Bringing together leading international practitioners and theorists in the field, ranging from the 1960s pioneers of participation to some of the major contemporary figures in the field, Architecture and Participation opens up the social and political aspects of our built environment, and the way that the eventual users may shape it. Divided into three sections, looking at the politics, histories and practices of participation, the book gives both a broad theoretical background and more direct examples of participation in practice.
Ancient Science: 40 Time-Traveling, World-Exploring, History-Making Activities for KidsDig into the science of ancient times and unearth amazing discoveries!
Have you ever wondered where paper comes from, who made the first known maps, or how the ancient Egyptians were able to build the pyramids?
Would you like to make your own sundial, discover how to detect earthquakes, or learn to write in hieroglyphics?
Are you looking for great ideas for your next science fair project?
Mac, Information Detective, in The Curious Kids...Digging for Answers : A Storybook Approach to Introducing Research Skills
This set is designed for teachers and librarians to help children learn key research skills. When Chen's dog Digger unearths an unusually hard object, Chen, Tanisha, and Timmy are anxious to find out more about the strange bone. With the help of their friend Mac, Information Detective, they pick a topic or question, narrow it down, and make a plan. Interactive Pages invite adults to stop the story and discuss particular topics with the listeners before proceeding. Once Chen and his friends decide that they are looking for information about fossils, they locate, collect, and organize it.
Daybreak is a one-pub town owned lock, stock and barrel by Mr. Samuel Loader, known as Melody Sam. He is universally honored if not loved. Three people have been murdered: an aboriginal girl, Mary; Mrs. Mavis Lorelli, the wife of a cattleman; and a garage apprentice. Then Detective-Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte is called in. He wanders into the town as Nat Bonnar looking for horse work and is taken on as a yard man by Katherine Loader, Melody Sam's granddaughter. Bony has a good friend and ally in Sister Jenks.
Sports Science: 40 Goal-Scoring, High-Flying, Medal-Winning Experiments for Kids
Dive headfirst into the science behind sports——and come up a winner! * Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret to stopping a soccer ball, why ice skates have metal blades, or how a boat can sail into the wind? * Would you like to learn to balance like a gymnast, how to improve your free-throw ability, or how to swim like a shark? * Are you looking for exciting ideas for your next science fair project?
