This board book version of Marie Curie - an international bestseller from the Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to this Nobel Prize-winning scientist. When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against cancer, and she went on to win the Nobel Prize for Physics! Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this brilliant woman, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Come on a walk to the beach and find out about the world's oceans and seas, the plants and animals that live there and why they are so important. You'll find out what causes the tides, where coral gets it colour from and why mangrove swamps are important. I'm Glad There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series: Bees and Other Bugs Trees and Other Plants Clouds and Rain Stars and the Moon Oceans and Seas Humans and Other Animals

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 animals, life cycles, plants, habitats, seasons and food chains. 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.

Discover the key words and terms from the world of maths. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever. The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. The perfect introduction to maths for children aged 9+.

Teaching Technology: Intermediate to Senior Phase responds to the need for a comprehensive guide to a subject area that teachers often experience as complex. It provides an entry point to fluent and confident Technology teaching through engaging with the content and methodology of the CAPS Technology Education curriculum in South African schools. Its approach and features help student and in-service teachers to produce technologically literate learners.

Practically and resourcefully, Teaching Technology presents the history and theoretical underpinnings of the subject, mapping the integration of Science and Technology teaching. By presenting African perspectives of technology and its uses, and acknowledging the richness of indigenous knowledge,the book guides students and in-service teachers in using learners’ cultural knowledge as a springboard for greater conceptual understanding.

It also offers suggestions for productive Technology teaching in schools across the spe ct rum of resource availability by focusing on resource access and use, classroom management, lesson planning, inclusivity, methodology and assessment.

Teaching Technology is suitable for students taking Intermediate and Senior Phase Technology teaching methodology courses in the BEd, PGCE and ACE/ADE programmes, as well as in-service teachers of Technology who seek to develop professionally.

Learning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Engineering helps young readers become familiar with what engineering is, how bridges and tunnels work, how buildings are designed to not fall over and why engineering is so important in the world we build around us. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online. Also available in the series: Info Buzz STEM: Computers and Coding Info Buzz STEM: Drones Info Buzz STEM: Engineering Info Buzz STEM: Robots Info Buzz: Black History (6 titles) Info Buzz: Famous People (4 titles) Info Buzz: Geography (4 titles) Info Buzz: History (8 titles) Info Buzz: People Who Help Us (4 titles) Info Buzz: Religion (4 titles) Info Buzz: The Seasons (4 titles)

Quirky stories, interactive activities and off-the-wall infographics serve to answer young brainiacs' urgent questions about the climate and weather. What's the difference between the climate and weather? How do we know global warming is real? The answers to these and many more pressing questions are explored in this book through memorable stories, infographic data dumps, and by engineering a solar oven from a pizza box, among other hands-on activities. Aimed at young brainiacs who want to know how many cow farts make up the Earth's atmosphere, and how to whip up a homemade storm.

Say goodbye to boring biology with this fast-fact-packed tour of the world of plants. It's the perfect way for children aged 9 plus to brush up on their S.T.E.M. stats and cement what they have learned in class with this fun book. Plants explores the oddest, weirdest and most interesting facts about and features of plants in bite-sized chunks of text, so readers won't be overwhelmed with information. Funny illustrations and photos are designed to hold their interest, and help them engage with S.T.E.M. topics. Plants takes a look at plant parts - such as leaves and flowers - and their functions. It looks at the ingenious ways plants pollinate, grow and defend themselves, and how some even eat animals to survive. There is also a fun activity all about revealing the colours of leaves for budding STEMsters to try out, too. The Stupendous and Tremendous Science series is ideal for all children aged 9+ who are studying S.T.E.M. topics at school or who simply have a fascination with science. It covers all the core topics in a fun and accessible way. Title in the series: Ecstatic and Excellent Energy Happy and Healthy Human Body Powerful and Pongy Plants Soaring and Spectacular Space

Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great thing is: it's unplugged! What's a Loop? ... a tree house adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the idea of loops in everyday life, and the super-important concept of debugging errors in their code. Flash, Jet and Zeb, the super-powered robots who star in this story, learn these fundamentals of coding as they build an incredible tree house 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!

Learning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Drones helps young readers become familiar with what drones are, why they are so useful to us, how they work and how they might be used in the future. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online. Also available in the series: Info Buzz STEM: Computers and Coding Info Buzz STEM: Drones Info Buzz STEM: Engineering Info Buzz STEM: Robots Info Buzz: Black History (6 titles) Info Buzz: Famous People (4 titles) Info Buzz: Geography (4 titles) Info Buzz: History (8 titles) Info Buzz: People Who Help Us (4 titles) Info Buzz: Religion (4 titles) Info Buzz: The Seasons (4 titles)

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.

A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children. Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of robots, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on technology and science. So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!

A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions of children. Children have so many questions about the world and this book looks at the world of plants, asking and answering questions to build knowledge on technology and science. So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!

A first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way. Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further. In this book, find out all about materials, whether they're solid, liquid or gassy. Discover how we make and change materials and the many ways in which we use and reuse them. The mix of photos and artwork brings the topics to life. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum. Other titles in the series: Quick Fix Science: Animals Quick Fix Science: Human Body Quick Fix Science: Light Quick Fix Science: Plants Quick Fix Science: Forces and Magnets Quick Fix Science: Materials

A first science series that presents information in a simple and humorous way. Snappy the Nile crocodile introduces key science topics with a quirky bit of fun and asks questions to involve readers in exploring the topics further. In this book, find out all about forces and magnets. Discover how gravity, friction, air and water resistance work as well as pulleys, levers and gears. Investigate what makes magnetism so mysterious and what gives magnets their force. The mix of photos and artwork brings the topics to life. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up exploring the Key Stage 1 Science curriculum. Other titles in the series: Quick Fix Science: Animals Quick Fix Science: Human Body Quick Fix Science: Light Quick Fix Science: Plants Quick Fix Science: Forces and Magnets Quick Fix Science: Materials

Open your 'human body construction guide' to reveal the answers to all your puzzling human biology questions! Find out what each body system does and how they fit together to create a living, breathing person. Styled as a construction guide, readers will explore the ten major body systems from the inside out - from your bones to your nerves! Each spread contains body part checklists and 'Don't forget' notes for key information, while a mini human body on each spread depicting the relevent body system works as a useful navigation tool when flicking through the book. The human engineer slant imparts STEM concepts for budding biologists and doctors. Prepare to get under the skin of the human body machine and find out what makes it tick.

It's time to learn about the sea's most feared (and most misunderstood) residents: sharks! Owen Davey returns to nonfiction to explain the mysteries of those denizens of the deep. Some deadly, some not-so-deadly, and almost all just generally misunderstood. Exciting and detailed illustrations fill the page and educate young readers about these thrilling residents of the sea! Delivering information with the same whimsical text and brash illustration that saw his previous book win the affection of the Wall Street Journal, Smart About Sharks is sure to have teeth!

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.

Put your safety goggles on and enter the fascinating world of science with this visually stunning encyclopedia. Presenting the wonders of science as never seen before, from the latest technologies for breathing underwater and growing food in space to the advances in medicines and robotics. Explore groundbreaking scientific achievements, and think beyond basic biology, chemistry and physics. Here's what you'll find inside: - Educational content for science fanatics suitable for key stage 2 learners, ages 9+ - An encyclopedia style of references that engage and excite young minds to think about many different scientific fields - Lively, informative, accessible text based on the latest discoveries and scientific research - Dashboard-style graphic panels provide information at a glance This science book for kids is perfect for children aged 9 and up, and for anyone who loves to learn about the latest in science and technology. It includes jaw-dropping photography and revealing computer-generated images to supplement the interesting facts, information, and diagrams. SuperScience examines the science behind everyday life and the technologies that allow us to create the world previously only imagined in science fiction. It features a wide range of scientific inventions that help us solve modern problems such as climate change and global pandemics. Complete the Series: DK's Super series has a range of superb visual encyclopedias for the young and the curious, with an array of stunning illustrations covering many fascinating topics. Complete your collection with SuperNature, SuperHuman, SuperShark, SuperBug, or SuperEarth.

Do you know your Algorithms from your Brownian motion? How about your Coprolites? (That means dinosaur poo!) Discover these words and more in this illustrated STEM encyclopedia. Organised in alphabetical order and each term beautifully illustrated with humour and charm, these 100 essential concepts will fascinate scientifically minded young readers, from those ABCs all the way down to X-rays, the terrifying Yangchuanosaurus and even the true definition of Zero! There is a contents list at the front and a full index at the back, plenty of extra words and definitions ... plus mind-boggling facts too. This is the book for STEM fans!

Day-by-day natural sciences and technology grade 5 has been approved by the Department of Education and complies with the intermediate phase CAPS document for natural sciences and technology. What makes the day-by-day natural sciences & technology course unique? The Teach > Practise > Review > Revise & Assess teaching structure is effective and easy to follow. Presents information in simple, straightforward language that learners can easily understand. The New skills feature helps teachers ensure that learners practise the different skills required. Plenty of opportunities for learners to revise content in the Language, Revision and Assessment features. Free book of photocopiable remediation & extension worksheets!