"The Sailor's Curse – How a simple lime defeated the navy's greatest killer" tackles the history of scurvy, a disease that killed more sailors than all storms and battles combined. For centuries, the cure for this horrific condition was a mystery, leading to the loss of millions of lives on long voyages. This book tracks the agonizingly slow acceptance of the cure: citrus fruit. Science writer Alan Cross tells the story of James Lind, who conducted the first clinical trial in history on bo...

How can teachers help children to develop reasoning skills?What is reasoning and how do we teach it?Much is being said in schools and education about the importance of reasoning skills. This book explores what reasoning is and what it is not. It includes examples of how reasoning in primary mathematics and science classes can develop. It shows how a connection between the ′skills′ of mathematics and science can help children to gai...

The coolest facts about the music we make, listen to and love.This illustrated book explores how music and the ways we experience it has transformed over the years and the science behind all of it. It starts with the basics — how does sound work? and what, exactly, is music? — then follows the progression of music-recording technology, from the phonograph to streaming. It covers how everyday items like headphones were created, and includes a look at the science of how we experience...

The book is an essential textbook for primary science modules and provides teachers, trainers and tutors with a practical and accessible introduction to the fundamental aspects of teaching and learning primary science.

Whether it is in the National Curriculum or the Teachers′ Standards, promotion of children′s curiosity is highlighted as a key part of effective teaching. Curiosity has the potential to enhance learning in all curriculum subjects but it has a special connection with scientific thinking. A curious approach can open up learning in science, computing, design technology and mathematics. This text explores how teachers can harness the power of curiosity in their classroom. Full of practical tea...

All you need to know about the theory and practice of teaching primary science.If you are training to be a primary school teacher, a knowledge of the primary science curriculum is not enough, you need to know HOW to teach science in primary schools.This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary science. It takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching and covers the important skills of classroom management, ...

Specifically designed for busy teachers who have responsibility for co- ordinating a subject area within their primary school. Each volume in the series conforms to a concise style, while providing a wealth of tips, case studies and photocopiable material that teachers can use immediately.; There are special volumes dedicated to dealing with OFSTED, creating whole school policy and the demands of co-ordinating several subjects within a small school.; The entire set of 16 volumes is availab...

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Patti Smith, Godmother of Punk."The High Punk Priestess of New York" looks at her influence and is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, and The Clash.This look at the band -- "The Only Band That Matters" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

This book is intended to encourage creativity and experimentation in teaching primary science, which are regularly recognised as features of outstanding teaching.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of alt-rock legends The Cure.This look at the band -- "Faith, Pornography and, Sometimes, Love" -- is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.

Alan Cross is the preeminent chronicler of popular music.Here he provides a history of alt-rock cult figure Jonathan Richman."Boston's Anti-hippie Punk Pioneer" is adapted from the audiobook of the same name.