Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE S1-3: Third & Fourth Levels Subject: English Capture pupils' imagination and attention with a rich collection of quality texts, handpicked by Jane Cooper to ensure that pupils want to start reading - and keep reading. Tailored to the interests, motivations and abilities of pupils working towards Second and Third Levels in S1 to S3, this book will help you to close the attainment gap. > Unlock a world of meaning, connection and questioning. Part One teaches the close reading skills that pupils need throughout their lives, with simple explanations, lots of examples and tasks set at three levels - 'Building', 'Strengthening' and 'Extending'. > Apply and develop RUAE skills and monitor progress. Part Two contains ten practice assessments that gradually increase in difficulty, with longer passages, more complex language and more challenging questions. > Save time sourcing non-fiction text extracts. Drawing on her long career as an English teacher and author, Jane Cooper has a talent for knowing which topics pupils will find curious or fun - from the world's cheesiest pizza to a mysterious metal column that appeared in a desert. > Build the foundations for success in National qualifications. With Course Reports showing that N5 and Higher students most commonly lose marks in the RUAE papers, this book offers a proactive solution to building confidence and skills during BGE. > Support the individual needs of every pupil. Providing differentiated, age-appropriate content and tasks, this is the perfect resource for mixed-ability classrooms - especially when used alongside its companion volume, Levels 3-4 English: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation Skills.

Veteran educator Marilee Sprenger explains how to teach the essential, high-frequency words that appear in academic contexts—and reverse the disadvantages of what she calls ""word poverty."" Drawing on research and experience, Sprenger provides a rich array of engaging strategies to help educators across all content areas and grade levels not only teach students a large quantity of words but also ensure that they know these words well. You'll find: An overview of how the brain learns and retains new words, including the three stages of building long-term memories: encoding, storage, and retrieval. Encoding strategies to introduce words in novel ways and jump-start the memory process. Rehearsal strategies to help students put words into long-term storage. Review strategies to help students strengthen their retrieval skills and gain the automaticity needed for reading comprehension. Ways to address planning and assessment as crucial, intersecting supports of a robust vocabulary program. This comprehensive resource has everything you need to help your students profoundly expand their vocabulary, enabling them to speak, read, and write with greater understanding and confidence.

In a town where a lot of poor people suffer and where there are a lot of miseries, a swallow who was left behind after his flock flew off to Egypt for the winter, meets the statue of the late ‘Happy Prince’, who in reality has never experienced true sorrow, for he lived in a palace where sorrow isn’t allowed to enter. Viewing various scenes of people suffering in poverty from his tall monument, the Happy Prince asks the swallow to take the ruby from his hilt, the sapphires from his eyes, and the golden leaf covering his body to give to the poor. As the winter comes and the Happy Prince is stripped of all of his beauty, his lead heart breaks when the swallow dies as a result of his selfless deeds and severe cold. The statue is then brought down from the pillar and melted in a furnace leaving behind the broken heart and the dead swallow and they are thrown in a dust heap. These are taken up to heaven by an angel that has deemed them the two most precious things in the city. This is affirmed by God and they live forever in his city of gold and garden of paradise.

Revised and updated to match the latest WJEC Eduqas GCSE Film Studies specification and covering many of the latest film texts for assessment from 2024, this highly visual and engaging Student Book will support students through the course and help prepare them for their exams. - Written by a team of experienced examiners and teachers, this book offers high quality support you can trust. - Comprehensive definitions of key terms throughout the book with examples of how they should be used in analyses. - Case studies of key films provide an in-depth exploration of the key elements of film form. - A dedicated chapter on the Non-Examined Assessment production element of the specification provides clear guidance on how students will be assessed. - New stretch and challenge tasks allow students to further develop their understanding. - Exam-style questions enable students to test themselves and help refine exam technique. - Sample exam questions with student answers and teacher commentaries show how to produce high-mark answers and prepare for the exam.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to freewheel through the pages in Busy Scooters! Whizz round the town on your speedy scooter, try out new tricks at the park, and spend a sunny afternoon racing with friends! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyming story and wonderful illustrations by Jana Curll, which is part of the popular Busy Book series. This book is perfect for young children who are learning exciting new skills. Busy Scooters has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more of our Busy Book world with Busy Swimming, Busy Football and Busy Bikes.

A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs takes her three mischievous little monkeys to stay with her Uncle Gilbert for Christmas. Among many amazing things, Uncle Gilbert’s prized possession is an ancient golden teapot, so the little monkeys must be very good. But what is supposed to be a traditional holiday is soon filled with chaos! Hilda begins to regret bringing the three little monkeys with her – until, one night, their antics come in very handy . . . Quentin Blake’s delightfully funny story is brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark’s beautiful mixed-media illustrations in this irresistible follow-up to Three Little Monkeys and Three Little Monkeys Ride Again.

This is not your average revision guide. They just tell you what to revise. This one teaches you how to revise, too, which is the key to exam success. Based on the latest cognitive science principles and illustrated by lots of visual memory aids, this book makes it much easier to remember everything you need to know and avoid feeling overwhelmed. > Start revising the right way. Testing yourself is proven to boost memory, so you will start each chapter by answering a Knowledge Test, to see what you know and where you have gaps. > Spend time on what matters. Having completed the Knowledge Tests, you can plan a really efficient revision programme, which focuses on your weaker topics and will make the biggest difference to your grade. > Close the gaps. The 'Core Content' pages improve your knowledge of the topics that you need to revise. Research proves that we remember something better if it's presented through text and images, so these pages use bullet points and cartoon memory aids to summarise the important knowledge 'takeaways'. > Show what you know. The 'Exam Practice' pages explain what to do with the knowledge you have gained and how to apply it in the exams. Practice questions and exam tips help you to feel confident answering each question type. Compare your answers to the model answers provided, which highlight the features of excellent responses. > Trust the Dale Banham method. Dale is a highly creative History author and a teacher with over 30 years' experience. Building upon the thinking behind his popular 'Engaging with AQA GCSE History' textbooks, the 'steps to success' in this book give students more support than any other revision guide.

Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the world's weather. With bright, friendly illustrations, plus pop-ups, pull-tabs, and booklets, this interactive book stimulates learning and encourages children to think about how humans can influence the world's climate.

What happens after we die? This difficult question has fascinated people for thousands of years. An Atlas of Afterlives sets out to explore and explain the many underworlds, otherworlds, heavens and hells believed in by cultures from across the world, throughout history. From paradise gardens to fiery kingdoms, from shadowy isles of the dead to ghostly galleons on an eternal voyage, these visions of eternity are fascinating examples of human creativity and storytelling. Organised by continent, this book will take you on an eerie journey to discover legendary places from different mythologies. Each lavishly illustrated spread invites you into a different realm of the dead, with deities, demons and other details drawn from historical sources ranging from ancient Egyptian scrolls to Chilean folklore. With wonder, curiosity and sensitivity, every one of these awe-inspiring places is presented in its cultural context, combining real, historical fact with the magical atmosphere of the unknown – and unknowable. Discover afterlives from all over the world, including: The gloomy kingdom of Hades, ancient Greek god of the dead Valhalla, mead hall of fallen Norse heroes Duat, ancient Egyptian River of Death Jannah, the beautiful Islamic garden of heaven  Kakuriyo, the invisible realm of spirits in Japanese Shinto beliefs The Gates of Guinee, the Voudou portal said to be hidden in New Orleans The Lakota Trail of Spirits in the Milky Way Kibu, island of ghosts to the Torres Strait Islanders of Australia Many, many more. With stories, histories and mapsto get lost in, An Atlas of Afterlives is a truly unforgettable departure from our everyday lives into the depths of world mythology, exploring a fundamental question in an accessible, respectful and totally unique way. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of curious explorers aged 9-12 keen for a glimpse of what lies beyond.

'Are we normal?' he asked. Mum gave Alex the brightest smile. 'Absolutely NOT ... but why don't we find out who is?' A celebration of unique, thriving and fun families. Realistic characters throughout help readers relate to the different, diverse families and situations.

Set over a 24-hour period, meet black bears, grizzlies and cute polar bear cubs in this kids’ nonfiction book by expert Don Hardeman Jr. Journey into forests around the world to follow the lives of these furry creatures as they play, hunt and fight their way through their day. Biologist and black bear expert Don Hardeman Jr. tells the story of the world’s most amazing bears in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations of topics such as hibernation that are perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including: • Grizzlies plucking salmon out of the air as they attempt to swim upstream • The dramatic battle between a sloth bear and a tiger • A sun bear using its gigantic tongue to get honey from a beehive Beautifully illustrated by Rebecca Mills and packed with animal facts, Bears (A Day in the Life) encourages kids to look at the roles these incredible mammals play in ecosystems across the globe and why it’s important we protect them.

Set students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes. Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence. My Revision Notes for NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering will help students: - Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for - Reinforce understanding with our regular 'Now Test Yourself', tasks and answers - Check and review knowledge and skills with revision activities that encourage note-taking and include real-world scenarios - Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid - Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossary

This is not your average revision guide. They just tell you what to revise. This one teaches you how to revise, too, which is the key to exam success. Based on the latest cognitive science principles and illustrated by lots of visual memory aids, this book makes it much easier to remember everything you need to know and avoid feeling overwhelmed. > Start revising the right way. Testing yourself is proven to boost memory, so you will start each chapter by answering a Knowledge Test, to see what you know and where you have gaps. > Spend time on what matters. Having completed the Knowledge Tests, you can plan a really efficient revision programme, which focuses on your weaker topics and will make the biggest difference to your grade. > Close the gaps. The 'Core Content' pages improve your knowledge of the topics that you need to revise. Research proves that we remember something better if it's presented through text and images, so these pages use bullet points and cartoon memory aids to summarise the important knowledge 'takeaways'. > Show what you know. The 'Exam Practice' pages explain what to do with the knowledge you have gained and how to apply it in the exams. Practice questions and exam tips help you to feel confident answering each question type. Compare your answers to the model answers provided, which highlight the features of excellent responses. > Trust the Dale Banham method. Dale is a highly creative History author and a teacher with over 30 years' experience. Building upon the thinking behind his popular 'Engaging with AQA GCSE History' textbooks, the 'steps to success' in this book give students more support than any other revision guide.

This title has received an Imprimatur and has been endorsed by the Catholic Education Service for the new RED. Encourage students to engage with Catholic Religious Education at Key Stage 3 and enable them to understand, discern and respond to key concepts and ideas. This accessible Student Book has been written by experienced teachers and diocesan advisors to support the new Religious Education Directory (RED). - Easily deliver engaging lessons with in-depth content and ready-made tasks for each branch of learning within the new curriculum - Teach with confidence, whatever your level of expertise, with comprehensive and reliable guidance to support both specialists and non-specialists - Build students' knowledge with clear content coverage, including topic overviews, annotated extracts from scripture and clear explanations of key terms - Deepen understanding and help students to engage critically with the content by working through the 'Understand', 'Discern' and 'Respond' tasks throughout - Consolidate previous learning with links between topics highlighted to encourage students to revisit and recap what they have already covered

The courageous Disney Princesses embark on the adventures of their lives when they set out to follow their dreams! A book and toy all in one, this My Busy Books activity kit comes complete with a brightly illustrated book, 12 well-crafted figurines, and a giant durable playmat. Children ages 36 months and up will enjoy spending time with Mulan, Snow White, Cinderella, Merida, Pocahontas, Belle, Tiana, Rapunzel, Ariel, Jasmine, and Aurora! Their imaginations are sure to be ignited as they learn about the Princesses, and then use the figurines and playmat to bring the book scenes to life or to create their own exciting new tales for these adventurous Princesses. Dream Big, Princess!

Packed with activities including colouring-in, search-and-find, simple maths puzzles and much more, this seasonal activity book is perfect for keeping fans of the bestselling Isadora Moon and Mirabelle series busy over the summer holidays. With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!

After the mischievous little Fly helped Mula the sleepy tiger to wake up and get energized, they're back to help Svadi, a very snooty monkey, stop worrying about what others think!   Give yoga a try with Mula and Friends!   Svadi is a very snooty monkey. But when he hears the jungle beat, Svadi stops worrying about how he looks. He is ready to move his hips and sing the song inside his heart!   Book 2 in the Mula and Friends series: Mula and Friends is a beautifully-illustrated picture book series that promotes mindfulness and provides young readers with a soft introduction to yoga. The fun characters and easy yoga poses promote a happy, healthy lifestyle and encourage young readers to relax and unwind.

Do you know where the puzzle pieces go? Put together all five puzzles! Use the image beneath each puzzle as your guide while you assemble the puzzle pieces alongside your book. Then, read the stories to bring each scene to life! 3 years and up.

Put on your vest and join in this epic space adventure with Emmet, Rex and their superhero friends! Solve the challenges, activities and puzzles to defeat the Duplo invaders! Comes with an awesome Rex mini figure Emmet's all time hero! In fact, the feeling is mutual! Full colour action-packed layouts, exciting comic strips and a serious dose of hilarity!

Develop the vital skills students need to achieve the best results possible in their IT exams, with this expert-written Exam Practice Workbook. Written by an experienced author, this write-in Exam Practice Workbook: - Actively develops the ability to retrieve information with a range of recall activities for every topic area - Reinforces understanding and boosts confidence with both short-answer and extended-response exam-style practice questions and activities that help break down the question, plan and review the answer - Encourages independent learning and can be used in class or at home, throughout the course or for last-minute revision - Is accessible and engaging for learners at all levels of ability and confidence