This great study aid has topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context, with a fully integrated system of cross-referencing plus a comprehensive index.

Starting at the very beginning with numbers and counting, this book gently and reliably guides children and parents through the essential math concepts needed in the first few years at school. Readers can use it as a dip-in dictionary or work through by subject to build up knowledge and skills step-by-step.

This is an illustrated introduction to science which supports teaching in primary schools. Designed for use at home and in school, and perfect for parents who want to find out more about what their children are being taught.

This new-look, new edition of the Oxford First Illustrated Science Dictionary has been specially designed to be perfectly accessible to first readers. With colourful illustrations for every word, this is a perfect introduction to the first science words and concepts that children encounter in their early years at school.

The Excel Illustrated Science Dictionary Years 5&nda sh;8 provides easy-to-understand definitions of key terms used in upper primary and junior high school (Years 5, 6, 7 and 8) Au stralian Curriculum Science courses. This colourful, user-friendly book provides invaluable support for Science students. It can be used by Years 5 through 8, providing a solid grounding in scient ific terms and ideas. Features of the book: Dictionary-style layout makes it easy to locate important t erms Large, colourful diagrams and illustrations provide a help ful visual aid to understanding key terms and concepts Up-to-da te terminology ensures that the book is relevant to today's studen t Cross-referencing throughout makes it swift and simple to fin d exactly what you are looking for

This newly updated, user friendly Primary English Encyclopedia addresses all aspects of the primary English curriculum and is an invaluable reference for all training and practising teachers. Now in its fifth edition, entries have been revised to take account of new research and thinking. The approach is supportive of the reflective practitioner in meeting National Curriculum requirements in England and developing sound subject knowledge and good classroom practice. While the book is scholarly, the author writes in a conversational style and includes reproductions of covers of recommended children’s books and examples of children’s writing and drawing to add interest. The encyclopedia includes: over 600 entries , many expanded and entirely new for this edition, including entries on apps, blogging and computing; short definitions of key concepts; input on the initial teaching of reading including the teaching of phonics and the other cue-systems; extended entries on major topics such as speaking and listening, reading, writing, drama, poetry, non-fiction, bilingualism and children’s literature; information on new literacies and new kinds of texts for children; discussion of current issues and input on the history of English teaching in the primary years; extended entries on gender and literacy; important references for each topic, advice on further reading and accounts of recent research findings; and a Who’s Who of Primary English and lists of essential texts, updated for this new edition. This encyclopedia will be ideal for student teachers on BA and PGCE courses preparing for work in primary schools and primary school teachers. Anyone concerned with bringing about the informed and imaginative teaching of primary school English will find this book helpful and interesting.

Choosing and Using Fiction and Non-Fiction 3-11 is a guide for primary teachers to the many kinds of texts children encounter, use and enjoy in their nursery and primary school years, providing an invaluable insight into the literature available. Addressing important issues and allowing for the voices of teachers, reviewers and children to be heard, it contains suggestions of best practice which offer a more creative approach to learning. Including both fiction and non-fiction, with genres ranging from picturebooks to biographies, this fully updated second edition features: New coverage on recent books Discussion of new changes in concepts of literacy, particularly focused on technological advances in moving image media and virtual worlds The balance between print and screen-based texts on developing children’s visual and multimodal literacy Annotated booklists for each genre for different age groups New sections on equality, diversity and translation Exploring fiction, non-fiction and poetry, Choosing and Using Fiction and Non-Fiction 3-11 is an invaluable resource, supporting teachers as they help children on their journey to becoming insightful and critical readers of non-fiction, and sensitive and reflective readers of fiction.