Issues in Geography Teaching examines a wide range of issues which are of interest to those teaching geography from the early years through to higher education.
The issues discussed include:
*the role of research and the use of ICT in teacher training;
*the significance of developing critical thinking skills;
*broader educational issues such as citizenship and development;
*the importance of environmental education;
*the position and role of assessment;
*the present state and status of geographical education and issues that are likely to be of concern in the future.
At a time of great change in geographical education, it is vital that practitioners should develop their own awareness and perspective on a variety of curriculum concerns and developments and evaluate how these might impact their work. Issues in Geography Teaching details the contexts, presents the facts and raises thought-provoking questions which should stimulate further interest and discussion.

Hector and Hattie and Harry and Hester set off to find a nice juicy hamburger. But Fox doesn't want a hamburger, and neither does Badger. What they want are four nice fat juicy hedgehogs for their tea! Two funny stories about four friendly hedgehogs, perfect for beginner readers.

When the princess accidentally drops her ball in the pond she doesn't expect a frog to bring it back to her, and certainly doesn't expect the frog to follow her home! But is the frog really all he seems? This wordless version of the traditional tale is stunningly illustrated by author and illustrator Chris Fisher. Lilac/Band 0 books are wordless books that tell a story through pictures and are designed to develop understanding about how stories work. Text type: A wordless traditional story The storyboard on pp.14-15 shows the frog's transformation into a prince, allowing children to re-cap and retell the story. Curriculum links: Citizenship: Living in a Diverse World

Mona the goat's brother is good at jumping. Mona's sister is good at leaping. Mona is good at growing sunflowers. But when she meets a big, fierce lion, Mona finds out she's good at something else too! A humorous fantasy story by renowned childrens' author Vivian French. Mona the goat's brother is good at jumping. Mona's sister is good at leaping. Mona is good at growing sunflowers. But when she meets a big, fierce lion, Mona finds out she's good at something else too! A humorous fantasy story by renowned childrens' author Vivian French. Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

This easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated guidebook will help you identify the feathered strangers nibbling at the feeder in your backyard or singing from a nearby tree. It's packed with notes on 125 common and interesting bird species in and around Detroit: quick identificationsongs and callshabitat, nests and foodsimilar speciesa checklist to help you keep track of your birdwatching experiencestips on the best birding spots in our area.

The Wrong Pong by Steven Butler is a laugh-out-loud, stinky story for 5+ girls and boys. One night, Neville Brisket wakes up from a strange dream - a dream that there is a horrible, stumpy finger stuck up his nose. Then he finds his room in a mess, and his dog in the laundry basket. Neville's investigations end sposhily, when he is whooshed down the toilet to the land of Under! In a case of mistaken troll-dentity, he finds himself part of a disgusting new family. Will anybody help Neville get back to Over, or will he be stuck eating rat patties and left sock stew forever? This hilariously delivered tale will delight and disgust parents and children alike. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Horrid Henry. 'Horrid Henry's favourite book!' - Francesca Simon, author of Horrid Henry 'A triumphant debut which will have children clutching the loo-seat in apprehension and laughter' - Amanda Craig, The Times Steven Butler is an actor, dancer and trained circus performer as well as a keen observer of trolls and their disgusting habits. He has starred in Peter Pan, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and as Henry in Horrid Henry Live and Horrid! His primary school headmaster was fantastically funny author Jeremy Strong.

Little Tuft gasped. “I can see a Snow Dragon!” he whispered, and he rubbed his eyes. “It almost looks as if she’s alive!”

“Of COURSE she’s alive, you foolish Twoleg,” snapped Book.

Little Tuft jumped up. “Then,” he said, “we must find her!”

An epic tale for readers of all ages, involving Dragons at war, a talking Book, and a daring young boy who is determined to save his people from extinction. Vivian French’s enthralling, moving and often very funny story is superbly complemented by Chris Fisher’s dramatic illustrations.