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Endorsed for Pearson Edexcel Qualifications Exam board: Pearson
Edexcel Level: International GCSE Subject: History First teaching:
September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Target success in Pearson
Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) History with this proven formula
for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is
combined with exam practice questions and practical tips to create
a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen
and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes every student can:
- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the
topic-by-topic planner - Consolidate subject knowledge by working
through clear and focused content coverage - Test understanding and
identify areas for improvement with regular revision tasks -
Improve exam technique through practice questions and tips - Learn
and use key terms for each topic This revision guide covers the
following studies: - Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918-45
- A world divided: superpower relations, 1943-72 - A divided union:
civil rights in the USA, 1945-74 - Russia and the Soviet Union,
1905-24 - The USA, 1918-41 - Changes in medicine, c1848-c1948 -
China: conflict, crisis and change, 1900-89
From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little
People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Louis Pasteur, the
French chemist and the father of modern medicine. Little Louis was
born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to
figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he
discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out
how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and
creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the
development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world. 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 the iconic chemist'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.
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
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Ernest Shackleton, the fearless Antarctic adventurer. When Ernest
Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure. After a
career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try
to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he
had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new
records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and
he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader. This
exciting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the intrepid explorer'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!
Form an orderly queue! Get your special edition copy of the Celtic
Courier today! Bursting with news and features, including headline
news, religious news, farming news, food and drink, fashion
highlights, arts and entertainment, property, handy hints and even
items for sale, you will find everything you need to know about
what's going on in Celtic Britain. Written and designed in a
newspaper style, the Celtic Courier covers topics in the KS2
History Curriculum in a fun and inventive way.
History of Jamaica has been revised to bring the account of the
island's history up to date. Many maps and photographs have also
been added. This edition of the authoritative History of Jamaica
covers the whole of the history of the island from the arrival of
the Arawaks a thousand years ago until the present day. That
thousand year period has also seen the arrival of the Spaniards and
the extermination of the Amerindians, the coming of the British and
the introduction of slavery, the fight for freedom and the
achievement of Independence. This story, with its many facets: the
Buccaneers, the Maroons, the National Heroes and others, is told by
the Government Archivist in a flowing narrative which is backed by
a knowledge based on the closest contact with original documants.
- Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension
- Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative
- New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun,
creative way
- Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant
subjects
- "Words to Know" glossary clarifies subject-specific
vocabulary
- "Learn More" section encourages independent study
- Index makes navigating subject matter easy
Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced
story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest
and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling
adventure. Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family
from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after
his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and
sent to prison. Luckily, one of the guards there notices that he
has a gift for carving wooden models and he is released on the
orders of the grand caliph Harun al Rashid himself. In return Jabir
must carve twelve golden horsemen, a gift from the caliph to the
emperor Charlemagne. But someone is determined to stop Jabir from
completing the work and he will stop at nothing, not even arson, to
achieve his aim. Can Jabir and his friend Yasmina finish the
horsemen or will Jabir be sent back to prison? Ideal for readers
aged 8+, this exciting and readable adventure story is packed with
great characters and insight into Islamic civilisation and the
historic culture of the Middle East circa AD 900, a period which is
now studied in the National Curriculum. The Flashbacks series
offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for
introducing children to historical topics.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights
activist. Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad
was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a
preacher... so maybe he'd become a great preacher too. One day, a
friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when
his mother wouldn't let him in because he was black. That day he
realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin
believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if
it's wrong. And he promised himself that - when he grew up - he'd
fight injustice with the most powerful weapon of all: words. This
moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring
activist'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!
On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms,
phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by
explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people
have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and
the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these
famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating
illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the
lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will
learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the
Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese
folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found,
but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of
the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old
manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the
whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you
to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily
Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and
fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young
adventurers everywhere.
Imagine what it would have been like to write on a slate or learn
all of your lessons by heart. School in the past was very different
to school today but some things haven't changed. We still learn
maths, English, history and geography; we play at break time and
eat school meals. Explore what has changed and what is the same in
this informative photographic book. Part of the How Have Things
Changed series - eight brilliant books covering all aspects of our
day-to-day lives.
From Kamala Harris, one of America’s most inspiring political leaders and Joe Biden’s pick for his 2020 running mate, a book about the core truths that unite us, and the long struggle to discern what those truths are and how best to act upon them, in her own life and across the life of our country
Senator Kamala Harris’s commitment to speaking truth is informed by her upbringing. The daughter of immigrants, she was raised in an Oakland, California community that cared deeply about social justice; her parents–an esteemed economist from Jamaica and an admired cancer researcher from India–met as activists in the civil rights movement when they were graduate students at Berkeley. Growing up, Harris herself never hid her passion for justice, and when she became a prosecutor out of law school, a deputy district attorney, she quickly established herself as one of the most innovative change agents in American law enforcement. She progressed rapidly to become the elected District Attorney for San Francisco, and then the chief law enforcement officer of the state of California as a whole. Known for bringing a voice to the voiceless, she took on the big banks during the foreclosure crisis, winning a historic settlement for California’s working families. Her hallmarks were applying a holistic, data-driven approach to many of California’s thorniest issues, always eschewing stale “tough on crime” rhetoric as presenting a series of false choices. Neither “tough” nor “soft” but smart on crime became her mantra. Being smart means learning the truths that can make us better as a community, and supporting those truths with all our might. That has been the pole star that guided Harris to a transformational career as the top law enforcement official in California, and it is guiding her now as a transformational United States Senator, grappling with an array of complex issues that affect her state, our country, and the world, from health care and the new economy to immigration, national security, the opioid crisis, and accelerating inequality.
By reckoning with the big challenges we face together, drawing on the hard-won wisdom and insight from her own career and the work of those who have most inspired her, Kamala Harris offers in THE TRUTHS WE HOLD a master class in problem solving, in crisis management, and leadership in challenging times. Through the arc of her own life, on into the great work of our day, she communicates a vision of shared struggle, shared purpose, and shared values. In a book rich in many home truths, not least is that a relatively small number of people work very hard to convince a great many of us that we have less in common than we actually do, but it falls to us to look past them and get on with the good work of living our common truth. When we do, our shared effort will continue to sustain us and this great nation, now and in the years to come.
Every year, hundreds of the most beautiful people in the world come
to New York to become models. At age fourteen, Cheryl Diamond was
one of them. Living on her own in a run-down apartment, Cheryl
spent her days on go-sees, runways, and shoots, surviving
hand-to-mouth, while taking in everything she could about the tough
and sleazy modeling industry. She watched other girls make
mistakes, and swore she wouldn't be a victim...until a
career-altering event changed her life and nearly ruined her shot
at her dream. This is the riveting, true account of Cheryl's
triumphant rise, disastrous fall, and phoenix-like comeback in one
of the hottest and most demanding industries in the world.
History and Geography are dynamic and diverse disciplines, but
disciplines that always displayed integrative abilities and
potential because human actions in spaces and places matter in
both. In History, the human past concerns time and space. In
Geography, space and spatiality dominate and can include humanity.
Teaching and learning History and Geography in the South African
classroom is the first textbook to consider History and Geography
as interconnected disciplines in the South African education
context. This book guides readers through developments in the
History and Geography fields, new focus areas and some refreshed
teaching and learning possibilities unlocked by technology. Drawing
on prodigious research, experts in these fields impart
recommendations for teaching, understanding, learning and assessing
these subjects purposefully. Teaching and learning History and
Geography in the South African classroom is aimed at educators and
prospective educators in the Social Sciences, History and Geography
programmes. Elize van Eeden is a professor at North-West
University, and chairs the subject group History at the Vaal
Triangle Campus. She served as chairperson of the South African
Society for History Teaching (20092017) and is editor or assistant
editor of three peer-reviewed journals accredited by the Department
of Higher Education. She has authored more than 80 peer-reviewed
articles, and has contributed chapters in 18 books as either
co-writer or editor. Elize has authored 12 History books, one being
the textbook, Didactical guidelines for teaching history in a
changing South Africa (1999). Her main research interest is
regional history in multidisciplinary research environments and its
application in regional history in teaching. Pieter Warnich is a
senior lecturer in History and Social Sciences Education at the
North-West University. He is chairperson of the subject group
History and Social Sciences Education at the Potchefstroom Campus.
His main areas of specialisation are teaching, learning and
assessment and History education curriculum studies development.
Pieter has published widely in these fields where he authored
peer-reviewed articles and chapters in books. He is co-editor of
the book Outcomes-based assessment for South African teachers
(2012). Currently he is editor of the accredited open-access
History teaching journal, Yesterday&Today.
A SECOND AMAZING ADVENTURE begins as Hetty and her dad arrive at
their beach hut for the summer. A summer storm uncovers mysterious
clues which reveal the secrets of the areas smuggling past. Hetty
and Charlie are convinced there is treasure hidden somewhere around
Hengistbury Head. Does it exist? someone else is also on the trail.
The race is on, who will find it first? Life is never quiet when
Hetty and Charlie are around the beach huts for the summer! Helen
and Sarah have teamed up again following the success of their first
adventure story 'Hetty's Hut' which was enjoyed by a wide ranging
audience of both young and old. This time they have taken their
inspiration from stories of local smugglers as well as the beauty
that surrounds them.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India. As a young teenager in India,
Gandhi led a rebellious life and went against his parents' values.
But as a young man, he started to form beliefs of his own that
harked back to the Hindu principles of his childhood. Gandhi began
to dream of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this
idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and
unite the country - ending violence and unfair treatment. His
bravery and free-thinking made him one of the most iconic people of
peace in the world, known as Mahatma, meaning 'great soul'. This
moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist'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!
Intervention workbook for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History The
American West, c1835-1895 This workbook: addresses the most common
barriers to learning history at grade 5, as identified from past
student exam papers is ideally suited for students working towards
grades 4 and 5, with stretch activities to allow you to reach grade
6 develops and boosts the skills you need for the new GCSE (9-1)
assessments, with ready-to-use examples and activities build around
exam-style questions uses a unique, systematic approach can be used
on your own or with a teacher's support Other workbooks in our
Target history series, for grades 5 and 9, include: Anglo-Saxon and
Norman England, c.1060-1088 (grades 5 and 9) Crime and punishment
in Britain, c1000-present (grades 5 and 9) Early Elizabethan
England, 1558-1588 (grades 5 and 9) Medicine in Britain,
c1250-present (grades 5 and 9) Superpower relations and the Cold
War, 1941-1991 (grades 5 and 9) Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1939
(grades 5 and 9)
Why do humans look like they do? What will we look like in the
future? Why do some species of animals die out where others thrive?
Our Hairy Past takes a fun look at evolution and inheritance in
animals and humans from prehistoric times to the present day and
beyond. Discover the scientific theories of Darwin and Wallace,
plus the discoveries of palaeontologists and other key figures such
as Mary Anning. Learn about some incredible species of animals that
have developed fascinating characteristics and traits in order to
survive. And read all about humans and how we have changed and
evolved from our prehistoric ancestors and how we are adapting to
our changing world.
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