A National Geographic Windows on Literacy photographic big book to stimulate class discussion.One simple sentence "I help my dad" is repeated throughout. Non-sterotypic pictures of a dad and daughter doing domestic chores eg sweeping, washing dishes etc.
Find out what school and home life is like for children in India. How do you say 'hello' in Hindi? What does Choti wear to keep cool? What does the Taj Mahal look like?
From MAGIC BEAN IN-FACT series.
Introduction and definitions of fungi; Case studies of 5 fungi such as puffballs and stinkhorns; Excellent double-page spread on how to identify fungi; also how to measure water content and take spore prints.
From the ME AND MY COMMUNITY series
Contains information about important aspects of children's lives. Large engaging pictures, clear text and questions on each page encourage children to relate their own experiences to the information presented in the books. Extended Description
From MAGIC BEAN IN-FACT series.
This is a very practical guide to every stage of keeping silkworms. Clear photographs and illustrations on caring for and observing the silkworms; collecting and using the silk; and preparing for next season.
Teachers will find this a very useful book.
These delightful books for junior to middle primary students take a close look at the life cycles of a selection of native Australian animals. Each book covers the main stages in the animal's life as well as looking at its habitat features, diet, habits and predators. Also included are a distribution map, a page of 'animal facts', a timeline of the various stages and a glossary and index.