Providing information that does not patronize, over-simplify or judge, this series examines social phenomena that are difficult or harmful. Each book traces the history, prevalence and consequences of such phenomena and offers ways of finding help for those involved or affected.
An introduction to what it means to have ADD. It is part of a series which is designed to present the facts and promote awareness and understanding of conditions that many children learn to live with. The volume: introduces the condition, examining its causes and effects; looks at control, medication and treatment; covers the help and support available; includes numerous real-life case studies; and is written with the help and advice of experts.
An introduction to tigers for young readers. It is part of a collection of titles which explore the behaviour and lifestyles of different animals, all of which are in danger. The titles explain the concepts of endangerment, extinction and animal protection at a very simple level. The titles are part of the "Take-Off!" series, which is designed to be used with nine-year-olds who are struggling to achieve the levels of literacy expected for their age. The books chosen have been based on best-selli...
An introduction to tigers for young readers. It is part of a collection of titles which explore the behaviour and lifestyles of different animals, all of which are in danger. The titles explain the concepts of endangerment, extinction and animal protection at a very simple level. The titles are part of the "Take-Off!" series, which is designed to be used with nine-year-olds who are struggling to achieve the levels of literacy expected for their age. The books chosen have been based on best-selli...
The National Literacy Strategy emphasises that children with special educational needs should work, wherever possible, with their peers within the Literacy Hour. The aim is to use structured, intensive teaching to enable as many children as possible eventually to work at the appropriate level for their age. The Take-Off! series is designed to be used with children of about 9 who are struggling to achieve the levels of literacy expected for their age. The titles chosen have been based on best-sel...
Letterland (Letterland S.) (Letterland - Programme 1)
by Lyn Wendon
A fun-filled and interactive pull-the-tab book that features the full Letterland alphabet in eye-catching scenes. Young children will delight in the simple rhyming text while pulling the tabs to see the Letterland characters come to life. Kicking King can be made to kick his football, Munching Mike to munch on his motorbike and Water Witch to fly through the air! Every page has its own unique pull-the-tab feature. This novel introduction to the Letterland alphabet will fascinate, educate and e...
Elementary / Special Education Social Skills Poster Set
Helen Keller Facing Her Challenges/Challenging the World with CD Read-Along (Another Great Achiever Read-Along)
by Janet Benge
Foundation Science to GCSE is designed to be completely accessible so as not to daunt lower ability students. Longer paragraphs of text from Science to GCSE are replaced with easy-to-understand diagrams. Content is presented at a suitably low reading level. Close-style questions and simple comprehension exercises reinforce key concepts.
This volume provides coverage of the National Curriculum history, Key Stage 3, core unit - "The Making of the United Kingdom 1500-1750", checked and revised by a remedial specialist to meet the needs of less able pupils. Presentation, language and activities have all been structured both to satisfy National Curriculum requirements, and to be accessible to those students for whom the majority of NC materials are dense and intimidating. Steve Buxton is also the author of "The Invaders" and "Mediev...
Learning Difficulties (Talking About)
by Hachette Children's Group
Stimulating and accessible, the titles in the LIVEWIRE series have been produced in association with The Basic Skills Agency to ensure a non-patronising approach towards the requirements of readers with special needs. They provide teenagers/adult interest level fiction and non-fiction for those with reading ages below 10, or adult students learning English as a second language. Each book is graded at one of the following reading ages: 6-7, 7-8, 8-9 or 9-10. All LIVEWIRE books are written by qual...
"Dido" (Livewire Real Lives)
Stimulating and accessible, the titles in the LIVEWIRE series have been produced in association with The Basic Skills Agency to ensure a non-patronising approach towards the requirements of readers with special needs. They provide teenagers/adult interest level fiction and non-fiction for those with reading ages below 10, or adult students learning English as a second language. Each book is graded at one of the following reading ages: 6-7, 7-8, 8-9 or 9-10. All LIVEWIRE books are written by qual...
