THE AGE OF EXTREMES is eminent historian Eric Hobsbawm's personal vision of the twentieth century. Remarkable in its scope, and breathtaking in its depth of knowledge, this immensely rewarding book reviews the uniquely destructive and creative nature of the troubled twentieth century and makes challenging predicitions for the future.
The Nature of Matter, as a part of the Glencoe Science 15-Book Series, provides students with accurate and comprehensive coverage of matter and its properties, including the Periodic Table. The strong content coverage integrates a wide range of hands-on experiences, critical-thinking opportunities, and real-world applications. The modular approach allows you to mix and match books to meet your curricula.
What are tsunamis? Why did the dinosaurs disappear? Why do some leaves turn red? What woman won two Nobel Prizes in the sciences? In Science and Nature, you’ll discover answers to these questions and many more. Through pictures, articles, and fun facts, you’ll learn about weather, meet fascinating scientists, and see how plants and animals can change over time.
Reflects a consensus that the investigation of words in the mind offers a unique opportunity to understand both human language ability and general human cognition. Brings together key perspectives on the fundamental nature of the representation and processing of words in the mind.
Brain Buster Quiz is a highly interactive, entertaining quiz hosted by Seemore Skinless. This programme will appeal to children's natural competitive nature urging them to think fast and respond quickly. Over 1500 challenging and entertaining questions test children on their own or head to head with a friend on subjects that support the school curriculum. The graded questions cover Maths, Science, History, Geography, English and general knowledge. Children will be inspired and motivated to learn as they compete to get a place on Seemore's Hall of Fame. The fast pace and humorous nature of this quiz will improve children's mental agility, helping them to prepare for tests.
