The activities in the Communication and Technology Activity Book involve the use and extension of “thinking” strategies such as Mind Mapping®, brainstorming, problem reversal, lateral thinking and forced analogies. The tasks are designed to enhance the development of cognitive and affective processes such as risk taking, applied imagination, originality, curiosity, flexibility and elaboration. The Communication and Technology Activity Book contains a set of task cards ideally suited to a library learning centre. The cards are designed to promote the use of creative thinking skills based around the topic of communication and technology and are to be used in conjunction with the Communication & Technology Resource Book. The tasks in this package endeavour to highlight the rapid pace at which technology impacts on communication forms. The accompanying resource book provides an overview of communication methods from prehistoric times to present day. Activities examine the use of speech, in particular the development of English as a spoken and written language, moving through the centuries to explore the age of invention and the communication breakthroughs that this exciting era heralded. Students are given opportunities to reflect back on primitive communication methods as well as looking to the future of global and personal communication and the astounding rate at which electronic and wireless communication is advancing. Activities will also enable students to develop their imagination and innovation skills through a range of design activities. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The activities in the World Explorers Activity Book (BLM) involve the use and extension of “thinking” strategies such as Mind Mapping®, brainstorming, problem reversal, lateral thinking and forced analogies. The tasks are designed to enhance the development of cognitive and affective processes such as risk taking, applied imagination, originality, curiosity, flexibility and elaboration. This Photocopy Masters book contains a set of task cards ideally suited to a library learning centre. The cards are designed to promote the use of creative thinking skills based around the topic of world exploration and are to be used in conjunction with the above World Explorers Resource Book. World exploration is a fascinating topic where students can travel across the globe and through the ages, developing an insight into the expansion of the human race. The World Explorers Activity Book provides springboards for students to launch into uncharted waters and challenge their thinking by exploring alternative solutions and creating new designs for problems of the past. With dilemmas that encourage students to place themselves in the shoes of their exploring ancestors as well as addressing indigenous rights, the book presents a range of perspectives to “broaden the horizons” of students through a range of entertaining, thought-provoking tasks. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

The activities in the Super Space Activity Book involve the use and extension of “thinking” strategies such as Mind Mapping®, brainstorming, problem reversal, lateral thinking and forced analogies. The tasks are designed to enhance the development of cognitive and affective processes such as risk taking, applied imagination, originality, curiosity, flexibility and elaboration. This Photocopy Masters book contains a set of task cards ideally suited to a library learning centre. The cards are designed to promote the use of creative thinking skills based around the topic of space and astronomy and are to be used in conjunction with the Super Space Resource Book. Included are activities exploring the solar system and its components, as well as stars, asteroids, comets, meteors, eclipses, the cosmos, galaxies and the features of our universe as a whole. The activities focus on the study of space and astronomy over time, providing students the opportunities to research the origins of the universe, the ongoing quest to find extraterrestrial life and the reasons why astronomy has intrigued people throughout the ages. Technological advances are examined throughout, allowing students to develop their imagination and innovation skills through a range of design activities. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The activities in the Amazing Antarctica Activity Book involve the use and extension of “thinking” strategies such as Mind Mapping®, brainstorming, problem reversal, lateral thinking and forced analogies. The tasks are designed to enhance the development of cognitive and affective processes such as risk taking, applied imagination, originality, curiosity, flexibility and elaboration. This Photocopy Masters book contains a set of task cards ideally suited to a library or classroom learning centre. The cards are designed to promote the use of creative thinking skills based around the topic of Antarctica and are to be used in conjunction with the Amazing Antarctica Resource book. Through this topic, students will learn about Antarctica’s wonderful wildlife, exploring the unique features and adaptations of species that exist in the harsh Antarctic ecosystem. Activities in the Amazing Antarctica Activity Book also incorporate a look at the valuable research and scientific projects that are carried out on the icy continent, while exposing students to the very cool conditions that Antarctic workers must endure on a daily basis. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The activities in the Transport on the Move Activity Book involve the use and extension of “thinking” strategies such as Mind Mapping®, brainstorming, problem reversal, lateral thinking and forced analogies. The tasks are designed to enhance the development of cognitive and affective processes such as risk taking, applied imagination, originality, curiosity, flexibility and elaboration. This Photocopy Masters book contains a set of task cards ideally suited to a library learning centre. The cards are designed to promote the use of creative thinking skills based around the topic of transport and are to be used in conjunction with the Transport on the Move Resource Book. Activities cover a range of exciting concepts in areas such as vehicle vocabulary, “flighty” career paths, and animal astronauts. Opportunities to develop original vehicle designs and innovative transports are sure to get the wheels of ingenuity turning. The Transport on the Move Activity Book aims to give students the drive to learn more about transport – a vital part of their everyday lives. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

A great resource for the library! The 'Endangered Animals Resource Book' contains over 60 pages with illustrated sections. It explores the reasons why some animals have become endangered and outlines 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. The 'Endangered Animals Resource Book' is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the Endangered Animals Activity Book (BLM). This is a Photocopy Master ebook (61 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The 'Endangered Animals Activity Book' was created to be used with the 'Endangered Animals Resource Book'. 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. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

'The Oceans Alive Activity Book' (BLM) has been created to be used with the 'Oceans Alive Resource Book'. 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. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Discover the Incredible Wildlife, Landscapes, Explorers and Research Bases of Antarctica The 'Cool Antarctica' Resource Book contains over 56 pages with illustrated sections on Antarctic discovery and exploration, Antarctica adventurers, historical events, research bases, daily life in Antarctica, working in Antarctica, features of the landscape and of course, plenty of pages on Antarctica’s unique wildlife. A careful selection of educational Antarctic websites has also been included. Includes several full colour pages. The Cool Antarctica Resource Book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the Cool Antarctica Activities Book (BLM). Author: Jane Bourke N.B. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications.

This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. The 'Cool Antarctica' Activity Book is created to be used with the 'Cool Antarctica' Resource Book. 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 N.B. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications.

'Wonders of the Rainforest' Resource Book is a great resource for the school library. This library resource book contains over 60 pages with illustrated sections, providing an introduction to the different biomes of the world and then moving on to explore the features of the rainforest biome. Sections include 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 pages on unique rainforest plants, animals and people. A careful selection of educational rainforest websites has also been included. Includes several full colour pages. This resource book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the Wonders of the Rainforest Activities (BLM). This is a Photocopy Master ebook (61 pages) and pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The World Cultures Activity Book (BLM) has been created to be used with the World Cultures Resource Book. 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. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (56 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

'The Oceans Alive' Resource Book contains over 60 pages with illustrated sections and contains just about everything to do with the ocean! Sections include 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. A careful selection of educational ocean websites has also been included. 'The Oceans Alive' Resource Book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the Oceans Alive Activities Book (BLM). This is a Photocopy Master ebook (64 pages) and pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

Transport Book 1 - takes a look at transport – from skateboards to spaceships – and provides many interesting ideas and suggestions for class use. The activities are spread across a number of learning areas, such as Mathematics, Science, English, Research, Technology & Design and Humanities. Activities in Transport Book 1 include: Experiments; Dis-assembly days; Game development; Timelines; Groovy gears and crazy cogs; Bike check-up; Machines; Crash helmets; Air pollution; Dust and dirt; Crash tests; Internal combustion engine. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Fiona Rayns

A great resource for the library! The World Cultures Resource Book contains over 60 pages with illustrated sections. It explores cultures from all corners of the globe, focusing on ancient cultures such (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. This resource book is part of the Activities for Young Learners Series and is designed to be used with the World Cultures Activity Book (BLM). This is a Photocopy Master ebook (64 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

The World Explorers Resource book is an excellent resource for any library. Since the dawn of the human race, people have travelled as far as they can in search of food, wealth or a better place to live. People explored because they were curious or they were determined to beat someone else to it. Follow the madness and the magic through the history of world exploration. Journey to every corner of the globe with Vikings, Mongols, pirates and seafaring voyagers; trek across rugged terrain alongside relentless explorers and share the excitement with record-breaking adventurers. The World Explorers Resource book contains a treasure-chest of interesting facts about the daily lives of sailors, the adventures of famous explorers such as Christopher Columbus and James Cook and the achievements of modern-day skippers and balloonists. Navigate your way through sailor-speak, dreadful disease and pitiful punishments to discover the intrigue of islanders, the aroma of foreign spices and the amazing breakthrough – Earth is not flat! This is a Photocopy Master ebook (32 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

Description The Earth and Life Science Series - is designed to provide teachers of junior primary with a set of materials that will give students a more rounded and scientific understanding of the world around them. Earth and Life Science Series: Plants approaches the main theme plants from two aspects: By including sets of resource notes that provide background knowledge to the activities presented on the worksheet. These notes can be photocopied and used by children as they attempt the activity page, and their use will allow teachers to relate the class science program to the language program. By requiring children to use traditional print related reference materials to complete the set tasks on the sheets. Tasks in this section are of a more general nature but children will find them as stimulating and interesting as those in the first section, particularly when combined with a science investigation theme. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Jane Bourke and Judy Gabrovec

Over the last 100 years technology has had a huge impact on the development of communication methods and it is only set to continue into the decades ahead. There will always be new inventions as people modify existing inventions to suit their needs. The Communication and Technology Resource Book starts at the very beginning where cave people used primitive communication methods to converse with each other. From prehistoric times to the present, you will understand the background behind certain types of communication while also understanding how the need for better communication methods came about. The Communication and Technology Resource is an excellent resource for any library. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The Super Space Resource Book is an excellent resource for any library. Humans have been mystified about outer space since prehistoric times, when ancient people noticed asteroids crashing to Earth and stars lighting up the night skies. With the development of new technologies over hundreds of years, scientists have been able to unlock some of the mysteries of the universe, such as determining the size and origins of the universe and how the solar system works. The Hubble Space Telescope has provided thousands of clues as to the mysteries of the cosmos. Featured also in Super Space Resource is information about the ongoing search for life on other planets or other solar systems. While discovery is the key, the search for extra intelligence is still a top focus of many exploration missions. The truth is out there. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The Transport on the Move Resource book is an excellent resource for any library. The Transport on the Move Resource gives you a ticket to ride on vehicles as common as a car and as bizarre as a blimp! From horses to highways and ships to shuttles, transport has continually developed to reach destinations with increasing speed, comfort and technology. Hitch a ride on a chariot in Ancient Rome, take a trip on the Titanic (make sure you reserve a space on a lifeboat), cruise in classic cars and submerge into the world of submarines. This is your chance to hover in a “chopper”, handle huskies in harsh snow and pedal a penny farthing. Along the way, stop off and meet the incredible inventors of many marvellous machines and super safety devices. This book gives you the keys to discover how different forms of transport were developed, as well as giving you a trunk-full of trivia and amazing facts. Travel across land, sea and air, with a side-trip into space and skate back home, a little wiser on everything with wings, wheels, sails and keels. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (32 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker