Bloomsbury Teachers Resources Term 1 2014

Bloomsbury Publishing Teacher’s Resources Includes Primary & Secondary, Early Years, English, Maths and Special Needs

January–June 2014 Please turn over for Books for Students, Libraries and Class Sets

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Contents

Key Contacts

Primary School Teaching

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Maths

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Spelling

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Special Needs

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Secondary School Teaching

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Shakespeare

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Drama & Music

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Music

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Early Years Teaching

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Primary 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Developing Thinking Skills

Once Upon an If: The Storythinking Handbook Peter Worley

Steve Bowkett 100 tried and tested ideas, applicable across the curriculum. The ideas range from getting students to understand how they think, to using games and activities to get students thinking. This new edition will be 20% longer than the previous.

A complete course in the art of storytelling and storyteaching which also includes a treasury of multi-cultural stories. A companion website includes videos of the stories in action and interactive whiteboard resources.

March 2014 • 234 x 156mm • Paperback • 9781441118141 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 192

February 2014 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408194980 • AU$24.99 NZ$29.99 • pgs 168

Using ICT in the Primary Classroom: Ideas & activities for beginners and experts Jon Audain A practical guide for primary school practitioners and leaders who want to embed ICT in their schools to engage students and improve efficiency.

June 2014 • 234 x 156mm • Paperback • 9781441144003 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 176

Maths

Spelling

Let’s do Mental Maths

Let’s do Spelling

Andrew Brodie

Andrew Brodie

A fun and exciting series of mental maths practice by a highly respected author, for school or home. Each contains more than 800 questions devised to boost children’s confidence. Includes tips, puzzles and reward stickers from ‘Digit’ the dog.

Let’s Do Spelling workbooks provide all the practice children need to build their confidence and boost their ability to spell words correctly. With 35 practice tests and 7 progress tests, each book includes over 400 words to learn accompanied by useful spelling tips and extra advice from Comma the cat and over 100 full colour reward stickers!

Available now • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • AU$8.99 NZ$10.99 • pgs 48 Let’s do Mental Maths for ages 5–6 9781408183328

July 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • AU$7.99 NZ$9.99 • pgs 48

Let’s do Mental Maths for ages 6–7 9781408183335

Let’s do Spelling 5–6 9781472908582

Let’s do Mental Maths for ages 7–8 9781408183366

Let’s do Spelling 6–7 9781472908599

Let’s do Mental Maths for ages 8–9 9781408183373

Let’s do Spelling 7–8 9781472908605

Let’s do Mental Maths for ages 9–10 9781408183380

Let’s do Spelling 9–10 9781472908629

Let’s do Mental Maths for ages 10–11 9781408183427

Let’s do Spelling 10–11 9781472908636

Special Needs Including Children with Attention and Behaviour Difficulties in the Foundation Stage Maureen Garner The aim of the Including Children with... series is to equip practitioners and carers with the basic information they require in order to understand particular special needs and respond appropriately to the child and his or her parents, as well as tried and tested teaching tips. For more titles in this series visit www.bloomsbury.com.

February 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781472906571 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 64

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Secondary Pimp your Lesson!

Environmental Toolkit for Teachers

Isabella Wallace Pimp Your Lesson! reveals, in detail, the secrets to impressing the pants off your observer or Head of Department. No smoke and mirrors required; this book provides hands-on, practical guidance for embedding ‘Outstanding’ practice in your daily teaching.

Neil Fraser A step-by-step guide to set you on the road to school environmental management.

Through exciting, easy-to- implement projects that reduce environmental impact, this book and companion website will help you to put the children at the centre of making their school sustainable, and get colleagues and parents on board too.

April 2014 • 216 x 138mm • Paperback • 9781472905154 • AU$35.00 NZ$39.99 • pgs 176

March 2014 • 234 x 156mm • Paperback • 9781441153012 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 144

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Gifted and Talented

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Managing Behaviour

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding Lessons

John Senior

Johnnie Young

100 strategies and readymade activities to support the very able, gifted and talented students in the classroom. Includes tips on how to identify a gifted child and how to make sure your school is supporting them the best they can.

Brimming with triedand-tested strategies for managing behaviour in the secondary classroom, this book includes short-term and longer term strategies, suggested scripts and keywords to pacify even the most aggressive situation, advice on pre-empting and avoiding challenging behaviour and ideas for thinking on your feet in extreme circumstances.

Ross Morrison McGill

March 2014 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781472906342 • AU$29.99 NZ$36.99 • pgs 144

February 2014 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408193624 • AU$24.99 NZ$29.99 • pgs 120

Make every lesson an outstanding lesson!

Whether you are an experienced teacher or someone who has little practical teaching experience, there are ideas in this book that will change the way you think about your lessons. A bank of inspirational ideas that can be picked up five minutes before your lesson starts and put into practice just as they are, or embedded into your day-to-day teaching.

February 2014 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781472905307 • AU$27.99 NZ$35.00 • pgs 144

Secondary Starters and Plenaries: Geography

Secondary Starters and Plenaries: History

Teaching Shakespeare and Marlowe

Brin Best and Steve Padget

Mike Gershon

An innovative and passionate book to inspire anyone teaching Shakespeare at whatever level. This book explores how to achieve innovative approaches to teaching and learning Shakespeare and Marlowe.

Creative and imaginative tried-and-tested starters and plenaries for engaging students in geography lessons. Every starter and plenary is easily adaptable for the whole ability range of your class and there are also PowerPoints, task sheets and other timesaving resources online.

March 2014 • 234 x 156mm • Paperback • 9781441110916 • AU$29.99 NZ$36.99 • pgs 160

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Looking for time saving, creative, ready-to-use activities to kick-start and round up your history lessons? Look no further!

Step-by-step instructions, teacher’s tips and topicspecific examples make these 25 starters and 25 plenaries easy to adapt for any History lesson.

With PowerPoints, downloadable task sheets and other time- saving resources online.

February 2014 • 234 x 156mm • Paperback • 9781441171931 • AU$29.99 NZ$36.99 • pgs 160

Liam Semler

January 2014 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408185025 • AU$21.99 NZ$27.99 • pgs 168

Shakespeare Shakespeare These new lively and informative guides explore Shakespeare’s language with specific help for students looking to develop their own critical responses and skills.

They look at the topics that students really struggle with, especially Shakespeare’s language, and focus on understanding the play as drama as well as a literary text. They include practical “how to” information on the study skills necessary to become a critical thinker and writer.

Romeo and Juliet: Language and Writing

Twelfth Night: Language and Writing

Othello: Language and Writing

Prof. Catherine Belsey

Fran Dolan

Prof. Laurie Maguire

March 2014 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408171752 • AU$19.99 NZ$24.99 • pgs 192

May 2014 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408171745 • AU$19.99 NZ$24.99 • pgs 192

May 2014 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408156599 • AU$19.99 NZ$24.99 • pgs 192

Springboard Shakespeare Ben Crystal ‘The perfect ‘springboard’ for teachers, students and anyone interested in understanding Shakespeare. ‘Ben Crystal has created guides that are a valuable and accessible way to enjoy Shakespeare’s genuis’ KENNETH BRANAGH

Available now • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408164662 • AU$14.99 NZ$18.99 • pgs 184

Available now • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408164631 • AU$14.99 NZ$18.99 • pgs 128

Available now • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408164679 • AU$14.99 NZ$18.99 • pgs 144

9781408164624 • 198 x 129mm • Paperback • 9781408164662 • AU$14.99 NZ$18.99 • pgs 120

Drama & Music

Voice into Acting

Acting Stanislavski Dramatic Dance

Singing on Stage

Christina Gutekunst & John Gillett

John Gillett

Darren Royston

A clear, accessible and comprehensive step-by-step account of Stanislavski’s whole approach from the actor’s training to final performance. An essential practical and educational resource for any acting student, professional or teacher.

Dance is part of the art of theatre, which connects to movement, communication, improvisation and performance. This is a programme for actors to perform dance as part of the drama, and a comprehensive guide for theatre practice.

Jane Streeton & Philip Raymond

April 2014 • 234 x 156mm • Paperback • 9781408184981 • AU$33.99 NZ$39.99 • pgs 352

May 2014 • 234 x 156mm • Paperback • 9781408173817 • AU$33.99 NZ$39.99 • pgs 160

The first book to fully integrate acting skills with voice technique. Full of new techniques for every voice teacher.

February 2014 • 234 x 156mm • Paperback • 9781408183564 • AU$33.99 NZ$39.99 • pgs 408

Singing on Stage helps to develop singing skills both musically and vocally for the purpose of acting.

Packed with practical exercises to develop the actor’s skills and demystify the teaching of singing.

June 2014 • 234 x 156mm • Paperback • 9781408145470 • AU$33.99 NZ$39.99 • pgs 192

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Music Get Set! Piano A fantastic piano course written specifically for the twenty-first century child by authors who share over 50 years of piano teaching experience. Visit www. bloomsbury.com for free downloadable videos, certificates, teaching guides and extra pieces.

Available now • 225 X305mm • Paperback • 9781408192771 • AU$15.99 NZ$19.99 • pgs 24

April 2014 • 225 X305mm • Paperback • 9781408192788 • AU$15.99 NZ$19.99 • pgs 24

Available now • 225 X305mm • Paperback • 9781408179468 • AU$16.99 NZ$21.99 • pgs 48

April 2014 • 225 X305mm • Paperback • 9781408193075 • AU$16.99 NZ$21.99 • pgs 48

Music for Primary Schools Music Express The primary class teacher’s simple answer to ‘how do I teach music?’ Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, these books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity.

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April 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781472900173 • AU$59.99 NZ$75.00 • pgs 64

April 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781472900180 • AU$59.99 NZ$75.00 • pgs 64

June 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781472900180 • AU$59.99 NZ$75.00 • pgs 64

June 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781472900203 • AU$59.99 NZ$75.00 • pgs 64

July 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781472900210 • AU$59.99 NZ$75.00 • pgs 64

July 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781472900227 • AU$59.99 NZ$75.00 • pgs 64

Early years Early Years Display Alistair BryceClegg Make sure your displays are child-led and childfocused with these display ideas which actively involve children and encourage on-going interaction. With inspirational full-colour photos of interactive displays created on a tight budget and with limited space.

March 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781408155486 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 40

Press it, Switch it, Turn it, Move it: Using ICT in the early years Terry Gould This book covers ICT with babies through to year 1. Full colour images in real settings provide inspiration and excellent examples of ICT in practice.

February 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781408195055 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 200

Creative Role Play in the Early Years Alistair BryceClegg This lively book will guide you in planning, stimulating and organising role play inside and out. Part 1 discusses why role play is important.

Part 2 presents activities suitable for a range of role play situations. There are ideas for materials, equipment and locations, including advice on making the most of limited resources.

April 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781408155479 • AU$29.99 NZ$36.99 • pgs 128

Key Issues

Featherstone Professional Development

Problem Solving

Catching them at it!

Learning to Learn

Margaret Martin

Sally Featherstone

Sally Featherstone

Practitioners are still uncertain of exactly how to manage assessment.

This book takes them through the process step by step. It explains the terminology, shows them how to turn observation into assessment and in the final chapter sets out how to manage and interpret all the information they have gathered.

What works and what doesn’t for children under seven. This book introduces you to some of the things that affect children’s learning, explains these in readable terms, and gives you simple ways of making sure that children get the best start in their lifelong learning journey.

Problem Solving is one of the key thinking skills and is vital for successful learning. Understand the importance of developing a problem solving approach and what you can do to develop young children’s problem solving skills.

February 2014 • 210 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781408186909 • AU$29.99 NZ$36.99 • pgs 40

February 2014 • 244 x 169mm • Paperback • 9781472904744 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 64

May 2014 • 244 x 169mm • Paperback • 9781472906083 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 88

Outdoor Learning Learning and Playing Outdoors Terry Gould

Making the Most of Outdoor Learning

Useful and detailed advice on setting up, developing and maintaining outdoor environments for toddlers to year 1. Packed full of full colour photographs it will provide both down to earth advice and inspiration.

Linda Thornton & Pat Brunton

February 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781408193174 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 72

February 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781408193969 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 128

This practical book demonstrates how outdoor spaces, both in the setting and further afield, can add richness to the learning environment for very young children.

Making the Most of Reclaimed and Natural Materials Linda Thornton & Pat Brunton Reclaimed and natural materials, in all their variety of colours, shapes, sizes, textures and origins, are fascinating and intriguing to children of all ages! This book has been specifically written to celebrate the wonderful ideas and theories that young children demonstrate on a daily basis, as they explore the world around them.

February 2014 • 297 x 210mm • Paperback • 9781408189177 • AU$39.99 NZ$49.99 • pgs 112

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Early years 50 Fantastic Ideas The 50 Fantastic Things series is a no nonsense ideas bank … no frills, just 50 examples of great ideas already in practice! With a ‘dip in’ approach ideal for the busy teacher. “Any learning environment, home, classroom, nursery or staff room would be all the richer for having a set of these books on their shelves for reference.” - Early Years Educator

50 Fantastic Ideas for Maths Outdoors

50 fantastic ideas for Science Outdoors

50 Fantastic ideas for Teaching Phonics

50 Fantastic ideas for Exploring Emotions

Kirstine Beeley

Kirstine Beeley

Alistair Bryce-Clegg

Sally & Phill Featherstone

February 2014 • 245 X 170mm • Paperback • 9781408186794 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

February 2014 • 245 X 170mm • Paperback • 9781408186800 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

February 2014 • 245 X 170mm • Paperback • 9781408193976 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

February 2014 • 245 X 170mm • Paperback • 9781408179796 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

50 Fantastic ideas for Involving Parents

50 Fantastic ideas for Promoting Independence

50 Fantastic ideas for Sharing and Playing

50 Fantastic ideas for Captivating Boys

Marianne Sargent

Alistair Bryce-Clegg

Sally Featherstone

Sally & Phill Featherstone

February 2014 • 245 X 170mm • Paperback • 9781408179550 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

February 2014 • 245 X 170mm • Paperback • 9781408179543 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

February 2014 • 245 X 170mm • Paperback • 9781408179802 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

July 2014 • 245 X 170mm • Paperback • 9781472909466 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

Little Books These brilliant new titles in the Little Book series offer fun and practical activities that will inspire teachers.With easy-to-follow chapters split into clear, practical sections and budget friendly ideas using accessible, low cost resources. The Little Books provide detailed guidance on how best to support children in their learning experiences.

The Little Book of Writing Helen Campbell & Sally Featherstone February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472906564 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

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The Little Book of Phonics

The Little Book of Playground Games

Sally Featherstone

Simon MacDonald

February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472906557 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 64

May 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472908698 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 72

Early years Little Books continued

The Little Book of Fun on a Shoestring

The Little Book of Free and Found

The Little Book of Investigations

Julie Mountain

Sally Featherstone

Elaine Massey & Sam Goodman

April 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472904096 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 80

February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472902535 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 72

The Little Book of Explorations

The Little Book of Parachute Play

The Little Book of Small World Play

Sally Featherstone

Clare Beswick

Sharon Ward

February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472902528 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 96

February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472906533 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 72

February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472903501 • AU$19.99 NZ$24.99 • pgs 64

The Little Book of Rhythm and Raps

The Little Book of Light and Shadow

The Little Book of Dens

The Little Book of Mark Making

Judith Harries

Linda Thornton & Pat Brunton

Lynne Garner

Elaine Massey & Sam Goodman

February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472907776 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 80

March 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472902566 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 88

February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472906540 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 56

February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781408193983 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 72

The Little Book of Stories from around the World Marianne Sargent Available now • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472903495 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 72

The Little Book of Tuff Spot Activities Ruth Ludlow February 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472907332 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 72

May 2014 • 210 x 148mm • Paperback • 9781472908704 • AU$22.99 NZ$28.99 • pgs 88

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