New Releases by Peter D. Riley

Describes the two polar regions, explains why people go to the polar regions, and shows what to do to survive in an emergency in a polar region.

"Checkpoint Physics is one of three books that covers the requirements ofthe Cambridge International Examinations Checkpoint tests and other equivalentjunior secondary science courses. The clear text and colourful illustrationsand photographs fully explain the concepts and encourage background reading.Boxed sections are used to show how scientific ideas have developed and howthey are applied in today''s world. Each book contains a glossary and issupported by a Teacher''s Resource Book that contains details of practical work." -- BOOK JACKET.

- Chapters are presented in the same order as topics in the Checkpoint Biology Scheme of Work; Chapters 1-5 are for Year 1, Chapters 6-10 for Year 2 and Chapters 11-15 for Year 3. - The clear text and colourful illustrations and photographs fully explain the concepts and encourage background reading. - Boxed sections are used to show how scientific ideas have developed over time and how they are applied in today''s world. - Questions throughout encourage pupils to extract relevant information from text and think more deeply about the topics. - ''For discussion'' boxes are designed specially to stimulate class or group discussions and can be used in work on science and citizenship. - The extensive glossary contains all key syllabus words for biology and helps to build pupils'' scientific vocabulary. - The accompanying Teacher''s Resource Book provides full support, including details of practical work, answers to all questions in the Pupil''s Book and suggestions for the use of ICT.

Describes light sources, how lenses work and how colour is produced. The text also explores how scientists in the past have established this knowledge.

Describes the oceans of the world, explains why people go to sea, and shows what to do to survive in an emergency on the sea.

Describes the forests of the world, explains why people visit them, and what to do to survive in an emergency in the woods.

Describes the deserts of the world, explains why people visit them, and what to do to survive in an emergency in a desert.

Describes the rain forests of the world, explains why people go to rain forests, and what to do to survive in an emergency in a rain forest.

Introduction to earth sciences is full of colorful illustrations and presented in an engaging format.

Describes the islands of the world, explains why people go to islands, and shows what to do to survive in an emergency on an island.

The Human Body explores the different organ systems of the human body and how they work together.

A simple introduction to various kinds of plants and the basic concepts related to growing plants.

A very simple series that introduces the first concepts that surround the sciences. The text combines statements and questions in such a way that develops a child''s understanding of science as well as the language related to it. It also builds confidence by helping children appreciate the science they already know. Also included in the text are simple experiments and exercises which promote skills in sorting and handling data. The books are illustrated with full-colour photographs. Growing Plants examines the parts of a plant and the elements plants need to stay healthy.

Discover the science that helps people, plants and animals survive at sea. This book examines the science skills you would need to survive at sea. It contains a map showing where the main seas and oceans are located in the world. It looks at the features of these seas and oceans and at how you might find help if you were on an expedition.

Titles in this series introduce basic scientific principles from daily experience. They have been developed and tested in a classroom situation and include simple experiments and ideas for how to record results. Suitable for ages 5+.

This easy-to-read series introduces basic scientific concepts. Experimenting with materials and objects easily found in the environment or around the house, children can develop important scientific skills.

An introduction to light, various sources of light, and shadows.

An introduction to different kinds of sounds and how they are produced.

This title offers 50 town plans, plus a ten-page indexed central London map. A re-designed map grid should enable you to locate places faster and there is journey planning information, together with a route-planning section.

Describes different kinds of magnets and uses simple experiments to explain how magnetism works.

Describes different kinds of materials and uses simple experiments to explain how their shape or state of being can be changed.

Introduces electricity and circuits, as well as some of the electrical devices that are found in the home, such as refrigerators, CD players, and hair dryers.

Describes the effects of exerting energy in various situations by pushing or pulling.

Welcome to a world of science that''s lively, colourful and friendly. The series explores the basics of science, introducing key words and facts, promoting scientific thinking and building up confidence and enthusiasm. This book explores floating and sinking. Ages 6+

A fascinating set of information books on a popular children''s topic, suitable for guided, shared or independent reading, with good cross-curricular links. These books exemplify the different text types required by the National Literacy Strategy - recount/record, alphabetical reference,report, instructions. "Spots and other Lumps and Bumps" (report, recount) - All sorts of spots, from chicken pox and freckles to the Black Death (Jenner, Ramessess II, beauty patches Lots of ugh! factor for children here) "Experiments on Myself" (instructions, report) - Information about the human body and experiments to prove it. Is your foot as long as your forearm? How many smells can you sense in a day? How does holding your nose affect taste? Models scientific approach and writing "A Body Dictionary" (alphabetic reference, report) - A classic reference book with an entry for every letter, sometimes two. Vital facts and some wacky ones too - you have enough blood to fill 15 drink cans, people eat the weight of 8.5 elephants in a lifetime "A History of the Flu" (report, recount) - Charts various outbreaks showing how deadly (and otherwise) this virus can be. Includes first-hand accounts and newspaper reports.

These colourful and attractive books present a wide range of text types, ideal for teaching essential non-fiction skills in an interesting context. They can be used for shared, guided or independent reading and are ideal for use in the literacy hour. Weather Encyclopedia features different aspects of weather, including how fast a hurricane moves and how many sorts of frost there are. It is an ideal book to teach reference book skills. Reading levels for this title: Shared Reading Stage 3, Guided Reading Stage 8, Independent Reading Stage 9

Discusses various aspects of force and motion, including gravity, the measurement of forces, Newton''s laws, speed, friction, air resistance, floating and sinking, magnetic force, and electricity.