Big or small, thin or wide, brilliantly coloured or camouflaged - there are many types of beetles! Young readers will get the fast facts on these diverse insects, including beetle body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the brilliant world of beetles.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Reefs are some of the most amazing habitats on earth, home to exotic fish, colourful corals, turtles and even sharks. Explore the reefs like a diver, and learn about how they formed, how they work, and how we can keep them safe for future generations to enjoy. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: geography, science

Oh hey, guess what? New York Times bestseller Nick Seluk has a hilarious new nonfiction picture book all about your body's very own computer -- the brain! Have you ever thought about everything your brain does for you? It is always working to keep you alive and safe. (Plus it lets you think about funny stuff, too.) So why is the brain such a big deal? Because it makes you YOU, of course!This funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator Nick Seluk explains the science behind everything the brain helps you do: keeping your heart beating, telling you when you are sleepy, remembering stuff, and more. The brain is in charge of everything you do, every minute of every day for your entire life. That's kind of a big deal.Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized organs and body parts -- recognizable from Nick Seluk's New York Times bestselling book -- help readers learn through funny jokes and comic panels. Funny, smart, and accessible, The Brain Is Kind of a Big Deal is a must-have!

Little ones dream big. They may look like they're just playing with cuddly toys, but really they're giving lifesaving medicine to endangered species, or looking after a litter of newborn puppies. Learn a little about what vets do, and spark a passion that lasts a lifetime.

Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to 50 babies at once? In this book, young readers will learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils and other mammals with unusual life cycles.

Spot On is spot on! The most popular course in South Africa, Spot On has everything a learner needs in one book. Spot On improves results, makes learning enjoyable, makes teaching a pleasure and is easy to use. The Spot On Teacher’s Guide comes with printable planning material, Formal Assessment Tasks, revision tests and exams.

Enter the fascinating world of eggs and hatchlings Birds hatch from eggs, and so do reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. Even the dinosaurs came from eggs In this nonfiction title, readers will learn about some of the most amazing animals on the planet and how their lives begin - hatching from an egg.

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 5 Subject: Biology First Teaching: August 2017 First Exam: May 2018 The second edition of this textbook covers all recent revisions to course content, incorporating essential new material whilst retaining the unique style of the original. The new edition contains: - Streamlined chapters differentiate between mandatory core text and non-mandatory activities - Testing Your Knowledge: Key questions for homework and assessment - What You Should Know : Summaries of key facts and concepts - Applying Your Knowledge and Skills: Problem-solving exercises for exam practice

Natural selection and speciation are all but ignored in children's nonfiction. To help address this glaring deficiency, award-winning children's science writer Sneed Collard traveled to the Galapagos Islands to see for himself, where Charles Darwin saw, how new species form. The result is this fascinating story of two species of iguana, one land-based and one marine, both of which developed from a single ancestor that reached the islands millions of years ago. The animals evolved in different directions while living within sight of one another. How is that possible? Collard uses the iguanas to explore Charles Darwin's great discovery. F&P Level V

It takes more than attitude to be KING! Senor Saguaro has lived many years in the sol caliente with agua poco. He knows just what it takes to grow and thrive in the Sonoran Desert...or does he? After befriending a bat, a woodpecker family, and a fruit-loving pack rat, Senor Saguaro sees his royal role in his ecosystem in a whole new way.

Swish! This photo-guessing game challenges pre-readers to guess whose tail appears in each image. The scaly, tufted, and bushy answers may be surprising!

The UK's bestselling GCSE Science series has been updated and specifically tailored for the 2016 AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications. Supporting your students on their journey from Key Stage 3 and through to success in the linear GCSE qualifications, this series helps students and teachers to monitor progress, while supporting the increased demand, mathematical content, and new practical requirements. All Student Books have been approved by AQA. This Teacher Book offers: - Fully integrated and differentiated support tailored to the 9-1 GCSE specification - Differentiated learning outcomes and checkpoints following our GCSE assessment framework - Intervention and extension Checkpoint lessons for every chapter - Full lesson suggestions, with ideas for support and extension - Practical guidance for all required practicals and more - Guidance and support for developing maths and literacy skills.

Fans of Chris Ferrie's ABCs of Science, ABCs of Space, and Rocket Science for Babies will love this introduction to biology for babies and toddlers! This alphabetical installment of the Baby University baby board book series is the perfect introduction to science for infants and toddlers. It makes a wonderful science baby gift for even the youngest biologist. Give the gift of learning to your little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond! A is for Anatomy B is for Bacteria C is for Cell From anatomy to zoology, the ABCs of Biology is a colorfully simple introduction to STEM for babies and toddlers to a new biology concept for every letter of the alphabet. Written by two experts, each page in this biology primer features multiple levels of text so the book grows along with your little biologist. If you're looking for the perfect science toys for babies, STEAM books for teachers, or a wonderful baby board book to add to a special baby gift basket, look no further! ABCs of Biology offers fun early learning for your little scientist!

The Exam Success in Cambridge IGCSE (R) & O Level Biology Practical Workbook fully supports the latest Cambridge IGCSE (0610) & O Level (5090) syllabuses and is suitable for use alongside our Complete and Essential IGCSE Biology series. The Practical Workbook provides everything students need to grow their confidence and help them achieve the best grades they can in their Practical Test or Alternative to Practical paper. It includes complete method, equipment, and safety for all required practicals or alternative to practicals, as well as hints on tackling practical exam questions and tips on translating and applying skills to new contexts. The book also directly addresses concerns from teachers about Papers 5 and 6. The Exam Success in IGCSE & O Level Biology Practical Workbook is written by Primrose Kitten, an experienced teacher and science revision expert. Students can benefit from her excellent understanding of what they need to achieve their best. Other resources are also available. The Exam Success Guide helps students to raise their grades in their Biology IGCSE. The Complete or Essential Student Book is at the heart of delivering the course and is available in print, online or via a great-value print and online pack. The Workbook is for independent practice and strengthens exam potential inside and outside the classroom.

From egg to duck, larva to ladybird, and joey to kangaroo, this series will teach you about the amazing transformations of plants and animals. What do jellyfish eggs look like? How long does a rabbit live for? What are megalopa? From cool crabs to kicking kangaroos, find out how animals are born, live and reproduce in this exciting and interesting series.

From egg to duck, larva to ladybird, and joey to kangaroo, this series will teach you about the amazing transformations of plants and animals. What do jellyfish eggs look like? How long does a rabbit live for? What are megalopa? From cool crabs to kicking kangaroos, find out how animals are born, live and reproduce in this exciting and interesting series.