All the sunflowers planted by the other children in Lea's class have grown. Lea's disappointment soon turns to joy, however, as she discovers that her sunflower is really very special indeed."A unique wonderfully written story that explores a child's feelings with delicate sensitivity." By Ann Twigg .
his book takes stock of where we are in science education research, and considers where we ought now to be going. It explores how and whether the research effort in science education has contributed to improvements in the practice of teaching science and the science curriculum. It contains contributions from an international group of science educators. Each chapter explores a specific area of research in science education. Together they look candidly at important general issues such as the impact of research on classroom practice and the development of science education as a progressive field of research.
Your plain-English guide to this complex scientific theory.
String theory is one of the most complicated sciences being explored today. Not to worry though! This informative guide clearly explains the basics of this hot topic, discusses the theory's hypotheses and predictions, and explores its curious implications. It also presents the critical viewpoints in opposition to string theory so you can draw your own conclusions.
This new edition of a classic title explores the ways in which communication remains rooted in and dependent upon our everyday ability to interact through language despite the profound technological changes which have taken place since publication of the first edition. Martin Montgomery explores satellite television, the ever-increasing role of cable television and the development of virtual reality and the information superhighway. The new edition contains a new chapter on gender and language, further material on the speech community, language and subculture and language and representation.
This collection of writings by prominent politicians, authors, and activists of the Progressive Era explores Progressivism's role in the development of American political thought.
