This e-book contains a buddy program for elementary aged students. This program is quite structured in nature. Two classes are involved in the program - an older and younger class (e.g. Grade 5 with a Grade 1 class). Each child is given a partner or a buddy by the class teachers. These pairings are decided upon by both teachers after considering the special needs and capabilities of each child. The same partners are kept for the whole year so that a strong bond develops between the two students. These activities enable children to learn from each other in a caring and friendly environment; develop academic, social and personal skills; display an awareness and a need to care for others; develop the skills of responsibility, understanding and tolerance; assist the younger students with their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills; display a greater awareness of the world around them; and develop an awareness of the concept and value of friendship. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (47 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: Toni McRae & Karen McDonald

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

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 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

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

This ebook contains a buddy program for elementary aged students. Themes utilized in Book 2 include: 'Under The Sea', 'Food', 'Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes', and 'Christmas'. This program is quite structured in nature. Two classes are involved in the program - an older and younger class (e.g. Grade 5 with a Grade 1 class). Each child is given a partner or a buddy by the class teachers. These pairings are decided upon by both teachers after considering the special needs and capabilities of each child. The same partners are kept for the whole year so that a strong bond develops between the two students. These activities enable children to learn from each other in a caring and friendly environment; develop academic, social and personal skills; display an awareness and a need to care for others; develop the skills of responsibility, understanding and tolerance; assist the younger students with their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills; display a greater awareness of the world around them; and develop an awareness of the concept and value of friendship. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (45 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: Toni McRae & Karen McDonald

The I Can Do ebook contains practical activities based on the world of the child, aimed at enhancing self esteem in 8 - 10 year olds. These activities have several aims: to enhance self-esteem; to provide teachers with easy access to a series of reproducible enrichment activities for students to use in class or at home; to encourage students to learn about themselves, and to recognize their strengths and abilities; to allow students to focus on their uniqueness and to provide children with enjoyment and with opportunities to be creative. We have concentrated on the world of the child in the home; the school; out in the world; outdoors; mind, body and heart; and supplementary games. We hope that teachers will also enjoy learning about how their students see themselves, and will use the activities in the context of enhancing self esteem. This ebook is available in US, UK and AU versions. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (57 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: Dr Donna Brandes & Tim Lowson

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 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 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

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 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

'Self Esteem Book 3: Enhancing Self Esteem in the Adolescent' is the third title in a series that is designed to provide the classroom teacher with practical ideas and strategies for developing and enhancing a set of valuable life skills in individual students. This book: * outlines a framework for considering adolescent self-esteem needs * indicates the key processes in the development of healthy self-esteem * explains the self-esteem wall and defines what is meant by healthy self esteem * explains the importance of the relationship between the adolescent and the parent/teacher * explains the process of self discovery, challenge and feedback from significant others * explains the concept of the self esteem wall * gives strategies to help identify adolescents at risk * helps students to set and achieve goals * provides photocopiable student worksheets to use in class. 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. Authors: Lou Thompson and Tim Lowson

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: Creepy Crawlies approaches the main theme of Creepy Crawlies 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. Author: Kellie Lloyd

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

Transport Book 2 - 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 2 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 (38 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

The First People Activity Book is a complete, ready-to-use package, providing a unique program for upper primary students. It allows study of 6 indigenous cultures of the world, with a spread over several continents. Students can learn about the Ainu (Japan), Native Americans (North America), Sami (Northern Europe), Maori (New Zealand), San (Kalahari/Africa) and Aborigines (Australia). Each of the six investigations in The First People Activity Book comprises information about the cultural groups and each is accompanied by six inquiry cards, designed according to Bloom’s taxonomy of thinking and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory. These activities aim to promote both critical and creative thinking skills within a cultural context and are compatible with any inquiry-based classroom. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (63 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: Lauren Princi