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Our Time on Earth - From the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish (Hardcover): Lily Murray Our Time on Earth - From the Mayfly to the Immortal Jellyfish (Hardcover)
Lily Murray; Illustrated by Jesse Hodgson
R460 R405 Discovery Miles 4 050 Save R55 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

We are all on Earth but for a fleeting moment, yet no two lives are the same. From the delicate mayfly, which lives for just a few precious hours, to the death-defying immortal jellyfish, this book about animal life cycles is a celebration of creatures big and small. Beautifully written by bestselling children's author Lily Murray, this book explores lifespans across the animal kingdom. Beginning with the very shortest, and ending with the longest, learn about the lives of the incredible monarch butterfly, the mysterious axolotl, the grand Galapagos tortoise and many more in this uplifting and eye-opening book. It has never been more important to appreciate and understand the diversity of life. Stunning illustrations by highly-commended artist Jesse Hodgson perfectly capture each animal in their natural habitat, making this the ideal gift book as well as educational.

Inside Tornadoes (Paperback): Mary Kay Carson Inside Tornadoes (Paperback)
Mary Kay Carson 1
R241 Discovery Miles 2 410 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This title features dramatic photographs and gatefold images that vividly portray these most violent of storms. It is suitable for children aged 9 to 12 years. Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet, as these dramatic photographs and gatefold images vividly reveal. Young readers will get the inside scoop on them in this electrifying volume. They'll discover what makes a tornado, where they strike and what scientists discover as they risk their lives driving equipment as close as possible to these storms. With first-person accounts of historic storms, fascinating facts on climate change and its potential affect on tornadoes and hands-on activities, this book will fascinate curious readers.

Betty the Bearded Dragon (Hardcover): Debbie Michiko Florence Betty the Bearded Dragon (Hardcover)
Debbie Michiko Florence
R516 R474 Discovery Miles 4 740 Save R42 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Practice of Constructivism in Science Education (Hardcover): Kenneth G. Tobin The Practice of Constructivism in Science Education (Hardcover)
Kenneth G. Tobin
R4,491 Discovery Miles 44 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume provides a needed elaboration of theories and potential applications of constructivism in science education. Although the term "constructivism" is used widely, there has been a dearth of materials to guide science educators concerning the potential of constructivism to influence what is done in the field. In fact, there has been a tendency for constructivism to be viewed as a method that can be used in a classroom. This view tends to diminish the power of constructivism as a way of thinking about education, and in particular, about science education. The chapters in this book address the need to document the theoretical roots of constructivism and to describe how practitioners have applied constructivist oriented beliefs in the practice of K-12 teaching of science and mathematics, as well as teacher education. Not only does this book contain different theoretical perspectives on constructivism, but it also features a chapter that critiques constructivism as an epistemology. Specific topics coveredinclude:
* cooperative learning,
* the negotiation of meaning,
* problem centered learning,
* social construction of knowledge,
* science in culturally diverse settings,
* curriculum planning and implementation, and
* instructional technology.
Issues associated with the preparation and enhancement of science teachers and the reform of science education are also explored.

Science for Curriculum Leaders (Paperback): Elizabeth Clayden, Alan Peacock Science for Curriculum Leaders (Paperback)
Elizabeth Clayden, Alan Peacock
R4,426 Discovery Miles 44 260 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The ten modules included in "Science for Curriculum Leaders" cover the two areas of particular concern in the teaching of science--organizing the classroom for investigations and reviewing science coverage on a whole school basis--and the ways in which issues of more general concern in elementary school curriculum (multicultural education, planning for individual progression, assessment) affect the teaching of science.

Secondary Science - Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): Jerry Wellington Secondary Science - Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Jerry Wellington
R5,487 Discovery Miles 54 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Science education has changed radically in recent years, both as a result of debates within the subject and because of curriculum legislation. Jerry Wellington discusses the major issues in science education today - such questions as the balance of content and process in the curriculum, the role of practical work and the nature of science as a subject. He uses this discussion to support a very practical resource for teachers in training and their mentors. The book covers every aspect of science teaching, including: planning; differentiation and special needs; assessment; practical work; problem-solving and investigations; IT in science; handling sensitive issues, such as sex education; and building on children's prior learning. Througout, Wellington's guidance is accompanied by suggestions for discussion, activities for individual and group use and annotated lists of further reading aimed at helping the reader to build up a personal apprach to the teaching of the subject. Students should also find useful the glossaries of specialist terminology at the end of each chapter, and the references to National Curriculum attainment targets at every point in the book.

A Perfect Spot (Hardcover): Isabelle Simler A Perfect Spot (Hardcover)
Isabelle Simler; Translated by Vineet Lal
R396 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R29 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A ladybird is looking for a safe place to lay her eggs. But nature is full of surprises, and every time she sets down, thinking she's found the perfect spot, she finds herself being shooed away by animals camouflaged in the vegetation around her. The poor little ladybird finds herself being pushed around by everyone she encounters and has nowhere to go! Will she find a place to lay her eggs? In A Perfect Spot, young readers will follow our brave ladybird on a journey across a stunning landscape, and meet a host of amazing creepy crawlies who live there. Two spreads at the end of the book provide information on all the creatures encountered in the book.

The Fossil Girl (Paperback, New Ed): Catherine Brighton The Fossil Girl (Paperback, New Ed)
Catherine Brighton
R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It's 1811. Ten-year-old Mary Anning, her brother Joe, and their widowed mother are eking out a meager existence running a little fossil shop in the seaside town of Lyme Regis. After a storm wipes out most of the shop's merchandise, Mary and Joe begin the slow work of restocking the shelves. They search high and low for fossils, and one day Mary spots a huge eye in a cliff face high above the town. She resolves to bring the creature down -- no matter what the risk. The exciting discovery and recovery of the first complete fossil of an Ichthyosaurus is told in an attractive graphic novel format, perfect for reluctant readers.

African Alphabet Wildlife and Number Book (Hardcover, New Edition): David du Plessis African Alphabet Wildlife and Number Book (Hardcover, New Edition)
David du Plessis 1
R260 R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Save R20 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Aimed at 3 to 5 year olds, this title introduces the alphabet and basic numbers and counting through the theme of African wildlife and nature.

Fully illustrated throughout, it is a 'first' book of the alphabet and as such features several single words to represent each letter from A to Z, and wildlife themes to introduce counting. Colourful scenes of the African bushveld, the coast, night-time and river environment reinforce words encountered earlier in the title and help young children to "test" their knowledge while learning about the environment.

Simple activities follow in which children can identify the animals they have seen, match animals to their shapes, identify animal hides, and learn comparisons.

Science Comics: The Digestive System - A Tour Through Your Guts (Paperback): Jason Viola Science Comics: The Digestive System - A Tour Through Your Guts (Paperback)
Jason Viola; Illustrated by Andy Ristaino
R240 R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In Science Comics: The Digestive System, visit the inside of your mouth, stomach, liver, intestines, and other organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract! Your guide to the gut is a friendly bacterium who will take you on a journey beyond imagination. Uncover how food is transformed into nutrients! Explore strange and dangerous glands! Behold the wonders of saliva, mucus, and vomit! Writer Jason Viola and illustrator Andy Ristaino provide a trip to the toilet you will never forget! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you!

I'm Glad There Are: Humans and Other Animals (Paperback): Tracey Turner I'm Glad There Are: Humans and Other Animals (Paperback)
Tracey Turner; Illustrated by Fiona Powers
R250 R223 Discovery Miles 2 230 Save R27 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Come on a walk and find out about the animals that live in our wonderful world and why they are so important. You'll discover why we can't live without insects, the unique animals that are in Australia and the world's biggest and fastest land mammals. 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

The Fate Of Fausto (Hardcover): Oliver Jeffers The Fate Of Fausto (Hardcover)
Oliver Jeffers 1
R579 R520 Discovery Miles 5 200 Save R59 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A stunningly presented modern-day fable from world-renowned talent Oliver Jeffers.

“You are mine,” Fausto said to the flower, the sheep and the mountain, and they bowed before him. But they were not enough for Fausto, so he conquered a boat and set out to sea…

Working for the first time in traditional lithography, world-renowned talent, Oliver Jeffers, combines spectacular art with powerful prose, hand set using traditional lead type, to create a poignant modern-day fable to touch the hearts of adults and children alike.

Nature for the Very Young - A Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers (Paperback): Marcia Bowden Nature for the Very Young - A Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers (Paperback)
Marcia Bowden; Illustrated by Marilyn Rishel
R547 R472 Discovery Miles 4 720 Save R75 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A Unique Book on Outdoor Education for Young Children … Nature for the Very Young Nature For the Very Young At school or at home, this lively handbook of inventive and entertaining activities will delight, and educate, children from preschool age to second grade. Nature for the Very Young offers a unique combination of preschool readiness material and learning activities that use nature explorations as a springboard for learning and growing. The lessons are built around background information for the adults and proven learning activities for the children. The teaching aids are presented full scale to facilitate teacher use. Throughout Nature for the Very Young, the material is designed to focus on the basic concepts appropriate to a young child’s level of development and ability. These concepts include color recognition, sequencing, body awareness, reading readiness, and other important skills. You will also find invaluable guidance on leading a group of young children on field trips and on keeping the group focused on exploring nature. Whether you are a parent, teacher, day care instructor, camp counselor, or librarian, and no matter what region of the country you live in, Nature for the Very Young offers hours of learning fun, outdoors and indoors.

Who Would Win?: Extreme Animal Rumble (Hardcover): Jerry Pallotta Who Would Win?: Extreme Animal Rumble (Hardcover)
Jerry Pallotta; Illustrated by Rob Bolster
R306 Discovery Miles 3 060 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Eighty fierce animals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring five books in this action-packed animal series! Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of five books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Ultimate Bug Rumble, Ultimate Jungle Rumble, Ultimate Dinosaur Rumble, Ultimate Shark Rumble, and Ultimate Ocean Rumble. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

The Four Seasons / Las Cuatro Estaciones (English, Spanish, Paperback): Sindy McKay The Four Seasons / Las Cuatro Estaciones (English, Spanish, Paperback)
Sindy McKay
R135 Discovery Miles 1 350 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Frank, the frog, is back for another adventure This time he is carried off into the sky hanging from a balloon. At first, Frank is excited to be flying off and seeing the world. However, as he flies further and further from his home, Frank begins to wish that he could go back. Unfortunately, Frank doesn't even know how to get back to the ground

You Are 25% Banana (Paperback): Susie Brooks You Are 25% Banana (Paperback)
Susie Brooks; Illustrated by Josy Bloggs
R231 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R21 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A brilliantly funny first guide to genetics that is perfect for children aged 5 years and over. This stunningly illustrated book will boggle your brain with astonishing facts, as it shows how we're all related to every living thing on the planet. Did you know that a grain of rice has more genes than you? Or that you're related to dogs, dung beetles and even daffodils? Luckily, even though you're 99.9% like a chimpanzee, you're still 100% YOU! The extraordinary world of genetics has never been explained so simply. You'll be amazed at what makes you YOU. Susie Brooks has been writing and editing children's books for more than ten years. In her worldwide travels, she seeks out the unusual and the extraordinary. Josy Bloggs loves working with layout and colour to create impactful illustration. She graduated from the University of Huddersfield with an MA in Spatial Design and her grounding in graphic and spatial design has shaped and influenced her art style. When she is not busy illustrating and designing, she likes to take her dog for long walks or cycle in the Yorkshire countryside. Her clients include AA Publishing, Arcturus Publishing, John Lewis and WHSmith.

Knowledge Encyclopedia Planet Earth! - Our Exciting World As You've Never Seen It Before (Hardcover): Dk Knowledge Encyclopedia Planet Earth! - Our Exciting World As You've Never Seen It Before (Hardcover)
Dk
R758 R712 Discovery Miles 7 120 Save R46 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Animal Babies: In the Rainforest (Paperback): Sarah Ridley Animal Babies: In the Rainforest (Paperback)
Sarah Ridley
R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A look at baby animals in a range of habitats, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive. Which baby animals are born in the rainforest? What are baby flying foxes called? What sound does a baby ring-tailed lemur make? This book introduces young children to baby animals in rainforest habitats. Clear and friendly text, suitable for children aged 5+, is complemented by beautiful photographs of animal babies in their natural environment. Part of the Animal Babies series looking at baby animals on farms, in the oceans and rainforests, and in snowy habitats.

Fire! - The Renewal of a Forest (Paperback): Celia Godkin Fire! - The Renewal of a Forest (Paperback)
Celia Godkin
R295 R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Save R19 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction Honour Book, 2007

Silver Birch Express shortlist, 2008

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice 2007 finalist

Canadian Science Writers' Association's Science in Society Journalism Award nominee, Youth Book category, 2007"

It hasn't rained in the forest for many weeks. And in the sunny clearing, everything is dry and scorched. Then, late one afternoon, a hot wind begins to blow and storm clouds gather. But instead of rain, lightning fills the sky and strikes a tall tree beside the clearing. The lightning strike shoots down the tree and ignites the dry vegetation below. In no time, the forest is engulfed in flame. Soon there is nothing left but the charred ruins of the forest, devoid of life.

But the story is not over. Slowly and gradually, life returns to the forest - from the seeds that blow in on the wind and germinate, to the small creatures that have survived in their burrows below the ground. It will take many years; but eventually the forest will return, filled with life once more.

Mouse in the House (Paperback): Russell Ayto Mouse in the House (Paperback)
Russell Ayto
R245 R222 Discovery Miles 2 220 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A mouse-catching farce from Roald Dahl Funny Prize winning picture book creator Russell Ayto. Mr and Mrs Homeowner have a mouse in their house, and they want it gone. Mr Bosh - big chief mouse-catcher, and Mr Bumble - assistant mouse-catcher (wearing shoes that squeak like a mouse) arrive on the scene. They try all the old tricks: setting a trap, bringing in a (big!) cat, inviting an elephant round... but the mouse is always one step ahead.

My First Bilingual Book - Plants (English, Turkish, Board book): Milet My First Bilingual Book - Plants (English, Turkish, Board book)
Milet
R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature animals, clothes, colors, fruit, home, jobs, music, numbers, opposites, plants, school, sports, tools, vegetables, and vehicles. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect introduction to exploring other languages.

Developments And Dilemmas In Science Education (Paperback): Peter Fensham Monash University Australia Developments And Dilemmas In Science Education (Paperback)
Peter Fensham Monash University Australia
R1,581 Discovery Miles 15 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A summary of the strengths and weaknesses in present practices of science education in schools, and of research in science education. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Weather (Hardcover): Sonya Newland Weather (Hardcover)
Sonya Newland
R749 R658 Discovery Miles 6 580 Save R91 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake (Paperback): Dk Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake (Paperback)
Dk
R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
My Favorite Pet - Mice (Hardcover): Victoria Marcos My Favorite Pet - Mice (Hardcover)
Victoria Marcos
R667 Discovery Miles 6 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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