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Books > Children's & Educational > Science
How to Vanquish a Virus is a funny, fascinating blend of facts,
quotes and science stories from the world of health research and
science history. In the wake of Covid-19, children and parents are
keen to understand - and be reassured about - viruses and other
health issues. With over twenty years' experience of scientific
research, Dr Paul Ian Cross sets out to answer all the questions we
didn't know we needed answering until now. What does a virus look
like? How does a virus get passed from person to person? How have
viruses changed the world? And who are the men and women who have
beaten them? With children leading the revolution, now is the time
to understand the importance of making medicines ... and how to
vanquish a virus. Any fans of Horrible Histories or Operation Ouch
will love this book.
The holiday begins at the airport, and in this fun introduction to
air travel for very young children, find out all about what happens
before and after you take to the skies. Packed full of vivid,
eye-catching illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock and
easy-to-read, simple text, this engaging book is a great
introduction to the wonderful world of planes and airports. From
checking in your bags to walking through the body scanner at
security, this book delves into all the goings on at airports, as
well as preparing the plane, what happens during the flight and
landing safely. Readers will take a closer look inside the
aeroplanes themselves, including a peek inside the cockpit! As part
of a series which also includes Cities and Trains, this is an
exciting and inspiring introduction to the world of airports and
air travel for very young children. About Lonely Planet Kids:
Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel
authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over
the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global
community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for
exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and
encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the
world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature,
history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of
global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in
a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!
This book focuses on socio-cultural issues and the potential of
using dioramas in museums to engage various audiences with - and in
- contemporary debates and big issues, which society and the
natural environment are facing, such as biodiversity loss. From the
early 1900s, with the passage of time and changes in cultural norms
in societies, this genre of exhibits evolved in response to the
changes in entertainment, expectations and expressed needs of
museum visitors. The challenge has always been to provide
meaningful, relevant experiences to visitors, and this is still the
aim today. Dioramas are also increasingly valued as learning tools.
Contributions in this book specifically focus on their educational
potential. In practice, dioramas are used by a wide range of
educational practitioners to assist learners in developing and
understanding specific concepts, such as climate change, evolution
or or conservation issues. In this learning process, dioramas not
only contribute to scientific understanding and cultural awareness,
but also reconnect wide audiences to the natural world and thereby
contribute to the well-being of societies. In the simultaneously
published book: "Natural History Dioramas - Traditional Exhibits
for Current Educational Themes, Science Educational Aspects" the
editors discuss the history of dioramas and their building and
science learning aspects, as well as current developments and their
place in the visitor experience.
This board book version of Marie Curie - an international
bestseller from the Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces
the youngest dreamers to this Nobel Prize-winning scientist. When
Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a
woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected
around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium
dramatically helped in the fight against cancer, and she went on to
win the Nobel Prize for Physics! Babies and toddlers will love to
snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this brilliant
woman, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky
illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. 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!
Looking Up is a celebration of telescopes around the world and
speeding through space. These incredible structures gaze out into
the solar system and beyond, helping us learn about distant stars
and planets. Discover these amazing feats of engineering with
cutaway illustrations, alongside detailed explanations of the
science of light. All over the world, people have built fantastic
instruments for looking up into the sky. These telescopes are not
just engineering marvels - they are monuments to curiosity and
wonder. Discover the physics behind astronomy and stargazing, from
the reason that telescopes are often built in deserts to how
scientists can tell what planets are made of, even from million of
light years away.
Exam Board: WJEC Level: GCSE Subject: Chemistry First Teaching:
September 2016 First Exam: June 2018 Endorsed by WJEC. Develop your
students' scientific thinking and practical skills with resources
that stretch and challenge all levels within the new curriculum
produced by a trusted author team and the established WJEC GCSE
Science publisher. - Prepare students to approach exams confidently
with differentiated Test Yourself questions, Discussion points,
exam-style questions and useful chapter summaries. - Provide
support for all required practicals along with extra tasks for
broader learning. - Support the mathematical and Working
scientifically requirements of the new specification with
opportunities to develop these skills throughout. - Support
separate science Biology and also suitable to support the WJEC GCSE
Science (Double Award) qualification.
Science Bug International is an exciting and comprehensive science
programme that has been designed to make sure your children never
stop asking questions about their world! The Topic Book includes
fun and engaging practical activities as well as opportunities for
consolidation and reflection making it perfect for use inside and
outside the classroom. With full and comprehensive coverage of the
skills and knowledge required for curriculum attainment, Science
Bug International will help you to nurture and inspire your young
scientist.
As one of the core areas of the curriculum, science provides
particular challenges, especially to teachers working at the top
end of the elementary school range. "Science 7-11" invites science
teachers working with preteens to examine their practice in the
light of current research findings. Clive Carre and Carrie Ovens,
both experienced primary teachers themselves, ask what teachers
really need to know both about their subject and about their
students in order to teach science effectively. The authors give
practical guidance on curriculum planning, on balancing enquiry
approaches to learning with more formal "telling" and on the
difficult area of collecting and interpreting evidence of
children's progress for assessment.
This volume, the first of a two-volume set, provides a foundation
for future research and development in science curriculum. Drawing
upon complexity and systems theories, this book provides a
framework for science curriculum that tackles and transform the
interrelated and socio-ecological causes of our ecological crises
in the Anthropocene. Chapters provide a foundational conceptual
framework that can inspire and motivate educators and researchers
alike, and push the boundaries of science curriculum research,
theory, and practice The result is a refreshing and hopeful look at
PK-12 science curriculum as a lever for positive change amidst our
current global trajectory in the 21st century.
Come on a walk to the beach and find out about the world's oceans
and seas, the plants and animals that live there and why they are
so important. You'll find out what causes the tides, where coral
gets it colour from and why mangrove swamps are important. I'm Glad
There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles
exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world
around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe
the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to
protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in
the series: Bees and Other Bugs Trees and Other Plants Clouds and
Rain Stars and the Moon Oceans and Seas Humans and Other Animals
The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the
questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world,
history, space, and more! Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red
Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these
questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating
question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning
children's author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural
world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and
information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for
dipping in and out. Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the
seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships
and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater
creatures beyond your imagination, and fascinating facts about our
relationship with this watery world.
Phineas Gage was truly a man with a hole in his head. Phineas, a
railroad construction foreman, was blasting rock near Cavendish,
Vermont, in 1848 when a thirteen-pound iron rod was shot through
his brain. Miraculously, he survived to live another eleven years
and become a textbook case in brain science.
At the time, Phineas Gage seemed to completely recover from his
accident. He could walk, talk, work, and travel, but he was
changed. Gage "was no longer Gage," said his Vermont doctor,
meaning that the old Phineas was dependable and well liked, and the
new Phineas was crude and unpredictable.
His case astonished doctors in his day and still fascinates
doctors today. What happened and what didn't happen inside the
brain of Phineas Gage will tell you a lot about how your brain
works and how you act human.
This book is designed for those who have had no more than a brief
introduction to organic chemistry and who require a broad
understanding of the subject. The book is in two parts. In Part I,
reaction mechanism is set in its wider context of the basic
principles and concepts that underlie chemical reactions: chemical
thermodynamics, structural theory, theories of reaction kinetics,
mechanism itself and stereochemistry. In Part II these principles
and concepts are applied to the formation of particular types of
bonds, groupings, and compounds. The final chapter in Part II
describes the planning and detailed execution of the multi-step
syntheses of several complex, naturally occurring compounds.
Investigating Science for Jamaica comprehensively covers the
National Standard Curriculum (NSC) in Integrated Science. As well
as acquiring scientific knowledge, students will develop the
process skills necessary to engage in scientific enquiry. With
activities and questions that provide a methodical approach to
investigation and problem solving, this course gives students an
excellent foundation for the study of the separate sciences at
CSEC. A Workbook and Teacher's Guide accompany the Student Book. An
eBook edition of the Student Book is also available.
Investigating Science for Jamaica comprehensively covers the
National Standard Curriculum (NSC) in Integrated Science. As well
as acquiring scientific knowledge, students will develop the
process skills necessary to engage in scientific enquiry. With
activities and questions that provide a methodical approach to
investigation and problem solving, this course gives students an
excellent foundation for the study of the separate sciences at
CSEC. A Workbook and Teacher's Guide accompany the Student Book. An
eBook edition of the Student Book is also available.
The inclusion of technology in subjects taught to primary school
students presents teachers with an exciting and somewhat daunting
challenge. "Design and Technology in the Primary School" aims to
provide teachers with a definition and exploration of design and
technology activities through a project approach. The book includes
case studies which illustrate how teachers with little or no
previous experience can draw on their existing knowledge of
materials, processes, and local authority support, to develop
successful projects linking areas of the curriculum with design and
technology.
Guidance is also offered on topic planning with design and
technology activities either central to the topic being studies, or
as a development of a topic from another curriculum area.
This book offers a strong practical approach to embarking on
design and technology activities through projects, topic designs,
and case studies. It will encourage not only student teachers but
their more experienced colleagues in developing existing skills and
talents in teaching technology and design through the use of
familiar topics.
This CGP Workbook contains practice questions for every Key Stage
Three Biology topic. It's ideal for students working at a higher
level, with a wide range of questions to test their knowledge and
understanding. Answers to every question are printed in a separate
book (9781841465074), with matching notes available in CGP's Higher
Level KS3 Science Study Guide (9781841462301).
This CGP Workout book is packed with practice covering everything
Year 3 pupils (ages 7-8) need to know about Plant Life - all
clearly laid out with plenty of space for writing answers. There's
a range of questions for each topic, with a mixed section at the
end of the book that tests children on everything they've learned.
Practical mini-projects are also included to help them develop
their scientific investigation skills. Answers to every question
are included on the pull-out centre pages, along with a useful A3
poster that pupils can colour in. CGP Year 3 Science Workout books
are also available for: Nutrition and the Body (9781782940807),
Rocks, Fossils and Soils (9781782940814) and Light and Forces
(9781782940821).
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