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"(Aliki presents) information so clearly and concisely that young
readers will know what their senses are and how to use them. (She
explains) what the senses are, shows what each does, and how
several senses are usually used together. The illustrations are
highly captivating and are sure to keep the very young reader
interested".--AP. Full color.
What makes the Technology Today course unique? The design process
is emphasised as a crucial part of teaching technology; full-colour
artwork and photographs clearly illustrate important concepts;
carefully formulated enabling tasks give learners the opportunity
to practise and apply the content they have learnt; summaries and
revision sections at the end of each chapter allow learners to
consolidate their knowledge and evaluate their own progress;
comprehensive assessment rubrics for all mini practical assessment.
Trust Today to be up-to-date and fresh for the classroom:
Opportunities for revision, exam practice and assessment
throughout; develops language skills alongside subject knowledge;
and all content is fully CAPS-compliant. Your easy-to-use complete
classroom solution! Today, for successful teaching tomorrow.
Welcome to Anatomicum. This museum is open all hours. It will take
you on an incredible journey right around the human body, from the
intricate workings of the brain to the tiny muscles used to show
emotion. Have you ever wondered how each life starts with just one
cell, or how many blood cells there are in your body? Then this is
the book for you. Anatomicum Junior is a reduced age range
follow-on from the original Anatomicum. The text is carefully
simplified to make it appealing to younger readers, while retaining
the dynamic style and fascinating information of the original.
Future robotics engineers will love the mix of non-fiction and activities in this educational book full of BIG ideas. Fun games and puzzles teach boys and girls about robotics, automation, programming and engineering. Start a lifelong passion for STEM subjects.
What do the airplane, the escalator, the vacuum cleaner, and the
Polaroid camera have in common? It took many, many attempts to
perfect these inventions. But the people who invented them
persevered and did not give up on their ideas. With TIME For Kids
content, this nonfiction book will engage students in reading about
inventions as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and
literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity direct
students back to the text as they develop their higher-order
thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional
reading and learning. With text features such as a glossary, index,
and table of contents, this book aligns with national and state
standards and will keep students engaged in reading.
Our senses help warn us of danger and help keep us safe. Learn
about the five senses and how they help us enjoy the world around
us in this engaging and fascinating nonfiction book that features
detailed images and diagrams, informative text, and riveting facts!
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 materials - their properties and how to make, test and
change them. 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.
For curious young minds who ask why? how? what? when? and then why?
again and again, the bestselling team behind Ada Twist, Scientist
has developed a STEM project book based on the beloved character.
Ada herself will take readers through the scientific method and
introduce them to some of her favorite sciences, including
chemistry, botany, astronomy, and environmental science. Budding
scientists will solve everyday mysteries and come to think more
critically about the world around them. Like Rosie's and Iggy's
project books, Ada's will be empowering and kid-friendly, with tons
of classroom and parent appeal. No kid's lab would be complete
without it!
Take a stroll through the seasons! From bright spring blossoms to
colourful autumn leaves, follow the wonderful changes that each
season brings. This beautifully illustrated picture book shows the
glorious nature of spring greenery, dazzling summer sunshine,
vibrant autumn leaves and sparkling winter snow. Follow the journey
of a young boy and girl as they stroll through wind, rain, sunshine
and snow to explore the wonderful changes that each season brings.
'Look and Wonder' is a fresh, bold and bright, narrative
non-fiction picture book series, for children aged 4 and up,
introducing children to life cycles and the natural world. The
eye-poppingly colourful digital illustration style will explain the
scientific concepts while the light and fun text style will make
these books real home and classroom favourites. Other titles in the
series: The Great Big Water Cycle Adventure The Amazing Plant Life
Cycle Story The Amazing Butterfly Life Cycle Story
A new addition to the Questioneers series, a full-color nonfiction
early reader series based on the new Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix
series! Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can't birds fly
when they're first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther
than others? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect
nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Discover
everything there is to know about flight from Ada Twist,
Scientist-from information about creatures that fly, to the history
of aircrafts, to modern technology that allows us to soar through
the air faster than ever! Based on the bestselling series and the
new Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the
youngest scientists of tomorrow!
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers.
From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bite-sized pieces. Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry describes the fundamental rules and unknowns of our universe clearly—and with Tyson’s characteristic wit, there’s a lot of fun thrown in, too.
This adaptation by Gregory Mone includes full-color photos, infographics, and extra explanations to make even the trickiest concepts accessible. Building on the wonder inspired by outer space, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry introduces an exciting field and the principles of scientific inquiry to young readers.
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) Robots on the Farm is a
non-fiction text reporting on how robots are used in farming. The
simple sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for an
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.
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Each the Same
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Michelle Worthington; Illustrated by Ann-Marie Finn
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R614
Discovery Miles 6 140
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Ships in 12 - 19 working days
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The cows are in the milking shed, the horses are in the stable and
the sheep are in the field. They all have their jobs to do to help
make the farm a happy place to live. Someone's squelching in the
mud and it's not the pigs. Who can it be?
Whether it is in the National Curriculum or the Teachers'
Standards, promotion of children's curiosity is highlighted as a
key part of effective teaching. Curiosity has the potential to
enhance learning in all curriculum subjects but it has a special
connection with scientific thinking. A curious approach can open up
learning in science, computing, design technology and mathematics.
This text explores how teachers can harness the power of curiosity
in their classroom. Full of practical teaching ideas for engaging
learners and making lessons more exciting, it highlights the ways
in which STEM subjects can be taught together. Coverage includes:
the place of curiosity in subject teaching how curiosity
contributes to a learner's overall capability examples of curiosity
in primary STEM classes case studies which exemplify curiosity.
* Explores how STEM subjects are used in different careers. *
Included profiles of influential figures and resources for classes
to take in high school/college if readers want to pursue a specific
career. * Includes a section on matching readers' interests to
potential jobs.
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