If you were to peer into a primary school classroom somewhere across Australia and New Zealand, you would be forgiven for thinking that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is synonymous with coding and digital technologies. However, while these aspects are important, technology alone does not reflect the broad learning opportunities afforded by STEM. In countering this narrow approach, STEM Education in Primary Classrooms offers a platform for research that innovates, excites and challenges the status quo. It provides educators with innovative and up-to-date research into how to meaningfully and authentically embed STEM into existing classroom practices. It incorporates accurate explanations of STEM as an integrated approach to solving real-world problems, including social issues, along with case studies and stories to bring practice to life in evidence-informed ways. This book showcases the impact of a broader approach to STEM in the primary classroom through Australian-based and New Zealand-based research that will challenge current teaching practices. Thus, this book will be of interest to pre- and in-service primary school teachers, along with researchers and postgraduate students in the STEM education field.

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE) The Weather Today is a non-fiction text exploring how different clothes are suitable for different weather. The repeated sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for a very first independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations. Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Does your kid′s love of ′tinkering′ resemble that of a budding Thomas Edison? Then Getting Started with Engineering is guaranteed to spark their fascination! The focused, easy–to–complete projects offered inside are designed to broaden their understanding of basic engineering principles, challenge their problem–solving skills, and sharpen their creativity all while having fun along the way.

Engineers are experts on how things work and this book is your youngster′s best first step to developing the skills they need to think, design, and build things like the pros. The projects they′ll complete feature a fun twist that appeal to their age group from a tiny model roller coaster to a wearable toy that includes an electronic circuit and the instructions are written in an easy–to–follow manner, making it possible for them to experience the pride and accomplishment of working independently.

- Appropriate for children aged 7–11

- Simple explanations guide children to complete three projects using household items

- The full–color design, short page count, and easy–to–follow instructions are designed to appeal to kids

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If you have a little engineer that could, Getting Started with Engineering is a great way to encourage their fascination of figuring out how things work.

Discover the world of engineering with fun, step-by-step projects. Kid-Engineer is the perfect introduction to the topic for budding young engineers. Each book focuses on one of the key engineering disciplines, breaking it down to make it interesting and accessible for young readers. Simple step-by-step activities bring the learning to life and encourage readers to develop their own engineering and design skills. Great reading for aspiring engineers aged 8 and above. Other titles in the series include: Energy Computers & Robotics Buildings & Structures Transport & Aerospace Machines

This first science book exploring the science behind machines provides a great foundation for scientific knowledge. From topics such as wheels and pulleys to slopes and screws, the book has clear information, fun illustrations and plenty of interactivity from challenges to think about and activities to try. Get into Science is a series of eight books for children aged 6+ that explore the science that surrounds them in their everyday world. Each page is full of things for the reader to notice, talk about and try for themselves. The simple text is accompanied by fun illustrations. Why not discover all the titles: Light and Dark Machines We Use Forces Around Us Full of Energy Solid, Liquid or Gas? The Five Senses Time You and Your Body

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun geography book all about awesome rivers! Discover and Do! Geography is the perfect introduction to geography for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy getting creative! Each book looks at core geography topics and brings them to life through a lively combination of experiments, craft activities and quizzes. Discover & Do! Rivers takes an up-close look at rivers, exploring essential geography topics such as erosion, pollution and wildlife habitats, alongside details of how rivers are used by people for work or sport, and how children can help keep their local rivers clean and healthy. Along the way, readers will discover how to make a model canoe, assemble a water filter, make a model river - which uses real water to show how it follows its downhill course - and much more! Contents of Discover & Do! Rivers: What is a River? All Along a River Wearing Away the Land Flood Plains Bends and Loops River Plants River Wildlife Using Rivers River Transport Enjoying Rivers Caring for Rivers Glossary Quiz and Further Information Index Titles in the series: By the Sea Caring for Our Earth Maps Mountains Rivers Weather

Platinum Natural sciences and technology Grade 6 provides superior CAPS coverage and has been approved by the Department of Basic Education. What makes the Platinum Natural sciences and technology grade 6 course unique? Special skills focus pages are provided to develop a new skill or to revise a prior skill; key concepts boxes summarises the unit in just a few sentences making it easier for learners to recall what's important; the programme of assessment is built in throughout each term of the learner's book, exactly where you need them for ease of use; revision sections include summary activities, language activities and revision activities giving your learners many chances to revise content and concepts; free book of photocopiable remediation & extension worksheets.

While leading a hands-on engineering project in her son's elementary school, researcher and biotech engineer Sarah Foster noticed fewer girls raising their hands or jumping into the activities than the boys. Surprised to see a gender gap at play at such a young age, she decided to do something about it. She founded STEM Like a Girl in 2017 with the goal of introducing young girls to the fun and rewarding fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In her first book, Sarah captures 35 girls from her program expressing their love of all things STEM, Each girl speaks to her inspirations and role models, her favorite types of experiments, and why failure is almost always a good thing. Along with these profiles are 15 experiments girls can do at home on their own or with adults including extracting DNA from a strawberry, employing Newton's Third Law of Motion to build and fire an air cannon, and enacting acid-base chemistry to create homemade fizzy bath bombs.

The perfect picturebook to introduce little minds to big ideas! Planets combines bold, colourful illustrations with jokes and incredible science facts to take young readers on a fun-filled journey across the solar system. On the way they will learn all about the planets, and find out the answers to such important questions as: Why does Venus smell so bad? Why aren't there many birthday parties on Neptune? and What would happen if you tried to eat your dinner on Mars?

Discover the human body in glorious technicolour! With eye-grabbing diagrams and amazing facts, The Bright Body Book takes a vibrant look at the body's many systems: how they work and what role they each play in keeping us alive. This colourful and fact-packed bumper book provides an accessible look at the human body through bright and bold graphics. With page-filling diagrams, a colour-blocking approach, and simple text and captions, The Bright Body Book presents the incredible scale and complexity of the human body in small, digestible chunks. As well as this, surprising statistics and close-up photos allow children ages 9+ to gain a deeper insight into the wonders of our bright and bold bodies. This definitive resource is your one-stop shop and includes a look at the following areas of the body: The brain and nervous system The digestive system The heart, lungs and blood The reproductive system The senses The skeleton and muscles

This Fast Track textbook is CAPS approved and will equip you with all the content and skills you need for Economics Grade 10.

The Textbook offers the following advantages:

- Study smart is a feature that teaches a variety of study skills and strategies that real learners use to become better learners.

- In real life is a feature that shows you, where and when you will use what you’re learning about in daily life.

- Get the ICT edge is a feature that will help put you on the right side of the digital divide, by showing you how to use information and communications technology to your academic advantage.

- In the working world is a feature that spotlights some of the lesser-known, interesting jobs and careers that have your subject as a starting point.

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun science series Discover and Do! Science is the perfect introduction to science for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy getting creative! Each book looks at core science topics and brings them to life through a lively combination of experiments, craft activities and quizzes. Discover and Do! Materials takes an up-close look at materials, exploring essential scientific topics such as elasticity, recycling, mixtures and solutions, alongside clear descriptions of the properties of solids, liquids and gases. Along the way, readers will discover how to conduct a pouring race, make a stalactite, make their own recycled paper and much more. Titles in the series: Animals Forces Electricity Human Body Light Materials Plants Sound

Learn how to collect the evidence and crack the case in this fascinating guide to the world of forensic science. Chemistry (Hello, Chemical Analysis!), biology (That’s you, DNA and Autopsy!), and physics (I’m looking at you, Blood Spatter and Ballistics!) are all on hand to help detectives find the guilty party. From explaining the different types of crimes (and punishments), through collecting evidence and analysing it, to fascinating profiles of real-life jobs in forensic science, kids will love reading all about how crimes are solved. With age-appropriate real-world examples, Basher Science Mini brings science to life.

Prepare to meet 66 exceptionally brave adventurers in this celebration of monumental achievements from around the world. Mountaineers, conquerors, explorers, sailors, pilots and many others who accomplished amazing feats of bravery and triumph are waiting to be discovered in Simon Cheshire's outstanding, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventures, vibrantly illustrated by Fatti Burke.

These are the astonishing true stories of just a few of the world's most daring men and women who defied all odds to achieve their goals and make their dreams come true. Drive across the world, avoiding danger around every corner, with Aloha Wanderwell on The Million Dollar Wager, dive to the deepest depths of the dark and unexplored ocean with Jacques Piccard, climb to the highest peak of Mount Everest with Junko Tabei or tumble over Niagara Falls in a barrel with Annie Edson Taylor. There is no adventure too big or small for this fearless group of men and women!

This collection of outstanding adventurers is sure to inspire the next generation of courageous risk takers. With bright and vibrant artwork from the effortlessly talented Fatti Burke, Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure will make you want to reach for the stars . and don't let anyone stand in your way!

A fun and imaginative guide to futurist STEAM careers that will inspire middle-grade readers to dream big and envision a better world. From chemistry and climatology to robotics and the arts, Jobs of the Future imagines professions that may one day be essential to preserving and improving life on Earth. Become a "plastics fisherman" and save the oceans from pollution! Or be a "cloud hunter" and help to slow global warming! Whatever their passion, children will discover a world of possibility in this colorful and inspiring guide to a wide range of futuristic careers.

Designed to present physics in a totally new light, this science book explores the topics of physics, light and sound alongside incredible artwork from surrealist artist Ximo Abadia. Visualise sonar sound, discover the speed of light and understand basic quantum physics with easy to understand, engaging text by acclaimed science writer Colin Stuart.

Impressive design meets exciting content in this physics title that will truly captivate and inspire.

DISCOVER the facts and DO the activities in this fun science series! Discover and Do! - Science is the perfect introduction to science for readers aged 7 and up who enjoy getting creative. Each book looks at core science topics and brings them to life through a lively combination of experiments, craft activities and quizzes. Discover and Do! - Electricity takes an up-close look at electricity, exploring essential scientific topics such as batteries, circuits and conductors and insulators, alongside how we generate and use electricity safely. Along the way, readers will discover how to make a battery from a lemon, build an electroscope, make a wind turbine and much more! Titles in the series: Forces Electricity Human Body Light Materials Plants Sound

What happens when you turn on a tap? Or the washing machine, shower or garden hose? Water flows! Most of us use water all day, every day, without thinking about it. But how does it get to our homes? Water is one of the most amazing resources that we use in abundance and have come to rely on heavily. It is used in all sorts of household chores, leisure activities and in work and industry. From the pitter-patter of raindrops to the whoosh of water from the shower, we follow the journey from the source to the resource. We begin by looking at what water is and where it comes from, and the all-important water cycle. We then look at how water is stored and treated ready to be pumped around the country and into our homes. Finally we consider the environmental impact of our water use and what we can do to use less water in our daily lives. We also look at how people live in places that do not have a reliable water supply and methods that can be used to clean water that is in short supply. Other titles in the Source to Resource series include: From Field to Plate From Oil Rig to Petrol Pump From Sunshine to Light Bulb

WHERE DID IT COME FROM, AND HOW CAN WE BEAT IT?

It's 15,000 times smaller than a flea and we can kill it with a bar of soap – so how did a tiny, fragile virus change the world?

Join science expert Dr Ben Martynoga and illustrator extraordinaire Moose Allain on a fascinating, sometimes funny, and occasionally scary journey through the world of viruses.

Explore the science behind viruses and the COVID-19 pandemic in a fascinating story of hijacked human cells and our own internal emergency services.

Along the way, you'll learn what viruses are, how they work, and how we can overcome – or at least learn to live alongside – those that do us harm.