CAREERS. I Could Do That is a collection of up-to-date newspaper and magazine articles designed to give insights into the world of work. Areas covered include building, transport, medicine, animals, the media and fashion and beauty. The final section looks at writing application forms and interview techniques. For years 10 and 11. Pounds 11.50 (set of 15: Pounds 70). Carel Press, 4 Hewson Street, Carlisle CA2 5AU. Tel: 01228 38928.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Access Technology is a comprehensive guide to technology for blind and partially sighted students. It advises on how to select the most appropriate equipment and gives product details and prices. Pounds 10. RNIB National Education Services, Garrow House, 190 Kensal Road, London W10 5BT. Tel: 0181 968 8600.
SCIENCE
Energy and Change: Introducing a New Approach; Activities for the Classroom; Background Stories for Teachers. This set of three books uses commonsense ways of explaining why things happen. The central idea is that change is caused by differences, for example, differences in temperature or in concentration. The first book outlines the general approach; the second suggests activities to use in the classroom at key stages 3 and 4 and the third takes some scientific topics and shows how they can be looked at in a new light. Pounds 14.50 for all three. The ASE, College Lane, Hatfield, Herts AL10 9AA. Tel: 01707 267411.
