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All About Rocks and Minerals: An Introduction for Kids
by Lisa TrusianiDig in to a fun first look at rocks and gems for kids ages 3 and up From tiny pebbles to huge mountains, rocks are everywhere! And young rockhounds can explore them with All About Rocks and Minerals. It's packed full of fascinating facts and photos that introduce kids to 50 impressive stones. They'll discover what each one looks like, what makes it unique, and more.The life of a rock—Start with a brief introduction that explains how rocks are formed, the 3 types of rock, and the difference between rocks, minerals, and crystals.Big, beautiful images—Colorful pictures let kids get up close and personal with all kinds of awesome rocks and gems.Amazing rock facts—Did you know that there's a special stone for the month you were born? Or that sailors believed aquamarine would protect them at sea?Give curious kids an exciting introduction to geology with this rocks and minerals book for kids.
All About Romance
by Daniel Tawse'Brilliant, intriguing and fast-paced ... I loved Roman and Beau and I think their story is going to find a lot of hearts!' L. D. Lapinski, author of JamieRoman Bright has always loved love stories. But being a non-binary teenager in a small northern town means their dating pool is limited and they haven't had their own sweeping romance ... yet.Roman Bright appears assured and confident, but in reality, school is a tricky space for them. Finding love - or even friends - when you're the only non-binary kid for miles around isn't easy.When anonymous postcards from 'Big Red' start showing up in Roman's locker and shortly afterwards entire walls of brightly coloured graffiti appear around the school signed by the same person, Roman is intrigued. Do they have a secret admirer? Roman thinks they know who is leaving these messages - their mega-crush and almost-boyfriend from last year, JJ. But when it becomes clear JJ isn't going to reveal himself, Roman has to decide if they can be brave enough to make the first move.Will Roman finally get their happily ever after?A joyful happy-ever-after queer romance, perfect for fans of Simon James Green and Becky Albertalli.'I LOVED Roman ... the fabulously flawed main character grabs you from page one ... fun, uplifting ... written with such flair,' Sue Wallman, author of Lying About Last Summer'I adored the fresh, distinctive voice, nuanced characters and sweet, swoony romance ... a really uplifting, joyful book that I couldn't put down!' Louise Finch, author or The Eternal Return of Clara Hart
All About Romance
by Daniel TawseRoman Bright has always loved love stories. But being a non-binary teenager in a small northern town means their dating pool is limited and they haven't had their own sweeping romance ... yet.Roman Bright appears assured and confident, but in reality, school is a tricky space for them. Finding love - or even friends - when you're the only non-binary kid for miles around isn't easy.When anonymous postcards from 'Big Red' start showing up in Roman's locker and shortly afterwards entire walls of brightly coloured graffiti appear around the school signed by the same person, Roman is intrigued. Do they have a secret admirer? Roman thinks they know who is leaving these messages - their mega-crush and almost-boyfriend from last year, JJ. But when it becomes clear JJ isn't going to reveal themselves, Roman has to decide if they can be brave enough to make the first move.Will Roman finally get their happily ever after?A joyful happy-ever-after queer romance, perfect for fans of Simon James Green and Becky Albertalli.(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
All About Roots (All About Plants Ser.)
by Claire ThropBooks in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Roots, children learn about roots, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital jobs they do for plants.
All About SEMH: A Practical Guide for Primary Teachers (All About SEND)
by Sarah JohnsonAll About SEMH is an accessible and informative guide for primary school teachers, designed to increase their understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs, and to enhance their toolkit with practical, evidence-informed strategies to support children in their care. The book unpicks key terminology and debunks myths and misconceptions, enabling teachers to more easily understand some of the challenges for learners with SEMH needs. It then explores a range of key areas, including anxiety, attachment, bullying and self-harm, and focuses on practical strategies and adaptations that can be made in every classroom. All About SEMH includes: A comprehensive introduction to social, emotional and mental health needs, and the surrounding terms and policies. Practical strategies tailored to different conditions to help provide targeted support to primary school learners. Case studies and worked examples to illustrate points in the book, supporting behaviour recognition and developing reader understanding. Discussion on different behaviour patterns in school and at home, with the voices of parents of children with SEMH woven throughout. Easy to dip in and out of chapters with signposting to further research, resources and support. This accessible guide is a valuable resource to empower primary educators, increasing their knowledge and understanding of SEMH, and providing a range of practical strategies to support every learner in their class. It will be essential reading for all primary school educators, SENCOs and parents who are supporting children with SEMH needs.
All About SEMH: A Practical Guide for Secondary Teachers (All About SEND)
by Sarah JohnsonAll About SEMH is an accessible and informative guide for secondary school teachers, designed to increase their understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs, and to enhance their toolkit with practical, evidence-informed strategies to support learners in their care. The book unpicks key terminology and debunks myths and misconceptions, enabling teachers to more easily understand some of the challenges for learners with SEMH needs. It then explores a range of key areas including anxiety, depression, bereavement, obsessive-compulsive disorder and self-harm, and focuses on practical strategies and adaptations that can be made in every classroom. All About SEMH includes: A comprehensive introduction to social, emotional and mental health needs and the surrounding terms and policies. Practical strategies tailored to different conditions to help provide targeted support to secondary school learners. Case studies and worked examples to illustrate points in the book, supporting behaviour recognition and developing reader understanding. The difference between children’s behaviour at home and at school are examined, and the voices of parents of children with SEMH are woven throughout. Guidance on safeguarding and when to ask for additional support regarding concerns such as drug abuse or child exploitation. Easy to dip in and out of chapters with signposting to further research, resources and support. This accessible guide is a valuable resource to empower secondary educators, increasing their knowledge and understanding of SEMH, and providing a range of practical strategies to support every learner in their class. It will be essential reading for all secondary school educators, SENCOs and parents who are supporting children with SEMH needs.
All About Sam
by Lois LowrySam Krupnik finally gets to tell his version of life with his big sister, Lowry's popular Anastasia Krup-nik.
All About Seeds
by Melvin BergerWhat are seeds? Where do they come from? What do they need to grow into plants? In this book you will learn All About Seeds by collecting, planting, and cooking them.
All About Seeds (All About Plants Ser.)
by Claire ThropBooks in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Seeds, children learn about seeds, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
All About Snowmen (Celebrate Winter Ser.)
by Kathryn ClayWinter is here! Grab your hat and mittens. Let's make a snowman. Celebrate the season with with lovely photos and a simple design that beautifully support early readers.
All About Sound (All About Science Ser.)
by Angela RoystonThis series introduces simple science topics using everyday objects and situations that readers can recognize in the world around them. This title looks at sound: how sounds are made, how they travel, how we hear them, what makes a sound high or low, loud or soft.
All About Sound (Rookie Read About® Science)
by Lisa TrumbauerThis Rookie Read-About® Science book introduces young readers to the world of sound. Colorful photos and simple text encourage children to read on their own as they explore the many different kinds of sounds and how they are made, felt, and heard.
All About Stacy (New Kids at the Polk Street School #3)
by Patricia Reilly GiffStacy can't wait to start her new class project, making an "About-Me" box. Into it will go special things that she likes. Jiwon's putting a scrap of her old baby dress in her About-Me box. Eddie's putting pictures of food in his. But Stacy can't think of one thing to put in hers. How can Stacy make her About-Me box as special as Jiwon's or Eddie's? She has to do something fast. Can she turn her box of troubles into a box of delights?
All About Stems (All About Plants Ser.)
by Claire ThropBooks in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Stems, children learn about stems, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital jobs they do for plants.
All About Stephen Hawking
by Chris EdwardsStephen Hawking made cosmology, or the study of the universe, accessible to everyone. He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of twenty-one, but didn't let that stop him from receiving a graduate degree from Cambridge and going on to be an expert in the scientific origin of the universe and black holes.
All About Teeth: Independent Reading Green 5 Non-fiction (Reading Champion #1139)
by Jackie WalterThis non-fiction text is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories and non-fiction texts are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
All About Thailand
by Elaine RussellAll About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand. Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their land—experienced its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of course—great Thai food! They'll give you a glimpse of what it's really like to live in Thailand and they'll show you all the things that kids in Thailand love to do. With this Thai culture and history-for-kids book readers will: Visit with elephants and monkeys Learn new fun and challenging games Share Thai myth, fairy tales and fables Get a taste of the Thai language and learn a song or two Make things that let you experience Thailand's beliefs, celebrations and culture Experience the unique flavors of Thailand with a few easy, yummy recipes And lots more! Along with fun facts, you'll learn about the spirit of the Thailand that makes this country and its people totally unique. This is a book for parents and kids to enjoy together!
All About Tornadoes: Discovering Earth's Strongest Winds A True Book Natural Disasters (A True Book (Relaunch))
by Cody CraneConditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that tornadoes have the strongest winds on Earth? Yes! Their winds can reach 300 miles per hour (483 kph), sweeping up anything in their paths. They can toss cars and trees through the air and even level entire towns.INSIDE, YOU´LL FIND:• How tornadoes form, how they spin, and an account of the most dangerous tornadoes in recent history;• A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams—and how meteorologists study tornadoes to keep people safe;• Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.
All About Turkeys
by Jim ArnoskyJIM ARNOSKY is the award-winning author and illustrator of more than 45 books for children. For this book, he drew on years of careful observation of wild turkeys in his home state of Vermont and other parts of the country. His vibrant, detailed illustrations are based on his own photography and video taken in the wild.