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Books with author Ember Chambers

  • Maths Trackers: Giraffe Tracks: All About Cars

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, April 27, 2006)
    Maths Trackers gives children struggling with basic maths concepts the motivation to want to learn. The high-interest, age-appropriate contexts and themes inspire children for whom maths lacks relevance and ensure progression for KS2 children working at National Curriculum levels 1 and 2.Building on the success of the Trackers fiction and non-fiction strands for struggling readers, Maths Trackers will put low attainers back on track with maths. The five high-quality pupil books in each 'Track' (two for Number, two for Calculations and one for Shape, Space and Measures) are supportedby Guided Teaching Notes booklets, which include notes for teachers and teaching assistants on how to use the photographs and illustrations for maths activities, questions to ask, ideas for mental maths practice, cross-curricular opportunities, etc. Problem-solving activities and life skills, suchas money, measures and data handling, are embedded throughout the series. Teacher's Guides include detailed information on how to use the series, photocopiable practice sheets and easy-to-use assessment profiles.
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  • Maths Trackers: Giraffe Tracks: Art Gallery

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, April 27, 2006)
    Maths Trackers gives children struggling with basic maths concepts the motivation to want to learn. The high-interest, age-appropriate contexts and themes inspire children for whom maths lacks relevance and ensure progression for KS2 children working at National Curriculum levels 1 and 2.Building on the success of the Trackers fiction and non-fiction strands for struggling readers, Maths Trackers will put low attainers back on track with maths. The five high-quality pupil books in each 'Track' (two for Number, two for Calculations and one for Shape, Space and Measures) are supportedby Guided Teaching Notes booklets, which include notes for teachers and teaching assistants on how to use the photographs and illustrations for maths activities, questions to ask, ideas for mental maths practice, cross-curricular opportunities, etc. Problem-solving activities and life skills, suchas money, measures and data handling, are embedded throughout the series. Teacher's Guides include detailed information on how to use the series, photocopiable practice sheets and easy-to-use assessment profiles.
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  • Creepy Crawlies

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Pacific Learning, June 1, 2017)
    There are a lot of creepy crawlies all around us! Learn about minibeasts and how they move, where they live, what they eat, and the many unique things about them.Text Type: Explanation, ExpositoryTheme/Topic: Math counting, addition
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  • Tropical Rain Forests

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Pacific Learning, June 1, 2017)
    Learn about the plants, animals, and people that live in the rainforests. Find out more about the climate, plant life, rainforest treasures, and more.Text Type: Explanation, ExpositoryTheme/Topic: Math addition, subtraction
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  • Making Movies

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Pacific Learning, June 1, 2017)
    Do you want to be a movie star? Or a famous movie director? Find out how! This book walks through the various stages of movie making, from writing the story to casting actors, making the set and creating special effects. Learn how a movie goes from a written story to the big screen.Text Type: Explanation, ExpositoryTheme/Topic: Math addition, division
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  • Caring for Wild Animals

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Pacific Learning, June 1, 2017)
    Many wild animals are in danger such as elephants, penguins, whales, bird, and more. See what dangers these animals face and what people are trying to do to help them.Text Type: Explanation, ExpositoryTheme/Topic: Math comparing, division
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  • World Cultures

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Pacific Learning, June 1, 2017)
    What do you know about different people and customs around the world? This book highlights some of the worlds cultures like the Aztecs, ancient Egyptians, Romans, Ancient Greeks, and many more. Learn about the cultures and the customs and what their lives are all about.Text Type: Explanation, ExpositoryTheme/Topic: Math place values, multiplication
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  • Art Gallery

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Pacific Learning, June 1, 2017)
    Can you spot shapes and patterns in famous works of art? Take a walk through the various genres of art, from abstract and surrealism, to pop art and modern art. Learn about tools and techniques and art galleries.Text Type: Explanation, ExpositoryTheme/Topic: Math estimating, shapes
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  • High Tech

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Pacific Learning, June 1, 2017)
    Imagine life without television or computer games. Imagine not having a phone or being able to listen to music. Technology is all around us. What is technology and where did all of these things come from? This book will explore some common technologies we use today and how they evolved from what we used to use. Learn about phones, computer games, television, music, robots, the internet, and much more.Text Type: Explanation, ExpositoryTheme/Topic: Math graphing, patterns
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  • That's Extreme!

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Pacific Learning, June 1, 2017)
    Dangerous, crazy, scary, and strange...these sports are never boring! Take a peek at snowboarding, kayaking, skydiving, parachuting, street luging, climbing, stunts on bikes, motocross racing, white-water rafting, skating, and skateboarding. Are these sports safe or just crazy?Text Type: Explanation, ExpositoryTheme/Topic: Math symmetrical, patterns
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  • Maths Trackers: Giraffe Tracks: Garden Centre: Book 1

    Jo Chambers

    Paperback (Oxford University Press, )
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  • Chambers Junior Illustrated Dictionary

    Chambers

    Paperback (Chambers, )
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