This BLM activity book is designed to be used with the library resource book, Porter P. Bear The Earth Detective. Activites are HSIE/Society and Environment and Science based and are outcome linked.

Author: Lauren Princi

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Porter P. Bear The Earth Detective Resource can be used as a library resource book or with the associated Porter P. Bear: The Earth Detective Activity Book.

Author: Lauren Princi

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The First People Activity Book, in conjunction with the First People Resource Book, can be utilised as a complete, ready-to-use package, providing a unique program for upper primary students.

Author: Lauren Princi

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The need for ‘practical and commonsense strategies’ to attack one of the most critical emerging health concerns of our time has been addressed in the series, ‘Healthy Bodies, Happy Kids’. The theme-based books, with age-appropriate mascot characters that enhance visual appeal and student motivation, include sections on:

• Healthy diet;
• Body systems related to diet and exercise;
• Exercise and leisure for fitness;
• Self-esteem for a positive body image and a constructive attitude towards self-management in health;
• Media analysis involving recognition of food marketing techniques;
• Internet investigations, including a feedback site;
• Practical, inquiry-style activities based around relevant, real-life situations, using easily obtained resources such as junk mail and the newspaper.

The series aims to:

• Reduce the risk of child obesity and poor nutrition;
• Provide opportunities and motivation for physical activity;
• Foster a positive body image and promote self respect;
• Raise awareness of media influences on children.

The 4-book series includes this informative, up-to-date and easy-to-use Resource Book that details background information to give teachers and parents insights into issues related to childhood obesity; together with age-appropriate activity books for use in the classroom or the home.

Author: Sandy Tasker

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This series is set against the backdrop of five high interest themes. These innovative packages act as springboards for developing and enhancing thinking and creativity skills for junior to middle primary levels. The photocopy masters activity books contains sets of stand-alone activities which are ideal for either a learning centre, homework challenge or general library or classroom lessons. Half of the activities are CYBER CHALLENGES and students will be directed to a website (easily accessed through the Ready-Ed website) in order to complete the activity. All activities are outcome linked to the English, Society & Environment (SOSE / HSIE) and Science curriculum documents.

In the World Cultures Activity Book (BLM) students will learn about cultures from all corners of the globe, focusing on ancient cultures (e.g. Greek and Egyptian) as well as modern (e.g. Scandinavian, Japanese) and indigenous cultures (e.g. Australian Aborigines, New Zealand Mäori and Native American cultures). Pages explore all facets of cultures such as beliefs, storytelling, clothing, customs, traditions, holidays and festivals, language, food and recreation.

Author: Sandy Tasker

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This series is set against the backdrop of five high interest themes. These innovative packages act as springboards for developing and enhancing thinking and creativity skills for junior to middle primary levels. The photocopy masters activity books contains sets of stand-alone activities which are ideal for either a learning centre, homework challenge or general library or classroom lessons. Half of the activities are cyber challenges and students will be directed to a website (easily accessed through the Ready-Ed website) in order to complete the activity. All activities are outcome linked to the English, Humanities and Science curriculum documents.

In this book, students will understand the reasons why some animals have become endangered and outline conservation efforts to protect the animals from extinction. There are several fact pages on the “famous” endangered species such as the giant panda, the rhinoceros and the whale, however, there is also a strong emphasis on some of the lesser known endangered species, such as the leafy sea dragon, the manatee, the harlequin frog and the northern hairy-nosed wombat.

Author: Jane Bourke

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This series is set against the backdrop of five high interest themes. These innovative packages act as springboards for developing and enhancing thinking and creativity skills for junior to middle primary levels. The photocopy masters activity books contains sets of stand-alone activities which are ideal for either a learning centre, homework challenge or general library or classroom lessons. Half of the activities are CYBER CHALLENGES and students will be directed to a website (easily accessed through the Ready-Ed website) in order to complete the activity. All activities are outcome linked to the English, Humanities and Science curriculum documents.

Activities in the Oceans Alive Activity Book explore ocean industries such as pearling and mining, ocean features such as tsunamis, waves, tides and icebergs and ocean exploration using submersibles. Half of the book is devoted to pages on the wonderful creatures that live in the sea, ranging from tide pool crustaceans to coral reef plants and fish, to monsters of the very deep sea.

Author: Sandy Tasker

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This series is set against the backdrop of five high interest themes. These innovative packages act as springboards for developing and enhancing thinking and creativity skills for junior to middle primary levels. The photocopy masters activity books contains sets of stand-alone activities which are ideal for either a learning centre, homework challenge or general library or classroom lessons. Half of the activities are CYBER CHALLENGES and students will be directed to a website (easily accessed through the Ready-Ed website) in order to complete the activity. All activities are outcome linked to the English, Humanities and Science curriculum documents.

In this book, activities will focus on the rainforest biome, including rainforest locations around the world, layers of rainforests and the features of rainforest systems. This book also explains the importance of rainforests and has many fascinating activities on unique rainforest plants, animals and people.

Author: Jane Bourke

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This series is set against the backdrop of five high interest themes. These innovative packages act as springboards for developing and enhancing thinking and creativity skills for junior to middle primary levels. The photocopy masters activity books contains sets of stand-alone activities which are ideal for either a learning centre, homework challenge or general library or classroom lessons. Half of the activities are CYBER CHALLENGES and students will be directed to a website (easily accessed through the Ready-Ed website) in order to complete the activity. All activities are outcome linked to the English, Humanities and Science curriculum documents.

In the Cool Antarctica Activity Book, students will learn about Antarctic discovery and exploration, Antarctic adventurers, historical events, research bases, daily life in Antarctica, working in Antarctica, features of the landscape and of course, Antarctica’s unique wildlife.

Author: Jane Bourke

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