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Exam board: SQA Level: National 4 & 5 Subject: History First
teaching: September 2017 First assessment: Summer 2018 Fresh
stories, fresh scholarship and a fresh structure. Connecting
History informs and empowers tomorrow's citizens, today. Bringing
together lesser-told narratives, academic excellence, accessibility
and a sharp focus on assessment success, this series provides a
rich, relevant and representative History curriculum. > Connect
the past to the present. Overarching themes of social justice,
equality, change and power help students to understand the
importance of events and issues, then and now. > Go far beyond
other resources. With respect and aspiration for the transformative
power of History, this series incorporates the latest research,
challenges old interpretations and embeds diverse experiences
throughout. > Follow a clear and consistent structure. The key
issues in the specification form the chapters in each book, and the
content descriptors are subheadings within the chapters. Finding
the information that you need has never been easier. > Meet the
demands of the assessments. Connecting History develops the
knowledge and skills for success, with appropriate breadth, depth
and pace. The narrative and sources take centre stage and the
authors model the process of answering questions effectively
through that narrative, ensuring that students have enough key
points to achieve full marks. End-of-chapter activities consolidate
and extend learning. > Benefit from pedagogic and academic
expertise. The authors are highly experienced teachers and
examiners who know how to spark critical curiosity in students.
Each book has been rigorously reviewed by an academic from the
University of Glasgow, so you can rest assured that the content is
accurate and up to date.
Clara Barton lived her life to help others. This inspiring
biography introduces readers to the "Angel of the Battlefield" in
the Civil War and how she spent her life caring for others on and
off the battlefields. The vivid images, helpful timeline, and
informational text work together to depict Clara's journey from a
young Civil War nurse to the president of the American Red Cross. A
table of contents, glossary, and index aid in better understanding
of the content and improvement in vocabulary.
Build the confidence, knowledge and skills your students need to
succeed in OCR GCSE Religious Studies. This time-saving, write-in
workbook can be used flexibly for classwork or homework, throughout
the course or for revision and exam practice. - Improve
understanding through a range of activities that enable students to
review, reinforce and apply their knowledge across each component
of the course - Prepare for assessment with exam-style questions to
help students practice and perfect their technique - Encourage
independent study and progression with the answers available online
This workbook covers: Beliefs and teachings & Practices -
Christianity - Islam Religion, philosophy and ethics in the modern
world from a religious perspective - Relationships and families -
The existence of God, gods and the ultimate reality - Religion,
peace and conflict - Dialogue between religious and non-religious
beliefs and attitudes
The British railway system is the oldest in the world. This
fascinating book describes the early days in the British railway
industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city
railway line in 1830 and Robert Stephenson's Rocket, through to the
glory days of the Flying Scotsman and the expansion of the national
rail networks in the 1940s to form British Railways. With a
biography of George Stephenson the Father of the Railways and his
son Robert, a timeline and Track Facts, this book is a must for
anyone with an interest in trains and train travel.
This 365 daily devotional is for girls age 6-9. It provides them
with godly wisdom and insight for each day. Be encouraged with
truth and flooded with joy as you spend time with God, reflecting
on these devotions, scriptures, and prayers. Let him show you that
you are beautiful, you are loved, and you were created with a
purpose. There is no one quite like you, and he is delighted to
call you his daughter. Let God's everlasting promises strengthen
your heart, mind, and spirit as you spend a little time with him.
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
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The Last Ornament
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Karen Benedict; Illustrated by Thea Go
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