Best Selling Books by Graham Peacock

The books in this series use examples derived from Black Cat Supertools to provide structured explanations and a range of activities that are suitable for use in a weekly ICT lesson. The books also provide structured lesson plans and step-by-step activities.

The Oxford First Science Dictionary gives your child a head start in understanding the first scientific words and concepts that they will encounter in their first years at school. It is organised alphabetically and gives simple and clear meanings for over 300 science words, from ''abdomen'' to ''zoo''. Each entry is illustrated with child-friendly contemporary artwork or clear diagrams to add meaning and support the definition in a fun and accessible way. Expertly-levelled supplementary material in a section at the back lists everyday vocabulary children will come across in their science lessons.

A secure knowledge of primary science is essential for the trainee teacher. Clear subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creative, and effective teaching. Written to help the UK''s trainee primary teachers develop and consolidate their knowledge of science, this new fourth edition has been completely revised and updated. The text is structured around the current UK curriculum and incorporates the Primary National Strategy. All content is linked to the 2007 Qualified Teacher Status Standards and new links are made to the Early Years Foundation Stage.

On Track Stage 1 uses lively illustrations and screen displays to build and develop students'' ICT skills. The book demonstrates how to create and format complex documents; plan, create and organise multimedia presentations, incorporating audio and animation effects; design and create, modify and evaluate spreadsheets and graphs; and create, develop and test databases. The activities in the book use Microsoft Office XP software and Microsoft Access. Benefits and features include: a close match to the content and order of the syllabus; an easy-to-follow format; learning objectives to help teachers; clear step-by-step instruction in using a computer; and stimulating fun-to-do activities. On Track Stage 1 is to be used in the classroom with guidance from trained teachers. Materials and prepared files are available to teachers on the Danawa Resources Sdn Bhd (www.DaRes.com.my) website.

Activities for children from five upwards

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This flexible resource for primary science, contains a variety of phocopiable masters which can be used to supplement any science scheme. Each page contains easy-to-use teacher''s notes, including: links with the new National Curriculum for Science; lists of apparatus needed; easy-to-follow background science information; extension and assessment ideas; and safety advice. For pupils there are photocopiable activities in simple language. The book''s format has each pupils'' sheet facing a corresponding page of teacher''s notes. This title examines life and the environment for National Curriculum Levels 1 to 3.

Helps readers discover how the weather works. Suggests hands-on activities and experiments.

Science Connections covers the complete science curriculum for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Based on a clear structure, the course offers a flexible approach to science in primary schools, teaching investigative skills and including investigation in every unit.

This booklet offers suggestions about how to use the Pulleys kit by NES Arnold in a primary setting. It contains pupils'' cards accompanied by teacher''s notes.