Exploring the unique ecosystems of deserts, this book utilizes flowcharts to present information about these harsh environments that encompass one-fifth of Earth's land. It provides insights into the challenges and characteristics of desert ecosystems, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for readers.
Exploring the vastness of the ocean ecosystem, this book utilizes flowcharts to present engaging insights about the world's oceans, which encompass over three-quarters of the Earth's surface. It offers readers a captivating look at marine life and the intricate dynamics of oceanic environments, making complex information accessible and visually appealing.
Rainforests are lush, healthy forests. These amazing ecosystems are home to around half of all Earth's plants and animals. Find out about rainforests through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book.
Budding scientists will engage in hands-on investigations to explore the properties of magnetism. The book focuses on how magnetic force is influenced by factors such as distance, strength, and size, encouraging critical thinking and experimentation.
Engaging young minds, this book encourages budding scientists to delve into the world of electricity through hands-on investigations. It focuses on exploring how electricity can be produced, conducted, and converted, fostering a practical understanding of its properties. Through interactive activities, readers will develop critical thinking skills and a deeper appreciation for energy in their everyday lives.
Engaging young minds, this book encourages budding scientists to explore the properties of heat through hands-on investigations. Readers will learn how to measure, conduct, and transfer energy, fostering a practical understanding of thermal science. The interactive approach enhances learning and sparks curiosity in scientific concepts.
How much freshwater is there on Earth? Can science help us use water more efficiently? The 'Why Science Matters' series demonstrates how the science we learn at school is important in every aspect of our everyday lives. Using case studies and investigations, the series describes the development of science and technologies that can improve our lives - or lead to new scientific challenges and controversies. In 'Managing and Using Water', we find out about the most vital resource on Earth and how it shapes our landscape. We learn the importance of water as a solvent, how the power of flowing water can be harnessed to provide us with energy, how drinking water is cleaned and sewage treated, and new technologies to combat water shortages around the world.
Focusing on innovative car designs from 1900 onwards, this book explores iconic models like the Mini Cooper and the Mercedes 300SL with gull-wing doors. It delves into the driving needs that inspired these designs, highlights groundbreaking designers, and examines the technological advancements that enabled their creation. Through a historical lens, readers will appreciate the evolution of automotive design and the creative minds behind these remarkable vehicles.
How do we know about the thousands of people who protested against the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s? It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of... číst celé
This is a vibrant and engaging book for aspiring young musicians who want to learn the ins and outs of being in a band in the digital age. This book looks at the art of performance, covering composing, rehearsing and performing live.
This is a vibrant and engaging book for aspiring young musicians who want to learn the ins and outs of being in a band in the digital age. This book looks at forming a band, covering finding bandmates, choosing instruments and getting your equipment just right.
This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in North America. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.
This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Europe. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.
Look inside a burrow and discover a world of inhabitants! Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information.
Everyone is an individual and we're all different in many ways, but every human being on Earth follows a similar pattern of changes from birth to childhood, through adolescence to adulthood, and into old age.
This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Australia. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.
How do we know about the thousands of people who marched in campaigns for civil rights for African Americans in the 1960s? It includes information on some historical detective work that has taken place, using documentary and oral evidence, that has enabled historians to piece together the fascinating story of the civil rights marches.
Looks at how emotional reactions change during each stage of life, from birth to old age.
This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in South America. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.
This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Africa. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.
This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Asia. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal's habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves.
Read and discover all about wonderful ecosystems on Earth ... How are polar bears adapted to living in a frozen ecosystem? What are decomposers?This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older. They can support Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), and covera broad range of topics, within three curriculum areas:The World of Science and TechnologyThe Natural WorldThe World of Arts and Social StudiesAlso available for each reader:* Activity Book* Audio CD Pack (Reader and Audio CD)* Teacher's Notes and CLIL guidance at www.oup.com/elt/readanddiscoverThe Activity Book includes 16 pages of chapter-linked activities followed by after-reading whole book activities and a book review; focus on content, vocabulary, and grammar.
Read and discover all about incredible energy... What is kinetic energy? What types of energy does electricity give us?This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.
This exciting new series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work. The readers are graded at four levels, from 3 to 6, suitable for students from age 8 and older.
White Wolves are engaging books that children want to pick up, at a range of different reading levels. Eighteen exciting new titles reflect the range of non-fiction texts children will come across in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. They are ideal for topic libraries, and for teaching literacy skills in a curriculum context.
Explores a wide range of destructive natural events and phenomena.
