Persuasion is Jane Austen's last completed novel. She began it soon after she had finished Emma, completing it in August 1816. She died, aged 41, in 1817; Persuasion was published in December that year (but dated 1818). Persuasion is linked to Northanger Abbey not only by the fact that the two books were originally bound up in one volume and published together, but also because both stories are…
Meaningful, authentic assessment practices are one key to the success of early childhood inclusion. Prepare current and future teachers with the second edition of this comprehensive textbook, an in‐depth guide to the how and the why of high‐quality assessment in the context of inclusive early childhood settings.
Join comedian and author Steve Mould, #1 bestselling author of How to be a Scientist , and learn the secrets behind some of the most famous magic tricks and illusions (and learn some of your own). Learn how to bend water with a balloon, turn water into juice, make a glass beaker disappear in oil, and wow your friends with levitating tinsel! Packed with optical illusions, pranks, and fun …
Discover the remarkable achievements of female life scientists in this fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through inspirational women such as Mary Anning, Dian Fossey and Sylvia Earle, and find out how they overcame prejudice and other obstacles to achieve scientific greatness.
The bees are in danger. They find a sparky bunch of kids to share their troubles with, and explain why there's much more at stake than just honey. With entire food webs threatening to unravel, the kids begin to brainstorm... and come up with a brilliant PLAN. This delightful book weaves important information about pollination, biodiversity, conservation and SHARING OUR PLANET into an entertaini…