In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Gloria Steinem, the world's most famous feminist. Gloria realised from a young age that the women were treated differently than men, and that wasn't fair. Beginning her career as a journalist, her witty and honest articles challenged readers to see the world through her eyes. Following in the footsteps of her suffragist grandmother, she became passionate about feminism and grassroots activism. There was so much work to be done, and Gloria kept working - she became a passionate leader in the women's liberation movement and dedicated her life to brining about change. A spokesperson for an entire generation, to this day Gloria inspires us to keep working for a fairer society - for everyone. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of this amazing feminist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

It will help you to: Check what you know - the warm-up activities in the knowledge booster section help you recap what you already know about the topic. Understand the exam questions - the exam skills section break down each type of questions so you can see how it works, then the 'steps to success' skills builder shows you how to construct the answer Practice with exam-style questions - the practice paper give you the change to putt your skills into action, writing straight into the book, supported by plenty of hand hints and tips to keep you focused Develop your skills and understanding - the example answers to the proactive paper use student-friendly mark schemes and annotations to show you what makes them successful responses.

Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor: Angela Leonard This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new specification in an engaging way, using detailed narrative, sources, timelines, key words, helpful activities and extension material uses the 'Thinking Historically' approach and activities to help develop conceptual understanding of areas such as evidence, interpretations, causation and change, through targeted activities has 'Writing Historically' features that focus on the writing skills most important to historical success. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments includes lots of exam guidance, with practice questions, sources, sample answers and tips to support preparation for GCSE assessments. * These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of 31st July 2015, but may be subject to change. You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification.

We've worked with teachers to develop versions of our core textbooks that feature reduced content and language level, providing greater support and enabling students of all abilities to progress. Now available for the seven most popular options, these foundation versions help make the GCSE content more accessible and are designed to be easy-to-use alongside the core textbooks. How have we made them more accessible? We've reduced the level of the language to remove difficult words or phrases when possible. All the titles have been reviewed for reading age by a language expert. Easy-to-use alongside the core GCSE textbooks with content covered on each spread matched so you can use both versions together in a mixed ability classroom. More of the difficult words that students need to know are explained in key terms boxes, with definitions repeated through the books to reinforce learning. We've made our explanations more accessible for students targeting a grade 5 or below. Where possible, we've replaced paragraphs of text with easy-to-understand flow diagrams, mind maps or charts so there is significantly less text on the pages for students to tackle. The level of demand in the activities has been reduced and some of the harder ones removed. Exam tips have been re-focused to offer advice so that students of all abilities can secure as many marks as possible. The 'Preparing for your exam' chapters have been thoroughly rewritten with answers and commentary for students working towards a grade 5. New artworks have been added to make explanations more visual.

In 1831, at only 22 years old, Darwin was offered the position of Naturalist on HMS Beagle's world voyage. He was set to become a clergyman but returns after five years at sea an inspired genius. This book follows the journey of HMS Beagle, showing life on-board the ship for Darwin, the captain, crew and the expedition's artist. The reader sees Darwin discovering and observing insect life in Brazil, fossils in Argentina , earthquakes in Chile and turtles in the Galapagos Islands. The reader is therefore able to follow the steps which led to Darwin's inspired theory of evolution, while also showing the adventures and escapades he had during the voyage. A fascinating and colourful story of Darwin's life, this book also introduces young readers to one of the world's most important scientists and his discoveries. It concludes with a simple explanation of the theory of evolution. Written by an outstanding team in the field of children's non-fiction, this is a book to enlighten and inspire young readers.To watch a video describing Darwin's theory of evolution click

It will help you to: Check what you know - the warm-up activities in the knowledge booster section help you recap what you already know about the topic. Understand the exam questions - the exam skills section break down each type of questions so you can see how it works, then the 'steps to success' skills builder shows you how to construct the answer Practice with exam-style questions - the practice paper give you the change to putt your skills into action, writing straight into the book, supported by plenty of hand hints and tips to keep you focused Develop your skills and understanding - the example answers to the proactive paper use student-friendly mark schemes and annotations to show you what makes them successful responses.

The revision series for Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Designed for hassle-free, independent study and priced to meet both your and your students' budgets, this combined Revision Guide and Workbook is the smart choice for those revising for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History and includes: A FREE online edition One-topic-per-page format 'Now Try This' practice questions on topic pages Exam skills pages including Worked examples with exemplar answers Exam-style practice pages with practice questions in the style of the exams Guided support and hints providing additional scaffolding, to help avoid common pitfalls Full set of practice papers written to match the specification exactly

Queens. Warriors. Witches. Revolutionaries. History is full of sisters making their mark. Meet incredible women in the pages of this book, from Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret to tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Find out why Egyptian ruler Cleopatra went to war against her younger sister Arsinoe, and what made samurai sisters Nakano Takeko and Nakano Koko take on an entire army. Through the stories of the sisters, readers will go on a tour of women's history, from the courts of Imperial China to the French Revolution.

Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) History prepares students for the new specification. These books provide comprehensive coverage of the latest Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification and are designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination: written by a team of highly experienced History teachers, examiners, and authors each book provides free access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom chapters are mapped closely to the specification to provide comprehensive coverage learning is embedded with exercises, source materials and exam practice throughout transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they're gaining Pearson progression tools allow quick and easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance on how to personalise learning solutions. reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style for students whose first language may not be English glossary of key History terminology. Student Books will be available for the following units: Depth Studies Development of Dictatorship: Germany 1918-45 A World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1943-72 A Divided Union: Civil Rights in the USA, 1945-70 Dictatorship and Conflict in the USSR, 1924-53 Historical Investigations The USA, 1918-41 The Soviet Union in Revolution, 1905-24 The Origins and Course of the First World War, 1905-18 Breadth Studies Conflict, Crisis and Change: China, 1900-1989 Conflict, Crisis and Change: The Middle East, 1919-2012 The Changing Role of International Organisations: the League and the UN, 1919-2011 Changes in Medicine, c1848-c1948 Available: May to September 2017

This Discover & Learn Activity Book is perfectly matched to CGP's Vikings Study Book for Years 5 & 6 (see 9781782942016 - pupils will need the Study Book to answer the questions in this Activity Book). It contains a range of thought-provoking practice questions for each topic - ideal for helping children think in depth about what life was like for the Vikings. Each page includes Learning Objective tick-boxes, so they can keep track of how confident they feel about each topic. Complete Answers are available in the matching Teacher Book (9781782949770).

We've worked with teachers to develop versions of our core textbooks that feature reduced content and language level, providing greater support and enabling students of all abilities to progress. Now available for the seven most popular options, these foundation versions help make the GCSE content more accessible and are designed to be easy-to-use alongside the core textbooks in a mixed ability classroom and are also ideal for home learning. How have we made them more accessible? We've reduced the level of the language to remove difficult words or phrases when possible. All the titles have been reviewed for reading age by a language expert. Easy-to-use alongside the core GCSE textbooks with content covered on each spread matched so you can use both versions together in a mixed ability classroom. More of the difficult words that students need to know are explained in key terms boxes, with definitions repeated through the books to reinforce learning. We've made our explanations more accessible for students targeting a grade 5 or below. Where possible, we've replaced paragraphs of text with easy-to-understand flow diagrams, mind maps or charts so there is significantly less text on the pages for students to tackle. The level of demand in the activities has been reduced and some of the harder ones removed. Exam tips have been re-focused to offer advice so that students of all abilities can secure as many marks as possible. The 'Preparing for your exam' chapters have been thoroughly rewritten with answers and commentary for students working towards a grade 5. New artworks have been added to make explanations more visual.

Focus on those who have often been marginalised in the historical narrative, looking at disability, LGBTQ+, women's and Gypsy Roma Traveller history within the context of key events in 20th century Britain. The textbooks that belong in your classroom. The people and stories that belong in your curriculum. Looking to diversify your KS3 curriculum? > A new focus on... is designed to be used flexibly, with enquiries that will complement and enhance your existing schemes of work. > Look at topics through a different lens, see the past from many perspectives and question traditional narratives. This exciting new series publishes in 2023.

We are turning the clock back to times so very different from today. Sixty years have passed - a long, long time away. A little bit of history, incorporated in a story, pictures bringing it to life. The adventures of two children, a husband and a wife.

Why was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-Age ancestors bring such massive stones to the site from so far away? How did they raise the enormous stones to their upright positions? What was Stonehenge used for, and who lived around the site? This is the incredible true story of this awe-inspiring monument - one of the greatest ancient sites in the world and a World Heritage Site. This fascinating picture information book provides all the facts about the most important prehistoric monument in Britain.

A bumper activity book companion to the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Featuring colouring, stickers, search & find, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, mazes, and more, in paperback format.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) History prepares students for the new specification. These books provide comprehensive coverage of the latest Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification and are designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination: written by a team of highly experienced History teachers, examiners, and authors each book provides free access to an ActiveBook, a digital version of the Student Book, which can be accessed online, anytime, anywhere supporting learning beyond the classroom chapters are mapped closely to the specification to provide comprehensive coverage learning is embedded with exercises, source materials and exam practice throughout transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are signposted allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they're gaining Pearson progression tools allow quick and easy formative assessment of student progress, linked to guidance on how to personalise learning solutions. reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book is written in a clear and accessible style for students whose first language may not be English glossary of key History terminology. Student Books will be available for the following units: Depth Studies Development of Dictatorship: Germany 1918-45 A World Divided: Superpower Relations, 1943-72 A Divided Union: Civil Rights in the USA, 1945-70 Dictatorship and Conflict in the USSR, 1924-53 Historical Investigations The USA, 1918-41 The Soviet Union in Revolution, 1905-24 The Origins and Course of the First World War, 1905-18 Breadth Studies Conflict, Crisis and Change: China, 1900-1989 Conflict, Crisis and Change: The Middle East, 1919-2012 The Changing Role of International Organisations: the League and the UN, 1919-2011 Changes in Medicine, c1848-c1948 Available: May to September 2017

Help every pupil to know more, look closer, think deeper and write better as they develop their historical knowledge and skills throughout Key Stage 3 and get 'GCSE-ready'. Exploring the stories of fascinating people, places and events through an enquiry approach, this Student Book familiarises KS3 pupils with the different ways of thinking required for thematic, period, depth and site studies at GCSE. > Easily and cost-effectively implement a new KS3 curriculum. This coherent single-book course contains 120 lessons that experienced and non-specialist teachers can deliver with confidence, across a two or three-year KS3 > Establish strong foundational knowledge of British History. The content has been meticulously selected to provide a chronological spine that contextualises GCSE content, saving you valuable time when teaching GCSE > Focus on building writing skills. GCSE-style command words and question types are introduced gradually, developing the extended writing skills that pupils need to reach the highest marks, whichever GCSE specification you follow > Effectively assess and demonstrate progress. Regular activities throughout the Student Book lead to end-of-enquiry tasks, supporting both formative and summative assessment of pupils' conceptual understanding and writing skills > Generate enthusiasm and respect for historical evidence. Pupils are encouraged to use sources and interpretations as part of their historical investigations, leading to a natural improvement in their analytical and evaluative skills

The revision series for Pearson Edexcel GCSE History Designed for hassle-free, independent study and priced to meet both your and your students' budgets, this combined Revision Guide and Workbook is the smart choice for those revising for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History and includes: A FREE online edition One-topic-per-page format 'Now Try This' practice questions on topic pages Exam skills pages including Worked examples with exemplar answers Exam-style practice pages with practice questions in the style of the exams Guided support and hints providing additional scaffolding, to help avoid common pitfalls Full set of practice papers written to match the specification exactly

"The Cherished Library" is a new series, designed to look and feel like classics from a distinguished library. "Ireland: A Very Peculiar History" is a lively and informative account of the history of the whole island of Ireland, from its earliest inhabitants to the present day. It celebrates the cultural achievements of the Irish, and recounts as objectively as possible the turbulent political events that have helped to shape today's Ireland and Northern Ireland. Fact boxes, a full glossary and index make the book both fun and informative to use. The text is enlivened with black-and-white line drawings, and there is a full-colour frontispiece.

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