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GCSE Science 9-1 — AQA GCSE BIOLOGY 9-1 FOR COMBINED SCIENCE GRADE 5 BOOSTER WORKBOOK
by Heidi Foxford and Shaista ShiraziThis Workbook will support and motivate students to reach their full potential with targeted questions and support. Provides plenty of practice opportunities for short- and long-answer questions on every topic Builds confidence with worked examples demonstrating how to answer different types of questions Further support from hints and tips explaining command words, advising how to approach questions and more The questions begin with confidence-building, lower demand questions and they are ramped throughout each topic. The workbook provides coverage of maths and practical skills as well as offering synoptic questions. The range of questions available encourages students to develop their skills in applying and analysing as well as recall. Frequent support notes provide hints and tips on strategies for decoding questions (for example by identifying key words in the question), key terminology, and how to write explanations and give the right amount of detail.
Geek Girl: Geek Girl, Model Misfit And Picture Perfect (Geek Girl #1)
by null Holly Smale“My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek.” The first book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series! Harriet Manners knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a “jiffy” lasts 1/100th of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. She knows that bats always turn left when exiting a cave and that peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. But she doesn’t know why nobody at school seems to like her. So when Harriet is spotted by a top model agent, she grabs the chance to reinvent herself. Even if it means stealing her best friend's dream, incurring the wrath of her arch enemy Alexa, and repeatedly humiliating herself in front of impossibly handsome model Nick. Even if it means lying to the people she loves. Veering from one couture disaster to the next with the help of her overly enthusiastic father and her uber-geeky stalker, Toby, Harriet begins to realise that the world of fashion doesn't seem to like her any more than the real world did. As her old life starts to fall apart, will Harriet be able to transform herself before she ruins everything? The award-winning debut by bestselling author Holly Smale.
Geek Girl books 1-3: Geek Girl, Model Misfit and Picture Perfect (Geek Girl #1)
by Holly Smale“My name is Harriet Manners, and I am a geek.” The first three hilarious novels in the award-winning GEEK GIRL series – now available as a 3-book collection.
Gender Rebels: 30 Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive Heroes Past and Present
by Katherine LockeThis fully illustrated book celebrates the history of thirty trans, gender expansive, and nonbinary heroes throughout the world. Explore the history of trans and nonbinary people throughout the world in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction book for young teens. Readers will be educated and enlightened about gender-expansive people who have made a difference in our history and who continue to help raise awareness of diversity and inclusion in current society. Introductory materials give readers an insight into pronoun usage, the history of the word "transgender," and more before providing engaging and fascinating information about thirty trans, gender expansive, and nonbinary people who have helped shape our world. From Callon of Epidaurus (the first intersex individual to receive surgery) to Elliot Page (a trans actor) to Tomoya Hosoda (the first trans politician in Japan), this book will open up dialogue and help educate young adults on the history, legacy, and future of trans, gender expansive, and nonbinary people and their rights at a time when protecting those rights is needed more than ever. The book is complete with sidebars about trans topics, a reference guide, and a glossary of terminology.
Generation Next
by Oli White**The bestselling debut novel from YouTube sensation Oli White. CONTAINS EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT!**Things haven't been easy for Jack recently - life as a teenager has its ups and downs. But when he meets a new group of friends, who are every bit as geek as they are chic, his luck seems to be changing. Each of the group is talented and when they pool together to create Generation Next, an incredible new kind of social media platform, it's clear that they're on to something special.What if your Instagram account grew by hundreds of thousands of followers overnight, and big companies were fighting each other to offer you photoshoots? When GenNext suddenly goes viral, Jack and his friends are thrust into a crazy world of fame which is as terrifying as it is awesome. Because someone out there is determined to trip Jack up at every step. If he doesn't stop them, soon everyone he cares about - his friends, his family, and the girl he's falling for - will be in danger...
Geographical Enquiry Student Book 2 (PDF)
by David Weatherly Nicholas Sheehan and Rebecca KitchenA variety of tasks allow you to: • Engage students with exciting visual content, real-world emphasis, fresh case studies and country profiles with regular online updates from the Geography Association. • Monitor student growth with ‘Check Your Progress’ exercises and prepare your class for KS4 with ‘Bridge to GCSE’ activities written by examiners. Pupil book enquiries are ‘How’ and ‘Why’ questions consisting of one overarching investigative question and a series of sub questions. Enquiries are supported by teacher resources that provide a clear steer in terms of approaches to learning and teaching and the generation of meaningful outcomes. These outcomes will be easily cross referenced to any national assessment requirements.
Geographical Enquiry Student Book 3 (PDF)
by David Weatherly Nicholas Sheehan and Rebecca KitchenFocusing on skills development – geographical, PLTS and functional – this book takes a lively and innovative approach to KS3 Geography.Building further on the skills, knowledge and subject understanding of Pupil Books 1 and 2, Pupil Book 3 contains rich tasks and activities which will thoroughly prepare pupils for GCSE Geography. Pupil book enquiries are ‘How’ and ‘Why’ questions consisting of one overarching investigative question and a series of sub questions. Enquiries are supported by teacher resources that provide a clear steer in terms of approaches to learning and teaching and the generation of meaningful outcomes. These outcomes will be easily cross referenced to any national assessment requirements.
George's Marvellous Medicine (Folio - Junior Ser. #No. 463)
by Roald Dahl Quentin BlakeThe classic Roald Dahl story with fabulous full-colour illustrations by Quentin Blake.George Kranky's Grandma is a miserable grouch. George really hates that horrid old witchy woman.One Saturday morning, George is in charge of giving Grandma her medicine.So-ho! Ah-ha! Ho-hum! George knows exactly what to do.A magic medicine* it will be. One that will either cure her completely . . . or blow off the top of her head.*WARNING: Do not try to make George's Marvellous Medicine yourselves at home. It could be dangerous.Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits."A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" David Walliams
Get Clark Smart: The Ultimate Guide to Getting Rich from America's Money-Saving Expert
by Clark Howard Mark MeltzerClark Howard answers all these questions and many more in Get Clark Smart. With practical tips and on-line resources, Howard helps readers to get rich by saving money in unexpected places and investing those savings creatively. Howard has a passion for saving money and a zealots enthusiasm for sharing everything hes learned. His strategies for getting rich by saving wisely will turn readers into financial wizards.
Get in Shape: 2D and 3D shapes (Maths is Everywhere #2)
by Rob ColsonWhat is the most perfect sphere known in nature? What is pi? Why were the Great Pyramids built in that shape? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this book about the shapes that are all around us. Once you've read all about shapes, have a go at the fun quizzes which test your knowledge.The book is part of the Maths is Everywhere series, which demystifies all aspects of maths and shows how it relates to your everyday world with fun, colourful graphics. These are fantastic books for children aged nine plus who are studying maths, or for anyone who wants to get to grips with maths in a fun way.
Get Over Yourself!: How to Drop the Drama and Claim the Life You Deserve
by Tonya PinkinsMost of us think we know what we want, and even why we can't get it. In her frank and inspiring book, Tonya Pinkins, star of television and Broadway, shows readers techniques and exercises that help them develop their own processes for obtaining their goals. This is tough love, Tonya style.In addition to being an actress and singer, Tonya has helped hundreds of people with her catalytic motivational seminars. She herself has seen the heights and the depths: from teen star to Tony Award winner to divorced mother on welfare to spiritual student to soaring success and unstoppable celebrity, delivering her magnificent solo performance at the 2004 Tony Awards show. In Get Over Yourself!, she takes the principles that helped her to succeed and puts them into a book that reaches out and grabs readers searching for a better way of life.
Get Real: What Kind of World are YOU Buying?
by Mara RockliffCan you change the world with your wallet?You already do.In this frank, teen-friendly manifesto, Mara Rockliff reveals what you're really buying when you spend your money on a cell phone, a cheap t-shirt, or fast food-and shows the way to better choices, both for people and the planet.Start seeing the world for real, and discover how you can make a difference. You've got buying power-now let's see you change the world for good! GET REAL has been selected as an Honor Book in the Nonfiction category for the 2011 Green Earth Book Award.
Get Real: What Kind of World are YOU Buying?
by Mara RockliffCan you change the world with your wallet? You already do. In this frank, teen-friendly manifesto, Mara Rockliff reveals what you're really buying when you spend your money on a cell phone, a cheap t-shirt, or fast food -- and shows the way to better choices, both for people and the planet. Start seeing the world for real, and discover how you can make a difference. You've got buying power -- now let's see you change the world for good! GET REAL has been selected as an Honor Book in the Nonfiction category for the 2011 Green Earth Book Award.
Get the Measure: Units and measurements (Maths is Everywhere)
by Rob ColsonDo you want to get the measure of the world around you? This book explores many aspects of measurement from the size of an atom or how to calculate a country's coastline to finding out the speed limit of the universe or how a computer tells the time. It explores all the different measures we use for lengths, areas, volumes and speeds, and shows you how to calculate them. The book is part of the Maths is Everywhere series, which demystifies all aspects of maths and shows how it relates to your everyday world with fun, colourful graphics. These are fantastic books for children aged nine plus who are studying maths, or for anyone who wants to get to grips with maths in a fun way.
Getting Better: Why Global Development Is Succeeding--And How We Can Improve the World Even More
by Charles KennyAs the income gap between developed and developing nations grows, so grows the cacophony of voices claiming that the quest to find a simple recipe for economic growth has failed. Getting Better, in sharp contrast, reports the good news about global progress. Economist Charles Kenny argues against development naysayers by pointing to the evidence of widespread improvements in health, education, peace, liberty--and even happiness.Kenny shows how the spread of cheap technologies, such as vaccines and bed nets, and ideas, such as political rights, has transformed the world. He also shows that by understanding this transformation, we can make the world an even better place to live.That's not to say that life is grand for everyone, or that we don't have a long way to go. But improvements have spread far, and, according to Kenny, they can spread even further.
Getting Started with Coding: Get Creative with Code! (Dummies Junior)
by Camille McCue Ph.DAn introduction to coding for kids Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxes—and all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy! The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life. Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding Experiment with “real” coding with tools built in JavaScript Use free online tools Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers Get creative and get coding!
Getting Started with Coding: Get Creative with Code! (Dummies Junior)
by Camille McCue Ph.DAn introduction to coding for kids Coding know-how is the coolest new tool kids can add to their creativity toolboxes—and all they need to get started is a computer connected to the internet and the lessons in this book. Easy! The book offers fun step-by-step projects to create games, animations, and other digital toys while teaching a bit about coding along the way. Plus, each project has an end goal to instill confidence and a sense of accomplishment in young coders once the project comes to life. Create simple applications in Scratch to learn how to build things with coding Experiment with “real” coding with tools built in JavaScript Use free online tools Share what you build with friends, family, and teachers Get creative and get coding!
Getting the Girl (Underdogs #3)
by Markus ZusakRube never loved any of them. He never cared about any of them. He just wanted each one because she was next, and why not take the next thing if it was better than the last? Needless to say, Rube and I aren't too much alike when it comes to women.Cameron and Ruben have always been loyal brothers, but that loyalty is about to be tested to the limit when Cam falls for Octavia - Rube's latest girlfriend. Will he get the girl? Will his love for her tear their brotherly bond apart? And would Octavia ever go for a guy like him anyway?
Ghost Abbey
by Robert Westall'Ninety-eight keys, none of them labelled. Ninety-eight keys, and they say there are ninety-nine rooms . . . What will you find in the ninety-ninth room, I wonder?'Maggi is delighted when her father takes a new job, renovating a crumbling stately home in Cheshire. It's a chance to escape from the North-East, from the predatory Doris Streeton, and perhaps from the grief at the heart of Maggi's family. But Maggi gradually comes to realize that their new home holds secrets far more sinister than anything they have left behind . . .
Ghost Hunting (EDGE: Xtreme Adventure #3)
by S.L. HamiltonKick excitement into high gear with this extreme title! Short, easy-to-read text pairs with full-colour, action-packed photos to introduce young adventurers to ghost hunting. Readers will learn about the tools and equipment used in hunting ghosts, as well as dangers and safety tips. They are introduced to famous haunted houses and hotels, while haunted hospitals, battlegrounds, ships, and cemeteries are also discussed. Extreme facts supplement the text, leaving aspiring ghost hunters excited for an extreme adventure!
Ghostly Echoes: A Jackaby Novel (Jackaby #3)
by William RitterIn the third volume of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series, Jenny Cavanaugh, the ghostly lady of 926 Augur Lane, has enlisted the services of her fellow residents to solve a decade-old murder—her own.
Giant Days #37 (Giant Days #37)
by John Allison Max Sarin Whitney CogarIntroducing your girlfriend to your family can be difficult, but it’s much worse when that girlfriend is Ingrid.