A graphically stunning, first-ever volume of nautical codes for children This extraordinary visual reference is an introduction to maritime communication through nautical flags, along with morse code, the phonetic alphabet, and semaphore signaling. Today's system of international maritime signal flags was devel-oped in the 19th century, and is still used for communication between ships, or between ship and shore. Each flag, boldly colored for visual distinction at sea, stands for a letter as well as a phrase relevant to seafaring. The resulting code is both beautiful and functional, inviting readers to code and decode messages of their own! Created for ages 6-8 years

For all-in-one Grade 9-1 Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam preparation, look no further than this fantastic Complete Revision & Practice book. It's bursting with straightforward, easy-to-read study notes, examples and diagrams, with brilliant coverage of the Practical Investigations. It's packed with warm-up questions and exam-style questions throughout (with answers included at the back). What's more, the book is rounded off with a set of realistic Chemistry practice papers! There's even a free Online Edition of the whole book - just use the code printed inside the book to access it on your PC, Mac or tablet. Separate CGP Complete Revision & Practice books are available for Edexcel International GCSE Biology (9781789080827) and Physics (9781789080841).

Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 billion animal species on the planet. There are about 400,000 plant species. New plants and animals are being discovered every day. Scientists who study these species have lots of choices to make and lots to learn. Now the choice is yours. Would you rather be covered in feathers or scales? Would you want to be an oak tree or a giant water lily? Would you choose to talk to animals or understand plants? It's your turn to pick this or that!

This CGP Revision Guide is the perfect companion for students taking Edexcel's Grade 9-1 International GCSE Biology course (and it's great for the Biology parts of International GCSE Double Award Science too). Every topic has crystal-clear study notes and is packed with examples. We've included all the experiments students will need to know, a whole section on experimental skills and plenty of practice questions throughout the book (with answers at the back). To top it off, there's a free Online Edition of the whole book - just use the unique access code printed inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet. A matching Biology Exam Practice Workbook (9781782946755) is also available.

A fun and innovative way to explore the Solar System for all ages Emergent readers accurately pronounce planet names and associated terms using the sound it out sections on each page. Learn details about the 8 planets of the Solar System and the elements contained in their atmospheres. Discover the other amazing things that can be found in our Solar System Explore new vocabulary in this exciting 4th installment of the Super Smart Science Series. Colorful illustrations and simplified text make a complex topic easy to understand

My First Book of Microbes is the ideal STEM book for children - it uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations, and attractive and absorbing illustrations to demystify the hidden world of microbes. You'll discover what they are, where they come from and what they do, as well as which ones are good and which can be harmful. Especially pertinent are the clear explanations about how viruses spread, the role of antibodies and the importance of vaccines - essential understanding for us all during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic; in fact, there's a whole spread dedicated to COVID-19. Packed with clever analogies that make understanding a difficult topic easy, this STEM title is perfect for young budding scientists with an active and enquiring mind and for people of any age who are interested in learning about the natural world and the human body. Sales points: Bestselling and award-winning illustrator and author duo of the bestselling My First Book of Quantum Physics, plus My First Book of Relativity and My First Book of the Cosmos Introduces children aged 8 and up to a complex area of science in a fun and entertaining way Adults are likely to enjoy the content and find that it increases their understanding Topical subject matter - viruses, including information about COVID-19, antibodies and vaccines Common Core: RI.6.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9; W.6.1.1a,1b,1c,1d,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,4,5,6,7,8,9b; SL.6.1,1,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6; L.6.3,3a,3b,4,4a,4b,4c, 5a,5b,5c,6; GRL: W

What's that jumping by? Meet the grasshopper! Young readers will get the fast facts on these long-legged insects as they learn about grasshopper body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the hopping world of grasshoppers.

This is a companion textbook for an introductory course in physics. It aims to link the theories and models that students learn in class with practical problem-solving techniques. In other words, it should address the common complaint that 'I understand the concepts but I can't do the homework or tests'. The fundamentals of introductory physics courses are addressed in simple and concise terms, with emphasis on how the fundamental concepts and equations should be used to solve physics problems.

STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is a fairly new concept in American education. As separate subjects, science and math have been around for a long time but have rarely been taught as a seamless unit of skills; rather as discreet content areas. This is not how the real world outside of the classroom functions however; in actual research laboratories scientists infuse their science with math, and their math with science, and along with technology and engineering they solve real life problems. In practice you cannot separate the various fields, as you need all of them in order to discover the underpinnings of the natural world, cure a disease, or solve a problem with the space rover. The American future depends on a scientifically literate workforce, armed with knowledge about the laws and theories of science, based on empirical facts instead of beliefs. In addition, there is a shortage of graduates in STEM related disciplines. Economic data show that 1 million additional STEM graduates will be needed over the next decade to fill America's economic demand. STEM based jobs are expected to grow 17% in the next 10 years, outpacing the overall job growth of 10%. If teachers across America were trained with fundamental and impending scientific concepts in their science-methods courses at the university level, scientific literacy can only dramatically improve. Nanoscience is one such concept; as it is multidisciplinary in nature and is regarded as the basis for innovated technologies in many fields. The authors of this book seek to provide pre-service and in-service science teachers with high-quality STEM modules, with which to create lesson plans and problem-based lessons to use in their future classrooms, both at the elementary and secondary level. Nanoscience was chosen since its applications reaches across virtually every scientific field; from biology to physics and for that matter all STEM domains.

This fantastic CGP Exam Practice Workbook is the perfect way to prepare for the Grade 9-1 Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exams (and it's great for the Chemistry parts of International GCSE Double Award Science too). It's packed with realistic exam-style questions for the entire course - with worked answers at the back. Every question is labelled with a grade range on the 9-1 scale, so it's easy for students to focus practice on the difficulty level that suits them best. The book is rounded off with two mock exam papers to help make sure they're 100% prepared for the real thing. Study notes for the whole course are available in our matching Revision Guide (9781782946762).