Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy: Lakes & Ponds
Bill Nye had a brief career as a stand-up comedian after getting his degree in mechanical engineering. He brings that comedic quality to his series of science programs, and students are grateful. He explains the difference between lakes and ponds, and illustrates how they occur. These bodies of water are very common, especially in Minnesota, which boasts over 10,000 lakes. Nye's ability to communicate with young students makes the series ..
Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy - Caves
Caves may seem frightening and mysterious, with strange life forms not seen outside of these peculiar worlds. The Science Guy goes exploring, and shares his experience in Bill Nye the Science Guy: Caves. He explains how the strange structures found in caves take on their unique qualities, and talks about the names given to these formations, which include popcorn and fried egg. Kids appreciate the bad jokes, and can try the experiments, which are designed to be done at home
The first volume of The New Medieval History covers the transitional period between the later Roman world and the early middle ages, c. 500 to c. 700. This was an era of developing consciousness and profound change in Europe, Byzantium and the Arab world, an era in which the foundations of medieval society were laid and to which many of our modern myths of national and religious identity can be traced.
A new six-level grammar practice series for primary pupils aged 6 to 12 which provides an introduction to grammatical concepts and written practice of them.
Clear, step-by-step grammar presentation and carefully graded practice
Contexts and situations, which are familiar to pupils from their everyday lives and from their coursebook, enable them to concentrate on the grammar.
Flexible enough to be used alongside any primary course.
Interactive Student CD-ROM has extra exercises and tests to motivate pupils and encourage learner independence.
Kellerman's psychologist/sleuth Alex Delaware nimbly executes tricky steps of his own when called in to consult on the mysterious ailments afflicting a baby being seen at his training hospital in Los Angeles. In his seventh appearance (after Private Eyes), Delaware is in top form, carefully pursuing the possibility that 21-month-old Cassie Jones may be the victim of Munchausen's Disease by Proxy, a complex syndrome in which a parent, usually the mother, secretly causes the symptoms that endanger the child.
