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Kollig Op is in die kol! Kollig Op is die gewildste kursus in
Suid-Afrika en het alles wat ’n leerder nodig het in een boek.
Kollig Op verbeter uitslae, maak leer prettig, maak onderrig ’n
plesier en is maklik om te gebruik. Die Kollig Op Onderwysersgids
het beplanningsmateriaal, Formele Assesseringstake,
hersieningstoetse en eksamens.
Find out about the world with these fun, interactive first
non-fiction books! Learn about the life of the fossil collector
Mary Anning and her discoveries as a palaeontologist. The book has
photos, illustrations and simple text suitable for young children.
For children following Book Bands, it is suitable for those reading
at Band 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.
Mary Leakey was an archaeologist who specialised in searching for
remains of early humans. Jane Goodall is a researcher who has
devoted her life to studying the behaviour of chimpanzees, the ape
thought to be man's closest living relative. Over the course of 50
years, Mary and Jane's discoveries have revolutionised the way that
people think about evolution, increased scientists' understanding
of man's earliest ancestors and proved that humans and apes are not
so different after all. This book explores the life and work of
these two remarkable people. How have some of the most successful
scientific pairings in history changed the advancement of science
and led to discoveries that might never otherwise have been made?
Dynamic Duos of Science explores the fascinating scientific
partnerships between some of the world's leading scientists. From
Darwin and Wallace to Einstein and Eddington, without these
'dynamic pairings' some of the most spectacular discoveries and
critical theories in the history of science might never have been
made. An informative series for children aged 9+.
James Watson and Francis Crick takes a look at this most dynamic of
scientific duos - the two men who unlocked the secret of all life.
The book explores the childhood and early work of both scientists,
how they came to meet and work together in Cambridge, their
fascinating exploration of genetics, and their race to crack the
'DNA code'. How have some of the most successful scientific
pairings in history changed the advancement of science and led to
discoveries that might never otherwise have been made? Dynamic Duos
explores the fascinating scientific partnerships between some of
the world's leading scientists. From Darwin and Wallace to Einstein
and Eddington, without these 'dynamic pairings' some of the most
spectacular discoveries and critical theories in the history of
science might never have been made. An informative series for
children aged 9+.
Fundamental and FUN first coding concepts for kids, and the great
thing is: it's unplugged! What's Sequencing? ... a school-day
adventure! is an exciting story that leads children through the
idea of sequencing in everyday life, and the super-important
concept of ordering a sequence properly, and debugging errors in
their code. Zeb and Astro, the super-powered sibling robots who
star in this story, demonstrate these fundamentals of coding as Zeb
teaches Astro how to get ready for her very first day of robot
school. 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!
Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling.
This environmental book will teach keen young ecologists about our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes. Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? Or that there's a floating mass of rubbish larger than the USA drifting around the Pacific Ocean?
It's not all bad news though. As well as explaining where we're going wrong, What a Waste shows what we're doing right! Discover plans already in motion to save our seas, how countries are implementing schemes that are having a positive impact, and how your waste can be turned into something useful. Every small change helps our planet!
In this beautiful nonfiction biography, a Robert F. Sibert Medal
winner, the Newbery Honor-winning author Joyce Sidman introduces
readers to one of the first female entomologists and a woman who
flouted convention in the pursuit of knowledge and her passion for
insects. One of the first naturalists to observe live insects
directly, Maria Sibylla Merian was also one of the first to
document the metamorphosis of the butterfly. Richly illustrated
throughout with full-color original paintings by Merian herself,
The Grew Who Drew Butterflies will enthrall young scientists. Bugs,
of all kinds, were considered to be "born of mud" and to be "beasts
of the devil." Why would anyone, let alone a girl, want to study
and observe them? The Girl Who Drew Butterflies answers this
question. Booklist Editor's Choice Chicago Public Library Best of
the Year Kirkus Best Book of the Year Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book
Junior Library Guild Selection New York Public Library Top 10 Best
Books of the Year
Even the most reluctant readers are curious about cloning and the
scientific future of human evolution. This book finally makes it
possible for them to access the latest information about genetic
engineering, stem cells, heredity and the idea that humans may be
able to manipulate the process of reproduction to create the
offspring they want. It even covers hot topics like eugenics and
the genetic modification of plants and animals used for food. With
vivid, full-colour artwork and fascinating fact boxes throughout,
this book will find a perfect home in any collection.
What does swimming in a pool, drinking through a straw, breathing
in air, and circulating blood all have in common? They all require
a form of air or water pressure! Readers will discover the variety
of ways that air and water pressure make an impact on our lives.
This fact-filled nonfiction title includes real-life examples,
vivid images, helpful graphs and diagrams, and basic experiments to
help students begin to understand physics concepts. Readers will
learn about Archimedes' Principle, atmospheric pressure, vacuums,
water density, and hydraulics through informational text and
interesting facts featuring Time For Kids content. This book also
includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and
index, as well as resources like a bibliography and a list of
websites for learning more. This high-interest book will engage
readers from cover to cover!
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Strategy Games
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Kirsty Holmes
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Get good at games with our in-depth guides to digital fun. From
super strategies to roaring racers get those nimble thumbs ready to
learn our top tips and tricks and master the art of videogames.
Level up your lingo and learn from the pros then round up your
friends to show off your skills with out handy guides you'll be
ready to get your game on|Get good at games with our in-depth
guides to digital fun. From super strategies to roaring racers get
those nimble thumbs ready to learn our top tips and tricks and
master the art of videogames. Level up your lingo and learn from
the pros then round up your friends to show off your skills with
out handy guides you'll be ready to get your game on
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Paper
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Abby Colich
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This title explores what paper is, where it comes from, how it's
made, what its properties are, and what it is used for.
"This book goes into great detail about all different aspects of
climate change ... [with] lovely illustrations worked in, around,
and behind the text!"-The Tiny Activist Finally, the ultimate book
about climate change for kids ages 8-12! Through awesome facts and
detailed, colorful illustrations, Palm Trees at the North Pole
shares the science and history of climate change in an accessible
and entertaining way. Perfect for home-schooling, virtual and
blended learning Helps kids understand why and how climate change
is happening, and what we can do about it Encourages young climate
activists to engage even more deeply with their chosen cause This
approachable and creative guide features information grounded in
science and fact, such as: The history of the climate and humans'
role in changing it Brave scientists and young activists like Greta
Thunberg The real consequences of climate change, such as rising
tides, heat waves, and hurricanes, presented in a non-frightening
way Actions kids can take to help combat climate change in their
own communities After reading this book, kids will become experts
on the most important issue facing our world today, and feel like
part of the solution!
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Painful Poison
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Nick Arnold; Illustrated by Tony De Saulles
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Get ready for a deadly dose of excitement with the petrifying
Painful Poison. It's bubbling with killer substances that are
strictly not for the nervous - and will have all kinds of evil
effects on you. Discover how you can turn your brother into a
zombie slave and why you are breathing poison right now!
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
Disgusting and Dreadful Science features a look at the weird,
revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. From
plants and life cycles to the human body and animal adaptations,
the books offer Wow! fascinating facts, fun examples and true-life
stories to provide ways in to understanding solid scientific
principles. Smelly Farts investigates disgusting phenomena in the
human body, from sweat and snot to foot fungus, diarrhoea and, of
course, farting and burping.
An engaging look at the global impact of robots and robotics that
have an environmental impact, discovering how robots move, sense
and make decisions in the service of humans. By building ever
smarter robots we can equip them with the ability to work better by
themselves and perform varied and complex tasks. Super-smart robots
can work for 2,000,000 hours, without human supervision, make
21,000,000,000,000 calculations per second and reach a top speed of
282.42 kilometres an hour among other stupendous things. Books in
the series: Eco-Robots Robot Explorers Robot Helpers Super-smart
Robots
"Transport" is one of three new additions to this popular
non-fiction series. There are four books on the theme of transport
- all carefully created to make information accessible to young
readers. Large, exciting photographs draw readers into the text and
get them thinking about the topic. The text is layered to provide
for different reading abilities. The books incorporate all the
features of non-fiction texts that pupils are now required to study
in their literacy lessons: a contents list, diagrams, charts,
captions, informational text, a glossary, an index, etc. The strand
is accompanied by a Teaching Guide, which provides expert advice,
lesson plans and photocopiable resources for teaching non-fiction
skills through guided reading and writing.
Get readers excited to learn about the various technological
innovations that have occurred throughout history--and what could
be possible in the future! Through informational text featuring
Time For Kids content, intriguing facts, vivid images, diagrams,
and charts, readers will learn about miraculous inventions such as
holograms, 3D printing, virtual reality technology, personalized
medicine, and bionic body parts. Readers will be engaged and
encouraged to imagine the next big technological innovation that
could change the world! This book also includes text features such
as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as resources
such as a bibliography and a list of useful websites for learning
more about technological inventions.
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