Follow the brushstrokes of da Vinci, van Gogh, Monet and more. With 4 waterless paintbrushes, you can blend colours together and create your very own gallery of world-famous masterpieces.

Science principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations in comic book format. What if you could teleport, change shape or be elastic? You'd be a superhero BUT are these superpowers feasible in the real world? Superpower Science: Masters of Matter tells you all about the reality of these superpowers when looked at through a scientific lens. The series Superpower Science focuses on the superpowers commonly associated with superheroes and reveals just how scientifically realistic they could be to us mere humans. Each title focuses on four superpowers and explains which science principles would come into action if the superpower existed and what effect these science principles would have on the body. Momentum builds by questioning everything as we progress. The comic book format and vintage-looking colourful illustrations paired with quirky and humorous explanations turn what would be considered by many as dry physics principles into high interest exciting books. By pointing out the physical limitations of superpowers, the series aims to fix them, not crush children's dreams but inspire them to be interested in science. Perfect for reader aged 9 and up.

Mastering Basic Skills(R) Second Grade includes comprehensive content essential to second graders. Topics include reading comprehension, phonics, language arts, grammar, writing, time and money, and math. The Mastering Basic Skills(R) series includes grade-specific math and language arts activities as well as reading lists, skills checklists, awards, and mini books. The comprehensive content and extra features increase the value of this series making it an appealing choice to parents looking for extra at-home practice for their child.

Mastering Basic Skills(R) Third Grade includes comprehensive content essential to third graders. Topics include reading comprehension, phonics, grammar, writing, dictionary skills, math, time and money. The Mastering Basic Skills(R) series includes grade-specific math and language arts activities as well as reading lists, skills checklists, awards, and mini books. The comprehensive content and extra features increase the value of this series making it an appealing choice to parents looking for extra at-home practice for their child.

Strengthen problem-solving skills and challenge more able pupils through extra practice. This book is packed with questions that are perfect for extension activities and learning beyond the curriculum. - Ensure sustained progress and greater depth for more able pupils with challenging practice questions designed to improve their fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills - Follow a Mastery approach to learning with questions that get progressively more difficult through small steps - Promote conceptual understanding with questions that encourage pupils to apply and reflect on their knowledge - Enable home learning with answers available online

From R.L. Stine, the master of horror for young readers, comes ten new stories that are sure to leave you shivering. A boy who hates bugs starts to see them everywhere. A basketball player's skin starts to almost drip off his hands - but no one else can see it. Three friends find a hole in the ground that just gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger . . . And each story is introduced by Stine himself, providing a personal touch sure to delight fans. Laced with Stine's signature humour and a hefty dose of nightmarish fun, Stinetinglers is perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Stine's own Goosebumps books. These chilling tales prove that Stine's epic legacy in the horror genre is justly earned. Dive in, and beware: you might be sleeping with the lights on tonight!

Strengthen problem-solving skills and challenge more able pupils through extra practice. This book is packed with questions that are perfect for extension activities and learning beyond the curriculum. - Ensure sustained progress and greater depth for more able pupils with challenging practice questions designed to improve their fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills - Follow a Mastery approach to learning with questions that get progressively more difficult through small steps - Promote conceptual understanding with questions that encourage pupils to apply and reflect on their knowledge - Enable home learning with answers available online

Discover the key words and terms from the world of maths. Find out what they mean and learn about some tricks, tips and games that will help you remember them forever. The key to success in any school subject is an understanding of the words used. The Wise Words series presents key vocabulary for each STEAM subject area. The words are presented in a clear, brief and uncomplicated fashion with a visual aid (illustrated or photographic) to help with memory. The perfect introduction to maths for children aged 9+.

With small steps and our carefully crafted questions, every pupil will achieve greater progress. Designed to be used flexibly, this second edition textbook has been updated to include more Mastery-style questions and whole-class activities. Whether you follow a full Mastery scheme, choose to use Mastery aspects or you're just looking for quality resources, our three textbooks support the way you want to teach. Each book gradually builds on prior knowledge, developing pupils' confidence, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills. * Secure understanding with differentiated questions and worked examples that build on prior knowledge, following the 'do it, secure it, deepen it' Mastery structure * Recap skills and topics from Key Stage 2, ensuring a smooth transition to Key Stage 3 * Target key skills using the fluency, reasoning and problem-solving markers in the margin * Build confidence with starter activities and warm-up questions to introduce each concept * Develop reasoning skills using non-examples, where pupils identify mistakes in sample answers * Track progress through review questions, building key skills and knowledge * Benefit from the expertise of UK Mastery trained subject specialists with over 30 years of teaching experience * Cover the full UK National Curriculum and all four strands - number, algebra, geometry and measures, statistics and probability - within our three restructured textbooks for Key Stage 3 Our flexible, Mastery-led approach Our flexible approach allows you to teach maths your way. You can choose to focus on building understanding using the graduated questions or take a Mastery approach to exposition using manipulatives and 'concrete, pictorial, abstract' in the optional class activities. Answers will be provided online.

Drake and the other Dragon Masters must help save a nest of baby Invisible Dragons in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! A nest of baby Invisible Dragons has been discovered in Aragon and the babies' parents are nowhere to be found! The baby dragons need to eat the fruit from the magical Dragon Tree to keep their invisible powers. But the tree grows on the dangerous Dove Island... Drake, Worm, and Carlos' cousin Val must travel there to find the baby dragons' parents and the fruit before the baby dragons lose their powers forever! Also, one of the baby dragons forms a close bond with Val. Could Val be a Dragon Master? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!

This book aims to help younger students practise their comprehension skills as a way of improving their abilities to understand written information. To achieve this the book contains important, practical advice on how to approach multiple choice comprehension tests and to answer such tests in an effective and purposeful way. The book also provides tips and advice for writing compositions. These are writing tests that cover aspects of creative writing such as stories, reports and letters. 5 multiple choice comprehension tests are provided, each with a reading passage followed by questions that are answered by the students on the answer sheet provided. Each of the 5 comprehension tests is accompanied by a composition test that provides a choice of 2 tasks with space given for students to write their answers. A clear, helpful and detailed mark scheme is provided for both the comprehension tests and compositions to enable an accurate assessment to be made of each student's performance. The tests contained in this book have been prepared for children in school years 4, 5 and 6 (ages 8-11). As well as being helpful for general revision and practice, these comprehension tests are written to assist particularly students who are preparing for entrance examinations at 11+ for grammar and independent schools. The ability to read and make meaning from written information is crucial for students of all ages. Because this is tested regularly in schools this book offers not only practice but also helpful advice and support for both students and their parents.

With small steps and our carefully crafted questions, every pupil will achieve greater progress. Designed to be used flexibly, this second edition textbook has been updated to include more Mastery-style questions and whole-class activities. Whether you follow a full Mastery scheme, choose to use Mastery aspects or you're just looking for quality resources, our three textbooks support the way you want to teach. Each book gradually builds on prior knowledge, developing pupils' confidence, fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills. * Secure understanding with differentiated questions and worked examples that build on prior knowledge, following the 'do it, secure it, deepen it' Mastery structure, building on prior knowledge from Book 1 * Target key skills using the fluency, reasoning and problem-solving markers in the margin * Build confidence with starter activities and warm-up questions to introduce each concept * Develop reasoning skills using non-examples, where pupils identify mistakes in sample answers * Track progress through review questions, building key skills and knowledge * Benefit from the expertise of UK Mastery trained subject specialists with over 30 years of teaching experience * Cover the full UK National Curriculum and all four strands - number, algebra, geometry and measures, statistics and probability - within our three restructured textbooks for Key Stage 3 Our flexible, Mastery-led approach Our flexible approach allows you to teach maths your way. You can choose to focus on building understanding using the graduated questions or take a Mastery approach to exposition using manipulatives and 'concrete, pictorial, abstract' in the optional class activities. Answers will be provided online.

Bestselling author Gregory Mone brings Mattel’s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe together for a brand-new adventure in the first book of this original middle-grade series based on the hit Netflix show, now in paperback!By the Power of Grayskull . . . I have the Power!A mysterious toxic gas is spreading across Eternia, ravaging farmlands and endangering citizens. The planet’s only hope lies with Adam, a lost prince with cosmic abilities. When he wields the mystical Sword of Power, he transforms from a scrawny teen into He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. With his friends Teela, Cringer, Duncan, and Krass by his side, Adam embarks on a dangerous journey, facing pirates, dragons, and perils at every turn in search of Moss Man, a legendary figure who might hold the key to stopping the devastating stench. Yet the sinister Skeletor and his Dark Masters will stop at nothing to thwart the unlikely heroes. The fate of all Eternia rests with He-Man and his friends.

Mastering Basic Skills(R) Kindergarten includes basic skills and concepts essential to kindergarteners. Topics include sight word vocabulary, reading readiness, time and money, language arts and phonics, handwriting, and math. The Mastering Basic Skills(R) series includes grade-specific math and language arts activities as well as reading lists, skills checklists, awards, and mini books. The comprehensive content and extra features increase the value of this series making it an appealing choice to parents looking for extra at-home practice for their child.

Young witch Teela—also known as Sorceress—takes center stage in this original middle-grade adventure from acclaimed author Liselle Sambury, based on Mattel’s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and the hit Netflix show!The Tales of Eternia series continues in an all-new, action-packed adventure following the character of Teela, one of Prince Adam’s most trusted allies and a fierce warrior with magical powers. As the formidable Sorceress, she and her fellow Masters of the Universe—He-Man, Ram-Ma’am, Man-At-Arms, and Battle Cat—will face their biggest challenge yet in this pulse-pounding fantasy!MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. (C)2023 Mattel.

This must-have resource provides the theoretical groundwork for teaching number sense. Authored by Chris Shore, this book empowers teachers with the pedagogy, lessons, and detailed instructions to help them implement Clothesline Math in K-12 classrooms. Detailed, useful tips for facilitating the ensuing mathematical discourse are also included. At the elementary level, the hands-on lessons cover important math topics including whole numbers, place value, fractions, order of operations, algebraic reasoning, variables, and more. Implement Clothesline Math at the secondary level and provide students with hands-on learning and activities that teach advanced math topics including geometry, algebra, statistics, trigonometry, and pre-calculus. Aligned to state and national standards, this helpful resource will get students excited about learning math as they engage in meaningful discourse.

Put math manipulatives to work in your classroom and make teaching and learning math both meaningful and productive. Would you like to bring math learning to life and make it more concrete, relevant, and accessible to your students? Do you wish you could do more with the manipulatives buried in your supply closet? Do you want to more effectively use virtual manipulatives in your distance learning? Whether physical or virtual, commercial or home-made, manipulatives are a powerful learning tool to help students discover and represent mathematical concepts. Mastering Math Manipulatives includes everything you need to integrate math manipulatives-both concrete and virtual-into math learning. Each chapter of this richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide focuses on a different powerful tool, such as base ten blocks, fraction manipulatives, unit squares and cubes, Cuisenaire Rods, Algebra tiles and two-color counters, geometric strips and solids, geoboards, and others, and includes a set of activities that demonstrate the many ways teachers can leverage manipulatives to model and reinforce math concepts for all learners. It features: Classroom strategies for introducing math manipulatives, including commercial, virtual, and hand-made manipulatives, into formal math instruction. Step-by-step instructions for over 70 activities that work with any curriculum, including four-color photos, printable work mats, and demonstration videos. Handy charts that sort activities by manipulative type, math topic, domains aligned with standards, and grade-level appropriateness. It's time to dive in and join in the journey toward making manipulatives meaningful so math learning is concrete, profound, and effective for your students!

Become a super-awesome artist with this fantastic new book. Using real examples of art for inspiration, this great book features 20 exciting art challenges to help you create your own masterpieces. Channel the artistic genius within and you'll be painting like Pollock, doodling like Duchamp and creating like Kahlo in no time!

The speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style illustrations of the graphic novel create a dynamic format that encourages readers to engage with the characters and get involved in the story. Opening pages provide historical context about the riches of the eastern lands of the Indies; other explorers and sailors of the time including Marco Polo; Columbus' early life in Genoa; and his total of four voyages to the region we now call the West Indies and Central South America. Closing pages explain how Columbus' travels inspired explorers like Vespucci and Magellan to attempt to circumnavigate the globe. It includes glossary, index and recommended further reading. It fits into the guidelines for Key Stage 2 History. It helps achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.