In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stephen Hawking, the 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. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant physicist'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. 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!

Exam Board: Pearson BTEC Academic Level: BTEC National Subject: Information Technology First teaching: September 2016 First Exams: Summer 2017

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Little Neil's dreams took flight when he rode on his first airplane as a child. After studying aeronautical engineering and time spent in the navy, he became a pilot. From there, he was selected to take a trip to where no human had gone before - the moon! Along with his team, Buzz and Mike, he was the captain of the Apollo 11. And Neil took a giant step for humankind as the first person to ever step onto the surface of the moon.This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the legendary astronaut. 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!

Exam Board: Pearson BTEC Academic Level: BTEC National Subject: Information Technology First teaching: September 2016 First Exams: Summer 2017 This Revision Workbook delivers hassle-free hands-on practice for the externally assessed units. For both of the externally assessed Units 1 & 2 Builds confidence with scaffolded practice questions. Unguided questions that allow students to test their own knowledge and skills in advance of assessment. Clear unit-by-unit correspondence between this Workbook and the Revision Guide and ActiveBook. Please note: This title does not cover the externally assessed Units 11 or 14, which are required for the Diploma and Extended Diploma Updates to this title If you purchased this title before 3rd April 2017, you will have an older edition. In light of updates to the qualification, there may be changes required to this older edition, which will be outlined at www.pearsonfe.co.uk/BTECchanges. An updated edition of this title will release in time for the new academic year in September 2017. This new edition will reflect updates to the qualification that have been made. If you have the older edition and would like a copy of the new edition, please contact our customer services team, with proof of purchase, on 0845 313 6666 or email [email protected]

Young children just love things that go, and here is a book they will spend hours pushing along the floor as well as reading! In My First London Bus, follow the red bus around the streets of London visiting the sights, with an extra detail to spot on every page. Then close the book and push it along on its four moving wheels and go on your own journey! With bold, bright illustrations by the wonderful Marion Billet, it's the perfect way for young visitors to London to remember their trip. Whizz around the capital city in other Whizzy Wheels titles, like My First London Taxi.

When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome! Inside Magnificent Habitats find out about all of Earth's biomes, and how life on Earth is adapted to live in these rich and varied environments, such as the deep ocean, boreal forests and vast deserts. Uncover how plants and animals are adapted to survive droughts, extreme rainfall, freezing temperatures and scorching heat, and how landscapes change with the seasons, or due to changing conditions, such as wind, tide or volcanic eruptions . This series looks at extreme qualities and experiences, and how things have evolved and adapted to reach their extreme state and how we can identify scientific information from this. Presented in a highly graphic and accessible way, Extreme Science will appeal to visual learners and reluctant readers. Aimed at children aged 9 and up. Extreme Science is a series of six book: Powerful Forces Awesome Matter and Materials Spectacular Light and Sound Phenomenal Plants Magnificent Habitats Incredible Living Things

In this exciting and engaging nonfiction book, readers learn about the Wright Brothers, the history of aviation, how air travel has changed the way people work and live, and the important parts that make the plane fly! Using informational text, vibrant photos, an interesting timeline, and intriguing facts, this book will have readers wanting to learn everything they can about airplanes!

Provide complete coverage of the new IT syllabus with an accessible scheme. Manage your time between the classroom and the computer lab effectively with sections on classroom-based learning, lab-based activities and advice on completing the SBA. - Build understanding with straightforward introductions to theoretical concepts. - Help students to prepare actively for the exam with a range of question types and examiners' hints in the margin. - Ensure students are ready for the exam with additional exam preparation on the FREE ExamCafe CD-ROM.

Learn how baby animals like pandas, penguins, elephants, kittens, and frogs grow and change! This science reader introduces students to the concepts of growth and change. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific subjects and vocabulary terms. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

Exam board: Pearson Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Design and Technology First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Target success in Pearson Edexcel 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 you can rely on to review, strengthen and test your knowledge. With My Revision Notes you 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.

Thirteen mind-blowing Minecraft builds to spark your imagination and entertain your friends.

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Epic Escape Rooms contains thirteen incredible builds to inspire you to construct the most inventive maps in Minecraft. Each one brings unique ideas and contraptions designed to test players and make it hard to escape! There’s a zombie prison break, pirate island, haunted house and an underground science lab, plus many more original builds.

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About the book Superhero Scientists is brimming full of amazing people who are involved in the fascinating world of science. This beautifully illustrated book explores the work of famous scientists from long ago, other scientists who are alive today and people who use science in their jobs. Take a journey through the 21 chapters packed full of fabulous facts, life stories and scientific discoveries. From astrophysicists to pilots, epidemiologists to vets, marine biologists to scene of crime officers - the book details why they are all superheroes. The people included are representative of the world's diverse community. As a non-fiction reader for children Superhero Scientists is a great text for a 7-11 year old to read independently or with an adult. The book will help children to learn about the many scientific professions in the world and the discoveries that these incredible people have made. The text in each chapter is laid out in manageable chunks to make the information accessible. Photos and illustrations help to bring the stories to life. Superhero Scientists breaks away from the stereotypical view of a scientist and empowers children to believe that anyone can follow a career in science. As a classroom resource Superhero Scientists is the perfect book for teachers who want children to research about scientists and then demonstrate their learning with a creative and innovative written outcome. The first section of each chapter is jam-packed full of fascinating facts and information about the life and work of the scientists. This makes it an ideal resource to use as a class text. Children can read the main body of the chapter either independently, in a group, or as a whole class. The final part of each chapter, which can be introduced by the class teacher, outlines an exciting way for the children to share what they have learnt from reading about the scientist. From letters posted in magical time-portal letter boxes to raps written for YouTube shows, each chapter's written outcome is unique and engaging. The 'How to make your writing great' sections can be used as success criteria to help children scaffold their written responses.

Discover all about the machines used in space with this interactive guide, which includes everything you will need and full, step-by-step instructions to build nine different space machines with working parts. With a pegboard and 50 sturdy, colourful machine pieces plus plastic nuts and bolts, this is the perfect, hands-on introduction to budding engineers and fans of space everywhere. Kit includes: 24-page paperback book, pegboard and sturdy card pieces, plastic nuts and bolts.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mae Jemison, scientist, astronaut and the first ever black woman in space. When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she dreamed of blasting off into space on a rocket ship. She was so excited as she watched the Apollo Moon landings, but she wondered... why none of the astronauts were women? Mae loved science and was so bright that she started college at just 16, and was training to be a doctor by the age of 20. She joined the Peace Corps, using her medical knowledge to help people in countries all around the world. Upon returning to the United States, she was accepted into NASA's astronaut program. After hard work and training, in 1992 Mae became the first Black woman to travel into space! This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the groundbreaking astronaut'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. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. 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!

Learn about the Earth and the Moon with this engaging science reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary including the phases of the Moon, the movement of the Earth around the sun, and the rotation of the Earth. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

This high-interest informational text will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and nonfiction reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled nonfiction science reader features hands-on, simple science experiments and full-color images and graphics. Fourth grade students will learn all about the importance of circuits through this engaging text that is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and supports STEM education.

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.

How do animals raise their young? Each animal has its own way! This science reader introduces students to various animal families including penguins, elephants, kangaroos, polar bears, wolves, ants, and more. With vivid, engaging images and easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and bold font to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

Readers will learn about the way our body works to keep us moving and healthy in this stimulating book that features a variety of colorful, vivid images, easy-to-read text, a helpful glossary and index, and fascinating facts. This book will have readers captivated as they learn about the various systems in our bodies, including the digestive system, skeletal system, circulatory system, muscular system, endocrine system, and immune system. An engaging lab activity is featured to aid in further understanding of how our bodies help us in everyday activities!

This informative science reader teaches students about the history of scientists and the processes and tools scientists use to make discoveries! With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary terms. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains easy-to-read text and nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

The sun gives us warmth and light. It makes the seasons change. Our sun is very important! Learn about the sun with this engaging science reader. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific concepts and vocabulary. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, bold font, and detailed images to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.

Tackle the core component of the Digital Production, Design and Development T Level with this comprehensive resource. Written by highly respected authors, Mo Everett and Sonia Stuart, this clear, accessible and thorough textbook will guide learners through the key principles, concepts and terminology, as well as providing the inside track into what it takes to kick-start a career in the Digital world. - Simplify complex topics with summary tables, diagrams, key term definitions and a glossary. - Track and strengthen knowledge by using learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and 'Test Yourself' questions. - Apply knowledge and understanding across 100s of engaging activities and research tasks. - Prepare for exams and the employer-set project using practice questions and project practice exercises. - Get ready for the workplace with industry tips and real-world examples. - Be guided through the course by expert authors Mo Everett and Sonia Stuart, who draw on their extensive industry and teaching experience.