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This book explains in a simple yet fascinating way how houses, skyscrapers, bridges and so on are constructed. Large cutaway illustrations show all the different layers of each building, and cartoon characters help to explain, for example, what keeps a skyscraper from falling down and how an oil rig is anchored to the sea bed.
The colorful book is packed with exciting scientific activities designed to help young children explore the intriguing properties of water. All the experiments and tricks are safe and easy to carry out using ordinary household equipment. Real examples show how people exploit water for transportation, power and so on. Usborne Science Activities is an innovative series which responds to the growing emphasis on scientific exploration for young children. The text and illustrations are simple and clear so children can enjoy using the books by themselves. Further notes give fuller scientific explanations for adults who wish to work with their children.
"Literature & Science Breakthroughs offers strategies for using fiction and non-fiction...to bring all aspects of science to life for children." -- BACK COVER.
This lively book is packed with exciting science activities which encourage children to explore the intriguing nature of plants. Readers can find out how to change the color of a leaf, how to tell the age of a tree and why a seedling always grows the right way up. All the experiments and tricks are safe to do, using only ordinary household equipment. Usborne Science Activities is an innovative series which responds to the growing emphasis on scientific exploration for young children. The text and illustrations are simple and clear so children can enjoy using the books by themselves. Further notes give fuller scientific explanations for adults who wish to work with their children.
Each book in this series introduces an aspect of the natural or technological world, providing a wealth of fascinating information. Simple text and detailed illustrations combine to answer the question of each title in clear, step-by-step stages. Where appropriate, there are safe and easy experiments to help clarify explanations.
This colorful book is packed with exciting scientific activities designed to help young children explore the intriguing properties of air. All the experiments and tricks are safe and easy to carry out using ordinary household equipment. The text and illustrations are simple and clear so children can enjoy using the books by themselves. Further notes give fuller scientific explanations for adults who wish to work with their children.
- Gives beginner's techniques, proper skills and how to practice them - Step-by-step instructions and friendly illustrations.
Looks at the details of everyday life in the past.
This practical, easy-to-implement guide was developed by surveying student teachers, substitute teachers, returning teachers, emergency credential teachers, and teacher educators. Your Mentor contains their wide-ranging recommendations of what they wanted to see included in a teaching reference. Actual samples of lesson units, themes, and communications with parents are included along with easy-to-follow, classroom-tested suggestions for: Making lesson plans Keeping records Using technology in the classroom Planning special events Developing and maintaining professional credentials and portfolios This book is a valuable reference tool for those in their first few years of teaching, teachers returning to the classroom, and students considering the teaching profession. It will serve as a daily companion—like the experienced mentor we all want and need.
Provides language arts, social studies, writing, math, science, health, music, drama, physical fitness, and art activities for use in kindergarten through sixth grade classes which celebrate the month of September. Includes lists of books and bulletin board ideas.