Reference - Dictionaries/Atlases - Education - Primary & Intermediate
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This exploration of farm animals is part of a series introducing children to the wonder of the world around them. It has two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, accompanied by more complex information which can be read as the child's ability grows.
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Thirteen adventure stories introduce children to the concept of virtue and demonstrate how virtuous behavior can make the world a better place. Each tale is built around four of the 52 virtues that have been identified by The Virtues Project[trademark], a global grassroots initiative that inspires the practice of virtues in everyday life. The collected stories bring the virtues to life in lively, entertaining adventure tales designed to be read aloud to young listeners. Each tale is followed by clear, age-appropriate definitions of... read more
Discover, or rediscover, a 'time machine' which takes the reader back into the past. It depicts the history of one particular piece of land in Sydney from 1788 to 1988 through the stories of the various children who have lived there. This new edition includes a new timeline, which traces the history of the characters in the book, as well as the history of Australia, and is right up-to-date with reference to the Australian government's apology to Indigenous Australians. Ages 6+.
The year is 1871 and you are about to be involved in the building of America's most famous landmark - the Statue of Liberty. Find out the hard way what was it like to help design, commission and construct what was the world's tallest monument, from Liberty's French conception to its completion in America 21 years later. The book has humorous cartoon-style illustrations, a story text, informative captions, a complete glossary and an index.
The humorous cartoon-style illustrations and the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like being an Assyrian soldier. Informative captions, a complete glossary and an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers. This work fits into KS2 History and is an ideal text for the shared and guided reading for Key Stage 2 pupils within the framework of the National Literacy Strate... read more
With stunning illustrations and accessible text throughout, this book covers many important political and social developments, including wars, revolutions, and the people who made them happen. It is clearly divided into established time periods to provide structure and cohesion. The 'date to remember' sections pinpoint crucial moments in history. A general time line of worldwide events gives the book a wider cultural focus, offering the reader an impression of what was happening on a global scale. The book features a clear, concise... read more
Whatever your choice of story, there's a poem for you, because Once Upon a Poem brings together some of the best stories ever told in verse! From the magnificent Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the magical Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll; to Roald Dahl's wicked retelling of Goldilocks and a rip-roaring rap version of Prince Theseus by Tony Mitton. And what's more, each poem has been stunningly illustrated in colour and championed by some of the very best of today's authors: David Almond, Philip Ardagh, Avi, Eoin C... read more
You are the captain of a Spanish galleon laden with treasure sailing the Caribbean Sea in 1716. Sailing with other ships, you fall behind and are attacked by pirates. It was the golden age of piracy in the early 1700s, and this book explains the context of piracy by describing the geographical area of the Spanish Main, looks at detail of the ships of the period, and how the pirates treated prisoners. The text avoids the romantic impressions which surround piracy, and paints a realistic picture of survival if marooned and waiting for rescue.
The book in which renowned author/illustrator Vera B. Williams made her illustrating debut offers young readers a celebratory look at their own special place in the world. Charlip's poetry sparkles while Williams's world of colorful people perfectly captures the joy that comes when we are free to be ourselves. This is a great book to share with children who are just starting to wonder who they are in relation to others. Now in paperback, this Remy Charlip classic explores the relationships between ourselves and others. "From the Tr... read more
An illustrated workbook which covers Level 1 of the New Zealand Social Studies Curriculum for Years 1 and 2 (4 to 6 year olds). The book is set out under the five main areas of Social Organisation, Culture and Heritage, Place and Environment, Time Continuity and Change and Resources and Economic Activities.
A fully illustrated workbook which covers Level 2 of the New Zealand Social Studies Curriculum for Year 3 (suitable for mainly 7 year olds). The book is set out under the areas of Social Organisation, Culture and Heritage, Place and Environment, Time Continuity and Resources and Economic Ideas.
A fully illustrated workbook which covers Level 2 of the New Zealand Social Studies Curriculum for Year 3 (suitable for mainly 8 year olds). The book is set out under the areas of Social Organisation, Culture and Heritage, Place and Environment, Time Continuity and Resources and Economic Ideas.
A fully illustrated workbook which will cover Level 3 of the New Zealand Social Studies Curriculum for Year 3 (suitable for 9 and 10 year olds). The book is set out under the areas of Social Organisation, Culture and Heritage, Place and Environment, Time Continuity and Resources and Economic Ideas.
A fully illustrated workbook which will cover Level 3 of the New Zealand Social Studies Curriculum for Year 3 (suitable for 10 and 11 year olds). The book is set out under the areas of Social Organisation, Culture and Heritage, Place and Environment, Time Continuity and Resources and Economic Ideas.
A fully illustrated workbook which covers Level 4 of the New Zealand Social Studies Curriculum for Year 3 (suitable for mainly 11 year olds). The book is set out under the areas of Social Organisation, Culture and Heritage, Place and Environment, Time Continuity and Resources and Economic Ideas.
An illustrated workbook that covers Level 4 of the New Zealand Social Studies Curriculum for Year 8 (suitable for mainly 12 year olds). The book is set out under the five main areas of Social Organisation, Culture and Heritage, Place and Environment, Time Continuity and Change and Resources and Economic Activities.
