Focusing on nature and the environment, this picture book introduces children to a vocabulary of 1000 words related to wildlife and ecological themes. It aims to educate young readers about their surroundings and the impact humans have on the planet, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for nature.
This colourful picture book is perfect for helping children build up a vocabulary and interest in Earth science, wildlife, and the environment. This picture book helps children build up a vocabulary of 1000 nature words about the environment, wildlife, and our impact on the planet. Written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, it introduces key concepts about Earth science and zoology, while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading skills. Every picture-packed page is full of fascinating things such as the parts of a plant, how animals communicate, habitats, and what we can do to help protect nature. 1000 Words: Nature clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. The words include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife and the planet. This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents and guardians who are keen to develop their child's language, science, and literacy skills
Open pop-up pages, pull tabs, lift flaps, and be amazed! - young children learn about space, forces, plants, liquids, light, sound, and electricity as they play. With colourful illustrations, lots of cool, interactive novelties, and kid-friendly explanations written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, The Really Incredible Science Book brings science to life for young learners. This engaging book follows the early primary science curriculum, with a few extra topics to extend learning, so that 5 to 8 year olds feel supported and excited when they meet science subjects in and out of class. Children discover what's in space, what happens when we mix things, how sounds are made, what a magnet is, how circuits work, what makes a rainbow, how plants grow, and so much more! Throughout, there are amazing novelties to explore, including pop-ups, tabs to pull, intriguing flaps, and cutaway pictures, and some of these novelties literally make science happen on the page!
Science Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 8-12 is a book for story-loving primary teachers who want to find a creative way to teach science. Contextualising science in a story that pupils know and love, the book contains a wide range of activities and investigations to help Key Stage 2 pupils engage in science learning, while also extending aspects of the English national curriculum. The book offers valuable support to busy teachers and, by ensuring science lessons are enjoyable and accessible for pupils, helps children get involved in investigations in a way that is memorable for them. Using coloured illustrations and diagrams throughout, the book contains: the relevant scientific context alongside a link to one of nine exciting children's stories; clever and unique suggestions to 'storify the science'; instructions for teachers to give to their pupils; tips on how to deliver the lesson in an immersive way; guidance on assessing pupils' level of understanding. Science Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 8-12 is packed full of ideas for weaving science into cross-curricular lessons, and is an invigorating and essential resource for Key Stage 2 teachers and science co-ordinators seeking to inject some creativity into their science lessons.
"Science Fiction, Science Fact! is a book for story-loving primary teachers who want to find a creative way to teach science. Contextualising science in a story that pupils know and love, the book contains a wide range of activities and investigations to help pupils engage in science learning, while also extending aspects of the English national curriculum. The book offers valuable support to busy teachers and, by ensuring science lessons are enjoyable and accessible for pupils, it helps children get involved in investigations in a way that is memorable for them. Using coloured illustrations and diagrams throughout, the book contains: - The relevant scientific context alongside a link to one of nine exciting children's stories - Clever and unique suggestions to 'storify the science' - Instructions for teachers to give to their pupils - Tips on how to deliver the lesson in an immersive way - Guidance on assessing pupils' level of understanding. A necessary resource for busy key stage 1 teachers, Science Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 5-7 is packed full of ideas for weaving science into cross-curricular lessons and is an invigorating and essential read for primary school teachers and science co-ordinators seeking to inject some creativity into their science lessons"--
Sophie needs to find a way to balance the chaotic route she has been forced to walk down... a son she cannot control - diagnosed with Aspergers and PDA, coinciding with the onset of raging hormones; a daughter she has to ensure gets attention so she doesn't feel left out; and an ex-husband who comes and goes as he pleases.