As bedtime draws near, an inventive child asks more and more questions, delaying the inevitable moment of sleep. Colorful and playful illustrations help answer the questions, while soothing a child's concerns about nighttime and the dark. Full color.

Where does space start? What are the hottest planets? What is a nebula? Answers to these and other questions about Earth and space are found in this dramatic and colorful book.

How do we make sure children's first introduction to the world of non-fiction is enjoyable and life enhancing? What criteria do we use to ensure a collection of quality books for pleasure? Mallett sets out to answer these questions in this book.

Answers questions about space such as, "Are stars star-shaped," "Which is the coldest planet," and "What is a black hole."

This practical guide considers the research evidence that is needed to inform enlightened practice, and offers concrete suggestions and teaching approaches for early years settings and classrooms. This comprehensive book shows the ′what′ the ′how′ and the ′why′ of innovative, creative practice for teaching language and literacy. The author clearly examines how young children learn to use both spoken and written language, and shows how to assess, plan and teach for the effective learning of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Each chapter includes case studies, learning and teaching suggestions and further reading, and topics covered include: o Learning to communicate o Developing spoken language in early years settings and classrooms o The links between oracy and literacy o The inter-relatedness of the literacy process o Teaching literacy holistically o The assessment of language and literacy o Supporting literacy in Keystage 1, teaching reading and teaching writing for different purposes o Children and books o Teaching children for whom English is an additional language o Language, literacy, learning and ICT.

Answers questions about space such as, "Are stars star-shaped," "Which is the coldest planet," and "What is a black hole."