The Puffin Book of 1000 Fun Facts

The Puffin Book of 1000 Fun Facts
Author: Puffin Books
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2013-11-15
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9351184056

Discover some fascinating trivia in this compilation of 1000 fun facts from the worlds of science, literature, history, entertainment and more. This book reveals facts you may never have heard of before such as: which is the most ‘stolen’ book in the world, how can one marry a dead person, and how did the word ‘dude’ originate?

Puffin Book of 1000 Fun Facts

Puffin Book of 1000 Fun Facts
Author: Puffin
Publisher: Puffin
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-11
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780143332336

Discover some fascinating trivia in this compilation of 1000 fun facts from the worlds of science, literature, history, entertainment and more. This book reveals facts you may never have heard of before such as: which is the most 'stolen' book in the world, how can one marry a dead person, and how did the word 'dude' originate?

Global Geographical Heritage, Geoparks and Geotourism

Global Geographical Heritage, Geoparks and Geotourism
Author: R.B. Singh
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2020-10-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811549567

This book explores the geographical, geomorphological, ecological, touristic and socioeconomic aspects of natural heritage, argues for the dynamic conservation of that heritage and explains its key characteristics, promotion, conservation and management to achieve sustainable development goals. Emerging concepts such as geodiversity, geographical heritage sites, geomonuments, geoparks and geotourism are increasingly being used by conservationists. At present, the development of geoparks is a major global theme involving the application of geosciences to promote the inclusive growth of society and the protection and conservation of our unique geoheritage. Currently, there are 147 UNESCO global geoparks across 41 countries, in addition to a number of national-level geoparks. Pursuing a holistic approach towards such sites will sensitise the general public to the need for geoconservation of significant geosites and promote it through geotourism. It is a crucial issue, as various countries around the world are eager to develop their geoparks and are working for the conservation of geoheritage sites at the national level. This unique book gathers contributions from 15 countries in the form of case studies analysing the realities on of geographical heritage, geoparks and geotourism. The respective chapters address the role of geoparks as essential tools for education, recreation and nature conservation. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable guide for geoscientists, planners, policymakers, civil society and anyone concerned about the conservation of geoheritage sites and geoparks for a sustainable future Earth.

Disciplinary Literacy and Gamified Learning in Elementary Classrooms

Disciplinary Literacy and Gamified Learning in Elementary Classrooms
Author: Leslie Haas
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2022-02-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 303080349X

This textbook provides real world examples of how disciplinary literacy can incorporate gamified learning opportunities in elementary classrooms (grades K-5 or ages 5-11). It also presents concrete examples of how to seamlessly integrate literacy within other subjects in engaging and unique ways. Furthermore, this text offers practical information related to pedagogy, content, and differentiation for each lesson. Preservice teachers, practicing teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators can benefit from this user-friendly text and its companion digital components, allowing for replication of lessons based on national standards, backed by best-practices, and supported by differentiated pedagogy. This unique volume begins with engineering marvels that span across centuries and locations. The eight chapters focus on the following marvels in chronological order: Great Pyramid of Giza, Stonehenge, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Panama Canal, Golden Gate Bridge, and International Space Station. By focusing on these specific examples of human ingenuity, opportunities are created to delve into the historical and social aspects of each chapter’s focus. There are also occasions to explore the artistic merit and the art created about and around each focus. Additional teaching opportunities lie in understanding the science, engineering, technology, and math embedded in all featured marvels. Each chapter features an adventure roadmap in the form of a narrative quest set against the chapter’s marvel that guides teachers and student players through embedded activities. Activities are designed for lower elementary school (grades K-2 or ages 5-8) and upper elementary school (grades 3-5 or ages 8-11). Instructional support for both novice and career teachers is provided through differentiation strategies, resource materials, and teaching tips.

National Geographic Kids Beach Day Sticker Activity Book

National Geographic Kids Beach Day Sticker Activity Book
Author: National Geographic Kids
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2017-05-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426327765

Colorful seashells, majestic sand castles, leaping dolphins, scuttling hermit crabs, wacky beachwear, and fun seaside sports are all part of a day at the beach! Kids discover all that and more in this fun activity book, jam-packed with 1,000 amazing stickers, activities, and games, and fun facts. It's guaranteed to keep them engaged, entertained, and learning from sunrise to sunset, whether they're beach-bound, in the car, or happy at home.

The 1000 Year Old Boy

The 1000 Year Old Boy
Author: Ross Welford
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Total Pages: 313
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525707476

A heartstopping, poignant, epic adventure story about a boy destined to live forever, who only wants to grow up. Without death, life is just existence. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live forever? Well, Alfie Monk can tell you. He may seem like an ordinary eleven-year-old boy, but he's actually more than a thousand years old--and remembers the last Viking invasion of England, not to mention the French Revolution and both World Wars. Way back in the tenth century, he and his mother were given the alchemical secret to eternal life. But when everything Alfie knows is destroyed in a fire, and the modern world intrudes, he must embark on a mission--along with friends Aidan and Roxy--to find a way to reverse the process and grow up like a regular boy. This astonishing new novel from the author of Time Traveling with a Hamster, told in alternating perspectives by Alfie and Aidan, is a tour de force--a sweeping epic that takes you on an unforgettable, breathtaking adventure and asks big questions about the meaning of life.

The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths

The Puffin Book of Magical Indian Myths
Author: Anita Nair
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2015-05-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 935118353X

When Surya the sun god got married, his wife could not bear the heat of his rays and ran away. Surya was heartbroken and the world plunged into darkness. A dwarf asked a king for some land, which he measured with three footsteps, and ended up claiming the earth and the sky. Sage Daksha got his daughters married to the moon, but later, in a fit of rage, cursed the moon with consumption, making it wax and wane. These are some of the fifty myths from India recounted in this fabulously produced book. From wise sages to demonic asuras, beautiful river deities to arrogant kings, wayward gods to brave princes, this collection of myths showcases the most enchanting and magical stories from Indian mythology.

The Creeping Vine

The Creeping Vine
Author: Felicia Law
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781404812840

Sitting on a log in their magical rainforest home, Bamboo, Velvet, and Beak encounter a scary creeping vine.