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Introducing mathematical and science processes

In addition to the early years resources listed below, we have a wide range of books, videos, posters and games for sale. Please refer to the Theme index on the inside back cover of our catalogue.

One Child, One Seed Big Book book cover

One Child, One Seed Big Book

A South African Counting Book
Kathryn Cave

This is a counting book to widen horizons, packed with information and photographs about rural life and culture in South Africa. Each spread features a main photograph and contains simple counting from 1 to 10. Surrounding this are secondary images and text, providing an abundance of information about the growing of plants and crops, shopping, travelling, food preparation, family meals, and much more. Ideal for teaching early numeracy skills in an unusual and interesting way, its special features include:

  • a wealth of information about South Africa

  • stunning, full-colour images from Oxfam's photographers

  • a page of teachers' notes, giving suggestions of how to use the Big Book in the classroom

 

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Photo Opportunities: Maths book cover

Photo Opportunities: Maths

This innovative pack contains activities written by a Numeracy consultant, and a series of photocards, showing scenes from around the world, chosen to support the activities.

 

The poster, which has a world map on the reverse, is ideal for whole class work or display.

  • contains a 20-page teachers' booklet, 12 A4 colour photographs, and an A1 colour poster
 

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Photo Opportunities: Science book cover

Photo Opportunities: Science

Photo Opportunities: Science has been written by an experienced science education consultant, with carefully selected photocards featuring people from around the world engaged in everyday activities.

  • contains a 32-page teachers' booklet, 12 A4 colour photographs, and an A1 colour poster

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Ebele's Favourite, A book of African games book cover

Ebele's Favourite

A book of African games

Ifeoma Onyefulu

Ebele loves games and she plays from morning to night in the village. The vivid photography and fun-packed story, together with songs and instructions for playing the games, are sure to delight young readers.

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A Triange for Adaora

Ifeoma Onyefulu

This book illustrated by beautiful photographs explores the shapes that can be found in the world around us. Starting with the star in the middle of a paw-paw, Adaora and her cousin find many shapes including circle-topped elephant drums, crescent-shaped plantain leaves, and ending up with a triangular-shaped hat.

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One Child, One Seed
Kathryn Cave

This book tells the story of a young girl, growing up in a rural community in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The stunning photographs and simple text tell how Nothando plants a pumpkin seed and watches it grow. She and her friends take care of the pumpkin until its ready for harvest, and then have a feast. The text and photos encourage children to count from 1 to 10.

 

 

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Caribbean Counting Book
Faustin Charles and Roberta Arenson

This lively collection of counting rhymes from different islands will delight everyone who enjoys the unique rhythms and colours of the Caribbean. The text is illustrated with exuberant collages.

 

 

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List of Sections:

Communication and language development

Knowledge and understanding of the world

Introducing mathematical and science processes

Introducing ICT

Valuing difference / Self-esteem / Citizenship (EPS)

 

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