Trailblazers
45 total works
The Trailblazers Interactive Software: Set One CD-ROM accompanies the three Trailblazers reading books Comets, Dinosaur! and Mummies. The CD-ROM contains talking versions of each of the fiction stories contained in these books, Create a Book Software and a range of interactive activities based on the fiction and non fiction themes in the three Trailblazers books. For the talking books the story is read out with every word highlighted and voiced. These are configurable so aspects like the font, size of text and screen colour can be changed. The Create a book software allows the user to create their own work using text, images, sound files and probably also movie, kids will be able to create their own work. It includes sentences and suggestions with themes and lots of help such as spell checkers. Together with speech synthesis to read what the user writes. Each activity is designed to develop students' basic skills and to give them confidence in reading and understanding. The interactive activities are are three levels and there is no repetition within the activities of tasks for any individual book, which enables the teacher to use the full set to provide a degree of progression and to customize the activity for any particular pupil.
Trailblazers Interactive Software Set One Single User Licence
by David Orme and Steve Rickard
Published 1 February 2011
Trailblazers Interactive Software accompanies three reading books in the Trailblazers Series; Comets, Dinosaur! and Mummies. The software contains talking book versions of each of the fiction stories in each book and a range of activities based on the fiction and non-fiction themes in the books. Each activity is designed to develop students' basic skills and to give them confidence in reading and understanding. The activities are broadly graded in difficulty.
Extreme Science' describes the very limits of science. It answers many big questions, such as How did the universe begin? How will it end? Will we ever visit the stars? Could we bring dinosaurs back to life? Can we travel back in time? Could we live forever? All great questions, often with some surprising answers! The fiction story 'The Man in the Machine' tells a great story of universes living inside computers. It really gives you something to think about if you like computer games!
Dirt bike racing, bungee jumping, paragliding, skateboarding. Cheese rolling, extreme ironing and going over the Niagra Falls in a barrel (yes, really!). There are all kinds of crazy and not-so-crazy extreme sports. Here's your chance to get the facts. It's OK doing extreme sports when you want to, but what about when you have to - to survive? Read the story 'The Climb' and find out.
This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.
This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.
Find out about some of the coolest gadgets ever. What's the most important gadget ever invented? How do mobile phones work? What about email? What do robots look like? Who said the world only needs five computers? Get the facts. Then read the story 'Bludworld3' and find out what happens when you prefer computer games to real life.
This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.
This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.
How to be a Pop Star' lists the basic instruments needed to start your new band, and some tips on getting gigs and making yourself known. The fiction story describes the early days of the new band 'The Stormers'.
Speed' tells you everything you need to know about going fast. How fast can we go? On land? On water? In the air? In space? Are there impossible speed barriers? And what's the slowest thing ever? In the fiction story 'All About Speed' a rally driving lesson suddenly becomes very, very exciting. Find out why.
This workbook accompanies three trailblazers reading books. Each reading book is supported by a selection of worksheets all with detailed teachers notes. There is no repetition within the sets of tasks in the worksheets, which enables the teacher to use the full set to provide a degree of progression.
This workbook accompanies three trailblazers reading books. Each reading book is supported by a selection of worksheets all with detailed teachers notes. There is no repetition within the sets of tasks in the worksheets, which enables the teacher to use the full set to provide a degree of progression.
Crime' looks at crime through the ages, exploring topics such as pirates, bodysnatchers, gangs and gangsters (who are the Mafia?). The non-fiction section also looks at modern crimes, such as people smuggling and internet crime. You can also find out about different kinds of punishments through the ages - including the silliest punishment ever. Find out also how crimes are solved. The true-life fiction story 'Burke and Hare' tells of two real people in history who sold dead bodies for money. Urgh!
This workbook accompanies three trailblazers reading books. Each reading book is supported by a selection of worksheets all with detailed teachers notes. There is no repetition within the sets of tasks in the worksheets, which enables the teacher to use the full set to provide a degree of progression.
Extreme Sports' details some of the common extreme sports, such as hand gliding and parachuting, as well as some uncommon ones, like cheese rolling! In the exhilarating fiction story 'The Climb', a boy must use all of his skill at climbing to save his own life.
Comets' investigates topics such as 'Meterorites from Mars' and the end of the dinosaurs. In the science fiction story 'Doom from Space' planet Earth is threatened by a massive comet.
Fashion' looks at how fashions have changed since we started wearing clothes. Find out about famous fashion designers and how to get a job in fashion: being a model isn't the only cool job in fashion! Then find out about some of the silliest fashion ever . The fiction story 'Fashion Shoot' shows what happens when real talent gets spotted!
UFOs asks questions such as 'Are UFOs real?' and 'What do aliens look like?' The fiction story 'The Valley of the Zombies' offers a new variation on the invaders from space stories.
What goes on inside the Earth? Where is the longest tunnel in the world? Do people really live in caves? Can you live, work and shop - all underground? Could you really travel to the centre of the Earth? Find out about fossils - and the bones of dragons! It's all in here. Get the facts. Then read 'The Railway Ghost', a story about what happens when the past meets the present - and you are facing death.
This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.
This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.
Meet the killer plants. These plants don't bother with sunlight or water. They eat meat instead. Insects, rats, mice ... Remember - you could be next! Then find out which bean is 12,000 times more poisonous than rattlesnake venom. You'd better get the facts. Then read the story 'Where's Mr Potts?' You'll be a bit more careful next time you cut some flowers.
This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.
This fantastic book features an exciting combination of both fiction and non-fiction. The non-fiction section enables readers to engage with the subject matter, using dramatic illustrations and bite-sized texts. The beautifully illustrated fiction story appears in two formats - short, simple texts for more able readers and an illustrated 'speech bubble' version of the same story, for those who are really struggling. Part of the Trailblazers series, this book is brilliant for keeping reluctant readers engaged.
Accompanies the three Trailblazers reading books Great Disasters, Vampires and Endangered Animals. Each reading book is supported by a selection of worksheets all with detailed teachers notes. There is no repetition within the sets of tasks in the worksheets, which enables the teacher to use the full set to provide a degree of progression.
Accompanies the three Trailblazers reading books Spies, Science Fiction. Each reading book is supported by a selection of worksheets all with detailed teachers notes. There is no repetition within the sets of tasks in the worksheets, which enables the teacher to use the full set to provide a degree of progression.
Accompanies the three Trailblazers reading books Comets, Dinosaur! and Mummies. Each reading book is supported by a selection of worksheets all with detailed teachers notes. There is no repetition within the sets of tasks in the worksheets, which enables the teacher to use the full set to provide a degree of progression.