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Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

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This book introduces readers to the science behind animal adaptations. Students learn about how camels’ humps help them store food and remain cool in the hot desert. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

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This book introduces readers to the science behind spider webs. Students learn about the uses of spider silk and the different purposes of different kinds of webs. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

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Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks Your learners will develop their English skills as they explore non-fiction texts, discover nonsense poetry and write their own fables. You''ll find a wide range of international fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama to help your learners develop their understanding of different genres and text types. Each unit includes activities that cover reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as opportunities to develop 21st century skills such as collaboration and critical thinking. Units end with a project, like creating an exhibition about World Environment Day, to help students communicate confidently and understand how to apply their learning to real-world scenarios.

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Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks With varied activities including quizzes, drawing and word games these workbooks help your learners practise what they have learnt. Focus, Practice and Challenge exercises provide clear progression through each topic, helping learners see what they''ve achieved. Ideal for use in the classroom or for homework. Links to ''Language focus'' boxes in the learner''s book provide more grammar practice.

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Discover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks Your learners will develop their English skills as they explore space, write and perform poetry and discover new versions of classic fairy tales. You''ll find international fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama throughout the book to help your learners develop their understanding of different genres and text types. Each unit includes activities that cover reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as opportunities to develop 21st century skills such as collaboration and critical thinking. Units end with a project, like creating a travel brochure for tourists, to help learners communicate confidently and understand how to apply their learning to real-world scenarios.

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Full of information and practical advice, this book is suitable for those thinking about keeping ducks and geese, those who have recently become duck and goose keepers and want to learn more, and for the more experienced keeper. With over 290 photographs, this book provides everything you need to know, including: legal requirements; land, fencing, housing, equipment and security. There is a comprehensive list, with accompanying photographs, of over eighty duck and goose breeds. Information is available to help decide what breeds will suit you best and acquiring your first birds. Further topics covered include: feeding and nutrition; health and welfare; breeding and rearing; raising for meat, slaughter, plucking and preparation for cooking, plus recipes.

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This title offers a fresh take on the craft of woodburning by focusing on the drawing, lettering and design elements that will add dimension and composition to any pyrography project. Pompano shares 5 tips on how to create a vast variety of dimension, shade and texture with your woodburner and how to develop your drawing skills for use in pyrography. The patterns cover a wide spectrum of themes including; harvest, wildlife, seaside and much more. The book includes two practice exercises, one step-by-step project and close-up instruction on lettering.

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Thinking Like an Engineer focuses on high-interest, career-related topics in the elementary curriculum related to engineering. Students will explore interdisciplinary content, foster creativity, and develop higher order thinking skills with activities aligned to relevant content area standards. Students will complete design challenges, visit with an engineer, and investigate real-world problems to plan feasible engineering solutions. Thinking Like an Engineer reflects key emphases of curricula from the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary, including the development of process skills in various content areas and the enhancement of discipline-specific thinking and habits of mind through hands-on activities. Grade 4

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