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Practice Assessments Plus is the smart choice for those revising
Component 3 of the BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information
Technology (2022). This book contains four full-length practice
assessments, helping you to: Prepare by familiarising yourself with
the structure and process for completing your assessment Practise
by writing responses straight into the book Perfect your external
assessment skills, with targeted hints, guidance and support for
every question, along with answers. Revision is more than Practice
Assessments! Make sure you have revised all the essential content
for this unit and know what good responses look like with the
accompanying Revise BTEC Tech Award Digital Information Technology
(2022) Revision Guide. Look out for links to the Revision Guide for
further information as you work through these practice assessments.
Trust highly experienced teacher and author Helen Buckland to guide
you through the latest NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Food and
Cookery (for first teaching from 2022 onwards). This resource will
strengthen your understanding of the content and boost the skills
required to tackle the external exam and NEA with confidence. This
Student Textbook is: >> Comprehensive - gain in-depth
knowledge with clear explanations of every concept and topic with
easy-to-follow chapters. >> Accessible, reliable and trusted
- structured to match the specification and provide you with the
information you need to build knowledge, understanding and skills.
>> Designed to support you - boost your confidence when
tackling the internal and external assessment with plenty of
activities to test and consolidate knowledge. >> Your go-to
guide - an expert author has carefully designed tasks and
activities to build your skillset in order to aid progression and
questions to assess understanding.
Aspiring young ecologists will discover an amazing group of role
models and memorable experiments in Ecology for Kids, the fifth
book in The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. This engaging guide
offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work
with ecology. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with
some background about the importance of their work, and a
description of where it is still being used or reflected in today's
world. A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story
offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the
scientists pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from
very simple projects using materials you probably already have on
hand, to more complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive
items you can purchase online. Just a few of the incredible people
and scientific concepts you'll explore: Eunice Newton Foote (b.
1819) See how carbon dioxides trap heat George Washington Carver
(b. 1864) Grow beans and study soil conditions Rachel Carson (b.
1907) Test the water clarity from local ponds, lakes, or steams E.
O. Wilson (b. 1929) Observe insects in their natural habitats With
this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history of ecology,
inspire the next generation of great scientists. Dig into even more
incredible science history from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series
with: Chemistry for Kids, Biology for Kids, Physics for Kids, and
Math for Kids.
Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Design and Technology First
teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Target success in
AQA GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology with this proven formula for
effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined
with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide
that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their
knowledge. With My Revision Notes, every student can: - plan and
manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic
planner - consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear
and focused content coverage - test understanding and identify
areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and
answers - improve exam technique through practice questions, expert
tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid - get exam ready
with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions
available online.
Exam board: OCR Level: GCSE Subject: Design and Technology First
teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Target success in
OCR GCSE (9-1) Design and Technology with this proven formula for
effective, structured revision. Key content coverage is combined
with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide
that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their
knowledge. With My Revision Notes, every student can: - plan and
manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic
planner - consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear
and focused content coverage - test understanding and identify
areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and
answers - improve exam technique through practice questions, expert
tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid - get exam ready
with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions
available online.
Following on from the incredible Invented by Animals and Built by
Animals, Powered by Plants introduces us to the wondrous plants
whose ingenious features have inspired innovations in human
technology. Plants exhibit an incredible range of diversity in
their shape, structures and how they interact with other living
things and their environment. Some of this great diversity is being
increasingly studied and copied, inspiring innovation in science,
design, engineering and technology. This book guides readers
through a startling collection of fascinating vegetation, from
towering cottonwood trees with wind power potential to slippery,
meat-eating assassins of the plant world and the fast-growing
aquatic plant which helps propel ships farther using less energy.
Learn surprising applications and spin-offs of both exotic species
including the world's largest flower that generates its own heat
and more familiar plants such as bamboo, coconut and maize, all
depicted in colourful, engaging fashion. Colourful and lively
illustrations and pop-out fact boxes bring the science in this book
to life, and Powered by Plants shows us how much we can learn from
studyin the myriad magnificence of the natural world. Other
fascinating books in this series are Built by Animals and Invented
by Animals.
A rousing and radical investigation into the climate crisis, its
causes, and how to fight for the most vulnerable people affected by
it, This Book Will Save the Planet is a vibrantly illustrated study
of one of humanity's most significant threats. With this third
title in the NYT #1 best-selling Empower the Future series, you'll
gain a deeper understanding of climate change and climate justice.
Our planet is in crisis. The ice caps are melting, sea levels are
rising, wildfires are raging... and those most affected by global
warming are marginalised communities across the globe. But all is
not lost - there's still time for each and every one of us to make
a difference. Through the lens of intersectionality, author Dany
Sigwalt lays out the framework for how we can come together to
fight climate change, and how we can work to put people over
profit. The planet is not protected if all its inhabitants are not;
the people are not protected if the planet they inhabit is not. In
this book, you will: Discover the core principles of climate
justice Learn how solidarity, community and mutual aid can change
the world Find out how to use your privilege to stand-up for other
people At the end of each chapter, there are activities and calls
to action to get you thinking and to grow your knowledge. All you
need is a pen and a piece of paper. With kaleidoscopic and vibrant
illustrations by artist Aurelia Durand, this book is written for
everyone who lives on planet Earth. By the end, you'll have the
tools you need to go out and make a difference. The Empower the
Future series is a collection of vital and urgent books about how
we can all build a better world. Other titles in the list include
This Book is Feminist and This Book is Anti-Racist.
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Youngsters learn fascinating facts about the solar system as they color 44 dramatic Space Age illustrations, including images of an asteroid on a collision course with Earth, a spacecraft observing the landscape of Mars, representations of all the planets, and much more. Descriptive captions accompany illustrations.
With the help of Alice Cooper, Freddie Mercury, Kurt Cobain and a
whole host of weird and wonderful characters both real and
imagined, The Extraordinary Elements presents the periodic table as
you have never seen before. Gripping facts and easy-to-access
information accompany stunning infographics and the personified
elements, as well as chemistry basics
Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: D&T First Teaching:
September 2017 First Exam: June 2019 Build in-depth understanding
and inspire your students to tackle design challenges both
practically and creatively, with a textbook that delivers the Core
Technical plus Specialist Technical and Design & Making
Principles needed for the 2017 AQA D&T GCSE. The insight of our
author team will build topic knowledge, including the technical
principles of materials with which you are less familiar, to ensure
you can navigate the specification with confidence whilst your
students' ideas flourish. * Trusted author team of specialist
teachers and those with examining experience * Build topic
knowledge with learning objectives directly linked to the
specification and short activities to reinforce understanding *
Develop mathematical and scientific knowledge and understanding
with activities that link topics to maths and science * Inspire
your students as they undertake the iterative design process, with
examples of imaginative design-and-make tasks, and a look at how to
approach the Non-Exam Assessment * Check knowledge and
understanding with end of topic summaries and practice questions
for the written exam
Learn all about the world of architecture in only 100 words! This
book explores the most iconic buildings from around the world as
well as the history of architecture, from basic huts to incredible
skyscrapers. From columns to pyramids, each of the carefully chosen
100 words has its own 100-word long description and colourful
illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to amazing
architecture from throughout history. From the familiar to the
jaw-dropping, the medieval to ultra-modern, this is an inspiring
look at some of architecture's greatest developments. With a clean,
contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large
striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100
words of text. A fascinating introduction to cool buildings in a
fun and accessible format, this is the perfect gift for aspiring
architects or curious young minds!
This board book version of Stephen Hawking - from the critically
acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS
series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the incredible life of
this genius physicist and author. When Stephen Hawking was a little
boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the
universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity
took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge.
It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries
of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. Babies and toddlers will
love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this
fascinating educator and innovator, 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!
This gorgeous transport-themed activity book will be very popular
with any child who loves all things that go! With over 100
different activities, including dot to dot, spot the difference,
colouring in, simple makes and other engaging puzzles. The book is
educational as well as fun and features beautiful, bright
illustrations that will draw children in and keep them busy. All of
the pages are incredibly absorbing, with Alain Gree's unmistakably
rich and appealing style of illustration. And while children are
enjoying the mazes, matching and counting, the games are helping
them to develop a wide range of skills, including observational,
conversational and motor.
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