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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences
From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist
and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin comes a book about exploring
the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we
see--with 40 fun outdoor activities that promote independent
thinking, which kids can enjoy all year round! What are the
aerodynamics of skipping stones or the physics of making
sandcastles? Do birds use GPS to navigate their migratory routes?
In this book, Dr. Temple Grandin, an inventor and world-renowned
scientist, introduces readers to geologists, astrophysicists,
oceanographers, and many other scientists who unlock the wonders of
the natural world. She shares her childhood experiences and
observations, whether on the beach, in the woods, working with
horses, or gazing up at the night sky. This book explores all areas
of nature and gives readers the tools to discover even more on
their own. With forty projects to give readers a deeper
understanding of the world around them, from the depths of space to
their own backyard, this is a perfect read for budding scientists,
inventors, and creators! Praise for The Outdoor Scientist: * "This
terrific science book will appeal to both teachers and young
readers who love to be outdoors." --School Library Connection,
*STARRED REVIEW* "Grandin's words are a rallying cry for budding
scientists and she serves as a role model for young readers with
autism. This is an important STEM and STEAM resource for every
collection." --School Library Journal "The book is chock-full of
information . . . the kind a nature-loving child will be thrilled
to discover. An invitation to young readers to observe, enjoy, and
learn about the world around us all." --Kirkus Reviews
Come on a walk in the forest and find out about the trees and other
plants that live in our wonderful world. You'll discover a walking
palm, why woodpeckers peck trees and meet the tallest tree in the
world! 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 6 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
Ever wondered what space is really like? Thanks to his 25 years of
training for, flying in, consulting on and writing and speaking
about space, astronaut and spacewalker Tom Jones can answer that
question and many others. What do you feel on lift-off? What is
weightlessness? Where do you sleep in space? Can you see the Great
Wall of China? Jones answers every question you have ever had about
space in Ask the Astronaut. His entertaining blend of wit, personal
experience and technical expertise shines in each answer and
together all the answers illuminate the true space experience from
start to finish. His engaging and informative responses remind
readers of historic space achievements, acquaint them with exciting
new ambitions, make them feel like they have experienced space
first-hand and even inspire an urge to explore space themselves.
Jones covers everything from the training process for new astronaut
candidates and the physical sensations and challenges of rocketing
into orbit to what it's like to live, work and walk in space. Jones
also explores the future of spaceflight, both professional and
commercial, in the years to come.
Written specifically for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE 9-1 in
Computer Science Student Book with 3-year access to digital
ActiveBook (eBook) Developed for international students Fully
matched to the latest Pearson Edexcel specification Designed to
supply students with the best preparation possible for the
examination Online Teacher Resource Pack also available, providing
further planning, teaching and assessment support Written by a
highly experienced author team, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE
(9-1) Computer Science Student Book provides comprehensive coverage
of the latest Pearson Edexcel specification. The Student Book has
been developed with progression, international relevance and
support at its core. With differentiated exercises, exam practice,
a glossary of key terminology and signposted transferable skills
throughout, this resource will ensure the best possible learner
outcomes. Also reviewed by a language specialist to ensure the book
is written in a clear and accessible style. Three-year access to
the eBook is included.
Teaching Healthy Cooking and Nutrition in Primary Schools is a
five-book series, providing a practical cooking programme for
primary schools. This 2nd edition has been fully updated to make
the books compatible with requirements in the September 2014
National Curriculum for all primary school children to be taught to
cook and apply the principles of nutrition and healthy eating. For
each recipe there are essential cooking skills, theory and health
and safety points, introduced progressively throughout the series.
All these skills are a necessary part of cooking and, when mastered
early, pupils will gain a positive experience of self-achievement
and satisfaction and, yes, they will take great delight in trying
the results for themselves! Each book contains 12 easy-to-follow,
photocopiable recipes, presented in both a traditional format and
in a visual, step-by-step format, to suit pupils of differing
reading abilities. All the recipes have been tried, tested and
enjoyed by primary school pupils. Each recipe includes
photocopiable visual lesson structure cards, visual learning
objectives and photographs of the food that enhance the knowledge
and skills gained from making the dish. Alternative ingredients for
allergy, lifestyle and religious considerations are suggested.
Healthy Cooking for Primary Schools is a five-book series,
providing a practical cooking programme for primary schools. This
2nd edition has been fully updated to make the books compatible
with requirements in the September 2014 National Curriculum for all
primary school children to be taught to cook and apply the
principles of nutrition and healthy eating. For each recipe there
are essential cooking skills, theory and health and safety points,
introduced progressively throughout the series. All these skills
are a necessary part of cooking and, when mastered early, pupils
will gain a positive experience of self-achievement and
satisfaction and, yes, they will take great delight in trying the
results for themselves! Each book contains 12 easy-to-follow,
photocopiable recipes, presented in both a traditional format and
in a visual, step-by-step format, to suit pupils of differing
reading abilities. All the recipes have tried, tested and enjoyed
by primary school pupils.
A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions
of children! Children have so many questions about the world and
this book looks at the world of buildings, asking and answering
questions to build knowledge on technology and science. So Many
Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children. Following
the curiosity of different characters, each book is filled with
questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build knowledge
around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable game cards
to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for fun!
Mobile learning is a primary learning format in the education of
young children from birth through 6th grade. This format has been
found to have a positive impact on the academic achievement,
self-efficacy, motivation, and learning attitudes of students,
including those with special needs (Ciampa, 2014; Hwang, 2014;
Nikou & Economides, 2018; Xie, Basham, Marino & Rice,
2018). In both formal and informal learning contexts, mobile
learning affords opportunities to innovate and explore new forms of
authentic experiences, meaning-making, and creativity with
untethered technology (Choi, Land, & Zimmerman, 2018; Schuck,
Kearney & Burden, 2017). This edited book acts as a springboard
to expand discussions surrounding how mobiles might best be
situated in contexts relating to young children. With a focus on
early childhood and elementary settings, this book both expands the
definition of mobiles to encompass digital-physical tools (e.g.
Osmo, probeware) and wearables. It also provides insight into how
intentional integration of mobiles supports the development and
practice of both in-service and preservice teachers working with
students in early childhood and elementary settings.
This guidebook is all about Eevee - one of the most popular
Pokemon! Discover everything you need to know about this unique and
adorable character and its many Evolutions. Eevee is an amazing
Pokemon. It's called the Evolution Pokemon for good reason - it has
nine known Evolutions! And it's cute in any form. Get the inside
scoop on everything you need to know about this popular Pokemon in
this guidebook that's packed with colour illustrations Comes with a
poster Perfect for old and new fans of Pokemon.
This book has been designed to provide teachers with the tools they
need to include cooking in the classroom. With relative ease,
teachers will be able to undertake a variety of healthy and fun
food activities. Many of the recipes do not even require access to
an oven! The book will help teachers meet the criteria of the
September 2014 National Curriculum for all primary school children
to learn cookery and about healthy eating. It provides a
step-by-step approach, developing skills in food handling and
understanding of the part food plays in the world around us, along
with a range of cross-curricular links. Each of the 15 recipes is
made as an individual mixture so children make and see their own
achievements. The results are designed to go home with the child to
share and demonstrate their new skills to siblings, parents,
relations and friends. This can provide an excellent opportunity
for celebrating achievement and lead to discussion about new foods
and flavours at home. The teacher's notes also offer suggestions of
both how to increase the skill demand of the recipe and how to make
it easier, meaning that you can use the recipes through the whole
age range of the school.
So you think you're special? You think that just because people have built giant cities, invented pop-up toasters and put a person on the Moon that they are somehow different from other living things? Well it's time to think again! Humanimal shows the inextricable interconnections of the human and animal worlds in ways you never before imagined... Inside you will discover how slime moulds can solve how to navigate through a maze; how rats tickle and laugh out loud; how elephants have funerals for their lost loved ones; how bees vote in elections to decide where to locate their nests; how crows use cars to crack nuts and a whole lot more! This oversized, richly illustrated, mesmerising exploration shows that humans and other animals don't just live on the same planet, they also share many of the same patterns of behaviour, making us all fellow players in the drama that is life on Earth.
Peter is on holiday with his family in Scotland when Grandpa learns
of a spectacular train crash. It happened nearby so they go
exploring to find the exact spot. To add to the adventure they
discover some evidence still lying on the ground - It's a true
story where a crazy mistake led to disaster, but luckily no-one was
hurt. To show how easy it is to make a blunder like this, Grandpa
tells another story which ends with a Bang!
This book argues that integrating artistic contributions - with an
emphasis on culture and language - can make Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects more accessible, and
therefore promote creativity and innovation in teaching and
learning at all levels of education. It provides tools and
strategies for managing interdisciplinary learning and teaching
based on successful collaborations between researchers,
practitioners and artists in the fields of the Arts and STEM
subjects. Based on contributions by educators, scientists,
scholars, linguists and artists from around the globe, the book
highlights how we can demonstrate teamwork and collaboration for
innovation and creativity in STEAM subjects in the classroom and
beyond. The book reflects the core of human rights education, using
local languages and local knowledge through art as a tool for
teaching human rights at school, and bringing to light questions on
diversity, ecology, climate change, environmental issues, health
and the future of human beings, as well as power relations between
non-dominant (minorities) and dominant (the majority) groups in
society.
A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book about the voyage of
HMT Empire Windrush from national treasure, Benjamin Zephaniah. The
hopes, dreams and bravery of the Windrush generation are expressed
in this vivid story through the real-life experiences of
Trinidadian musician, Mona Baptiste. Written as a brand-new poem by
Benjamin Zephaniah, the book is beautifully illustrated by the
extraordinary artist, Onyinye Iwu. The arrival of the Windrush in
1948 is celebrated each year on Windrush Day, 22 June Benjamin
recently won a BAFTA for his Sky Arts show, Life & Rhymes, a
showcase of some of Britain's finest poets This book is perfect for
teaching young children about inclusivity and diversity Praise for
Windrush Child: 'An invaluable story for any young readers who
enjoy adventure and want to learn more about the Windrush
generation's experience. Essential reading' Alex Wheatle
A fun, lively and stylish look at the world through the questions
of children. Children have so many questions about the world and
this book looks at the world of transport, asking and answering
questions to build knowledge of technology and science. So Many
Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children aged 7+.
Following the curiosity of different characters, each book is
filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build
knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable
game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for
fun! Other titles in the series: So Many Questions: About Space So
Many Questions: About Buildings So Many Questions: About Robots So
Many Questions: About Rainforests So Many Questions: About Animals
So Many Questions: About Oceans So Many Questions: About Plants
A fun, lively and stylish look at the world of robots through the
questions of children, with games and more questions to extend the
enjoyment and learning. Children have so many questions about the
world and this book looks at the world of robots, asking and
answering questions to build knowledge of technology and science.
So Many Questions is a series of books for inquisitive children
aged 7+. Following the curiosity of different characters, each book
is filled with questions (and answers) to prompt thinking and build
knowledge around each topic covered. Included is a set of copiable
game cards to encourage memory skills, further the learning and for
fun! Other titles in the series: So Many Questions: About Space So
Many Questions: About Buildings So Many Questions: About Transport
So Many Questions: About Rainforests So Many Questions: About
Animals So Many Questions: About Oceans So Many Questions: About
Plants
The series was written to be aligned with CAPS. A possible work
schedule has been included. Each topic start with an overview of
what is taught, and the resources you need. There is advice on
pave-setting to assist you in completing the work for the year on
time. Advice on how to introduce concepts and scaffold learning is
given for every topic. All the answers have been given to save you
time doing the exercises yourself. Also included are a full-colour
poster and CD filled with resources to assist you in your teaching
and assessment.
Develop knowledge, understanding and designing and making skills
through Key Stage 3 so students are ready for the new GCSE in
Design and Technology, with our brand-new Student Book. With topics
directly linked to the new GCSE (9-1) specifications, Exploring
Design and Technology will build a solid foundation by boosting
your students' understanding of the key concepts, introducing them
to important terminology and developing their practical skills
through Key Stage 3. * Build understanding through years 7, 8 and 9
with engaging, carefully timed and level-appropriate lessons that
draw on the GCSE subject content. * Develop practical skills with a
variety of creative designing and making activities that use a wide
range of materials, tools, equipment and processes. * Boost
knowledge with clear explanations of important terminology and
concepts that students will need to apply when identifying design
problems, understanding user needs and developing design solutions
in a range of contexts. * Encourage subject interest with 'find out
more' - research features that broaden understanding of materials
and their working properties, new technologies and the wider
influences on designing and making. * Monitor and measure student
progress with knowledge check questions provided for every topic.
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