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Created in partnership with White Rose Maths, student book 1 for
KS3 Maths follows the White Rose schemes of learning for Year 7
where mathematical concepts are broken down into small steps to
help all pupils make progress. Written by White Rose teachers, it
helps develop confident and capable mathematicians who can do and
enjoy key stage 3 maths. Winner of Teach Secondary 2021 Curriculum
Impact Category Finalist of Educational Resources Awards 2022
Secondary Non-ICT The only official KS3 Maths White Rose textbook
provides a UK-specific approach, which has been taught and refined
in the classroom. It has been carefully planned and sequenced to
support students as they progress through KS3 and prepare for GCSE.
It helps all students to: · Experience a smooth and successful
transition from KS2 to KS3 Maths that builds on ability and
progress in primary maths · Master topics with content broken down
into small, manageable steps which is interleaved and revisited in
other contexts to aid memory and make connections · Secure
conceptual understanding with models and visual representations ·
Embed strong mathematical foundations with detailed and clear
explanations · Build fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills
with plenty of practice questions · Practise purposefully for deep
understanding with ’What do you think?’ tasks · Reinforce
learning with consolidation questions · Deepen knowledge with
stretch questions · Boost progression with reflection questions ·
Check answers at the back of the book Accompanied by high-quality
professional development courses for teachers provided by White
Rose Maths
The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language
learning. A handy 3-in-1 Spanish study book: grammar, verbs and
vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and
easy-to-understand Spanish reference and revision guide. This book
gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your
study of Spanish. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have
been designed for all those learning Spanish at school, in an
evening class, for work or for leisure. Grammar: this section
provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented
layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text
as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real Spanish
illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition,
a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical
terminology. Verbs: you will find 120 fully conjugated regular and
irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a
double-page spread showing all the major tenses. Major
constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models,
as well as hundreds of examples of real Spanish to show you how
verbs are used in context . An index contains thousands of verbs
which are cross-referred to their conjugation model. Vocabulary:
this handy section covering 50 topics (such as family, free time,
careers, computing, education, food and drink, health, shopping)
gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in
Spanish. With its clear, user-friendly grammar, all the most
important Spanish verbs shown in full, and an extensive vocabulary
guide, this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and
writing with confidence in Spanish.
When Pongo, a young orangutan, reaches for a ripe mango, she gets a
big surprise! Clinging to the fruit, and very confused, is a little
bat called Bulu who can't find his way back to his cave in the busy
daytime forest. Pongo soon learns that for a creature who is used
to the shadows of the night, the day can be a very scary place.
When they finally find Bulu's home, the roles are reversed, and
Pongo must venture into a dark and unfamiliar world. Can the two
animals find somewhere between night and day, where their
friendship can blossom?
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Diwali
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Anita Nahta Amin
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Diwali is about celebrating! It honours the Hindu story of Rama and
Sita. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps,
watch fireworks and dance. Others might exchange cards and
presents. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have
multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Take a whistle-stop tour of London's most famous landmarks with
this entertaining picture book and 300-piece jigsaw. The sturdy box
contains a jigsaw map of London, plus a picture book with
fascinating details about London's most famous sights, from
Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and
the museums in Kensington. (The picture book is a condensed version
of The Big Picture Book of London.)
The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years! Mr
Cheerful always woke up in a cheerful mood, with a bright sunny
smile on his face. In fact, Mr Cheerful was one of the most
cheerful people you are ever likely to meet. He did, however, have
one secret that made him sad. But nobody knew about it. The Mr Men
and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with
their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny
stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time
experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?
Eve Soumerai recounts her childhood as a Jewish girl growing up in
Nazi Berlin, as a teenaged refugee in the United Kingdom, and later
as a young adult searching for answers in postwar Germany. This
first-person memoir helps students understand the Holocaust and its
effects by chronicling the life of an individual who lived through
it. Eve's story engages readers as she retells chapters of her
life, including memories of a birthday party, Crystal Night, life
in England, and losing family and friends. The historical context
of the Holocaust and the author's life unifies and clarifies
events. This is the first book in the new Voices of Twentieth
Century Conflict series for middle and high school students. A
series foreword, timeline, glossary, and questions for discussion
and reflection pertaining to each chapter are included. Primary
documents and original photographs help students to experience
being in someone else's shoes, making this book the perfect
teaching tool for helping students understand important aspects of
the Holocaust.
The Creative Writing series provides a complete and comprehensive
course in creative writing. It prepares children for 11+, 12+ and
13+ state grammar entrance, Common Entrance and scholarship
examinations for independent schools. This series of books is
designed to be used in sequence from Workbook 1 onwards. A child
should work through the exercises in each section and then apply
the principles and techniques they have learnt in a draft of their
own story. By the end of the course, children will have produced
two drafts for each of their six original stories. A Progress Chart
and Certificate of Achievement are included at the end of the book.
All our materials have been rigorously classroom tested. The
methodologies have been successfully used in AE Tuition classes for
over 30 years.
"The river twisted and turned through the forest. Alex and Jo saw
lots of extraordinary birds, but none were the Rainbow Bird."
Unless Jo and Alex can find the last Rainbow Bird, its species will
become extinct. Journeying by riverboat through a spectacular
forest, the children find many extraordinary birds -- elegant
Underwater Birds, glowing Lamp Birds and excitable Big-to-Little
Birds -- but will they find the last Rainbow Bird? This vibrant
picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Nora Brech is
a riot of colour, imagination and wonder. Children will love the
heartfelt, fun story which gently and imaginatively explores
wildlife conservation.
Each workbook contains 18 spelling units. Each unit is made up of
four pages, with each unit containing: a list of 22 words to be
learned, focusing on one or more phonic word patterns and two
commonly used words word building and word study activities
revision words from the previous workbook. Each unit contains word
building and word study activities. A bank of activities is used
throughout the book, including: unjumbling words word worms finding
small words crosswords word searches synonyms antonyms and many
more. Interactive spelling activities to accompany My Spelling
Workbook F are available to download.
A vibrant exploration of plant life cycles Earth's Amazing Cycles:
Plants looks at the wonderful world of plants, the many diverse
forms they take and how they form, grow, reproduce and die in a
constant cycle. Spanning core science and geography topics, Earth's
Amazing Cycles makes sense of the natural processes in the
constantly changing world that surrounds us, from food chains to
photosynthesis and from reproduction to rock formation, and reveals
how these processes work together in a complicated and fragile
balance. It also highlights throughout the importance of caring for
our unique planet. Earth's Amazing Cycles showcases fresh, vibrant
new illustrations and clever infographics. A funny character
features throughout, guiding readers through the information and
providing opportunities for humour and engagement. Titles in the
series: Animals/Energy/Plants/Rocks/Seasons/Water
Hydrogen Energy Conversion and Management presents the challenges
and solutions to the use of hydrogen as the energy source of the
future. Divided into four parts, the book first provides an
overview of hydrogen technology, including environmental
sustainability, green hydrogen, and the fundamentals of the
hydrogen economy and future energy security. Part 2, Production and
Conversion, examines the latest technologies for efficiently and
cost-effectively producing hydrogen from renewable energy sources
while Part 3, Storage and Transportation, examines the latest
technologies for efficiently and cost-effectively storing and
transporting hydrogen. Finally, Part 4, Applications and
Transition, critically analyses the challenges, solutions and
implementation prospects. This book is an invaluable resource for
researchers and practitioners involved in the hydrogen economy and
will also be of interest to graduates and PhD students on
multidisciplinary subjects related to renewable energy.
Long planes, short planes, stuck at the airport planes . . . which
do you like best? Follow fifty colourful planes as they race
through the air – soaring, swooping and loop-the-looping! Can you
find your favourite? Full of spotting and counting fun, with
different planes to follow on each page and an exciting fold-out
race at the end, this rhyming preschool book from Donna David and
Nina Pirhonen has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading
skills and expand language and vocabulary. Packed full of bright
pictures and fun read-aloud text, Planes Planes Planes! is perfect
for any transport-obsessed toddler! Fans of this book will love the
others in the series: Trains Trains Trains!, Cars Cars Cars! and
Trucks Trucks Trucks!
A complete course in machine-sewing for children aged 7+ years
Sewing is a skill that has so many benefits for children and can
give them real pride in their achievements. Angela Pressley has
been teaching children to sew for 15 years, and knows how to
encourage and inspire them to learn, starting with the basics and
building up a portfolio of skills. And to keep them interested, she
has designed 30 makes that will help them cement the knowledge
they've gained, from sewing simple seams to patchwork, curves and
corners, hems, linings and so much more. The book starts with an
introduction to the sewing machine and some of the basic skills and
equipment needed to sew. Then there are four chapters, each
beginning with technique workshops, followed by projects that put
into practice the skills just learned. Every project includes clear
artworks plus a difficulty rating, from 'easy peasy' to 'you're on
your way', 'you've got this', and 'you're a star'. As
children progress through the levels they will learn how to make
their own toys, bags, accessories and clothes, and will be
encouraged to put their own creative ideas into their sewing.
Step up your science knowledge with Step Into Science and discover
the science of electricity! Step Into Science: Electricity reveals
how electricity was discovered; what is inside a battery; and how
to make your own series circuit. With the help of a cast of funny
blobby characters, you'll explore the many uses of electricity and
discover how to make your own buzzing robot. Colourful and quirky
illustrations make these core science topics exciting and fresh to
encourage interaction with the subject. Written to support the
National Curriculum at Key Stage 2, each title explores key
scientific topics through a combination of concise information and
fun experiments. Perfect for readers aged 7+ Titles in the series:
Electricity Forces & Magnets Habitats Light Plants Rocks &
Soil Sound The Body
Maisie the mountain hare loves playing hide and seek with her
brother Archie and their friend Thomas the ptarmigan. Archie is the
best at hiding and Maisie has the keenest eyes. As the baby hares
grow, their coats turn white to help them camouflage in winter. But
with no snow in sight, the siblings are in danger. Can Maisie and
Archie work together to stay safe? Written in Lynne Rickards'
signature rhyme, this is a playful tale of friendship and teamwork.
Abigail Hookham's dynamic illustrations of Scottish animals and
heather-covered Cairngorm landscapes are full of detail and
character. From the author of best-selling Skye the Puffling and
Rowan the Red Squirrel, and the creators of Oran the Curious Otter,
Maisie the Mountain Hare is a fun and lively celebration of
Scotland's amazing mountain wildlife.
Shoot for the stars with Sammy Striker! From Oscars
Prize-shortlisted Catherine Emmett and bestselling illustrator Joe
Berger, Sammy Striker and the Football Cup is an empowering story
for young footie fans, about friendship, football, and having the
courage to believe in yourself. Sammy Striker is NEVER found
without a football at her feet, and one day at the park, she's
spotted by Melissa McDream who coaches the Under 8s National Team!
Sammy is a dribbler-extraordinaire, headed straight for the top.
But, as the Football Cup gets closer, Sammy's shots on goal go a
bit . . . wonky. Will Sammy work out that it's what makes her
DIFFERENT that will help them win the final?
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Plant Life
(Hardcover)
Hélène Druvert; Text written by Juliette Einhorn
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A beautiful picture book with layers of intricate lasercuts and
enchanting illustrations. Here are plants as you've never seen them
before! Hélène Druvert’s meticulous lasercuts and beautiful
illustrations take you on a trip around the world to visit some of
the most fascinating examples of plant life, from the tiniest algae
to the tallest trees. Learn how plants are pollinated and how they
spread their seeds, how trees communicate with each other, how
carnivorous plants attract their prey, and how plants play a vital
part in making our planet a great home for humans. This fact-filled
journey is by Hélène Druvert, the acclaimed author and
illustrator of Anatomy, Garden Jungle, Ocean, The Sky, Paris Up, Up
and Away, Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away and New York Melody.
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