Lottie Brooks is 11 3/4 and her life is ALREADY officially over. Not only is she about to start high school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, she's just discovered she's too flat-chested to wear A BRA! She might as well give up now and go into hibernation with her hamsters Sir Barnaby Squeakington and Fuzzball the Third. Lottie navigates the perils of growing up in this fantastically funny new illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and, of course, KitKat Chunkys. The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. Perfect for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and Dork Diaries. Praise for Lottie Brooks 'As the mother of a ten year old hoodie gamer girl, it is a joy to see the screens off. No amount of coaxing about the utter joy of a book had worked before, but Katie has managed to capture what this group think and feel in a positive, gently parent-mocking, life-affirming fashion.' Becci, Amazon 'My daughter is 12 and I cannot get her to read. However, I bought her a copy of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks . . . and she's hooked!' - Vickles, Mumsnet

A vibrant and fun activity book for 4-7-year-olds to help children overcome their worries and feel happy Help your child explore their emotions and work through their worries while having lots of fun with the help of this engaging activity book. Worry Monsters uses the techniques employed by child psychotherapists, including mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to overcome feelings of anxiety and promote calm. Let the Worry Monsters guide you and your child through a range of simple exercises, including: Find your battle cry to help you feel braver Get creative and draw your worry animal Find out what makes us all different, and why every one of us is special And so much more! Part of the new My Healthy Mind series from Vie, a thoughtful and inspiring range of activity and story books for children. This book has been peer reviewed by a child psychologist, and there are explainers throughout just in case your child has questions about the activities.

From all over the world, picture book illustrators sent original images and personal messages, in postcard form, for Migrations, an exhibition at the Biennial of Illustration, Bratislava, in 2017, curated by the University of Worcester's International Centre for the Picture Book in Society. Over fifty of the cards are reproduced in this very special book. The book is divided into themes of Departures, Long Journeys, Arrivals and Hope for the Future. The facsimile postcard text includes personal messages of hope from the illustrators, as well as quotes from writers including Emily Dickinson, WB Yeats, John Clare, and Anita Desai. Robert Macfarlane has written a poem specially for the postcard drawn by Jackie Morris. Illustrators include Christopher Corr, Marie-Louise Gay, Piet Grobler, Petr Horacek, Isol, Jon Klassen, Neal Layton, PJ Lynch, Roger Mello, Jackie Morris, Jane Ray, Chris Riddell, Axel Scheffler and Shaun Tan. In total, illustrators from 28 countries have contributed. Migrations carries a powerful message about human migration, showing how cultures, ideas and aspirations flow despite borders, barriers and bans.

DREAM BIG. PLAY THE SPORT YOU LOVE. LET THEM HEAR YOU ROAR. Football hero Beth Mead grew up playing football on the pitches of North Yorkshire. She went on to become a football champion, role model and Golden Boot winner at the Euro 2022. In her debut book, she inspires children everywhere to find their sporting passion, work hard and achieve their dreams. From following your passions, having fun and setting superstar goals to raising your game, working as a team and flicking your superstar switch, sport has the magic to help you achieve success in all areas of your life. But it's also about fun, freedom, friendship, focus and flair, and it is for everyone! So stretch your legs, lace up your boots and discover Beth's insider tips, tricks and activities for dreaming big and playing the sport you love.

  What is it like to grow up Black or Black dual heritage in Britain? Stuart Lawrence, brother of Stephen Lawrence, talks to seven inspirational figures about their childhood experiences, as well as sharing insight into his own. This is a collection of courageous, thought-provoking and ultimately hopeful pieces set to educate and inspire young people.  contributors include TV presenter Alison Hammond, Olympic gold medallist Kye Whyte and actress Lolly Adefope empowering real-life stories for children aged 10+ bold page layouts that are stimulating and clear to read National Stephen Lawrence Day takes place on April 22nd each year, with the aim of creating a society in which everyone can flourish.   PRAISE FOR STUART'S DEBUT CHILDREN'S BOOK, SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION: "This book will change lives" - Marianne Levy, the i Paper “Silence is Not an Option: You Can Impact the World for Change is intended to empower all children irrespective of skin colour to demand a better society… Stephen Lawrence's brightness runs throughout the pages, along with Stuart’s love for his brother� – Louise Carpenter, The Times Magazine About the author: Stuart Lawrence is the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence, the young man who, on 22 April 1993, at the age of just 18, was murdered in an unprovoked racist attack. Stuart is an educator and motivational speaker, dedicated to helping to transform the life chances of young people.

Life-affirming and lyrical, this beautiful picture book celebrates the awesome power of nature, while gently introducing young children to the concept of life and death. Over the course of a year, a young child and their dog watch kingfishers by the river with Grandpa. As spring turns to summer and autumn to winter, the kingfishers raise a family, while Grandpa teaches his grandchild about the power of nature and the circle of life. Written in memory of her father, whose favourite bird was the kingfisher, Anna Wilson takes readers on a lyrical journey though a year in the life of a kingfisher family. Stunning illustrations by Sarah Massini bring the riverbank to life in all its glory, while the powerful intergenerational bond between grandparent and grandchild shows that just as spring always follows winter, hope will always return if you know where to look for it. A positive story about life, death, and being a part of the natural world.

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 Secret Life of Oceans is a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts, which imparts a love of Oceans and nature on the next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around them. Did you know that blue whales are the largest creatures on earth ? And that corals are actually tiny creatures? Let Tia the green turtle guide you through this beautiful first guide to oceanlife around the globe. Learn about ocean homes and who lives where, big creatures (whales and whale sharks), little creatures (baby animals to zooplankton), incredible journeys, sea weather, and how to help save our oceans. Read magical folklore sea stories from around the planet, too. Tia has learnt much on her travels and she will be a great guide for young readers, perhaps inspiring them to develop a lifelong love of life under the ocean. Following on from The Secret of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, and The Secret Life of Birds, Oceans is the next book in the series. Sumptuous and detailed illustrations have pride of place in this magical book that mixes natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book to be pored over time and again.

Monkey Goes to Hospital offers a gentle introduction to the experience of needing hospital treatment for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting a hospital. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. Monkey is having so much fun climbing the big tree that he isn't careful and he falls. Dad says he will need to go to hospital for a check-up, but Monkey is worried. Luckily, the doctor at the hospital is very kind. The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.

Help your child make progress with this essential practice and revision title covering key knowledge and skills from the whole school year. Recap all the essential content, then check your skills with easy to use quick tests. Perfect support for the National Tests - in class or at home. Structured revision matched to the curriculum Recaps key Maths skills Includes activities and skills check questions Ideal preparation for Year 6 National Tests (Please note: content for the SATs Made Simple series has been derived from the Scholastic Maths/English Textbooks series and has been previously published under the Scholastic Revision Guide series.)

The perfect book for your daddy's birthday, Father's Day, a new father, or for giving and sharing any time you want to say I love you daddy. Join the PAW Patrol in this celebration of heroic daddies and see how kind, funny, clever and adventurous daddies are. From saving the day and cheering you up, to playing lots of games and being a bit clumsy, daddies are fun to be around - just like the PAW Patrol. Show your daddy just how much he means to you and add your own words to the story to make an extra special gift. The perfect way to say, 'I love you daddy'.

Kollig Op is in die kol! Kollig Op is die gewildste kursus in Suid-Afrika en het alles wat ’n leerder nodig het in een boek. Kollig Op verbeter uitslae, maak leer prettig, maak onderrig ’n plesier en is maklik om te gebruik. Die Kollig Op Onderwysersgids het beplanningsmateriaal, Formele Assesseringstake, hersieningstoetse en eksamens.

The third and final book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy.   The first book in the trilogy - The Bear and the Piano - has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 The Daily Mail - 'Litchfield’s use of light is unequalled and this is a triumphant last movement in a great symphony.’ You probably remember the story of the bear who found the piano in the woods and grew up to become a huge star. He played his music in front of millions of adoring fans and all of his wildest dreams came true. But now, the audiences are smaller, the pianos less grand, and the applause is dying away. So Bear decides to retire. Back in the woods, he is sad that his dream is over but he soon has something to distract him: Little Bear! When Little Bear stumbles upon his piano in the woods, she can’t believe it when her father says that no one wants to hear his music anymore. So she comes up with a plan to prove him wrong. The final book in the award-winning, best-selling trilogy shows that while fame and fortune might be temporary, the best songs stay in your heart forever.  **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books: The Bear and the Piano (1) The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle (2) The Bear, the Piano, and Little Bear's Concert (3) Grandad's Secret Giant Lights on Cotton Rock

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Terry Fox, the legendary Canadian who ran the Marathon of Hope. Terry loved every sport under the sun. He was training to become a sports teacher when he received the cancer diagnosis that meant that his leg would have to be amputated. Owing to his experiences as a patient, Terry decided that he had to do something to raise money and awareness for cancer research. He embarked upon an incredible feat, the Marathon of Hope, in which he ran for 143 days, travelling the equivalent of a single marathon every day, and raised millions of dollars for his fellow Canadians. 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 legendary Canadian hero. 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. 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!

  In a small-town where nothing ever happens, prepare for something extraordinary! 12-year-old Ellie and her best friend Abby, live in the small-town of Plainsboro where nothing ever happens. Ellie is an unassuming and unspectacular comic book geek, and she idolises her best-friend Abby who is cool, chic and talented. But when a freak earthquake strikes the small town, Ellie learns that she has acquired an unimaginable power... And when a video of her power suddenly goes viral, Ellie is thrown into the spotlight, a place she does not want to be.  An underdog story that will make you laugh, cry, and laugh all over again. From award-winning author Leah Johnson.   Perfect for fans of Miss Marvel, Smallsville and Amari and the Night Brothers. A story about friendship and finding yourself.

Exam board: SQA Level: Advanced Higher Subject: Biology First teaching: August 2019 First exam: Summer 2021 Trust Scotland's most popular revision guides to deliver the results you want. The How to Pass series is chosen by students, parents and teachers again and again. This is the only study book that addresses the skills for Advanced Higher Biology, as well as the knowledge. > Recap and remember course content. Concise summaries and diagrams cover the important points for each Key Area in the latest SQA specification. > Test your skills and knowledge. Regular 'check-up' questions throughout the text help you to see if a topic is secure before you move on. This style of active revision is much more effective than simply reading. > Practise exam-style questions. Formal questions with mark allocations are provided at the end of each Key Area, reflecting the types of questions you will face in the exam. Three course assessments are also included. > Get expert tips for exam success. Hints on how to achieve top marks and avoid mistakes are based on feedback in the SQA examiners' Course Reports, giving you insight into the marking process. > Teach yourself with confidence. Independent study has never been easier with clear explanations, definitions of technical terms and answers to all questions at the back of the book. > Plan and manage your revision. Checklists for each Key Area enable you to benchmark your progress against SQA's assessment standards and make sure you're on track to get the grades you need.

A stunning debut about finding the strength to speak up against hate and fear, for fans of The Hate U Give and I Am Thunder. "Fiercely brilliant from beginning to end." Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth People like me are devils before we are angels. Hanan has always been good and quiet. She accepts her role as her school's perfect Muslim poster girl. She ignores the racist bullies. A closed mouth is gold - it helps you get home in one piece. Then her friend is murdered and every Muslim is to blame. The world is angry at us again. How can she stay silent while her family is ripped apart? It's time for Hanan to stop being the quiet, good girl. It's time for her to stand up and shout.

Die Nuwe alles-in-een reeks kan nou spog met 'n nuwe lees- en klankprogram vir Gr 1 tot 3 om gedeelde, begeleide en selfstandige lees in die klaskamer te bevorder. Dit is ontwikkel volgens doe beginsels en doelwitte van die Kurrikulum- en assesseringsbeleidsverklaring. Die leerfokus van hierdie boek is om fonemiese bewustheid te bevorder. Leerders moet daarvan bewus wees dat spraak uit 'n reeks klanke bestaan, hulle moet individuele klanke herken, asook die manier waarop klanke woorde en woorde sinne vorm.

This bright and colourful 11+ Non-verbal Reasoning Activity Book is packed with engaging activities and fun characters! Perfect for learning at home or in class, it's loaded with Non-verbal Reasoning practice for ages 9-10 (Year 5). It's a great way to start 11+ prep early, giving children the chance to gradually and comfortably build their skills without being overwhelmed. Each topic is explained in easy-to-understand language, followed by a selection of fun-packed activities. It's designed to boost your child's confidence with Non-verbal Reasoning, and make sure all that knowledge really sticks! Self-assessment boxes at the end of each topic can be used to keep track of their progress. We've also thrown in fun puzzles so your child can apply their newfound skills in a different context. Full answers can be found at the back of the book. For more colourful practice, check out our Verbal Reasoning Activity Book for Ages 9-10 (9781789085884)

The Life Skills Teacher's Guide contains a year plan, the four term plans, possible time schedules for a full week and daily step-by-step teaching plans for 40 weeks for the subject. The teaching plans include the following: the weekly teaching plan, hints and essential information as background knowledge before the lessons are tackled, the rhymes and songs mentioned in the teaching plan, complete step-by-step lessons for each day and guidance on how to complete the prescribed assessment tasks. The Teacher’s Guide is written according to the requirements of the CAPS. The CD in the Teacher's Guide contains printable year and term plans for the subject, free resources for teacher and learner, free prescribed worksheets, the theme-oriented stories mentioned in the teaching plans, the sheet music for the songs in the teaching plans and the assessment forms and rubrics. The Teacher's Guide is written by experts in the field of the Foundation Phase. All the authors have years of experience and have been involved in series which has been successfully used in schools. The series has been developed under the guidance of Mart Meij whose various educational series, from Grade R to 3, are widely used by schools. The New All-In-One series is nationally recognised and used in many schools. The Teacher's Guides not only provide lessons for the teacher that describes exactly what to do, but also background information so that the teacher knows why certain instructions are included in the lesson. The teaching plans include innovative, multisensory activities that promote active learning and accommodate different learning styles. The guides contain a CD with free full colour resources which can be used over and over by the teacher and the learner. Free worksheets on the CD can be downloaded and printed so that it is not necessary to buy workbooks.