Books in the Children, Teachers & Learning S. series

Primary teachers in the UK have to understand the National Curriculum and know how to implement it. This text aims to provide primary teachers with a practical introduction to teaching geography at Key Stage 2 to Level 5 and beyond, and is suitable for non-specialists.

Beginning by defining what exactly the subject of design and technology should involve at primary level, this text proceeds to describe the elements of the subject and how it should be taught.

A textbook for teacher training and newly qualified teachers in physical education for five- to 11-year-olds. It covers a range of activities, from gymnastics to dance, adventurous activities to health education, and blends theory and practice, with worksheets, sample documents and reports.

A study of children's authors who are typical of their time, such as Enid Blyton, Angela Brazil, Judy Blume and Roald Dahl. The book discusses comics as well as "classic" texts, and the possible effects of these materials on children's attitudes.

This text recognizes that there is no simple way to develop literacy. It begins with the central premise that literacy is not simply a cognitive process, but a set of social practices used in socio-cultural contexts.