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BEST OF THE BEST TEACHING RESOURCES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE! ISSUE 1 2020
Shhh... ,
Scholastic s
best kept
secret!
Teacher Essentials
& School Essentials
teacher essentials /ˈti tʃər ǝsɛnʃǝls/, 1. the best of the best teaching resources
from around the globe 2. discounted prices 3. special bargains providing a
sneak peak into the full range of resources available at schoolessentials.com.au
4. seasonal offers reflecting areas of importance to Australian schools
5. delivery-free way to resource your classroom and earn Scholastic Rewards towards
your next order at the same time 6. a teacher’s best friend 7. and so much more!
WORKING TOGETHER…
school essentials /skul ǝsɛnʃǝls/, 1. your learning and literacy partner available
online 24/7 2. a curated collection of resources to support all curriculum areas
3. a wealth of classic and contemporary literature to stock school and classroom
libraries 4. the widest available choice of affordable storage solutions colour-coded
to reading levels 5. cutting-edge STEM solutions 6. innovative resources to create
inspiring learning environments 7. and so much more!
TO SUPPORT CURRICULUM AND
RESOURCE AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS
BEST OF THE BEST TEACHING RESOURCES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE! ISSUE 1 2020
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30 POSTCARDS
801. CONFETTI ‘WELCOME’ POSTCARDS
Teacher Created Resources. 30 postcards, each 102mm x 152mm.
$9.99 TE $6.50
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802. WHITNEY AND BRITNEY
CHICKEN DIVAS
Whitney and Britney are two gorgeous chooks, Fluffy
and silky with stunning good looks. Dora is perplexed
about where her chooks go each night. Little does she
know, they are Whitney and Britney, Chicken Divas!
Lucinda Gifford. Scholastic Australia. Hardcover. Full colour.
32 pp. Early Years/Foundation/Lower Primary.
$17.99 TE $12.00
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Some students just won’t stay still! And others 805. 30 BOOKS FOR $69
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806. The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants 30 BOOKS
The answers to life’s biggest questions 808. 30 BOOKS FOR
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Callie is the set designer for the
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THEY ARE BOOKS THAT CHILDREN WOULD CHOOSE TO READ IN THE CLASSROOM. ISSUE 1 2020 5
DECODABLE READERS
HERO ACADEMY
Project X Hero Academy is a new series designed to motivate young readers and turn them into reading superheroes! Comprised
of inspirational fiction books that are fully decodable and matched to a letters and sounds phonics sequence, the fine phonic
progression ensures you can match every child to the right book. Suitable for one-to-one, independent and guided reading.
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815. Hero Academy:
Oxford Level 1+, Letters
and Sounds Phase 2
Oxford University Press. 36 full-colour
softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each).
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816. Hero Academy:
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Oxford University Press. 36 full-colour
softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each).
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817. Hero Academy:
Oxford Level 3, Letters
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Oxford University Press. 36 full-colour
softcovers (6 titles x 6 copies each).
Oxford Reading Level 3;
Reading Level 3-5; Fountas & Pinnell
Level C-D. Foundation.
$338.95 TE $265.00
6 TEACHER ESSENTIALS
SHARED READING & STORAGE
SOLUTIONS
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818. Thelma the Unicorn Big Book 820. Hang-Up Book Bag 821. Hang-Up Book Bag
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By turning herself into a unicorn with the help of Scholastic Australia. Set of 5, Scholastic Australia. Set of 5,
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fame. But does she really want all the attention? $13.25 TE $12.50 $26.75 TE $22.50
Now in Big Book format for all to share!
Aaron Blabey. Scholastic Australia. Softcover, full-colour,
24-pp Big Book. Early Years/Foundation/Lower Primary.
822.
$39.99 TE $19.00 Hang-Up
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Matt Cosgrove. Scholastic Australia. Softcover, full-colour,
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* Books not included.
$39.99 TE $19.00
ISSUE 1 2020 7
PHONICS PUNCTUATION
& WORD FAMILIES
824. Giant Rainbow
Magnetic Phonics
An engaging magnetic
resource to gradually develop 84 MAGNETIC PIECES
children’s understanding of
how letters can be joined
together to create new sounds,
and how more complex words
can be constructed. Ideal
for displaying in the classroom
or for use in activities with
larger groups of children.
Junior Learning. 84 magnetic
pieces in a handy storage box.
Foundation/Primary.
TE $49.00
50 DOUBLE-SIDED CARDS
84 MAGNETIC PIECES
825. 50 Phonemic Awareness Activities 826. Rainbow Phonics Magnetic Letters
Activity cards for teaching phonemic awareness, covering Practise sounding out and building words with this complete magnetic
rhythm, instrument sounds, discriminating between sounds, phonics set with brightly coloured, tactile letter-pattern components.
awareness of rhyme, syllables, initial sounds, alliteration, Includes a handy week-by-week activity guide across a synthetic
articulation, segmenting, blending and phonemes. phonics progression.
Junior Learning. 50 double-sided, laminated activity cards, each 115mm x Junior Learning. 84 magnetic letters with magnetic whiteboard.
180mm. Early Years/Foundation/Primary. Early Years/Foundation/Lower Primary.
TE $29.00 TE $39.00
74 PIECES
827. Word Families Literacy Game
An interactive literacy game made up of 74 different word 40 MAGNETIC PIECES
tiles which can be joined, broken down and arranged into
endless combinations. 828. Rainbow Magnetic Punctuation Marks
Junior Learning. 74 pieces, game guide and word list. Ages 5 plus. Junior Learning. 40 magnetic pieces in a handy storage box. Primary.
TE $39.00 TE $19.50
8 TEACHER ESSENTIALS
THE WRITING TRAITS
TRAIT CRATES
Teaching writing is now even easier with everything you need to help students use the six traits—Ideas, Organisation, Voice,
Word Choice, Sentence Fluency and Conventions—to improve their writing! With six all-new mentor texts per grade and
24 time-saving lessons, each Trait Crate Plus makes teaching writing engaging and relevant through lessons and activities
that inspire a love of literature and complex literacy thinking for every student.
In addition to the valuable features and components of the original Each kit includes:
Trait Crates, these enhanced editions offer: • Six high-interest picture books hand selected for each trait
• An emphasis on modes—Narrative, Informational and Opinion—to • Six teaching guides filled with step-by-step lessons, graphic
help you address higher standards organisers, a scoring rubric and extension activities
• A companion website that provides access to downloadable pages • Six teaching posters (each 432mm x 559mm)
for students, video interviews with children’s authors, and student- • Colour-coded stickers for organisation
friendly scoring guides
• The Writing Thief, a 216-pp resource with practical activities that
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ISSUE 1 2020 9
CONFIDENT, DYSLEXIC & RELUCTANT
READERS
836. 7 Steps to Get
Your Child Reading
Literacy expert Louise
Park provides a timely
reference for parents and
teachers who want to see
their children reading for
the love of it. It contains all
you need to know in order
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835. The Raymie Nightingale Collection Louise Park. Allen&Unwin
Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo’s trilogy about the Australia. Softcover. 264 pp.
Three Rancheros is now complete for confident readers to savour. Foundation/Primary.
Kate DiCamillo. Walker Books. Three hardcovers + slipcase, 768 pp in total. $24.99 TE $22.00
Middle/Upper Primary.
$54.99 TE $49.00
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837. EDGE: I HERO Toons 6-Pack
Take on the role of a cartoon hero in each of these fully interactive, wacky, choose-your-own-destiny adventure stories. Age appropriate for
6 to 8-year-old readers, but also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Each title is printed using a dyslexia-friendly
font on an off-white background.
Hachette. Six softcovers with B/W illustrations, each 64 pp. Primary.
$91.94 TE $69.00
READING LEVELS 10–20
838. Hi-Lo Chapter Books Set 1
Twenty Hi-Lo titles covering Reading Levels 10 to 20! The priority of
these readers is literacy improvement through continual reading practice.
The stories are real and are important in the Australian context, providing
a means for further discussion and writing. SAVE
Knowledge Books & Software. 20 full-colour softcovers. Reading Recovery Levels 10-20.
Upper Primary/Secondary.
$239.00 TE $190.00
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10 TEACHER ESSENTIALSLANGUAGE SKILLS SUPPORT
36 BOOKMARKS
839. Reading Smart
Bookmarks
One side of these two-
sided bookmarks lists the
behaviours common to good
readers. The other side gives
students hints for choosing a
book they’ll enjoy.
Teacher Created Resources.
36 full-colour bookmarks printed
both sides, each 152mm x 50mm.
Primary.
TE $7.50
160 MAGNETIC PIECES OVER 1.5 METRES HIGH!
840. Rainbow Magnetic Sentences
Through a range of nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, sight words and
punctuation, this hands-on magnetic resource will stimulate children to
understand how to construct different sentences and stories. This pop-up 841. What Good Readers Do Colossal Poster
box with in-built magnetic board means that children can take the learning This colossal poster is impressive visually and can
wherever they go! be used as a learning aide or visual reminder, library-
Junior Learning. 160 magnetic pieces plus built-in magnetic board in a handy storage box. shelving end panels, general display or studies.
Foundation/Primary. Teacher Created Resources. 1.68 metres H x 559mm W.
TE $39.00 $19.99 TE $17.50
842. Oxford Australian 843. Oxford Australian
Middle Primary Dictionary Advanced Primary Dictionary
Written specifically for Australian An essential resource for Upper
schoolchildren aged 8–10 and Primary students, this dictionary
featuring over 25,000 headwords, is a user-friendly and comprehensive
this dictionary serves as a working reference with more than 50,000
tool in the classroom that headwords, contemporary Australian
accustoms students to the terms, hundreds of encyclopaedic
style in which most adult entries, and a 32-page grammar
dictionaries are written. and reference guide.
Oxford University Press. Softcover. Oxford University Press. Softcover.
Middle Primary. Upper Primary/Lower Secondary.
$25.95 TE $22.00 $29.95 TE $25.00
ISSUE 1 2020 11SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
844. Respect:
Consent, Boundaries and
Being in Charge of You
From setting boundaries,
to reflecting on your own
behaviour and learning how
to be an awesome bystander,
this book will have you feeling
confident, respected, and
100% in charge of yourself
and your body. 50 DOUBLE-SIDED CARDS
Rachel Brian. Hachette.
Hardcover. 64 pp. Primary. 845. 50 Social Scenario Activities
$15.99 TE $14.00 Activity cards ideal for reflecting on empathy, tolerance
and communication skills.
Junior Learning. 50 double-sided, laminated activity cards,
each 115mm x 180mm. Foundation/Primary.
TE $29.00
846. Traffic Light Flips 847. Social Emotional
Children can communicate SET OF 6 Learning Cubes 6 CUBES
their understanding of a Get kids talking, sharing,
topic (or their feelings) and learning! A great way
without having to wait, put to support and encourage
their hand up or interrupt a positive mindset.
the class. And you can see Learning Resources. 6 cubes,
at a glance which children each 41mm x 41mm x 41mm.
need help or support. Foundation/Primary.
Junior Learning. Set of 6, each $25.99 TE $24.00
150mm L x 85mm W x 60mm H.
Foundation/Primary.
TE $29.00
848. Ravi’s Roar 849. The Good Egg
Who wants to play with The good egg starts to crack
someone who won’t share from all the pressure of feeling
or play nicely? Ravi is about like he has to be Grade A
to discover something perfect. A timely story that
very important about reminds us of the importance
expressing his feelings of balance and accepting
and making amends. those we love (even if they are
Tom Percival. Bloomsbury. sometimes a bit rotten).
Softcover. Full colour. 32 pp. Jory John, illus Pete Oswald.
Early Years/Foundation/ HarperCollins. Hardcover. Full
Lower Primary. colour. 40 pp. Foundation/Lower
$14.99 TE $12.00 Primary.
$19.99 TE $16.00
850. Carpet Markers: Positive Sayings 12 PIECES IN 6 COLOURS!
Teacher Created Resources. 12 Velcro pieces in 6 colours, each 102mm in diameter.
$19.99 TE $16.00
12 TEACHER ESSENTIALSTOGETHER WE CAN!
851. The Human Rights Game
The aim of this highly engaging game is to help students
understand how they can make a positive difference to the
world as they learn more about their rights, freedoms and
responsibilities as individuals and groups of individuals. Children
will learn how to make better choices in a rapidly changing
world, and to understand the relevance of the United Nations SAVE
Articles to their everyday lives.
Much of the learning takes place through discussion, short story-
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telling and problem-solving as students come to understand
that more than one solution may be acceptable, the relevance
of problem-solving, and the importance of healthy rules
and regulations.
The Brainary. Includes Instruction Booklet, 6 pawns, 1 dice, 1 one-minute timer,
60 Article Cards, 60 FED Cards, 10 Chance Cards, 10 Bounce Back Cards,
and game board. Playing time 40-60 minutes. Upper Primary/Secondary.
$129.99 TE $119.00
852. Together We Can! 853. Love From
Celebrating friendship, the Crayons
compassion, diversity and Explore the bright
inclusivity, this joyous colours and subtle
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Caryl Hart, illus Ali Pye.
Scholastic UK. Softcover.
Drew Daywalt, illus
Oliver Jeffers. Hardcover.
Full colour. 32 pp. Early
Full colour. 32 pp. Years/Foundation/
Early Years/Foundation. Lower Primary.
$15.99 TE $12.50 $14.99 TE $14.00
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120 STICKERS 24 PIECES
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855. Grow Your Mindset Bulletin-Board
854. Words to Inspire Stickers Encourage students to bloom with self-confidence and motivate them to do their best!
Teacher Created Resources. 120 stickers in 20 designs. Teacher Created Resources. 24 pieces (title piece measures 533mm x 152mm).
$5.99 TE $4.50 $16.99 TE $15.00
ISSUE 1 2020 13CONTEMPORARY CHILDREN’S
LITERATURE
856. The Proudest Blue
It’s Faizah’s first day of school,
and her older sister Asiya’s first
day of hijab. But not everyone
sees hijab as beautiful. In the
face of hurtful, confusing
words, will Faizah find new
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ways to be strong? An
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important and uplifting family
story from Olympic medallist
Ibtihaj Muhammad.
Ibtihaj Muhammad & S K Ali, illus
Hatem Aly. Walker Books. Hardcover.
Full colour. 40 pp. Foundation/Lower
and Middle Primary.
$24.99 TE $20.00
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857. Liarbird
Liarbirds learn to lie from
the day they hatch. They 858. Nali
are the best in the bush at When Nali was born,
fibbing, faking, fabricating she was the smallest
and fake-news creating. Until bird on the iceberg.
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around the world.
Laura Bunting, illus Philip Bunting. Dan Sultan & Rhys Graham,
Hardcover. Full colour. 32 pp. illus Tali Gal-on. Omnibus Books.
Foundation/Lower and Hardcover. Full colour. 24 pp.
Middle Primary. Foundation/Lower Primary.
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859. The Mo Willems’ Pigeon Book Collection 860. Aussie Kids
Discover the wonderful world of multi-award-winning Mo Willems. The first two titles in the Aussie Kids series—an exciting new
Pigeon’s cockeyed defiance and Willems’ impeccable comedic timing series for emerging readers 6-8 years about children living
are irresistible to kids and grown-ups alike! in unique places in Australia.
Mo Willems. Walker Books. 6 full-colour softcovers, each 32 pp. Maxine Beneba Clarke and Belinda Murrell, illus Nicki Greenberg.
Early Years/Foundation/Lower Primary. Penguin Books Australia. Two softcovers, each 64 pp. Lower/Middle Primary.
$99.00 TE $42.00 $25.98 TE $19.00
14 TEACHER ESSENTIALSTEACHING NOTES
THE PROUDEST BLUE
BY IBTIHAJ MUHAMMAD & S. K. ALI, ILLUSTRATED BY HATEM ALY
BEFORE READING sexuality, etc. rather than understanding presented in The Proudest Blue, including
Based on the cover, what do you think that every person is different? How is how Asiya and her friends react to
this story is about? How do you think prejudice shown in The Proudest Blue? the bullies.
it will begin/end? After reading, revisit What policies does your school have Consider the spreads where Faizah is
your answer to this question. Were in place regarding bullying, racism and describing her sister’s hijab. How are
your predictions correct? Consider prejudice? Can you add to or improve they similar or different to other spreads
the subtitle: ‘A Story of Hijab and these policies? What should you do in the book? You could consider the
Family’. What do students already know if you witness a student or teacher text, the colours, and the size of the
about wearing hijab? Do they have demonstrating bullying, racist or characters. Why do you think they’ve
any questions about it? Make a list of prejudiced behaviour? been presented in this way? How does
statements and questions the students it make you feel?
may have about wearing hijab. EXPLORING THE ILLUSTRATIONS
Examine several of the spreads and have FURTHER ACTIVITIES
EXPLORING THE TEXT a class discussion about the following: Faizah goes through a range of emotions
The first day of wearing hijab is an in the story. Look at each spread and
important moment for Asiya and her • What is the composition (i.e. where
are the key elements placed)? Are discuss how she may be feeling, and how
family. Does your religion, culture or you can tell using clues from the text
family have any special traditions that the characters large or small? In the
foreground or background? Do they and illustrations. For each emotion, ask
are important to you? What does this students to consider when they have
tradition mean to you? seem powerful or weak; happy or sad;
scared or confident? experienced a similar emotion and how
“Some people won’t understand your hijab… • What are the characters on this page it made them feel.
but if you understand who you are, one doing and where are they looking? Why Family is an important theme in The
day they will too.” Discuss this quote with are they doing this? What effect does Proudest Blue. Ask students to write a
the class, and revisit the statements and this have? short piece about a family member they
questions you had about wearing hijab. • Is the illustration framed or does it take feel close to and share it with the class.
Have students’ understanding of hijab up the whole page? Why do you think Read the author notes from Ibtihaj
changed? Can the class now answer any Hatem Aly illustrated it this way? Muhammad and S. K. Ali. How did
of the questions they may have had? • Do the colours change from spread to they make you feel? Did they inspire
“Don’t carry around the hurtful words that spread? Make a list of the colours used or encourage you? Research Ibtihaj
others say. Drop them. They belong only to in each area (this is called the colour Muhammad and make a fact sheet
those that said them.” What do you think palette). Why do you think he chose about her achievements.
this statement means? How are Asiya these colour palettes?
and Faizah affected by hurtful words in
the story? Use this quote to have a class Asiya, Faizah and their friends are in
discussion about the powerful effect colour and illustrated in detail, but
words can have on others. What is your the bullies are not. Why do you think
understanding of prejudice? What are the illustrator made this choice? How
the dangers of making judgements about does it affect you as a reader? Have a
people based on race, gender, age, wider discussion about how bullying isTEACHING NOTES
EUREKA! A STORY OF THE GOLDFIELDS
WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MARK WILSON
LIFE ON THE GOLDFIELDS Examine the battle scene incorporating ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
IN 1850S AUSTRALIA the newspaper clipping headed This text is written in first person, past
Life on the goldfields was very hard. ‘Rebellion!’ What does it suggest about tense, and in the voice of Molly. How
People lived in tents, and had little the struggle between miners and those might the story have been told if Chen
money for food, or with which to pay the in power? had written it?
hefty licence fees demanded. Research The Eureka Flag is a symbol of the Write a letter as if penned by Chen to
their lives and the challenges they faced. movement to protect workers’ rights. his mother and sister at home in China.
Mark Wilson tells us in an afterword In 2018, the Australian Building and
that this story is inspired by the life of Construction Commission (ABCC) VISUAL LITERACY
Catherine Martin and her descendants. sought to have the flying of the flag The front and back endpapers portray the
Research her life and that of other banned on worksites but the Fair Work moment before the battle commences
people on the goldfields. Commission ruled this invalid. What were between miners, soldiers and police. How
Images in the book show Molly and Chen the arguments for and against the flag is the drama of this moment conveyed in
panning for gold and then using a ‘cradle’ being flown? the illustration?
that made the process more efficient. The medium or style employed for many
Research the various methods of finding CHINESE IMMIGRANTS AND RACISM of the illustrations is photo-realism in
gold. How did life change in towns like IN 1850S AUSTRALIA acrylic painting on canvas. Invite students
Ballarat before and after the gold rush? Many Chinese people arrived in Australia to use various techniques to create their
From what countries did people come in this period and worked hard to own images of Molly and Chen panning
to the goldfields, and how did they establish themselves. Why did people of for gold.
get there? European origin resent them so much? What effect does the photo-realism
What effect did the gold rush have on Research the treatment of Chinese of many of the illustrations convey to
Indigenous people in the area? people in this time, and how that resulted a reader?
in the Immigration Restriction Act 1901
THE EUREKA STOCKADE AND which was introduced immediately CREATIVE ARTS
THE HISTORY OF TRADE UNIONS after Federation. Create a classroom mural which tells
IN AUSTRALIA How might the marriage between the story in a series of dramatic frames
This rebellion was a seminal event in Molly and Chen have been regarded designed and executed by students.
Australian economic and social history. during this time? Would they have Write, direct and act out a scene based on
Research to discover the impact it had on experienced racism? any incident in this book.
later history. Peter Lalor was a key figure
in the rebellion. Research his later life. Design a Book Trailer based on this book.
VALUES Visit sites such as: www.insideadog.com.
Why has he become such a symbol of this Discuss the values conveyed in this text.
movement? The Eureka Centre in Ballarat au/teachers/book-trailers for advice.
Chen is kind to Molly and her father,
commemorates the rebellion. Visit their despite the fact that people have treated
website: www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/city/ him poorly because he is Chinese. MATHEMATICS
facilities-and-venues/eureka-centre to How difficult is it to forgive, and to be Explore statistics relating to the gold
discover more about this history. kind to people when you have been rush period and the population growth in
subject to unkindness? places such as Ballarat during that time.AUSTRALIA KNOWLEDGE
& UNDERSTANDING
861. Eureka! A Story
of the Goldfields
A stirring story of the
goldfields and the Eureka
Rebellion, captured by
award-winning author/
illustrator Mark Wilson.
Mark Wilson. Hachette Australia.
Hardcover. Full colour. 32 pp.
Primary.
$26.99 TE $24.00
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862. The Man from Snowy River 863. Australian Story Picture Book Pack
A beautifully illustrated edition of Banjo Patterson’s Australian stories of the devastating effects of fire and drought.
best-known bush ballad. Through the Smoke (Phil Cummings, illus Andrew McLean, Scholastic Australia,
A. B. Paterson, illus Freya Blackwood. Scholastic Australia. Hardcover. hardcover, full colour, 32 pp) + Drought (Jackie French, illus Bruce Whatley, Scholastic
Full colour. 32 pp. Primary. Australia, hardcover, full colour, 32 pp). Foundation/Lower Primary.
$17.99 TE $14.00 $49.98 TE $19.00
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864. Will the Wonderkid
It is December 1914, and young Will Hutchison heads off into 865. The Big Book of Australian History + Free Poster
the South Australian desert in search of gold. Each chapter Drawing on the impressive collections of the National Library
offers information about different aspects of Australia, from of Australia, this comprehensive book provides children with an
travelling on the Ghan to surviving in the desert and opal engaging overview of how Australia evolved as a nation. Plus a richly
mining. Includes a glossary, background reading and an index. illustrated poster identifying 150 defining moments.
Stephanie Owen Reeder. National Library of Australia. Hardcover. Peter Macinnis. National Library of Australia. Hardcover. Full colour. 292 pp.
Full colour. 132 pp. Primary. Plus poster (600mm x 1000mm). Middle/Upper Primary and Lower Secondary.
$24.99 TE $22.00 $59.94 TE $39.00
ISSUE 1 2020 19AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENTS
OXFORD ATLASES provide coverage of the Years F–6 Science and HASS Australian Curriculum content, and foster the
application of STEM knowledge and skills within and across content areas. Each print atlas introduces students to the
basics of mapping skills, and features highly engaging thematic spreads and world maps. And an online Teacher Dashboard
provides professional support notes; teaching activities, ideas and experiments; assessment activities; videos; and digital
interactives including interactive maps.
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866. Oxford Atlas for Australian 867. Oxford Atlas for Australian 868. Oxford Atlas for Australian
Schools - Foundation-Year 2 Schools - Years 3-4 Schools - Years 5-6
Oxford University Press. Softcover. Full colour. Oxford University Press. Softcover. Full colour. Oxford University Press. Softcover. Full colour.
112 pp. Foundation/Lower Primary. 168 pp. Middle Primary. 216 pp. Upper Primary.
$32.95 TE $27.00 $34.95 TE $29.00 $35.95 TE $30.00
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870. Democracy and the Australian Government 4-Pack
869. Australian Map Learning Mat This exciting series gives readers insight into how our government
A labelled and colour-coded map on one side with the institutions work so that students can explore the importance of
reverse side blank for students to label themselves. democracy to our society.
Ashley Productions. Washable, write-on/wipe-off, double-sided, Daintree Books. Four full-colour softcovers, each 32 pp. Middle/Upper Primary
poly learning mat, 431mm x 305mm. Primary. and Lower Secondary.
$7.99 TE $5.00 $79.96 TE $49.00
871. Australian States &
Territories 8-Pack
Boost your classroom reference
library with eight nonfiction titles
covering the geography, history,
economics, government, Aboriginal
history and culture, and little-known
facts about each Australian state
LESS THAN and territory. Includes biographies
HALF of notable people, maps, timelines,
statistics, historic illustrations and
PRICE! much more.
Daintree Books. Eight 32-pp, full-colour
softcovers. Middle/Upper Primary.
$159.92 TE $69.00
20 TEACHER ESSENTIALSHISTORY & FIRST PEOPLES
872. When We Became Humans 873. A Street Through Time 874. Coming Home to Country
Step back in time to discover what makes Take a 12,000-year journey to find out the Perch on a rock, slip into crystal water…
us human. From the anatomical changes story of a single street—how it looked in the A visual and lyrical depiction of coming
that allowed us to walk upright to social, Stone Age or during the Industrial Revolution, home to country from acclaimed author/
cultural and economic developments. and how it may look 50 years from now. illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft.
Michael Bright, illus Hannah Bailey. Quarto Dorling Kindersley, illus Steve Noon. Hardcover. Bronwyn Bancroft. Little Hare Books. Hardcover.
Education. Softcover. Full colour. Full colour. 32 pp. Primary/Secondary. Full colour. 24 pp. Foundation/Primary.
$17.99 TE $15.00 $19.99 TE $19.00 $24.99 TE $22.00
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875. Indigenous Readers Set 3
Reading-levelled, take-home readers that are ideal to use as take-home readers, or for guided reading groups and free reading sessions.
Knowledge Books & Software. 20 full-colour softcovers. Reading Recovery Levels 20-30. Middle/Upper Primary.
$239.00 TE $190.00
30 DOUBLE-SIDED CARDS NEW!
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT RESOURCES ONLINE
876. Yarn Circles Cards SAVE
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Develop understanding of how Indigenous people feel connection to land and culture. Each card includes a symbol
that represents a feeling or emotion. The reverse sides offer activities, teaching notes and Indigenous words.
$ .99
Knowledge Books & Software. 30 laminated cards, each 150mm x 210mm. Foundation/Primary.
$59.99 TE $49.00
ISSUE 1 2020 21ONE AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL’S
RESPONSE TO THE DROUGHT
JOHN SOUTHON, Principal at Trundle This current drought is robbing our
Central School in Central West NSW, farming families of these fundamentals.
writes: Farming practices, especially At Trundle Central School we installed
the increase in mechanisation and showers which are available to the
corporate farming, has resulted in a community at any time, free washing
decline in Trundle’s population, school machines, and delivered hundreds
enrolment and local businesses. of pamper packs to our farming
Vacant shops are a feature in most women. These packs contain perfume,
towns in the region, a sign of both moisturiser, scented soaps and much
former prosperity and troubled times. more. A little piece of normality during
this national disaster.
The drought has not caused rural decline
and the movement to larger centres In addition to this, the school has
as reported widely in the media. This delivered over 500 food packages 38 degree days is extensive. However,
national disaster has placed another and in excess of 8 tonnes of bottled I believe the benefit for positive mental
layer of complexity across rural towns water. Also, through fund raising, the health far outweighs the cost.
and farming families. school has injected over $90,000 into
the local economy through vouchers There are times when I have been
The choice for schools is to either sit issued to farming families that can outspoken in my views about how our
back and hide behind the statement ‘our only be spent in our businesses. school has felt isolated. But sometimes
core business is the classroom,’ or try Unfortunately our efforts to help it helps to speak up and we recently
to make a difference. Drought is not an save our remaining food shop have had both State and Federal Ministers
economic and farming problem alone, it been in vain, with the shop shutting in visit. A year 3 boy asked the Deputy
is a human problem. The catalyst for my November. This means locals have to Prime Minister ‘does anyone care for
passion to help within the community drive to Parkes or Forbes—a 130 km us?’. As Principal of the school I often
is the fundamental right of every round trip—for groceries. ask this question. It is very hard for city
student in this country to have equal and coastal people to understand the
opportunity. Rural decline and drought The maintenance of mental health is complexities of living in the grip
is robbing children of opportunity. vital during these difficult times. The of drought, and they can’t know.
school has irrigated, through purchased
The school’s response to the drought water, approximately 100 square metres This little school will continue to try
has been to look at the fundamentals of lawn at the front of the school. This is to be a physical and emotional oasis for
that every family needs, as well as those to show students that we can still have our students and hopefully, when the
things that maintain our mental health. something green and alive despite these drought breaks, the linkages developed
The deep relaxation of warm water crisis times. This strategy has met with with other schools and organisations
flowing over your head after a long some criticism because of the cost, and will give us the building blocks for
day—or the ability to have clean clothes. the amount of water required during future prosperity.
If you have a story to share with Teacher Essentials readers, email our editor Virginia Greig: virginia_greig@scholastic.com.auENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
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877. Our Planet
20% 878. You Can Save
the Planet
A stunning fusion of colour In the words of Greta
illustrations and breathtaking Thunberg, ‘no one is too
photographic visuals. Children small to make a difference.’
will learn how the Earth’s This book outlines the global
fascinating habitats, and the problems that need to be
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4 .99 addressed NOW and is packed
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the place we all call home. fun things kids can do.
Matt Whyman, illus Clive Gifford & J A Wines,
Richard Jones, foreword by illus Sarah Horne. Michael O’Mara
Sir David Attenborough. Hardcover. Books. Softcover. 144 pp.
Full colour. 96 pp. Primary. Middle/Upper Primary.
$29.99 TE $25.00 $19.99 TE $15.00
879. A Planet
Full of Plastic
Our world is drowning in
plastic that sticks around
forever. Find out where
it comes from, why it
doesn’t biodegrade,
why that’s dangerous 50 DOUBLE-SIDED CARDS
for animals and humans
alike... and how we make 880. 50 Nature Activities
a difference. Encourage children to connect with nature with these
Neal Layton. Hachette. cross-curricular task cards.
Softcover. Full colour. 32 pp. Junior Learning. 50 double-sided, laminated activity cards,
Foundation/Lower Primary. each 115mm x 180mm. Foundation/Primary.
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881. One World 882. A Hollow is a Home 883. The Illustrated Enclopaedia
Multi-award-winning children’s author/ Inspire the next generation to tackle of Ugly Animals
illustrator Michael Foreman’s stunning the challenge of biodiversity loss. Enter the fascinating hidden world of
picture book about the threat of They’ll discover more than 340 ugly animals in this encyclopaedia of
pollution to the environment, species of incredible Australian the animal kingdom’s most unusual
particularly coastal areas. animals that call hollows home. and beauty-challenged species.
Michael Foreman. Walker Books. Softcover. Abbie Mitchell, illus Astred Hicks. CSIRO. Sami Bayly. Hachette. Hardcover. Full colour.
Full colour. 32 pp. Foundation/Lower Primary. Hardcover. Full colour. 104 pp. Primary. 128 pp. Middle/Upper Primary.
$16.99 TE $14.50 $29.99 TE $23.50 $32.99 TE $25.00
ISSUE 1 2020 23BASIC MATHEMATICS SKILLS
4 PIECES 15 WRITE-ON/WIPE-OFF MATS IN EACH SET!
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884. Write-On/
Wipe-Off Dice
4-Pack
Dry-erase sides
allow you to create
personalised learning
manipulatives!
Learning Resources.
4 write-on/wipe-off dice
in 4 colours, each 50mm.
Foundation/Primary.
$39.99 TE $29.00
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100 PIECES
$
885. Mathlink Cubes
These stackable cubes are great for counting to 100 by ones
and tens, grouping, and one-to-one correspondence. Cubes link 886. Learning Puzzles: Basic Maths Skills
together on all sides for more complex patterning activities. Four sets of hands-on, self-checking learning puzzles, with teaching tips,
Learning Resources. 100 high-quality plastic cubes in 10 colours, each to help kids learn key numeracy skills—the fun way!
20mm, plus activity guide. Foundation/Lower Primary. Scholastic Inc. 4 boxed sets. Early Years/Foundation/Lower Primary.
TE $24.00 $99.95 TE $49.00
32 VELCRO SPOTS IN 8 COLOURS!
887. Seating Spots
These extra-large colourful Velcro spots are perfect for place marking on any short-weave carpet. SAVE
Scholastic Australia. 32 Velcro spots in 8 colours, each 140mm in diameter.
$54.99 TE $49.00
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24 TEACHER ESSENTIALSFRACTIONS & PLACE VALUE
9 MAGNETIC CIRCLES
888. Magnetic
Double-Sided
Fraction Circles
This hands-on set of double-
sided magnetic circles—
labelled with fractions on
one side and percentages
on reverse — will help
students to understand
the relationship between
fractions and percentages.
Learning Resources. 9 magnetic
circles, each 191mm, plus activity
guide. Primary.
TE $49.00
889. Place Value Learning Mat
The washable poly surface means you do not need to laminate
this chart and it can be used with dry-erase pens, washable
crayons or water-based markers. SAVE OVER
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Ashley Productions. Washable single-sided, poly learning mat,
330mm x 483mm. Primary.
$7.99 TE $5.00
WRITE-ON/WIPE-OFF
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890. Fractions Learning Mat
One side is a brightly coloured, quick reminder of basic fraction 891. Giant Magnetic Base 10 Set
facts, the reverse side includes write-on/wipe-off spaces. Model essential base-10 and place-value concepts on any large magnetic
Ashley Productions. Washable, write-on/wipe-off, double-sided, poly surface for the whole class to see!
learning mat, 431mm x 305mm. Primary. Learning Resources. 121 magnetic pieces: 100 units, 10 longs, 10 flats, 1 cube. Primary.
$7.99 TE $5.00 TE $49.00
ISSUE 1 2020 25EXPLORING IDEAS &
IMPROVISATION
OVER 1.5 METRES HIGH!
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892. Monster Maché Art
It’s incredible what you can do with paper and glue!
Make a monster greedy bin, a BIG long-neck dinosaur
to go on permanent display, or monster-inspired
fridge magnets and lots more...
Emily Kington. Hungry Tomato. Softcover. Full colour. 32 pp.
Foundation/Primary.
$14.99 TE $12.50
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$
14 .99
893. Music Basics Colossal Poster 894. Artie 3000 Coding Robot
Clearly displays important information You write the code and Artie 3000 draws the lines! Artie 3000 also comes ready
about musical notes and symbols. to draw with pre-programmed designs, shapes and games. Or students can write
Teacher Created Resources. 1.68 metres H their own custom codes.
x 559mm W. Learning Resources. Includes WiFi-enabled drawing robot; drag-and-drop visual programming software;
$19.99 TE $17.50 4 coloured markers; and a quick-start guide. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Ages 7+
$139.99 TE $125.00
SET OF 10
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895. Magnetic Double-Sided Dry-Erase Board 10-Pack 896. Maths Grid Dry-Erase Boards 10-Pack
CSS. Pack of 10, each magnetic/dry-erase on one side and dry-erase only Teacher Created Resources. 10 double-sided write-on/wipe-off boards,
on the other side, 300mm x 250mm. each with 1cm grid lines on one side, 229mm x 305mm. Primary.
$74.99 TE $69.00 $59.99 TE $40.00
26 TEACHER ESSENTIALSSTEM SUPPORT RESOURCES
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897. 5-in-1 Outdoor Measure Mate
This versatile five-in-one tool is the perfect way to introduce the concept of measurement to young learners in an outdoor setting.
Its robust build means that it will cope with vigorous use in rough terrain and its bright colouring ensures pieces won’t go astray.
Can be configured into the following measurement tools: Vertical Measure to measure freestanding objects; Callipers to measure internal
and external dimensions of an object; Trundle Wheel to measure distances; Spirit Level to discover whether a surface is level (horizontal)
or plumb (vertical), and Measuring Stick to be used as a ruler.
Learning Resources. 7-piece set includes: 2 x Calliper Jaws; Trundle Wheel featuring ‘bird footprint’ tread; Handle/Base; Measuring Stick showing centimetres
and inches, colourful stickers and Activity Guide in a Mesh Storage Bag. Primary.
$99.99 TE $89.00
898. Jumbo Magnifiers with Stand
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Observe on a grand scale with extra large magnifiers! Each magnifier
$ .99 features a super-safe, plastic lens and has a flip-out stand to allow for
engaged, hands-free viewing.
Learning Resources. 6 magnifiers in 6 colours, each 114mm in diameter
and 203mm L, plus stand.
$69.99 TE $59.00
SET OF 6
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899. Tobbie the Robot
$
20 .95
Build Tobbie, an intelligent six-legged
robot, for hands-on STEM engagement!
Tobbie has two programmed modes
to follow or avoid objects. Students
can challenge Tobbie as it spins in any
direction, and beeps and flashes its eyes
while moving around.
Johnco. Finished model 150mm H. Instructions
included. Middle/Upper Primary.
$79.95 TE $59.00
TWO PROGRAMMED MODES:
FOLLOW OR AVOID OBJECTS!
ISSUE 1 2020 27SCHOLASTIC STEM SOLUTIONS
5 SETS
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901. STEM Starters Classroom Set
STEM Starters provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects. When combined with everyday items, these materials can
be used to design and execute projects using creative exploration and the engineering design process. By approaching a problem or a challenge
with this thought process, children are able to make educated guesses, problem-solve, and learn without the fear of making a mistake. Perfect
for individuals or small groups.
Teacher Created Resources. Set includes: STEM Starters Egg Drops (60 pieces to make 6 devices) + STEM Starters Paper Circuits (24 pieces to make 6 devices) + STEM Starters
Zip-Line Racers (38 pieces to make 6 devices) + STEM Starters Balloon Cars (60 pieces to make 6 devices) + STEM Starters Hydraulics (18 pieces to make 6 devices). Ages 8 +.
Adult supervision may be required.
$149.95 TE $99.00
SETS INCLUDED
1. Paper Straws (50 pieces) OVER 3750
2. Foam Wheels (40 pieces) PIECES!
3. Craft Sticks (500 pieces)
4. Multicolour Craft Sticks (250 pieces)
5. Jumbo Craft Sticks (200 pieces)
6. Multicolour Jumbo Craft Sticks (200 pieces)
7. Skinny Craft Sticks (120 pieces)
8. Mini Craft Sticks (100 pieces)
9. Multicolour Mini Craft Sticks (100 pieces)
10. Wooden Dowels 3mm (100 pieces)
11. Wooden Dowels 6mm (12 pieces)
12. Square Wooden Dowels (12 pieces)
13. Pipe Cleaners (100 pieces)
14. Clothespins (50 pieces)
15. Multicolour Clothespins (50 pieces)
16. Medium Clothespins (50 pieces)
17. Medium Multicolour Clothespins (50 pieces)
18. Project Fabric (10 pieces)
19. Matchsticks (1000 pieces)
20. Skill Sticks (250 pieces)
21. Multicolour Skill Sticks (250 pieces) 27 SETS
22. Multicolour Foam Cubes (40 pieces) SAVE OVER
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23. Wooden Squares (150 pieces)
24. Wooden Wheels (60 pieces) 902. STEM Basics Complete Classroom Kit
25. Wooden Cubes (25 pieces) Teacher Created Resources. See schoolessentials.com.au for full list of details
26. Wood Slats (8 pieces) and dimensions. Early Years/Foundation/Primary.
27. Wooden Corks (10 pieces) $212.73 TE $159.00
28 TEACHER ESSENTIALSHANDS-ON STEM SOLUTIONS
POLYDRON
Polydron is the original and superior construction shape, recognised as the world’s leading resource for teaching shape,
spacial awareness, two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry, and design and technology.
184 PIECES
IN A STURDY
STORAGE TUB!
903. Polydron Class Set
This classroom set provides excellent
play value, while also being versatile
enough to be utilised for complex
mathematical theories. Unique joints
readily snap together, giving a superior
hinge. Includes a set of teaching notes
to help children explore the world of
basic geometry, shape and space.
Polydron UK. 184 pieces (20 x hexagon
shapes, 40 x square shapes, 100 x equilateral
triangle shapes, 24 x pentagon shapes).
Plus an activity guide and a sturdy Gratnells
storage container. Foundation/Primary.
TE $275.00
904. Polydron Bridges
Recreate iconic bridges from
around the world, unlocking the
secrets of bridge building as you
go. Comprehensive activity/work
cards and lesson plans provide
step-by-step instructions to
piece together truss, suspension,
cantilever, drawbridge, cablestay,
swing and bascule bridges, and
challenge children to go beyond
the set shapes to experiment
with their own creations.
Polydron UK. 134 pieces plus a
sturdy Gratnells storage tub.
Middle/Upper Primary.
TE $259.00
134 PIECES IN A
STURDY STORAGE TUB!
ISSUE 1 2020 29ESSENTIAL TERM STARTERS!
NEW!
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$ .99 906. Small Magnetic Timer
Simply turn the dial to set a time frame and a red indicator zone
appears to make it easy for children to understand the length
905. Big Magnetic Tri-Zone Timer of ‘time to go’. The red zone counts down and a ringing bell
A red, yellow and green... time-to-go timer! alarm goes off when time is up!
Ashley Productions. Sturdy plastic frame (152mm diameter) with table stand, Ashley Productions. Sturdy plastic frame (76mm diameter) with table stand,
hanging hook and strong magnet on the reverse side. No batteries required. hanging hook and strong magnet on the reverse side. No batteries required.
$59.99 TE $49.00 $29.99 TE $29.00
160 SCENTED STICKERS
3 EMOJIS IN 1 BELL!
907. Tropical Scented Stickers Pack 908. Emojis Call Bell
Paper Magic. 160 scented reward stickers in 2 scents. Ashley Productions. One 76mm call bell, printed with three emoji designs.
$13.98 TE $10.00 $15.99 TE $11.00
BACK TO BASICS: NAPLAN
Give students the opportunity to practise NAPLAN-style tests. These books have been written to review and practise the key skills
required to approach the tests confidently and successfully. Units include explanations of each new concept with examples and
practice opportunities. And each book includes a pull-out NAPLAN-styled test for timed practice. Answers provided.
909. Back to Basics: NAPLAN Year 3
3 full-colour softcovers, each with a pull-out NAPLAN-styled test
for timed practice. NB: these are not officially endorsed publications
of the NAPLAN program and are produced by Pascal Press
independently of Australian governments.
$29.85 TE $24.00
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910. Back to Basics: NAPLAN Year 5
% 3 full-colour softcovers, each with a pull-out NAPLAN-styled test
for timed practice. NB: these are not officially endorsed publications
of the NAPLAN program and are produced by Pascal Press
independently of Australian governments.
$29.85 TE $24.00
30 TEACHER ESSENTIALS ORDERS DUE BY:
Teacher Essentials ISSUE 1 2020
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# TE Titles Price Qty $ # TE Titles Price Qty $ # TE Titles Price Qty $
801 Confetti Welcome Postcards $6.50 840 Rainbow Mag Sentences $39.00 879 Planet Full of Plastic $15.00
802 Whitney and Britney… $12.00 841 What Good Readers Do Poster $17.50 880 50 Nature Activities $29.00
803 Say Cheese! $22.00 842 Oxford Aust MP Dictionary $22.00 881 One World $14.50
804 15 Books for $39 (EY) $39.00 843 Oxford Aust Advanced Dict. $25.00 882 Hollow is a Home $23.50
805 30 Books for $69 (EY) $69.00 844 Respect… $14.00 883 Illus Enclopaedia Ugly Animals $25.00
806 Wonderful Wisdom... Ants $12.00 845 50 Social Scenario Activities $29.00 884 Write-On/Wipe-Off Dice $29.00
807 15 Books for $39 (LP) $39.00 846 Traffic Light Flips $29.00 885 Mathlink Cubes $24.00
808 30 Books for $69 (LP) $69.00 847 Social Emotional... Cubes $24.00 886 Learning Puzzles $49.00
809 Emergency Rescue Angel $12.00 848 Ravi's Roar $12.00 887 Seating Spots $49.00
810 15 Books for $39 (MP) $39.00 849 Good Egg $16.00 888 Mag Fraction Circles $49.00
811 30 Books for $69 (MP) $69.00 850 Carpet… Positive Sayings $16.00 889 Place Value Learning Mat $5.00
812 Drama $12.00 851 Human Rights Game $119.00 890 Fractions Learning Mat $5.00
813 15 Books for $39 (UP) $39.00 852 Together We Can! $12.50 891 Giant Magnetic Base 10 Set $49.00
814 30 Books for $69 (UP) $69.00 853 Love From the Crayons $14.00 892 Monster Mache Art $12.50
815 Hero Academy... Level 1+ $255.00 854 Words to Inspire Stickers $4.50 893 Music Basics Poster $17.50
816 Hero Academy... Level 2 $265.00 855 Grow Your Mindset BB $15.00 894 Artie 3000 Coding Robot $125.00
817 Hero Academy... Level 3 $265.00 856 Proudest Blue $20.00 895 Mag Dry-Erase Boards 10-Pk $69.00
818 Thelma the Unicorn Big Bk $19.00 857 Liarbird $14.00 896 Maths Grid Boards 10-Pk $40.00
819 Macca The Alpaca Big Bk $19.00 858 Nali $12.00 897 5-in-1 Outdoor Measure Mate $89.00
820 Hang-Up Bag (Small) 5-Pk $12.50 859 Mo Willems' Pigeon Collection $42.00 898 Jumbo Magnifiers $59.00
821 Hang-Up Bag (Stan) 5-Pk $22.50 860 Aussie Kids $19.00 899 Tobbie the Robot $59.00
822 Hang-Up Bag (Med) 5-Pk $17.50 861 Eureka! $24.00 901 STEM Starters Class Set $99.00
823 Hang-Up Bag (Large) 5-Pk $27.50 862 Man from Snowy River $14.00 902 STEM Basics Class Kit $159.00
824 Giant Mag Rainbow Phonics $49.00 863 Australian Story Pict Bk Pk $19.00 903 Polydron Class Set $275.00
825 50 Phonemic Awareness… $29.00 864 Will the Wonderkid $22.00 904 Polydron Bridges $259.00
826 Rainbow Phonics Mag Letters $39.00 865 Big Bk Australian History… $39.00 905 Big Magnetic Tri-Zone Timer $49.00
827 Word Families... Game $39.00 866 Oxford Atlas (F-2) $27.00 906 Small Magnetic Timer $29.00
828 Rainbow Mag Punctuation $19.50 867 Oxford Atlas (Years 3-4) $29.00 907 Tropical Scented Stickers $10.00
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Eddie Woo is the head mathematics teacher at Cherrybrook Technology High School,
Sydney. He has been teaching maths for more than ten years. In 2012, Eddie started
recording his lessons and uploading them to YouTube, creating ‘Wootube’. Since then,
he has amassed a following of more than 270,000 subscribers and his videos have been
viewed more than 14 million times. In 2018, Eddie was named Australia’s Local Hero of
the Year and shortlisted as one of the top ten teachers in the world.
911. Woo’s Wonderful 912. Eddie Woo’s
World of Maths Magical Maths
Maths is all about patterns, and A bumper book of fun
our universe is extraordinarily with maths, stuffed with
patterned. With enthusiasm, things to draw, puzzle,
humour and heart, Eddie invent, order, unscramble,
Woo shows how card tricks, code and decode—from
conspiracy theories, teacups, Australia’s best-known
killer butterflies, music, lightning maths man! There’s magic
and so much more illuminate the in maths—if you know
spellbinding world of maths that where to look...
surrounds us. Eddie Woo. Pan Macmillan
Eddie Woo. Pan Macmillan Australia. Australia. Softcover. 240 pp.
Softcover. 368 pp. Middle/Upper Middle/Upper Primary and
Primary and Secondary. Secondary.
$29.99 TE $25.00 $19.99 TE $18.00
SIR CUMFERENCE MATHS ADVENTURES
A series of entertaining, clever and imaginative medieval fantasy tales set in a world full of fun geometry-based names
(Sir Cumference, his wife Lady Di of Ameter, son Radius, the Dragon of Pi and many more). Puns—both literal and visual—
abound as readers follow hysterical adventures, discovering new maths concepts along the way. A great way to introduce
key maths terms.
913. Sir Cumference
Maths Adventures
Cindy Neuschwander. Penguin
Books. 4 full-colour softcovers,
each 32 pp. Primary.
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