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"Science Plus" is a learning package designed with the needs of less-able students and their teachers and helpers in mind. It is suitable for students operating at or below "F" in GCSE. The Midland Examining Group provide a bespoke assessment framework, moderation and certification for "Science Plus". It leads to the award of a bronze, silver or gold Certificate of Achievement in Science, which is approved by the SCAA and is compatible with the requirements for Entry Level National Awards, as pu...

Through the Eyes of Us is a beautiful, colourful picture book for children which gives insight into the world of autism. In this second book, Kya is going to school and has a best friend, Martha, who is also on the autistic spectrum but expresses herself very differently. Whilst Kya is quiet in the class, Martha is talkative and asks lots of questions. Both enjoy the sensation of eating, but Martha doesn’t understand that she can eat too much. Both like a bedtime routine, but whilst Kya can keep...

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...

Jeff's family and friends described him as "good-looking," "fun-loving," "quick-witted," and "talented." He was kind, friendly, ambitious and always succeeded at every task he undertook. No one was surprised when Jeff was selected to represent his school in an international exchange program. But when Jeff returned to Ridgemont High a year later, everyone was shocked at his change in behavior. Why was Jeff so angry and out of control? Could it have something to do with his health? Many medical co...

New parents who find out they're going to have a child with intellectual challenges are faced with many questions: Will she be able to function in the world? Will she have the same hopes and dreams as other children? Will her life be happy—or filled with sadness and failure? Along with the Brown family, you'll discover the answers to these questions as you read the story of Penelope Brown, a girl with Down syndrome. You'll see Penelope struggle to overcome others' ignorance and prejudice—and you...

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...

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...

Diabetes affects all age groups, and the number of cases is rising around the world. This book explains type 1 and type 2 diabetes, their causes, symptoms, treatments, and possible long-term health risks. It looks at everyday experiences of diabetes and shows that, once treated, it should not stop people leading normal, active lives.