
difficult area of collecting and interpreting evidence of
children's progress for assessment.
"Bright Ideas" is a new science course for all students in
Caribbean primary schools. Developed to fulfil the requirements of
primary science curricula throughout the region, the Student's
Books and supporting materials promote a modern, student centred
approach to science learning. There are seven full colour Student's
Books from Kindergarten level to the final year of primary school.
Workbooks to complement the Student's Books are available for each
level of the course. Separate Teacher's Guides, with background
information, teaching notes and support for remedial and extension
activities are also available. This title features: scientific
ideas introduced in a lively and entertaining way; content
structured in lesson-sized topics with clearly stated objectives;
graded language appropriate to student's reading age; numerous
practical activities using everyday materials; wide variety of
paper-and-pencil exercises, discussion topics and suggestions for
group work to promote interactive learning; Caribbean contexts and
issues examined in depth; high quality illustrations and
photographs; review exercises and end of unit tests; extensive
glossary to develop student's scientific vocabulary; and, internet
links to promote independent research.
Collins International Science Foundation and Foundation Plus
provide inspirational, fun and age-appropriate learning for
children in early years and kindergarten classes. The materials
have been developed in consultation with expert practitioners to be
easy to use in the classroom and to support children following a
range of early years curricula and who are preparing for their
first year of primary education in an international school,
including schools following the Cambridge Assessment International
Education primary framework. The course introduces young children
to concepts they will later study in science in an age-appropriate
way through topic-based discovery and activity-based learning, with
plenty of opportunities to explore science through games and
hands-on exploration. Careful progression ensures children develop
the skills they need to be ready for science in their first year of
primary and beyond. Each level comprises Activity Books A, B and C
- one for each term - supported by a Reading Anthology and
Teacher's Guide. Schools can opt to use the course over one or two
school years. The engaging and brightly illustrated Reading
Anthologies provide a carefully selected collection of colourful
stimulus materials to help support the teaching of science
alongside the development of early literacy skills. Collins
International Science Foundation and Foundation Plus can be used on
their own, or alongside Collins International English Foundation
and Foundation Plus and Collins International Maths Foundation and
Foundation Plus to provide a comprehensive early-years programme.
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The Cool Code
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Deirdre Langeland; Illustrated by Sarah Mai
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R268
Discovery Miles 2 680
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In this funny and heartfelt slice-of-life graphic novel for fans of
Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller, when coding whiz Zoey goes from
homeschooled to new school, she develops an app to help her make
friends. Will the Cool Code help Zoey fit in? Or will it completely
crash her social life? In an attempt to fit in, Zoey develops an
app called the Cool Code with a cute llama avatar that will tell
her everything from what to say to what to wear based on pop
culture algorithms she's uploaded. But when the app gives her
ridiculous advice, awkwardness and hilarity ensues. With a few
upgrades and a bit of debugging from the coding club, the app
actually works-Zoey gets really popular . . . and gets her pulled
in all kinds of directions, including away from her real friends.
Life's most complicated choices. . . is there a code for that?
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Cars
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Cari Meister
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Red car, blue car, racing car, police car! This book Introduces
early readers to the variety of cars they can see in their
community and in the world. Learn about the basics of how cars
work, along with a brief history. A short photo timeline reinforces
how technology has changed over time.
Fire up young readers' imagination and creativity with this classic
story featuring added STEAM activities. Frances Hodgson Burnett's
enchanting tale is retold with vivid and engaging new illustrations
- and at the end of every chapter, there are exciting new science,
technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities, themed
around the events in the book. The activities range from simple
puzzles to fun, dynamic experiments, so there's something for every
enquiring mind. It's the ideal combination of wonderful story and
stimulating science fun.
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