'I recommend this book to anyone wishing to help children learn. In it you will find some lovely ideas for improving the way we encourage support & praise all young people.' Professor Carol Dweck author of Mindset Stanford University USA ' James has developed a rare skill for blending arresting anecdotes hard-edged research & practical advice into a truly compelling narrative.' Professor Barry Hymer author of the Gifted & Talented Pocket Book Cumbria University UK Over the last 20 years James Nottingham has studied how children learn. He has taught every age group in both primary & secondary schools helped deaf teenagers deal with anger & isolation & even done philosophy with three-year-olds. In this inspiring humorous & practical book he shows what you can do to help children of all ages develop into confident thoughtful & independent learners. Based around the acronym ASK this book explores attitudes skills & knowledge to learning
- what is required & how to develop these skills more effectively. It shows how to encourage independent thinking & a spirit of inquiry in your children. Highlights include: The dangers of calling our children clever bright & gifted; The best ways to teach wisdom; How to help children excel in exams; Why curiosity did not kill the cat. With a foreword written by John Hattie Encouraging Learning draws on research from some of the most respected experts on thinking & learning to identify the best ways to help children learn more effectively efficiently & co-operatively. For everyone living or working with children
- particularly teachers parents carers & youth workers
- this book shows you some of the best ways to enhance children's learning including how to question praise & encourage more effectively.


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The divine Encyclopedia Mythologica" series grows mightier still as gods & heroes meet the kings of pop-up. Continuing the thrilling new mythological pop-up trilogy the masterminds behind the phenomenal " Encyclopedia Prehistorica" turn their attention to the dazzling & the divine bringing to life the Gods & Heroes of myth & legend. This stunning book takes the intrepid reader on a grand pop-up tour of centuries-old myths & legends from across the globe. You can explore the lush banks of the Nile of Ancient Egypt & visit Zeus' kingdom on Mount Olympus high above the clouds of Ancient Greece. You can touch down in the frozen lands of the Norse gods; venture to the Far East where the Jade Emperor rules from the heavens; & on into the wilds of Oceania where jealous Pele's volcanic rage simmers just below the earth's crust." ...

Lurking behind this intriguing cover a Kraken grapples with a ship on the high seas; dragons from Eastern & Western traditions spring to life; & a Medusa snake-hair twisting & hissing turns the reader to stone. Deeper inside an ancient decrepit vampire rises from his coffin; a lycanthrope is caught in the light of the full moon & transforms; & Bigfoot hides behind a tree ducking his human pursuer. Master paper engineers Matthew Reinhart & Robert Sabuda unfold the legends & lore of cultures around the world to reveal these stunning creatures & many more. Pop-up fans & fantasy lovers will be equally enthralled by the dynamic creatures depicted in this astonishing volume the climax of the Encyclopedia Mythologica trilogy. ...

Ideal for artists of all skill levels this exhaustive reference covers a multitude of topics concerning acrylics. The first section of this encyclopedia provides step-by-step demonstrations that guide artists through a variety of techniques including color mixing & creating such special effects as graffito & wax resist. The second part focuses on themes illustrating how individual artists tackle a number of subjects including landscapes buildings portraits animals still life & fantasy. This resource provides a wealth of stimulating ideas to help artists--both amateurs & veterans--develop their own acrylic style. ...

This is a new edition of the popular & successful encyclopedia describing the remarkable history of Ancient Egypt. You can discover remarkable facts of one of the world's oldest civilisations from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile its rise to one of the world's greatest civilisations to its decline at the hands of the Roman Empire. It is filled with stunning photographs & detailed illustrations. It

Includes:: a comprehensive factfinder featuring a time chart a list of who's who & details of recent archaeological finds. It

Includes:: internet links that offer a fascinating selection of recommended web sites
- with sound animation or video clips which provide additional information for projects & homework.




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From Cyprinids to Blennies & Koi this is a new edition of this complete owner's manual for keeping all types of fish. You get the lowdown on keeping fish with this comprehensive guide for fish lovers. You'll find everything you need to know on marine varieties to freshwater tropical to coldwater whether you keep them in indoor aquariums or outdoor ponds. You can identify your fish with a directory containing over 800 of the world's most popular. You can discover everything about them: from what they look like & how big they'll grow to what food they eat & whether they integrate with others. There's expert advice on looking after your fish: from keeping & feeding to healthcare & how to breed. Plus find directories of companion plants pond & marine life to help you create the right environment. ...

Beads have been used for decoration for centuries. Available in a huge array of colours shapes & sizes they are beautiful adaptable & easy to work with. These practical projects show how you can add detail texture colour & originality to garments & accessories by incorporating beads into your knitting crochet & needlework. Learn traditional & contemporary techniques such as bead weaving stringing wirework & str&-knotting & even find out how to make your own beads. ...

A step-by-step visual directory of decorative techniques & an inspirational gallery of finished works. Calligraphy can be a work of art in its own right or it can be used to adorn anything from parchment to pottery. Discover the time-honoured skills of the calligrapher & add beauty & style to greetings cards correspondence dinner-table placements & certificates. An explanation of essential tools equipment & basic penmanship allows even the novice to begin creating ornate works with ease. Clear step-by-step illustrations introduce each style of alphabet from traditional gothic scripts to modern flourished italics & decorative borders. Easy to follow instructions explain the techniques for illuminating letters including burnishing gilding & creating 3-dimensional effects. A gallery of inspirational works encourages experimentation with different colours designs & materials. ...

This is an extensive guide to the history of car manufacturing including over 500 different makes & models listed alphabetically for reference. It is illustrated with over 600 photographs ranging from the earliest coupe to the latest Mercedes-Benz. It

Includes:: a comprehensive introduction to the history & development of the car. This is the story of the worldwide phenomenon that transformed the 20th century
- the private car. In the 100 years since the first frail automobiles puttered out onto unmade roads hundreds if not thousands of individuals have embraced the automobile business convinced that their product was a potential world-beater. All of these major manufacturers & many of the smaller ones are detailed in The Encyclopedia of Cars". This extensive tome traces the development of the modern car from the earliest Ford to the latest Bettle remake in a chronological look at some of the world's unforgettable makes & models."


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This is a celebration of the motor car from 1945 to 1985. It is a comprehensive visual reference of every important international marque from A to Z highlighting some of the most significant cars of the century: the Ferrari Daytona the Lincoln Continental the Rover 2000 the VW Beetle & the much-loved Mini. It is the ultimate book for all classic car enthusiasts homage to the classic car an emblem of individualism & the quintessential symbol of the 20th century. It is a guide to the most important models made between 1945 & 1985 with over 900 photographs augmented by extensive & wide-ranging text. Contemporary images of classic cars & their owners show the models in their social & historical context. This is a history of the evolution of the motor car with special features on design technology social use & more. This is the ultimate guide to the automobile in the defining years from 1945 to 1985 the period that for many marks the pinnacle in automotive engineering & design style. Full descriptions history & technical information accompany every entry making this a most authoritative & comprehensive guide. The history of the development of the car is covered in detail
- the milestone models leading designers engineers & manufacturers & the evolution of the classic car. This book is a definitive gallery of classic cars & the ultimate reference for every enthusiast collector & lover of this miracle of modern engineering.
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