From Aunt Annie’s alligator to the colourful Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, Dr. Seuss’s delightful book gets a brand new look, and introduces early learners to the letters of the alphabet through an amazing array of crazy creatures. Big B, little B, what begins with B? Baby, barber, bubbles and a bumblebee! Children can have lots of fun that is funny learning about big and little letters. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. A perfect book for early readers, the brand new look brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation.

"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.

This new volume presents informative research on the different aspects of employing nanotechnology for environmental pollution decontamination, highlighting the main tools, methods, and approaches for contaminants detection and remediation. The book takes a biotechnological point of view that considers the main environmental pollutants; the safety and economic aspects of nanoremediation, nanosensors and nanobiosensors for the detection of pollutants; and strategies to promote nanoremediation and nanobioremediation. The chapters offer a comprehensive overview of nanotechnologic strategies as essential tools to restore polluted environments and to make more feasible and harmonic the pathway to sustainable development. The volume also discusses the use of sensors to detect pollutants and to monitor the quality of environmental restoration. Topics include nanozymes; organic and inorganic pollutants threatening human health; different types of carbon-based and non-carbon-based nanomaterials in nanosensors and nanobiosensors to detect environmental pollution; nanomaterials that specifically deal with water, soil, or air pollution; and assisted nanoremediation promoted by plants (nanophytoremediation) or microorganisms (for example, mycorrhizal fungus) that promote in situ nano-phyto-mycorrhizo-remediation. Also addressed are aspects related to a macroperspective of nanoremediation that highlight the economic aspects related to nanotechnology, the safety aspects of the use of nanomaterials, and the sustainability aspects related to the use of nanomaterials in strategies of environmental restoration. Nanotechnology for Environmental Pollution Decontamination: Tools, Methods, and Approaches for Detection and Remediation offers extensive and comprehensive knowledge on nanotechnology applied to pollution detection and remediation, assisted or not by biological strategies.

Did you know you have the power and the materials at your fingertips to facilitate the actual brain growth of students? This book is a practical resource to engage K-6 students with STEAM content through their five senses: seeing, listening, touch/movement, smell and taste. It combines historical research, practical suggestions, and current practices on the stages of cognitive development and the brain’s physical response to emotion and novelty; to help you learn ways to transform ordinary lesson plans into novel and exciting opportunities for students to learn through instruction, exploration, inquiry, and discovery. In addition to providing examples of sensory-rich unit plans, the authors take you through the step-by-step process on how to plan a thematic unit and break it down into daily seamless lesson plans that integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. With 25 themed STEAM unit plans and activities based on national standards, up-to-date research on brain science, and real classroom experience, this book shows multiple ways to develop and deliver active multisensory activities and wow your students with sights and sounds as soon as they come through the door of your classroom.

This title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education Master the essential scientific concepts that underpin the new Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework (0097), with specifically sign-posted tasks, activities and investigations rooted in the mastery approach. - Get learners thinking scientifically, with engaging activities designed to show Science in Context; including topics on how science is used in the home and the impact it has on our environment. - Focus on key concepts and principles with starter activities at the beginning of each unit, allowing teachers to establish current knowledge and plan future lessons. - Extend student's knowledge with 'Challenge yourself!' activities to push problem-solving further.

Dive into this stunning guide that explores the underwater world, its wildlife, the challenges it's facing and how you can help to protect it. Join your sea turtle guide as you navigate every inch of our oceans, from the sunlit surface to the deepest, darkest depths. This beautiful book will help you explore the five oceans on our planet, meeting the creatures who live there and finding out just how their incredible surroundings work. From tides and currents, to migrations and conservation, see our oceans in action and learn how you can help to save them. This is a great follow-up to the very successful A Cat's Guide to the Night Sky, as it introduces young readers to our oceans, the underwater wildlife and the natural phenomena that take place as well as discussing the challenges we're currently facing and what we can do to help save our big blue world. The book contains a glossary and is suitable for children aged 6+. Written by expert author Catherine Barr, who previously worked as the Greenpeace Sea Turtle campaigner, and with gorgeous artwork from celebrated illustrator Brendan Kearney, this is a must-have for all young readers.

This title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education - Reinforce learning, deepen understanding and encourage self-reflection in practical workbook activities. - Provide extra practice and self-assessment: Each Workbook is intended to be used by the learner for practice and homework, plus the completed workbooks can be used to help aid revision. - Build on what has taken place in the lesson: Challenge learners to develop their understanding further with ready-to-go write-in exercises.

Part of the Oxford Smart Curriculum Service, the Oxford Smart Mosaic Teacher Handbook 1 supports specialists and non-specialists alike to deliver the KS3 curriculum coherently and with impact. Designed around Series Editor Craig Barton's Learning Episode Model, the Teacher Handbook provides a responsive, step-by-step approach that can be easily followed and implemented, with minimal PD. Non-specialists are fully supported with a clear and consistent teaching and learning approach, which helps them to check prior learning, identify misconceptions, model key skills and provide opportunities for practice. The Teacher Handbook contains comprehensive guidance on the delivery of all the content in Student Book 1. It includes additional guidance on pre-requisite knowledge and common misconceptions to support responsive teaching, guidance for effective explanations and how to develop learners mathematical thinking through example-problem pairs, and support with building the confidence and fluency of learners. Answers for all questions and commentary for the problem-solving and reasoning questions are provided in the Teacher Handbook.

★★★★★ "Wonderful book for my young school age grandchildren who live in Washington. I may get my own copy!" W is for Washington combines dazzling photos with fun and informative couplets which describe the pictures and offer clear picture-word associations. Intriguing facts will add to the non-fiction learning experience. This book covers subjects important or significant to Washington state and includes brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Washington's natural beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea. The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the “Who Knew?—Facts about the great state of Washington� section which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Washington alphabet.

Every day, Hosea Taylor takes the Number 42 bus into the city to play his shiny brass saxophone – and, hopefully, to earn some money. Setting up in his favourite place, Hosea makes sweet music as people greet him with a smile, a little girl dances and crowds surround him. A surprise ending reveals what the money is really for. Kathleen Blasi’s delightful text and Shane Evan’s colourful images capture the real-life closeness between the much-loved Hosea - who shared his passion for music and life with everyone - and his community. This heartwarming picture book (based on a true story) depicts a day in the life of Hosea Taylor, a musician who, with his charm, talent and generosity, brought joy to everyone he met. An author's note explains how Blasi learned about Hosea Taylor (1948-2016) and what compelled her to write his story.

-Offers user-friendly, approachable strategies for STEAM planning, instruction, and assessment, blending tried-and-true best practices with highly-applicable instructional models inspired by artists’ and STEAM professionals. -Explores interdisciplinary connections among STEAM subject areas via diverse contemporary and historical artists and designers – richly illustrated with over 200 full-color images – helping students make deep connections between subject areas and learn subject matter in context through art media. -Chapters contain flexible, choice-based resources for the classroom, with tips for adapting to different grade levels, as well as STEAM amplifiers, which fuse contextual learning on artists and designers with real-world STEAM topics to spark student learning.

International Education Inquiries is a book series dedicated to realizing the global vision of Education 2030. This vision involves "ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all." The founding editors seek to provide a forum for the diverse voices of scholars and practitioners from across the globe, asking questions about transforming the vision of Education 2030 into a reality. Published chapters will reflect a variety of formats, free of methodological restrictions, involving disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary inquiries. We expect the series will be a leading forum for pioneers redefining the global discussion about the people, places, and perspectives shaping Education 2030 outcomes.

In a pitch-perfect picture book debut, animator Michael Relth channels the voice--and artwork!--of a loyal pup sharing the simple, sweet, and funny story of finding his forever family. Brimming with heart, this story highlights the power of belonging and sheds light on the importance of rescuing an animal. It's a clever take on a dog's journey from being lost to found--from shelter to home. Perfect for animal enthusiasts and growing families, Picture Book by Dog is a charming and accessible story that has all the makings of a commercial hit.

This new volume addresses the growing use of organic farming in recent past decades fueled by the concern with the many deleterious effects of conventional agricultural practices, which employ chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides for large scale production of food. It focuses on sustainable development in farming, primarily detailing the application of different natural resources as manure for organic farming. The authors discuss efficient and cost-effective uses of natural and available resources to produce healthy food while at the same time helping to conserve the environment. Section I of Organic Farming for Sustainable Development discusses in detail the application of microorganisms such as Trichoderma sp., Azospirillum sp., endophytic microorganisms, arbuscular mycorrhiza, Chaetomium sp., and bioactive secondary metabolites in organic farming practices. Section II explores the potential applications of organic amendments and sustainable practices for plant growth and soil health using garlic products, organic substrates, biochar, organic mulching, and tillage and weed management. In addition, Section III summarizes the impacts and prospects of organic crop production technology on health, food safety, and quality. The authors bring together important information that will be helpful in designing organic farming methods for soil sustainability and crop productivity as well as for nutritious food produced efficiently and cost productively. The book provides valuable insight to efficiently and cost-effectively use natural and available resources to increase the nutrient content of our food as well as to manage the organic wastes coming from other sectors, such as from cattle farms without polluting the surroundings.

On the first day of Christmas Santa asked, "Who's helping me?" I told him . . . "Leave everything to me and Elfie!" Count and sing along as more and more elves join in helping Santa with his festive jobs over the twelve days of Christmas! From three selfie-elfies snapping photos in Santa's grotto to five twinkling elves hanging lights to nine elves brushing the reindeer... and Santa's beard! An elf-filled twist on the infamous 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, this hilarious festive romp is the perfect book to share and read together.

Nanoparticles have a smaller size as compared to their micro, macro or bulk counterparts. Reduction in size of these particles provides them with some unique characteristics, such as surface-to-volume ratio, quantum confinement effect, surface plasmon response, widening of band gap, etc. These nanoparticles have attracted attention of scientists all over the globe in last few decades. Nanomaterials are a requirement of the day as their use is pushing a number of bulk materials out of use. These have numerous applications in varied fields like solar cells, food industries, targeted gene and drug delivery, medical imaging, polymeric materials, sensors, treatment of water, soil and air pollution, etc. Written in a convenient and easy-to-read style, this book covers the important aspects of nanomaterials by focusing on the many issues related to food and textile industries, treatment of polluted water, health, energy crises, targeted drug delivery, etc. The editors take an interdisciplinary approach to discussing how the scenario will change on a global level in the future and explore when these nanomaterials will replace almost all micro- and macromaterials. The Science of Nanomaterials is a ready-at-hand guide to the many issues related to the use of nanomaterials in drug and gene delivery, sensors, photosplitting of water, wastewater treatment, microbial diagnosis, textile industries, nanocomposites, food industries (safety, security, packaging and preservation), etc. that will be valuable to students at all levels as well as a refresher for scientists, researchers, policymakers, and others.

A pup-tastic search and find book! Can you spot Mango the Jack Russell and his bunch of puppy pals in all the busy pictures? Join the doggies playing at the beach, getting pampered at the parlour and even chilling with the Corgis at the royal palace in this pup-tastic search and find adventure! Dog lovers and fans of Where’s Wally will love this hilarious search and find book. Spot all your favourite dog breeds in each of the colourful scenes, with adorable illustrations by Hannah McCaffery. A family friendly activity book, suitable for ages 7+ and grown ups too!

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard in Busy Trains! Enjoy watching the steam puff out of an engine, going through a crossing and chugging along the railway. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Trains has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Fire Station, Busy Airport and Busy Bikes.

Courage is doing something hard, even when you don’t know if you really can do it. Courage helps you find out what you’re good at, discover that you don’t need to be perfect and that mistakes are okay. There are many ways to be courageous.

An introduction to classic Marvel superheroes for the youngest superfans! Jump into action with your favorite Marvel superheroes! Learn all about their superpowers, backstories, and alter egos in these bright and bold board books, with text and art from the classic comics. Special effects and gatefolds make for a funfilled read, one that’s suited towards board book readers and collectors alike.