Encourages children to survey their own school grounds and to discuss ways that its use and appearance could be improved for the benefit of all. This title also looks at ways to put some of those ideas into practice. It provides notes for teachers, and serves as a useful resource for class discussion and activities.

Describes some of the most amazing and intriguing places on the planet. This title tells the story The Lost Tribe in which Mike and Ted are caught in bad weather and are forced to land their hot air balloon on a mysterious island. It is suitable for older children and young adults as well as for those with an extremely low level of literacy.

Key Stage 1 and 2

This book gives an overview of the different courses and qualifications available to young people post-GCSE. It profiles over 40 of the most popular A-level, AS-level and new diploma subject areas, listing everything students need to know to make an informed choice. The only book on the market to link post-16 options to future career aspirations, it contains independent advice providing all the ..

Raintree Freestyle is a fully accessible range of books for the less able and reluctant reader. Designed for 11-15 years old with a reading age of 11-13 years, A Painful History of Childhood provides readers with a fascinating look at how life as a child has dramatically changed through the ages, from ancient times to modern day.

Reflects on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different kinds of museums (cabinets, buildings, villages, towns), on their contribution to science and on the notion of classification. This book examines the Elgin Marbles (saved or stolen?), famous fakes, the dodo, and some great collectors.

Deals with 'teen issues' by offering advice for painful and difficult situations. This book helps readers understand why they feel like they do and, at the same time, instils a sense of self-worth and self-confidence. It also includes an overview of what the problem is, and shows a pre-teen/teenager how to help themselves.

Key Stage 1 and 2

An alphabetical introduction to various aspects of school, such as "Class," "Homework," "Library," and "Teacher.".

Going Up! addresses the most common anxieties children have about moving from primary to secondary school. This lively and humorous book will appeal to both boys and girls, and will also provide talking points for teachers and parents. 11+ yrs

What's it like learning maths in China? Are the games children in Mexico play different to the ones you like best? This work features children from Africa to the Americas who explain in their own words what school life is like for them. It shows you how some things are just the same as at your school, and how others are very different.

This text is designed to help students practise the skills they need to demonstrate in their exams, namely knowledge, interpretation, and application and evaluation, while bringing them up-to-date with recent developments in the sociology of education.

This book is a curriculum developed for students with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, learning and developmental disabilities, designed to help them understand how others perceive their appearance and the social implications of neglecting personal hygiene.

A teacher's resource. Each worksheet has the format of a puzzle or quiz, with the empahsis being squarely on enjoyment. Suitable for 10-13 year olds.

Helps children developing multicultural understanding. This book features photos of homes, families, schools, and clothes around the world. It helps readers connect with kids in many cultures.