H is for Health - is an easily integrated resource for use within the health curriculum and provides an overview of related strands and learning outcomes. It provides fun, easy-to-follow activities to encourage interaction, discussion and learning of good health habits. Excellent illustrations, and innovative worksheets are provided for a number of topics: Sleep & amp; Exercise Food & amp; Nutrition Daily Health Habits Environmental Factors & Protecting Our Bodies Social Growth Changes As We Grow The activities in H is for Health provide for a variety of teaching strategies and other suggested activities can be found at the bottom of each page. A great junior health resource! This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Mary Serenc & Wendy Harrap

This fully revised series of photocopiable activity books uses a structured, three-tiered approach to cater for gifted and/or talented students working within the regular classroom. There are titles available for: Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Upper Primary. Activities have been presented in a range of interesting and motivating theme books linked to upper primary student outcomes. The Pacemaker Series can be used for advanced students working independently or as an adjunct for topics studied by the class throughout the year. Pacemaker: Exciting Electrics provides a sound information base on static electricity, non-renewable and renewable power sources, electrical safety and the history of electricity. Students are encouraged to carry out additional research to aid their understanding and make informed decisions about “current” issues. The second half of Pacemaker: Exciting Electrics provides a structured series of experiments involving simple circuits with clear instructions for the independent worker. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Editor: Sandy Tasker

This fully revised series of photocopiable activity books uses a structured, three-tiered approach to cater for gifted and/or talented students working within the regular classroom. There are titles available for: Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Upper Primary. Activities have been presented in a range of interesting and motivating theme books linked to upper primary student outcomes. The Pacemaker Series can be used for advanced students working independently or as an adjunct for topics studied by the class throughout the year. Pacemaker: Space Exploration follows the historical path from yesterday’s stargazers to the modern technology taking photos from Mars. Students propose their own thoughts and ideas on the first moon landing, micro-gravity and future space travel, as well as expressing their opinions on science fiction and astrology. Pacemaker: Space Exploration encourages students to take “small steps” or “giant leaps” with original designs and personal viewpoints related to the amazing discoveries within our solar system. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

This fully revised series of photocopiable activity books uses a structured, three-tiered approach to cater for gifted and/or talented students working within the regular classroom. There are titles available for: Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Upper Primary. Activities have been presented in a range of interesting and motivating theme books linked to upper primary student outcomes. The Pacemaker Series can be used for advanced students working independently or as an adjunct for topics studied by the class throughout the year. Pacemaker: Mammals Over the Ages enables students to explore connections between prehistoric mammals and their modern-day counterparts. With a science-based focus on understanding physical structure and function, students are also encouraged to extend their knowledge by putting forward researched and original ideas on issues such as food chains, adaptations and extinction. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

This fully revised series of photocopiable activity books uses a structured, three-tiered approach to cater for gifted and/or talented students working within the regular classroom. There are titles available for: Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Upper Primary. Activities have been presented in a range of interesting and motivating theme books linked to junior primary outcomes. The Pacemaker Series can be used for advanced students working independently or as an adjunct for topics studied by the class throughout the year. Family Fun encourages students to explore the roles and traditions within their own family, as well as examining other families to develop an understanding of diversity within the local community. Students consider their own values in real and hypothetical family scenarios. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (36 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Edited by: Sandy Tasker

This fully revised series of photocopiable activity books uses a structured, three-tiered approach to cater for gifted and/or talented students working within the regular classroom. There are titles available for: Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Upper Primary. Activities have been presented in a range of interesting and motivating theme books linked to junior primary outcomes. The Pacemaker Series can be used for advanced students working independently or as an adjunct for topics studied by the class throughout the year. Pacemaker: Cool Clothes explores the types of clothes people wear in a variety of roles, occupations and environments. The topic covers materials, safety wear, fashion, footwear and personal clothing choices. It also incorporates opportunities for students to develop design ideas with clothing. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (36 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

This fully revised series of photocopiable activity books uses a structured, three-tiered approach to cater for gifted and/or talented students working within the regular classroom. There are titles available for: Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Upper Primary. Activities have been presented in a range of interesting and motivating theme books linked to junior primary outcomes. The Pacemaker Series can be used for advanced students working independently or as an adjunct for topics studied by the class throughout the year. Pacemaker: Marine Worlds provides students with a close-up view of a diverse underwater society. In addition to a sound information base on ocean geography and marine life, this book tackles interesting topics such as icebergs, salinity and unusual creatures that live in the deepest parts of the ocean. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (36 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

This fully revised series of photocopiable activity books uses a structured, three-tiered approach to cater for gifted and/or talented students working within the regular classroom. There are titles available for: Junior Primary, Middle Primary and Upper Primary. Activities have been presented in a range of interesting and motivating theme books linked to junior primary outcomes. The Pacemaker Series can be used for advanced students working independently or as an adjunct for topics studied by the class throughout the year. Pacemaker: Fantastic Food enables students to extend their understanding of current health and nutrition issues through a series of investigative tasks. Creative language skills are developed using food as the central theme, and science and design tasks are also presented for a cross-curricular approach. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (36 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Edited by: Sandy Tasker

The activities in Internet Activities for Little Kids Book 1 are designed for use by 6 - 9 year old students who are using the Internet as an information source. The fact that the links used have already been researched and checked out by the author makes the task much easier, as all the student needs to do is to click on the web links supplied by Ready-Ed. These are all provided on a web page so the student doesn't need to laboriously type in long URLs. In using these URLs students will achieve the following learning outcomes: * Using basic research skills to respond to focus questions; * Using basic research skills to extrapolate information from Internet references; * Using a variety of online libraries and sources to expand on the information available. Internet Activities for Little Kids Book 1 (General Themes) explores a variety of high interest themes that the 6 to 9 year old will find stimulating, but challenging. These themes include examining worms, frogs, literary figures, puzzles, space, dinosaurs and other countries. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The activities in Internet Activities for Little Kids Book 2 are designed for use by 6 - 9 year old students who are using the Internet as an information source. The fact that the links used have already been researched and checked out by the author makes the task much easier, as all the student needs to do is to click on the web links supplied by Ready-Ed. These are all provided on a web page so the student doesn't need to laboriously type in long URLs. In using these URLs students will achieve the following learning outcomes: * Using basic research skills to respond to focus questions; * Using basic research skills to extrapolate information from Internet references; * Using a variety of online libraries and sources to expand on the information available. Internet Activities for Little Kids Book 2 (Science Themes) explores a variety of high interest themes that the 6 to 9 year old will find stimulating, but challenging. These themes include looking at plants, deserts, snow, weather and solar energy, the solar system and undersea life. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The activities in Internet Activities for Little Kids Book 3 are designed for use by 6 - 9 year old students who are using the Internet as an information source. The fact that the links used have already been researched and checked out by the author makes the task much easier, as all the student needs to do is to click on the web links supplied by Ready-Ed. These are all provided on a web page so the student doesn't need to laboriously type in long URLs. In using these URLs students will achieve the following learning outcomes: * Using basic research skills to respond to focus questions; * Using basic research skills to extrapolate information from Internet references; * Using a variety of online libraries and sources to expand on the information available. This book (Social Science Themes) provides a wide range of geographically-based ideas that the young student can become involved in through the magic of the digital world. The student can journey to Japan, Brazil, Africa and Ireland and find out about people and their lives in those countries. They can learn about the holidays and festivals that people enjoy and also learn a little more about the importance of recycling. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (28 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

Integrated Themes: Animals is designed for thematic programming in the junior classroom or reception centre. Photocopiable activities are spread across the curriculum areas and extensive teachers’ notes have been provided. Practical ideas and tips for thematic classroom programming have also been added, along with relevant Internet references, making this a very useful resource. Evaluation checklists are included at the end of various sections to measure students’ understanding of concepts and mastery of skills. Integrated Themes: Animals contains sections on pets, farm animals, insects and spiders, wild animals, Australian animals and imaginary animals. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (55 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Pam Portman

Integrated Themes: Celebrations is designed for thematic programming in the junior classroom or reception centre. Photocopiable activities are spread across the curriculum areas and extensive teachers’ notes have been provided. Practical ideas and tips for thematic classroom programming have also been added, along with relevant Internet references, making this a very useful resource. Evaluation checklists are included at the end of various sections to measure students’ understanding of concepts and mastery of skills. Integrated Themes: Celebrations explores festivals and holidays around the world, such as Chinese New Year; along with Christmas, Easter, public holidays and special days such as Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (39 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Pam Portman

Educators such as Edward de Bono maintain that creative thinking is a skill that can be taught and developed. The activities within 'Thinking Creatively 8 – 10 years' provide children with the opportunity to learn and practise creative thinking skills in interesting and stimulating situations. Challenges range from describing what a world would be like if it was always night time, to combining a toothbrush, a tennis racquet and a lawnmower to make a useful household appliance. Through the activities in the book children develop the skills of fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, curiosity, complexity, risk taking and imagination. 'Thinking Creatively 8 – 10 years' is structured in such a way that children can gain confidence and ability in each skill before combining concepts to address creative challenges surrounding the theme of Space and Aliens. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: David Stephenson

Educators such as Edward de Bono maintain that creative thinking is a skill that can be taught and developed. The activities within 'Thinking Creatively 10 – 12 years' provide children with the opportunity to learn and practise creative thinking skills in interesting and stimulating situations. Challenges range from building a bomb shelter from a school chair, to describing a world where ants are the size of cats. Through the activities, children develop the skills of fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, curiosity, complexity, risk taking and imagination. 'Thinking Creatively 10 – 12 years' is structured in such a way that children can gain confidence and ability in each skill before combining concepts to address creative challenges surrounding the theme of Future Living. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: David Stephenson

The 'Healthy Bodies, Happy Kids Resource Book' gives teachers and parents insight into issues related to childhood obesity. The need for ‘practical and commonsense strategies’ to attack one of the most critical emerging health concerns of our time has been addressed in the series, ‘Healthy Bodies, Happy Kids’. The theme-based books, with age-appropriate mascot characters that enhance visual appeal and student motivation, include sections on: * Healthy diet; * Body systems related to diet and exercise; * Exercise and leisure for fitness; * Self-esteem for a positive body image and a constructive attitude towards self-management in health; * Media analysis involving recognition of food marketing techniques; * Internet investigations, including a feedback site; * Practical, inquiry-style activities based around relevant, real-life situations, using easily obtained resources such as junk mail and the newspaper. The series aims to: * Reduce the risk of child obesity and poor nutrition; * Provide opportunities and motivation for physical activity; * Foster a positive body image and promote self respect; * Raise awareness of media influences on children. The 4-book series includes this informative, up-to-date and easy-to-use Resource Book that details background information to give teachers and parents insights into issues related to childhood obesity; together with age-appropriate activity books for use in the classroom or the home. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (40 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Sandy Tasker

The 'Amazing Antarctica Resource Book' is an excellent resource for any library. The wildlife and the scientific opportunities of this icy continent have intrigued scientists and researchers for many years, and now Antarctica is even being touted as a tourist destination. Protected by the Antarctic Treaty, this harsh land of ice and rock provides fantastic learning opportunities for people from all over the world. Scientists from many countries work together to share valuable information so that we may learn more about this unique continent and of planet Earth as well. Antarctica has a rich history of exploration, involving both triumphs and tragedies and to this day people endeavour to mark new territories in some of the most dangerous parts of the continent. Learn about the first humans to sight and walk on Antarctic land and read about the thrilling race to the South Pole in the Amazing Antarctica Resource. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (68 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke

The Earth and Life Science Series - is designed to provide teachers of junior primary with a set of materials that will give students a more rounded and scientific understanding of the world around them. Earth and Life Science Series: Weather approaches the main theme of weather from two aspects: By including sets of resource notes that provide background knowledge to the activities presented on the worksheet. These notes can be photocopied and used by children as they attempt the activity page, and their use will allow teachers to relate the class science program to the language program. By requiring children to use traditional print related reference materials to complete the set tasks on the sheets. Tasks in this section are of a more general nature but children will find them as stimulating and interesting as those in the first section, particularly when combined with a science investigation theme. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Judy Gabrovec

The Earth and Life Science Series - is designed to provide teachers of junior primary with a set of materials that will give students a more rounded and scientific understanding of the world around them. Earth and Life Science Series: Animals approaches the main theme of animals from two aspects: By including sets of resource notes that provide background knowledge to the activities presented on the worksheet. These notes can be photocopied and used by children as they attempt the activity page, and their use will allow teachers to relate the class science program to the language program. By requiring children to use traditional print related reference materials to complete the set tasks on the sheets. Tasks in this section are of a more general nature but children will find them as stimulating and interesting as those in the first section, particularly when combined with a science investigation theme. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (44 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Authors: Jane Bourke and Judy Gabrovec

Measurement in Mathematics Book 1 - concurs with current curriculum theories in that it provides activities which follow on from free play investigations. The activities are easy to use, with each thematic concept introduced with teachers’ notes. It contains sections on length, area, volume, capacity, mass and time. Many activities are designed to be taken in small groups, preferably with a parent helper. This is a Photocopy Master ebook (39 pages) and activity pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom. Our ebooks are in pdf format. Edubooks is an imprint of Ready-Ed Publications. Author: Jane Bourke