The brightly coloured, detailed illustrations in this wonderful children's Bible bring every story to life. The Text has been rewritten in clear, engaging language especially for younger readers and forms a delightful introduction to the Bible.

From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons and My Friend the Octopus comes an exciting historical adventure - with a touch of magic - set aboard the Titanic ... Young cabin steward, Sid, is proud to be working on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built. Clara dreams of adventure too, but she's a stowaway in the hold of a much smaller boat, Carpathia. Here she meets the biggest, best dog she's ever known: Rigel, who is on his way to be reunited with his owner. None of them could have imagined how they would need each other one ice-cold terrible night - or that an extraordinary sea creature might also answer their call ... The third middle-grade historical adventure from the author of Darwin's Dragons and My Friend the Octopus A new spin on the sinking of the Titanic, offering an uplifting alternate history of real-life survivor, Sid Daniels A touching animal friendship lies at the heart of the story, as well as hints of mythology Showcases Lindsay Galvin's trademark combination of exciting adventure, rip-roaring history and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.' EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised story' THE TELEGRAPH

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 With FREE Pearson Revise App Take control of your revision and confidently prepare for exams anywhere, anytime. View all revision topics in one place, take quick quizzes, track your progress and link to the Revision Guide for more in-depth study. You will be able to enter the code from the book into the free app to unlock online pages from revision guide. (Available for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Maths, Science, History and Business from September 2020.)

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.

Are you worried about Surviving Your First Year of College? Or are you so excited about new friends, new freedom, and dating that you haven't even begun to think about classes, all-nighters, and ten-page papers? Whichever side of the spectrum you fall on-or maybe somewhere in between-this book is for you. Author Michael A. Kipp, who attended four different universities in four years and now teaches at a private Christian university, has seen it all and is here to help you navigate the worst parts of college and succeed at the best parts. With help from his wife, Sandy, he covers everything from roommate troubles to class attendance to cash flow to visiting the campus nurse. Whatever you've got a question about, this book covers it-because nobody wants more than us (except your parents, maybe) to see you not only survive college but actually thrive during your first year. So put down that summer reading, take a break from packing, get your mind off that upcoming goodbye to your significant other-and settle in for a few laughs and a lot of great tips about Surviving Your First Year of College. Your college years have the potential for the heights and depths of human experience which is what can make this experience such an exhilarating and exciting adventure. Welcome to the journey of entering college

Learning the Bible has never been this much fun with these 99 cards with 20 questions each about people, places, or things from the Bible. Can you guess the biblical person, place, or thing? Ready … GO! If your kids liked The Action Bible, they’ll love The Action Bible Guess It Game. Learning the Bible has never been more easy and fun! Artist Sergio Cariello’s energetic illustrations, taken from The Action Bible, give life to the stories as young minds try to correctly guess the identity of a Bible person, place or thing with as few clues as possible. Great for traveling or family game night, these action-packed cards will help expand youngster’s Bible knowledge in a fun and interactive way. Special features include: 99 oversized cards with 20 clues each; Quick reference guide so you can find each story in The Action Bible; Instruction card with up to three ways to play.

As kinders van Die Aksie-Bybel gehou het, sal hulle mal wees oor Die Aksie-Bybel: Raai-raai-speletjie. Dit was nog nooit so lekker of maklik om die Bybel te leer ken nie. Hierdie prettige speletjie bied:

• 99 kaartjies met 20 leidrade elk oor ʼn persoon, plek of voorwerp in die Bybel, asook Skrifverwysings om verdere Bybellees aan te moedig
• 'n Vinnige verwysing na waar die storie in Die Aksie-Bybel gevind kan word
• 'n Instruksiekaartjie met aanwysings vir 3 maniere waarop die speletjie gespeel kan word

Packed with illustrations, this book looks at the ever popular subject of dinosaurs and highlights how these and other prehistorical creatures show the wonder of God's creation. From landborne to airborne to waterborne dinosaurs, learn facts about a wide range of dinosaurs, from the most familiar T-Rex to more unknown species. Mike and Caroline also draw in the number of ways that we can discover more about God's creation, including fossils and genetics, and introduce us to a number of palaeontologists and other scientists who have contributed towards our understanding of these creatures from long-ago.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Unearth the secrets of our natural world with The Lore of the Land, a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies and seas. From thundering rivers to shady groves, flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped mountains to the depths of the ocean, discover the folklore of Earth's wildest places. Stories and spirits abound in these land- and seascapes, where traditional wisdom and mysterious magics have intertwined over centuries. Each of the six chapters covers a different natural landscape, revealing the worldwide folklore surrounding Woodlands, Seas & Oceans, Wetlands, Mountains, Rivers & Streams and Hills & Caves. Beginning with tales from cultures spanning the globe, each chapter then dives into the legends of how these places were formed, their place in the human imagination and their natural and otherworldly denizens. Learn how the forests hold up the sky in Maori tradition; how in Ireland, seaweed was once thought to predict the weather; and that the ancient Greeks believed Mount Etna housed the fiery forge of the gods. All this and more is accompanied by beautiful artwork based on real folklore, uncovering the secrets of our natural world as never before. A treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom, The Lore of the Land is sure to fire the imaginations of young nature-lovers, and delight anyone who has ever wondered whether there is more to our natural world than meets the eye. Also in the series: The Lore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature

Be drawn into all the excitement of the world’s most awesome story!

The Action Bible® presents more than 200 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easy to follow the Bible’s historical flow and reinforcing the build-up to its thrilling climax!

In The Action Bible®, the Old and New Testament stories are illustrated in such a contemporary way that they draw readers into the exciting stories of the Bible. This compelling blend of clear writing plus dra­matic images offers an appeal that crosses all age bound­­­aries.

Internationally recognized artist Sergio Cariello has created attention-holding illustrations marked by rich coloring, dramatic shading and lighting, bold and en­er­getic designs, and emotionally charged figures.

Also available in Afrikaans as Die Aksie-Bybel

Kom deel in die opwinding van die wêreld se wonderlikste storie ooit. Die Aksie-Bybel bied meer as 200 kort, aksiebelaaide Bybelstories in chronologiese volgorde. Dit verseker dat lesers die historiese vloei van die Bybel beter verstaan, en dra ook by tot ’n kragtiger opbou na die opwindende hoogtepunt.

Die aangrypende Ou- en Nuwe-Testamentiese stories in Die Aksie-Bybel kommunikeer Bybelse waarhede duidelik en kragtig aan hedendaagse lesers. Die gemaklike skryfstyl en dramatiese illustrasies sal aanklank vind by kinders en almal wat jonk van gees is.
Skrifverwysings kom aan die begin van elke storie voor om verdere Bybellees aan te moedig, en ʼn volledige Skrifindeks kom agter in die Bybel voor.

Internasionaal erkende kunstenaar Sergio Cariello se aangrypende, kleurryke illustrasies word gekenmerk deur dramatiese skakerings, sterk en energieke ontwerpe en emosioneel gelaaide figure.

Hierdie is die verhaal van God se verlossing – in aksie!

Updated Edition for students taking their exams in 2021 onwards. Exam board: OCR Level: GCSE Subject: History First teaching: September 2019 First exams: Summer 2021 Target success in OCR GCSE (9-1) History A with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined with exam-style questions, revision tasks 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 - Enjoy an interactive approach to revision, with clear topic summaries that consolidate knowledge and related activities that put the content into context - Build, practise and enhance exam skills by progressing through revision tasks and Test Yourself activities - Improve exam technique through exam-style questions and sample answers with commentary from expert authors and teachers - Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the activities available online This title covers the following options: Period study - International Relations: the changing international order 1918-c.1975 Non-British depth studies - Germany 1925-1955 - The USA 1919-1948 - The USA 1945-1974 British thematic studies - Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 - War and British Society c.790 to c.2010 - Migration to Britain c.1000 to c.2010 British depth studies - The English Reformation c.1520-c.1550 - Personal Rule to Restoration 1629-1660 - The Impact of Empire on Britain 1688-c.1730

Gebruik die baie toeganklike teks van die 1983 Afrikaanse Vertaling. Vorm 'n brug tussen Bybelstorieboeke en die volteks-Bybel. Verduidelik belangrike Bybelse temas en verse aan kinders. Help kinders om God en die Bybel te verstaan volgens hul leer- en vergelykende stadiums. Voed liggaam, siel en gees. Maak Bybellees 'n opwindende avontuur. Rig kinders in die regte rigting op hul geestelike reis. 'n Goeie bron vir ouers en onderwysers.

In this book, Runoko tells his daughter, Assata-Garvey, all about the African diaspora. The book is divided into sections on Asia, Europe, Australia, the Pacific islands and the Americas. Runoko has taken thousands of good photographs on his frequent travels: 25 of them, of which several in colour, illustrate this book. There are also two maps.

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)

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.