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Wish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Bonnie WorthLaugh and learn with fun facts about narwals, dolphins, sharks, giant squid, manatees, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring The Cat in the Hat! &“I&’m the Cat in the Hat, and I hear that you wish to go down to the sea and to visit the fish.&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! In this adventure under the sea, readers will learn: • how fish breathe underwater• about the different levels of the ocean• how echolocation helps dolphins see in the dark• and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Wish for a Fish also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About FarmsHark! A Shark! All About SharksIf I Ran the Dog Show: All About DogsOh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur? All About DinosaursOn Beyond Bugs! All About InsectsOne Vote Two Votes I Vote You VoteThere&’s No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar SystemWho Hatches the Egg? All About EggsWhy Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? All About Deserts
Wissens- und Innovationsgeographie in der Wirtschaftsförderung
by Tom BrökelDas Buch ist als eine Einführung in das Themengebiet der Wissens- und Innovationsgeographie konzipiert. Entsprechend erfahren grundlegende Konzepte (Was ist Wissen? Welche Arten des räumlichen Wissenstransfers gibt es?) die größte Aufmerksamkeit. Nichtsdestotrotz enthält das Buch zahlreiche praktische Beispiele, die das Verständnis der in weiten Teilen theoretischen Inhalte erleichtern sollen. Auch werden aktuelle politische Programme, die Aspekte der Wissens- und Innovationsgeographie berühren, vorgestellt. Sie verdeutlichen nicht nur die Relevanz des Themengebietes, sondern auch, dass zahlreiche theoretische Ideen und Konzepte bereits Einzug in die wirtschaftspolitische Praxis und damit auch in die Wirtschaftsförderung gefunden haben. Das Buch ist eine Einführung in ausgewählte Aspekte, die aktuell in der Wissens- und Innovationsgeographie die meiste Aufmerksamkeit erfahren und gleichzeitig für Wirtschaftsförderer besonders relevant sind.Den Abschluss eines jeden Bausteins des Moduls bilden Kontrollfragen, die den Leser beim Erarbeiten des Lernstoffes unterstützen und den Lernerfolg zu überprüfen helfen.
Wissenstrainer Naturwissenschaften
by Bruno P. KremerErleben Sie die faszinierende Welt der Naturwissenschaften auf spielerische Weise! Mit 525 spannenden Fragen aus Bereichen wie Astronomie, Biochemie, Botanik, Physik und Zoologie laden wir Sie ein, Ihr Wissen zu erweitern und zu testen. Wissen Sie beispielsweise Wie das am weitesten mit bloßem Auge noch erkennbare Objekt im Weltall heißt? Ob ein Findling ein verwaistes Wildschweinjunges ist? Die Glykolyse das Auflösen von Würfelzucker in Kaffee oder Tee meint? Warum ein Specht beim Klopfen keine Gehirnerschütterung bekommt? Wie schwer ein Zaunkönig im Vergleich zu einer 2-Euro-Münze ist? Jede Frage bietet vier Antwortmöglichkeiten, von denen neben der korrekten einige (nicht immer sofort erkennbar) ziemlich abgedreht sind. Der Antwortteil liefert Ihnen zudem spannende Erklärungen und weiterführende Informationen, die Ihr Wissen vertiefen. Anhand der Ergebnistabellen können Sie Ihren Wissensstand dokumentieren und sich mit anderen messen.
The Wit and Wisdom of David Attenborough: A celebration of our favourite naturalist
by Chas Newkey-BurdenA fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom.David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down, one time stating that, 'I can't believe I'm still employed'.So if he won't celebrate himself, we'll have to do it for him.Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David, providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as he is today.Such revelations include:- There are 18 plants and animals named after him- When asked by a reporter how many degrees he had, he said it would be 'rude to count'*- The single thing that would improve his quality of life is 'good, workable knees'.Blending his quips galore with his powerful messages on the environment and future of the planet, this timely book showcases everything we love about Sir David, making it the perfect gift for any fan.* He has over thirty!
The Wit and Wisdom of David Attenborough: A celebration of our favourite naturalist
by Chas Newkey-BurdenA fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom.David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down, one time stating that, 'I can't believe I'm still employed'.So if he won't celebrate himself, we'll have to do it for him.Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David, providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as he is today.Such revelations include:- There are 18 plants and animals named after him- When asked by a reporter how many degrees he had, he said it would be 'rude to count'*- The single thing that would improve his quality of life is 'good, workable knees'.Blending his quips galore with his powerful messages on the environment and future of the planet, this timely book showcases everything we love about Sir David, making it the perfect gift for any fan.* He has over thirty!
With Speed and Violence: Why Scientists Fear Tipping Points in Climate Change
by Fred PearceAlthough he considers himself a skeptical environmentalist, Pearce (a former news editor and current environment and development consultant with New Scientist) is highly alarmed about the prospect of global climate change induced by human activity, warning that, instead of the gradual climate change modeled by the United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we are quite likely to experience abrupt and violent change triggered by the crossing of hidden tipping points such as the release of huge amounts of methane from the melting Siberian peat, the end of the Asian monsoon as a result of aerosol emissions from China and India, or the shutdown of the ocean's conveyer belt regulating global temperatures. In addition to explaining the science of these tipping points to a lay audience, Pearce profiles the scientists involved in investigating global climate change in the past and predicting its future. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Within Walking Distance: Creating Livable Communities for All
by Philip LangdonInWithin Walking Distance, journalist and urban critic Philip Langdon looks at why and how Americans are shifting toward a more human-scale way of building and living. He shows how people are creating, improving, and caring for walkable communities. To draw the most important lessons, Langdon spent time in six communities that differ in size, history, wealth, diversity, and education, yet share crucial traits: compactness, a mix of uses and activities, and human scale. To improve conditions and opportunities for everyone, Langdon argues thatplaces where the best of life is within walking distanceought to be at the core of our thinking. This book is for anyone who wants to understand what can be done to build, rebuild, or improve a community while retaining the things that make it distinctive.
Without Reservation: Awakening to Native American Spirituality and the Ways of Our Ancestors
by Randy KritkauskyA powerful story of spiritual awakening, reconnection with Nature, and rekindling of ancestral wisdom • Details the author&’s encounters with ancestral spirits and animal teachers, such as Coy-Wolf, and profound moments of direct connection with the natural world • Shows how ancestral connections and intimate communications with Nature are not unique or restricted to those with indigenous cultural roots • Reveals how reconnection with ancestors and the natural world offers insight and solutions for the complex problems we face We are but a few generations removed from millennia spent living in intimate contact with the natural world and in close commune with ancestral spirits. Who we are and who we think we are is rooted in historical connections with those who came before us and in our relationships with the land and the sentient natural world. When we wander too far from our roots, our ancestors and kin in the natural world call us home, sometimes with gentle whispers and sometimes in loud voices sounding alarms. In this powerful story of spiritual awakening, Randy Kritkausky shares his journey into the realm of ancestral Native American connections and intimate encounters with Mother Earth and shows how anyone can spiritually reconnect with their ancestors and Nature. Like 70 percent of those who identify as Native American, Kritkausky grew up off the reservation. As he explains, for such &“off reservation&” indigenous people rediscovering ancestral practices amounts to a reawakening and offers significant insights about living in a society that is struggling to mend a heavily damaged planet. The author reveals how the awakening process was triggered by his own self-questioning and the resumption of ties with his Potawatomi ancestors. He details his encounters with ancestral spirits and animal teachers, such as Coy-Wolf. He shares moments of direct connection with the natural world, moments when the consciousness of other living beings, flora and fauna, became accessible and open to communication. Through his profound storytelling, Kritkausky shows how ancestral connections and intimate communications with Nature are not unique or restricted to those with indigenous cultural roots. Offering a bridge between cultures, a path that can be followed by Native and non-Native alike, the author shows that spiritual awakening can happen anywhere, for anyone, and can open the gateway to deeper understanding.
Without Warning: The Tornado of Udall, Kansas
by Jim MinickIn 1955 the small town of Udall, Kansas, was home to oil field workers, homemakers, and teenagers looking ahead to their futures. But on the night of May 25, an F5 tornado struck their town without warning. In three minutes the tornado destroyed most of the buildings, including the new high school. It toppled the water tower. It lifted a pickup truck, stripped off its cab, and hung the frame in a tree. By the time the tornado moved on, it had killed 82 people and injured 270 others, more than half the town&’s population of roughly 600 people. It remains the deadliest tornado in the history of Kansas. Jim Minick&’s nonfiction account, Without Warning, tells the human story of this disaster, moment by moment, from the perspectives of those who survived. His spellbinding narrative connects this history to our world today. Minick demonstrates that even if we have never experienced a tornado, we are still a people shaped and defined by weather and the events that unfold in our changing climate. Through the tragedy and hope found in this story of destruction, Without Warning tells a larger story of community, survival, and how we might find our way through the challenges of the future.
Witness to Disaster: Witness to Disaster (Witness to Disaster)
by Judy Fradin Dennis FradinIt&’s another normal day in Alaska, where the beauty of the rugged landscape makes the hardships of winter worth enduring. This Northern life is good, you think, when suddenly—without warning—your world is ROCKED! The ground sways beneath your feet with sickening force. You&’ve just been caught in the second strongest earthquake in history! Witness to Disaster: Earthquakes uses eyewitness accounts and pulse-racing narrative to bring readers into the terrifying heart of an earthquake. The first chapter documents the 1964 Alaskan quake that shook Prince William Sound with a 9.2 magnitude force, and set off a tsunami that ultimately caused most of the deaths attributed to this frightening act of nature. The following chapters explore the deadly history of earthquakes and the seismic and geological science of this phenomenon. Readers learn how and why earthquakes occur, and what scientists can do to prevent casualties. The expansive back matter includes a list of sources to discover more about these fearsome catastrophes.
Witness to Disaster: Tsunamis (Witness to Disaster)
by Judy FradinIt&’s another beautiful day of your paradise vacation in South Asia. You look out onto a calm sea on this day after Christmas, already looking forward to ringing in 2005. But why is the ocean receding so far from shore? Are those fish flapping around in the sand? Something is not right. Your island getaway is about to be devastated with the 80-foot-plus waves of one of the worst tsunamis in history. The 2004 Asian Tsunami was the result of the second largest earthquake ever recorded. Lasting over eight minutes, it was also the longest on record. The quake measured 9.0 on the Richter scale, large enough to vibrate the entire planet, violent enough to move an ocean. Through eyewitness accounts and dramatic photography, the first chapter of Tsunamis puts you in the terrifying path of the wave that washed ashore in many countries. The tsunami wiped out whole communities and claimed an estimated 230,000 lives. Tsunamis explores the science, history, and personal experience of tsunamis and shows kids what scientists are doing to develop early warning systems so we can survive such disasters in the future.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
WJEC A-level History Student Guide Unit 3: The American century c.1890-1990
by Haydn DaveyExam board: WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Build, reinforce and revise the historical knowledge and exam skills required for WJEC AS/A-level History.Matched to the 2016 specification for Wales, this study guide contains clear content summaries and annotated sample answers to exam questions.- Concisely covers the key issues and content in the specification, breaking the Unit down into manageable chunks- Consolidates understanding with regular knowledge-check questions, plus useful tips- Builds the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in AS/A-level History- Improves students' exam technique, providing sample student answers to past paper questions, with commentary to explain the number of marks awarded- Helps students to learn the content throughout the course, study independently and revise for their exams
WJEC A-level History Student Guide Unit 4: Nazi Germany Epub
by Gareth HoltExam board: WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Build, reinforce and revise the historical knowledge and exam skills required for WJEC AS/A-level History.Matched to the 2016 specification for Wales, this study guide contains clear content summaries and annotated sample answers to exam questions.- Concisely covers the key issues and content in the specification, breaking the Unit down into manageable chunks- Consolidates understanding with regular knowledge-check questions, plus useful tips- Builds the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in AS/A-level History- Improves students' exam technique, providing sample student answers to past paper questions, with commentary to explain the number of marks awarded- Helps students to learn the content throughout the course, study independently and revise for their exams
WJEC A-level History Student Guide Unit 4: Nazi Germany c.1933-1945
by Gareth HoltExam board: WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Build, reinforce and revise the historical knowledge and exam skills required for WJEC AS/A-level History.Matched to the 2016 specification for Wales, this study guide contains clear content summaries and annotated sample answers to exam questions.- Concisely covers the key issues and content in the specification, breaking the Unit down into manageable chunks- Consolidates understanding with regular knowledge-check questions, plus useful tips- Builds the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in AS/A-level History- Improves students' exam technique, providing sample student answers to past paper questions, with commentary to explain the number of marks awarded- Helps students to learn the content throughout the course, study independently and revise for their exams
WJEC A-level History Student Guide Unit 4: Nazi Germany c.1933-1945
by Gareth HoltExam board: WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Build, reinforce and revise the historical knowledge and exam skills required for WJEC AS/A-level History.Matched to the 2016 specification for Wales, this study guide contains clear content summaries and annotated sample answers to exam questions.- Concisely covers the key issues and content in the specification, breaking the Unit down into manageable chunks- Consolidates understanding with regular knowledge-check questions, plus useful tips- Builds the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in AS/A-level History- Improves students' exam technique, providing sample student answers to past paper questions, with commentary to explain the number of marks awarded- Helps students to learn the content throughout the course, study independently and revise for their exams
WJEC A-level History Student Guide Unit 5: Historical Interpretations (non-examination assessment)
by Phil StarExam board: WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Maximise your chance of coursework success with this step-by-step guide to the WJEC A-level History NEA.- Explains how to understand, approach and successfully answer the question/essay title, with tips to highlight important information and common pitfalls- Develops students' skills in analysing and evaluating primary source material- Teaches students how to identify and test the validity of historical interpretations- Offers extensive advice on essay writing, including drafting an effective introduction and conclusion- Provides one complete example of the NEA with annotations/commentary that show how it could be improved- Keeps students on track as they complete activities that help to structure their progress
WJEC A-level History Student Guide Unit 5: Historical Interpretations (non-examination assessment)
by Phil StarExam board: WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Maximise your chance of coursework success with this step-by-step guide to the WJEC A-level History NEA.- Explains how to understand, approach and successfully answer the question/essay title, with tips to highlight important information and common pitfalls- Develops students' skills in analysing and evaluating primary source material- Teaches students how to identify and test the validity of historical interpretations- Offers extensive advice on essay writing, including drafting an effective introduction and conclusion- Provides one complete example of the NEA with annotations/commentary that show how it could be improved- Keeps students on track as they complete activities that help to structure their progress
WJEC AS-level History Student Guide Unit 2: Weimar And Its Challenges Epub
by Gareth HoltExam board: WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Build, reinforce and revise the historical knowledge and exam skills required for WJEC AS/A-level History.Matched to the 2016 specification for Wales, this study guide contains clear content summaries and annotated sample answers to exam questions.- Concisely covers the key issues and content in the specification, breaking the Unit down into manageable chunks- Consolidates understanding with regular knowledge-check questions, plus useful tips- Builds the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in AS/A-level History- Improves students' exam technique, providing sample student answers to past paper questions, with commentary to explain the number of marks awarded- Helps students to learn the content throughout the course, study independently and revise for their exams
WJEC AS-level History Student Guide Unit 2: Weimar and its challenges c.1918-1933
by Gareth HoltExam board: WJECLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Build, reinforce and revise the historical knowledge and exam skills required for WJEC AS/A-level History.Matched to the 2016 specification for Wales, this study guide contains clear content summaries and annotated sample answers to exam questions.- Concisely covers the key issues and content in the specification, breaking the Unit down into manageable chunks- Consolidates understanding with regular knowledge-check questions, plus useful tips- Builds the analytical and evaluative skills that students need to succeed in AS/A-level History- Improves students' exam technique, providing sample student answers to past paper questions, with commentary to explain the number of marks awarded- Helps students to learn the content throughout the course, study independently and revise for their exams
WJEC/Eduqas A-level Geography Student Guide 4: Water and carbon cycles; Fieldwork and investigative skills
by Simon OakesReinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their exam technique and achieve their best.Written by a teacher with extensive examining experience, this guide:- Helps students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined at AS and A-level- Consolidates understanding through assessment tips and knowledge-check questions- Offers opportunities for students to improve their exam technique by consulting sample graded answers to exam-style questions- Develops independent learning and research skills- Provides the content students need to produce their own revision notes
WJEC/Eduqas A-level Geography Student Guide 4: Water and carbon cycles; Fieldwork and investigative skills
by Simon OakesExam board: WJECLevel: A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018 Reinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their exam technique and achieve their best.Written by a teacher with extensive examining experience, this guide:- Helps students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined at AS and A-level- Consolidates understanding through assessment tips and knowledge-check questions- Offers opportunities for students to improve their exam technique by consulting sample graded answers to exam-style questions- Develops independent learning and research skills- Provides the content students need to produce their own revision notes
WJEC/Eduqas A-level Geography Student Guide 5: Change and challenges; 21st century challenges
by Simon OakesReinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their exam technique and achieve their best.Written by teachers with extensive examining experience, this guide:- Helps students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined at AS and A-level- Consolidates understanding through assessment tips and knowledge-check questions- Offers opportunities for students to improve their exam technique by consulting sample graded answers to exam-style questions- Develops independent learning and research skills- Provides the content students need to produce their own revision notes
WJEC/Eduqas A-level Geography Student Guide 5: Global Governance: Change and challenges; 21st century challenges
by Simon OakesExam Board: WJEC, Eduqas Level: AS/A-level Subject: Geography First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: Summer 2017Reinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their exam technique and achieve their best.Written by teachers with extensive examining experience, this guide:- Helps students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined at AS and A-level- Consolidates understanding through assessment tips and knowledge-check questions- Offers opportunities for students to improve their exam technique by consulting sample graded answers to exam-style questions- Develops independent learning and research skills- Provides the content students need to produce their own revision notes
WJEC/Eduqas A-level Geography Student Guide 6: Contemporary Themes in Geography
by Nicky KingExam Board: WJEC/EduqasLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017 (AS), Summer 2018 (A-level)Reinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their exam technique and achieve their best.Written by a teacher with extensive examining experience, this guide:- Helps students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined at AS and A-level- Consolidates understanding through assessment tips and knowledge-check questions- Offers opportunities for students to improve their exam technique by consulting sample graded answers to exam-style questions- Develops independent learning and research skills- Provides the content students need to produce their own revision notes
WJEC/Eduqas A-level Geography Student Guide 6: Contemporary Themes in Geography
by Nicky KingExam Board: WJEC/EduqasLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2017 (AS), Summer 2018 (A-level)Reinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their exam technique and achieve their best.Written by a teacher with extensive examining experience, this guide:- Helps students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined at AS and A-level- Consolidates understanding through assessment tips and knowledge-check questions- Offers opportunities for students to improve their exam technique by consulting sample graded answers to exam-style questions- Develops independent learning and research skills- Provides the content students need to produce their own revision notes