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Learn the funny and fascinating story of Charles Darwin and the groundbreaking discoveries his love of the humble worms led to in this hilarious illustrated book. Charles Darwin is widely known for his "Origin of Species" book, yet Darwin had another great love, and that was for worms. Told for the first time for children, this is the silly and fascinating true story of how Charles Darwin came to discover that the humble earthworm is the most important species on our planet. Darwin suspected worms were special but his scientist friends laughed at him. In a quest to find out the worms' special talent, Darwin played the bassoon to the worms to see if they could hear, laid out a picnic treasure hunt for them to see how well they could smell, among many other bizarre but entirely true experiments. But so far Darwin didn't find anything extra special about worms. Until, one day he realised that worms do have a superpower. They POO! Without their life sustaining, nutrient rich poo, there would be no plants and no animals on earth. Darwin's 40 years studying worms is still essential to our understanding of worms today, and ever since, scientists have taken him VERY seriously, and never again laughed at his love of worms. Told in a humorous and engaging way with non-fiction information on each page to help educate alongside the story, curious minds will love this fact-filled, laugh-out-loud title. The story of Darwin and the worms not only centres around the perennially brilliant subject of poo, it teaches children about a key historic figure, the food cycle and deductive scientific thinking. It is also a heartwarming story of the triumph of a zany underdog who won't let bullies get in the way of his love for worms.
*Selected as One of Oprah's Favorite Things 2021* "It's never too early to introduce youngsters to inspiring people who have changed the world." - As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com Meet three inspirational women from the world of science: Ada Lovelace, Amelia Earhart and Marie Curie! This boxed gift set of three hardback books from the internationally bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series introduces little dreamers to the lives of these incredible women who worked in the field of science... and changed the world. In these remarkable true stories, learn how three women overcame hardship to achieve great success in science. Ada Lovelace-despite growing up without a father and becoming very sick with measles as a child-went on to become the world's first computer programmer. Amelia Earhart challenged conventional stereotypes, showing the world how brave and adventurous a woman could be by setting aviation records and undertaking dangerous flying missions. Marie Curie was unable to go to college because she was a woman, but became a renowned scientist and eventually won the Nobel Prize for Physics. Each of these moving books features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the woman'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. 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. Collect even more Little People, BIG DREAMS hardback books by theme with the boxed gift sets: Women in Art, Earth Heroes, Inspiring Writers, Music Stars, and Black Voices. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Spot On is spot on! The most popular course in South Africa, Spot On has everything a learner needs in one book. Spot On improves results, makes learning enjoyable, makes teaching a pleasure and is easy to use. The Spot On Teacher’s Guide comes with printable planning material, Formal Assessment Tasks, revision tests and exams.
The hilarious, moving and adventure-packed new novel for readers of 9 and up from Ross Welford, the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster The year is 2425. Centuries after a catastrophic meteor collision, nature has retaken the earth. In a small town in what was once England, young Ocean Mooney and the monkey-owning Duke Smiff have just dug up a 400 year-old tablet computer. Meanwhile, in the present day, Thomas Reeve and his genius cousin Kylie create the Time Tablet - a device which they hope will allow them to communicate with the future. But when the Time Tablet malfunctions live on television, Thomas and Kylie are sucked into the year 2425 - and have only 24 hours to return home, and save the future of humanity...
Met die Hoe dinge werk-reeks kan elke jong doen-dit-self-wetenskaplike lekker (soms plofbare!) eksperimente in die agterplaas doen! Maak ’n eier-valskerm, sit op ’n stoel van papier, bou jou eie vuurpyl, laat brand ’n lig met ’n suurlemoen . . . As jy nuuskierig is oor dinge soos swaartekrag, lugweerstand, statiese elektrisiteit en chemiese reaksies, is jy op die regte plek! Die boek sluit ook 'n vasvra in om jou kennis te toets!
Met die Hoe dinge werk-reeks kan elke jong doen-dit-self-wetenskaplike lekker (soms plofbare!) eksperimente in die agterplaas doen! Maak ’n eier wat hop, kweek bakterieë, keer dat ’n gesnyde appel bruin word, blaas ’n ballon op met gis . . . As jy nuuskierig is oor dinge soos swamme en ensieme of wil sien hoe jou longe en spysverteringstelsel werk, is jy op die regte plek! Die boek sluit ook 'n vasvra in om jou kennis te toets!
X-kit Achieve [subject, grade, e.g. Mathematics Grade 10] Study Guide has been revised to according incorporate the latest Assessment Guidelines (as outline in Section 4 of the CAPS), and updated with current trends to ensure the content remains relevant and applicable to learners. Written by experienced teachers, X-kit Achieve Study Guides are filled with step-by-step explanations, annotated diagrams and illustrated concepts, plenty of practice activities and answers, summary tables, and exam hints and tips.
Put your safety goggles on and enter the fascinating world of science with this visually stunning encyclopedia. Presenting the wonders of science as never seen before, from the latest technologies for breathing underwater and growing food in space to the advances in medicines and robotics. Explore groundbreaking scientific achievements, and think beyond basic biology, chemistry and physics. Here's what you'll find inside: - Educational content for science fanatics suitable for key stage 2 learners, ages 9+ - An encyclopedia style of references that engage and excite young minds to think about many different scientific fields - Lively, informative, accessible text based on the latest discoveries and scientific research - Dashboard-style graphic panels provide information at a glance This science book for kids is perfect for children aged 9 and up, and for anyone who loves to learn about the latest in science and technology. It includes jaw-dropping photography and revealing computer-generated images to supplement the interesting facts, information, and diagrams. SuperScience examines the science behind everyday life and the technologies that allow us to create the world previously only imagined in science fiction. It features a wide range of scientific inventions that help us solve modern problems such as climate change and global pandemics. Complete the Series: DK's Super series has a range of superb visual encyclopedias for the young and the curious, with an array of stunning illustrations covering many fascinating topics. Complete your collection with SuperNature, SuperHuman, SuperShark, SuperBug, or SuperEarth.
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification with progression, international relevance and support at its core. It is designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination: * Integrated exam practice throughout, with differentiated revision exercises, exam practice and learning summary sections. * 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. * 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 allows 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 terminology, along with full answers included on the ActiveBook. * Further teacher support materials, including lesson plans, are provided online.
The World's Most Pointless Animals is a witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated book featuring fascinating facts about some very silly animals ... who we find are perhaps not so pointless after all. From familiar animals like giraffes (who don't have any vocal cords) through to those that surely should not even exist, such as the pink fairy armadillo (absurdly huge front claws, super tough protective shell in baby pink, particularly susceptible to stress), our planet is full of some pretty weird and wonderful animals. For example: Koalas spend up to 18 hours a day asleep! Pandas are born bright pink, deaf and blind. Dumbo octopuses flap their big fin-like ears to move around. A Narwhal's tusk grows through its upper lip - ouch! With hilarious text throughout and bright, contemporary illustrations, this guide to absurdly awesome animals contains funny labelled diagrams and some excellent made-up Latin names (n.b. the jellyfish's scientific name is not actually wibblious wobblious ouchii). Carrying an important message of celebrating diversity and differences, The World's Most Pointless Animals inspires a drive to conserve our amazing planet and the creatures we're lucky enough to share it with. Quirky Creatures is a series dedicated to seeking out the weird and wonderful denizens of the natural world and explaining why they are so strange, from the ridiculous to the truly terrifying. Also available in this series is The World's Most Ridiculous Animals and The World's Most Atrocious Animals.
Pull back the curtain and enter a world where mystery and magic take centre stage in a gloriously gothic adventure from Jenni Spangler, illustrated by Chris Mould. Twelve-year-old Tig works at Manchester's Theatre Royale, cleaning, selling tickets and doing anything else that is asked of her by her tyrannical boss, Mr Snell. Tig will do whatever it takes to get closer to her dream - to become a Stage Manager and spend her days inventing new ways to imagine and build the intricate machinery and props that bring the exciting productions to life! But when a strange new act - a talking machine - arrives at the Theatre Royale, it moves and behaves in a way that Tig just can't work out. It's as though it's alive somehow . . . And when the machine appears to be hiding a dangerous secret, Tig must race against time to solve the mystery, before everything and everyone she cares about is lost forever. A Victorian adventure full of ghost, gadgets and shifty villains, from the critically-acclaimed Jenni Spangler, who's debut The Vanishing Trick, was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month. Praise for THE VANISHING TRICK: A thrilling, original, evocative and eerie tale - I adored it!' Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic 'A thrilling page-turner. Madame Pinchbeck is a gloriously Dickensian villain' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song 'Ghosts, gadgets, likeable villains and unlikely heroes: The Vanishing Trick is a dark and dazzling adventure' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse 'A completely enthralling tale, oozing with atmosphere and originality' Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island
This book provides comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) specification with progression, international relevance and support at its core. It is designed to supply students with the best preparation possible for the examination: * Integrated exam practice throughout, with differentiated revision exercises, exam practice and learning summary sections. * 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. * 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 allows 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 terminology, along with full answers included on the ActiveBook. * Further teacher support materials, including lesson plans, are provided online.
Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts. The course is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the 'Thinking and Working Scientifically' strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas. For each Student's Book at Stages 1 to 6, we offer: A full colour and highly illustrated Student's Book Photo-rich spreads show that science is 'real' and puts it into context Earth and Space content covers the new curriculum framework Thinking and Working Scientifically deepens and enhances the delivery of Science skills Actively learn through practical activities that don't require specialist equipment or labs Scaffolding allows students of varying abilities to work with common content and meet learning objectives Supports Cambridge Global Perspectives (TM) with activities that develop and practise key skills Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework (0097) from 2020 This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0097 from 2020.
Exam board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE Physics First teaching: September 2016 First exam: June 2018 To support students in their completion of the required practicals on their GCSE Science (9-1) course, the Collins AQA lab book is the only resource that they need. This lab book will: * provide students with all the information they need to perform their required practicals; including the method, apparatus needed, common mistakes and safety tips * be the one place to record the outcomes of practicals, providing and easy reference for revision * challenge students with extra questions designed to improve analysis, evaluation and maths skills * prepare students for their examinations, with exam-style questions directly linked to the required practicals and apparatus use.
This Student Book uses the Pearson Checkpoint learning approach, which has been designed to help students to develop the skills required for the exams. The Checkpoint Teaching and Learning approach will help students to remember the key learning points from each topic, and to use their learning to apply, analyse and evaluate in new contexts. This support will help to develop the full range of skills that will be assessed in the exam. Other key features of the Student Book include: a Preparing for the Exam section at the end of every Topic, to help students understand how six mark questions will be assessed Core Practical pages that give students the opportunity to practice answering practical-based exam questions Questions that are all rated on a scale of 1 to 12 using the Pearson Steps system, encouraging students to answer increasingly difficult questions as they progress through the course.
Hierdie boek is vir nuuskierige agies wat wonder oor hoe om ons planeet te red. Kinders kan alles uitvind oor klimaatsverandering, bedreigde spesies en veel meer! Die kort vrae en antwoorde maak dat daar maklik en vinnig oor die planeet en hoe om dit te red, geleer kan word. Wat nog, is dat daar 'n bordspel binnein die boek is wat gebaseer word op die inligting in die boek. Die bordspel is in plakkaatformaat wat uit die boek gehaal word, en die spelstukkies vorm deel van die boek. Die inligting in die boek word dan gebruik om die spel te speel en die bordspelantwoorde na te gaan! Daar is ook twee bladsye met plakkers wat op die ooreenstemmende prentjies in die boek geplak kan word, en 'n geheuespel waartoe jy toegang met jou slimfoon kan kry deur 'n QRkode te skandeer! Die QRkode word met jou slimfoon se kamera geskandeer.
Hierdie boek is vir nuuskierige agies wat wonder oor enigiets van die menslike liggaam. Kinders kan alles uitvind oor bene, spiere en veel meer! Die kort vrae en antwoorde maak dat daar maklik en vinnig oor die menslike liggaam geleer kan word. Wat nog, is dat daar 'n bordspel binnein die boek is wat gebaseer word op die inligting in die boek. Die bordspel is in plakkaatformaat wat uit die boek gehaal word, en die spelstukkies vorm deel van die boek. Die inligting in die boek word dan gebruik om die spel te speel en die bordspelantwoorde na te gaan! Daar is ook twee bladsye met plakkers wat op die ooreenstemmende prentjies in die boek geplak kan word, en 'n geheuespel waartoe jy toegang met jou slimfoon kan kry deur 'n QRkode te skandeer! Die QRkode word met jou slimfoon se kamera geskandeer.
Learning about STEM topics at a young age is an important part of primary education. Using real-life examples, Engineering helps young readers become familiar with what engineering is, how bridges and tunnels work, how buildings are designed to not fall over and why engineering is so important in the world we build around us. For children progressing through Book Bands, it is suitable for reading at level 9: Gold. The Info Buzz series, for age 5+, helps children develop their knowledge and understanding of the world by covering a wide range of topics in a fun, colourful and interactive way. The books have a lively design, engaging text and photos, questions to get children thinking and talking and teaching notes. Each title is written in conjunction with a literacy consultant and features book band guidance and downloadable activity sheets online. Also available in the series: Info Buzz STEM: Computers and Coding Info Buzz STEM: Drones Info Buzz STEM: Engineering Info Buzz STEM: Robots Info Buzz: Black History (6 titles) Info Buzz: Famous People (4 titles) Info Buzz: Geography (4 titles) Info Buzz: History (8 titles) Info Buzz: People Who Help Us (4 titles) Info Buzz: Religion (4 titles) Info Buzz: The Seasons (4 titles)
The highly successful New Integrated Science for the Caribbean, for use in lower secondary schools, has been revised for this second edition into a two-volume course. The series maintains its integrated and practical approach to science, but has been updated to account for the latest syllabus developments. Added freshness is provided by a re-designed layout, with new photographs and illustrations. The original features retained are: - Coverage of the syllabus in units which explore the world around us giving a varied and balanced insight into it, with an emphasis on making science fun. - The overall aim that students should gain the knowledge, awareness and skills-of-application necessary for sound scientific understanding and judgement. - A practical emphasis on science as it affects our daily lives in the Caribbean, backed up by information about scientists and scientific phenomena unique to our region. Features new to this edition include: - New and revised activities and 'On your own' section. - Revised and extended summaries and questions at the end of each unit. - Three end-of-term tests to evaluate student performance during the year.
Hop aboard our special mini-bus for an unforgettable tour around the most fascinating destination in the entire Universe - you! In the company of our expert mini body guides, this book will get down to a microscopic level to explore all the various muscles, bones, organs and systems that make up the human body. Get ready to weave through great forests of hair, take a breakneck cruise along an artery (dodging red blood cells on the way) and get up close and personal with enormous eyes, mountainous toes and giant hearts. With a mixture of cartoons, photography and CGI art - and with fun fact-filled text - it's the human body as you've never experienced it before. Content includes: Brain, Nervous System and Senses The Mouth & Digestion Life Support (Heart, blood, muscles and bones) Defence and communication (skin, immune system, kidneys) Building Blocks (cells, DNA, genes) 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!
The highly successful New Integrated Science for the Caribbean, for use in lower secondary schools, has been revised for this second edition into a two-volume course. The series maintains its integrated and practical approach to science, but has been updated to account for the latest syllabus developments. Added freshness is provided by a re-designed layout, with new photographs and illustrations. The original features retained are: - Coverage of the syllabus in units which explore the world around us giving a varied and balanced insight into it, with an emphasis on making science fun. - The overall aim that students should gain the knowledge, awareness and skills-of-application necessary for sound scientific understanding and judgement. - A practical emphasis on science as it affects our daily lives in the Caribbean, backed up by information about scientists and scientific phenomena unique to our region. Features new to this edition include: - New and revised activities and 'On your own' sections. - Revised and extended summaries and questions at the end of each unit. - Three end-of-term tests to evaluate student performance during the year. - Suggestions for 'Guided Projects' to aid continuous assessment.
X-kit Achieve [subject, grade, e.g. Mathematics Grade 10] Study Guide has been revised to according incorporate the latest Assessment Guidelines (as outline in Section 4 of the CAPS), and updated with current trends to ensure the content remains relevant and applicable to learners. Written by experienced teachers, X-kit Achieve Study Guides are filled with step-by-step explanations, annotated diagrams and illustrated concepts, plenty of practice activities and answers, summary tables, and exam hints and tips.
Living and nonliving things live together in an ecosystem. To stay alive, all living things in an ecosystem need to live in balance. Learn about ecosystems with this science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and topics. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned.
All living things need one another to survive. Working together keeps the circle of life going. Learn about symbiosis with this science reader that features easy-to-read text and introduces students to important scientific concepts and topics. Nonfiction text features include a glossary, index, and detailed images to facilitate close reading and help students connect back to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the book also includes a fun and engaging science experiment to develop critical thinking and help students practice what they have learned. |
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