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Primary A – F
Primary M – S
Primary T – W
Secondary A – C
Secondary D – H
Secondary I – M
Secondary N – R
Secondary S – W

Primary Resources (G-L)

Global Perspectives in the National Curriculum: guidance for Key Stages 1 and 2
Handbook describing how and why teachers should include teaching and learning about global issues, countries, cultures and people, in their classrooms. Explains how and where this work fits into the National Curriculum and recommends other useful resources.
£4.75
H-70

Hadithi Nzuri: A Good Story
Designed for teachers, librarians and parents, this guide contains reviews of 200 children’s fiction books from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Picture books, stories and poems from over 30 countries are included, along with a range of activities for the primary geography and English curriculum.
£6.95
H-60

How the World Works
Cartoon-strips and photographs show both the similarities and the differences facing children around the world. Information, activities and ideas for discussion are included.
£4.00
B-562

India (Worldfocus)
Describes the geography, politics, industry, religion and culture of India. Case studies show how people spend their time, the jobs they do, the schools they attend and the challenges they face.
£5.50
B-384

India and her Neighbours (Poster)
A clear and simple physical map of the Indian sub-continent, showing the political boundaries and main cities. Photographs around the map illustrate the diversity of human activity in India. Accompanied by a Teaching Guide with information and ideas.
£7.00
M-15

The India File: Activity Book
A fully photocopiable book of cross-curricular student activity sheets relating to The India File programmes. Encourages visual awareness and the use of geographical vocabulary and mapping skills, whilst making topic links with English, art, history and design technology.
£7.50
H-58

The India File: Teacher’s Guide
Designed to support The India File Video, this booklet contains background information, and suggestions for teachers using the programmes. Some photocopiable pupil’s activity sheets are also included.
£4.50
H-59

The India File: Video
Five 15 minute programmes provide glimpses of modern India and an insight into the country’s rich cultural heritage and history. Themes include: life in Bombay, life in a village, arts and crafts, the struggle for freedom and celebrations. A Teacher’s Guide and Activity Book to accompany the programmes are also available.
£14.99
V-5

The India File Pack
Contains The India File Video, Teacher’s Guide and Activity Book.
£27.00
PA-117

Indian Tales and Legends
More than 30 folk-tales and legends from India, specifically rewritten for younger pupils. Simple tales about mice and tigers contrast with those about demons, princes and kings. At the heart of the book is The Ramayana – re-told in 6 short stories.
£6.75
B-494

Interfact: Aztecs
A combined book and CD-ROM which looks at the history and traditions of the Aztec people. Aspects of their religion, food, home life and language are amongst the topics considered in the fully illustrated book. Whilst the CD-ROM encourages children to test their knowledge and find out more about the Aztecs in a fun and interesting way. PC and Mac compatible.
£10.50
B-130

Interfact: Rainforests
An interesting well-illustrated book which looks at the importance of rainforests across the globe. The plants, animals, people and produce of the forests all feature, as do reasons for the destruction of the rainforests and ideas on how to save them. The book is supported by a CD-ROM with interactive activities, quizzes and games. PC and Mac compatible.
£10.50
B-131

Interfact: Reference Atlas
Combines a colourful book and interactive CD-ROM. Pictorial maps in the book are supported by clear informative text to show people, plants and animals from all over the world. The easy to use CD-ROM reinforces the information contained in the book, with fun activities to consolidate knowledge and develop further interest. PC and Mac compatible.
£17.75
B-134

Interfact: Volcanoes
With the help of colourful images and an interactive CD-ROM, this book looks at the origin, structure and effects of volcanoes across the world. The CD-ROM encourages children to test their knowledge and find out more about volcanoes in a fun and interesting way. PC and Mac compatible.
£10.50
B-133

Interfact: Weather
An entertaining and fun CD-ROM and book which work together to introduce and reinforce ideas about the weather. The water cycle, floods, wind, snow, droughts and the seasons are amongst the topics covered. PC and Mac compatible.
£10.50
B-132

Isatou, Chloe and You
Comparative study of the lives of three children: Isatou, who lives in the Gambia, Chloe who lives in Britain and the child using the pack. Includes 110 pages of background notes, 24 colour photographs, activity ideas and an audio tape. A video is also available.
£24.00
PA-208

Isatou, Chloe and You (Video)
43 minute video which supports the locality study of the same name. Video has no sound track, but notes provide a written commentary.
£10.00
V-4

Kapsakwony: rural Kenya
Follows the daily activities of the Wanyonyi family, who live in Kapsakwony – a village in Western Kenya. 30 colour photographs, maps and activity ideas back up the information given. Teacher’s notes are included.
£15.00
PA-193

Kaptalamwa: a village in Kenya
Fully revised edition. Background details, 24 colour photographs and a comprehensive range of activity ideas based around a small village in the Cherangani Hills of Kenya.
£18.50
PA-209

Kenya (Worldfocus)
Describes the geography, politics, industry, religion and culture of Kenya. Case studies show how people spend their time, the jobs they do, the schools they attend and the challenges they face.
£5.50
B-409

Kingdom of Benin (Poster)
Features different aspects of the Kingdom of Benin, both ancient and modern.
£8.25
M-12

The Landscape of St Lucia
A bright colourful book which looks at the climate, environment, settlements, natural resources, plants and animals of St Lucia. Illustrated throughout with large photographs and maps, the book also contains case studies and statistics about the island.
£10.95
B-137

Lessons on Castries, St Lucia
20 lesson plans which make maximum use of the resources currently available on St Lucia. The lessons combine skills and themes with the study of a specific locality.
£7.50
H-94

Lima Lives
24 photographs, a teaching guide, maps and activity ideas explore the lives of children living in different parts of the city of Lima in Peru.
£13.80
PA-207

Living in St Lucia (Picture Pack)
12 A3 colour images portraying aspects of life in St Lucia. The back of each card contains key questions, a glossary, descriptive text and a range of pupil activities. Includes a picture-map of the island.
£40.00
PA-179

Living in St Lucia (Pupil’s Book)
Colour illustrated book which explores St Lucia through the eyes of the Harvey family. Family life, Castries, weather and climate, school, shopping, work, the environment and St Lucia’s links with the wider world, all feature. The book is divided into sections, each of which are focused on a key question.
£5.45
B-101

Living in St Lucia (Value Pack)
Special offer – 16 copies of Pupil’s Book.
£79.75
B-102

Living in St Lucia (Teacher’s Book)
Resource book for teachers with background notes on St Lucia, a commentary on the pupil’s book Living in St Lucia and 30 photocopiable activity sheets.
£14.65
B-103

Looking at Energy
Investigates the different uses and sources of energy around the world. Case studies, a photo set, a teacher’s booklet and photocopiable student sheets combine to form a comprehensive study of energy.
£12.95
PA-185