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In this photographic guide to musical instruments from around the world, you can find out about shakers, bells and drums, and the different sounds they make. Which instrument would you like to play?

Exam Board: CCEALevel: A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher grades.Written by examiners and teachers, Student Guides: Help students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined in the AS and A-level specification Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge check questions Provide opportunities to improve exam technique with sample graded answers to exam-style questions Develop independent learning and research skills Provide the content for generating individual revision notes

Exam Board: OCRLevel: GCSESubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018Trust Ben Walsh to guide you through the new specification and motivate your students to excel with his trademark mix of engaging narrative and fascinating contemporary sources; brought to you by the market-leading History publisher and a team of expert authors from the Black and Asian Studies Association.- Skilfully steers you through the increased content requirements and changed assessment model with a comprehensive, appropriately-paced course created by bestselling author Ben Walsh and a team of subject specialists- Deepens subject knowledge through clear, evocative explanations that make complex content accessible to GCSE candidates- Progressively builds students' enquiry, interpretative and analytical skills with carefully designed Focus Tasks throughout each chapter- Prepares students for the demands of terminal assessment with helpful tips, practice questions and targeted advice on how to approach and successfully answer different question types- Captures learners' interest by offering a wealth of original, thought-provoking source material that brings historical periods to life and enhances understanding

Create confident, literate and well-prepared students with skills-focused, topic specific workbooks.

This title has been endorsed for use with the CCEA GCSE English Language specificationEnsure that every student can achieve their best with the market-leading Student Book for CCEA GCSE English Language, fully updated for the 2017 specification with a rich bank of stimulus texts, classroom activities and assessment support.

Reinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their exam technique and achieve their best.

Reinforce students' understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers will improve exam technique to achieve higher grades

Endorsed for EdexcelNurture and strengthen your students' mathematical skills; these expert-written textbooks consolidate knowledge with worked examples, test key skills through practice and extend learning using enrichment activities designed to excite and challenge students.- Support and develop a deeper understanding of topics with plenty of worked examples and practice questions that follow the types of problems students are likely to face- Introduce students to content with fun activities and clear learning objectives at the start of each chapter- Build problem-solving skills with questions that test students' knowledge and comprehension- Further understanding and ignite an enthusiasm for maths with 'internet challenges' that extend learning beyond the curriculum and help to engage students- Offer a complete package of support with free downloadable resources that include detailed worked examples and answers, plus informative 'Personal Tutor' videos for each chapter

Don't let your students miss out on easy marks, prepare them for those Maths questions with this essential guide.

Don't let your students miss out on easy marks, prepare them for those Maths questions with this essential guide.

Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2012First Exam: Autumn 2013Practice papers to test pupils ahead of pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance exams. Includes six model papers, each containing a comprehension and a writing paper that includes a total of 67 comprehension questions and 12 writing tasks. - Develops and perfects exam technique for all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school exams including Consortium, CEM, GL and ISEB- Teaches pupils to improve their response rates with timed papers- A variety of exam paper styles to build exam-room confidence- Identifies weaker areas and improves results with detailed answers and commentary- Builds familiarity of the way short-format 11 plus tests are presentedThe brand new 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus English Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus English Practice Papers 111 Plus English Practice Papers 2Step 3) WorkbooksSpelling and Vocabulary Workbook Age 8-10 Reading and Comprehension Workbook Age 9-11 Grammar and Punctuation Workbook Age 8-10 Writing Workbook Age 9-11

Create a stimulating, well-paced teaching route through the 2016 GCSE History specification using this tailor-made series that draws on a legacy of market-leading history textbooks and the individual subject specialisms of the author team to inspire student success.- Motivate your students to deepen their subject knowledge through an engaging and thought-provoking narrative that makes historical concepts accessible and interesting to today's learners- Embed progressive skills development in every lesson with carefully designed Focus Tasks that encourage students to question, analyse and interpret key topics- Take students' historical understanding to the next level by using a wealth of original contemporary source material to encourage wider reflection on different periods- Help your students achieve their potential at GCSE with revision tips and practice questions geared towards the changed assessment model, plus useful advice to aid exam preparation- Confidently navigate the new AQA specification using the expert insight of experienced authors and teachers with examining experience

Exam Board: OCRLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: GeographyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Summer 2017Reinforce students' geographical understanding throughout their course; clear topic summaries with sample questions and answers help students improve their exam technique and achieve their best.Written by teachers with extensive examining experience, this guide:- Helps students identify what they need to know with a concise summary of the topics examined at AS and A-level- Consolidates understanding through assessment tips and knowledge-check questions- Offers opportunities for students to improve their exam technique by consulting sample graded answers to exam-style questions- Develops independent learning and research skills- Provides the content students need to produce their own revision notes

An OCR endorsed textbookLet SHP successfully steer you through the new specification with an exciting, enquiry-based series that invigorates teaching and learning; combining best practice principles and worthwhile tasks to develop students' high-level historical knowledge and skills.- Tackle unfamiliar topics from the broadened curriculum with confidence: the engaging, accessible text covers the content you need for teacher-led lessons and independent study- Ease the transition to GCSE: step-by-step enquiries inspired by best practice in KS3 help to simplify lesson planning and ensure continuous progression within and across units- Build the knowledge and understanding students need to succeed: the scaffolded three-part task structure enables students to record, reflect on and review their learning- Boost student performance across the board: suitably challenging tasks encourage high achievers to excel at GCSE while clear explanations make key concepts accessible to all- Rediscover your enthusiasm for source work: a range of purposeful, intriguing visual and written source material is embedded at the heart of each investigation to enhance understanding- Develop students' sense of period: the visually stimulating text design uses memorable case studies, diagrams, infographics and contemporary photos to bring fascinating events and people to life

Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise the AQA A Poetry Anthology throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of the AQA A Poetry Anthology as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay

Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise A Streetcar Named Desire throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of A Streetcar Named Desire as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay

Exam Board: AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC EduqasLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: English literatureFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Romeo and Juliet throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of Romeo and Juliet as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay- Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter

Exam Board: AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC EduqasLevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: English literatureFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise Macbeth throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of Macbeth as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, annotated sample student answers and tips for reaching the next grade- Improves students' extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay- Provides opportunities for students to review their learning and identify their revision needs with knowledge-based questions at the end of each chapter

Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018AQA approved.Apply and develop your students' knowledge and understanding of Physics with this textbook that builds mathematical skills, provides practical assessment guidance and supports all the required practicals.- Provides support for all the required practicals with activities that introduce practical work and other experimental investigations in Physics- Builds understanding and knowledge with a variety of questions to engage and challenge: Test Yourself questions, Show You Can challenges, Chapter review questions and synoptic practice questions- Supports Foundation and Higher tier students in one book, with Higher tier-only content clearly marked- Builds Literacy skills for the new specification with key words highlighted and practice extended answer writing and spelling/vocabulary testsFREE GCSE SCIENCE TEACHER GUIDESThese will be provided for free via our website. To request your free copies please email science@hodder.co.uk

Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018AQA approved.Expand and challenge your students' knowledge and understanding of Chemistry with this textbook that guides students through each topic, the 8 required practical activities and assessment requirements of the new 2016 AQA GCSE Chemistry specification.- Provides support for all 8 required practicals, along with extra tasks for broader learning- Tests understanding and consolidate learning with Test Yourself questions, Show you Can challenges, Chapter review questions and synoptic practice questions- Supports Foundation and Higher tier students, with Higher tier-only content clearly marked- Builds Literacy skills for the new specification with key words highlighted and practice extended answer writing and spelling/vocabulary testsFREE GCSE SCIENCE TEACHER GUIDESThese will be provided for free via our website. To request your free copies please email science@hodder.co.uk

Exam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2018AQA approved.Develop your students' scientific thinking and practical skills within a more rigorous curriculum; differentiated practice questions, progress tracking, mathematical support and assessment preparation will consolidate understanding and develop key skills to ensure progression.- Builds scientific thinking, analysis and evaluation skills with dedicated Working Scientifically tasks and support for the 8 required practicals, along with extra activities for broader learning- Supports students of all abilities with plenty of scaffolded and differentiated Test Yourself Questions, Show You Can challenges, Chapter review Questions and synoptic practice Questions- Supports Foundation and Higher tier students, with Higher tier-only content clearly marked- Builds Literacy skills for the new specification with key words highlighted and practice extended answer writing and spelling/vocabulary testsFREE GCSE SCIENCE TEACHER GUIDESThese will be provided for free via our website. To request your free copies please email science@hodder.co.uk

Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: Verbal ReasoningFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Spring 2017An essential study and revision guide to help children secure top marks in pre-tests and 11 plus independent school entrance examinations. The stretching content ensure that verbal reasoning skills are thoroughly reviewed ahead of the exams.- Prepares pupils for all major pre-tests and 11 plus independent school examinations including CEM, GL and ISEB- Explains and tests all of the question types that pupils could face- Features helpful insight into the exams, with practical tips and advice- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11 plus sample tests with detailed answer guidance- Clear links between Verbal Reasoning and existing study of English- Includes topics such as constructing words, understanding word meaning, working with numbers and algebra, and developing logic skillsThe brand new for 2016 11 plus and pre-test range has been constructed to help pupils follow a three step revision journey ..Step 1) 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Study and Revision GuideStep 2) Practice Papers11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 111 Plus Verbal Reasoning Practice Papers 2Step 3) Workbooks11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 8-10 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 9-11 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning Workbook Age 10-12

Exam Board: ISEBLevel: 11 PlusSubject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2012First Exam: Autumn 2013Secure the top marks in 11 plus independent school entrance exams and pre-tests and a better chance at getting into their school of choice with this essential revision guide. Complete coverage of the ISEB 11 Plus English syllabus and stretching extra content ensures that every topic is thoroughly revised ahead of the exams.- This book covers everything required for the 11 Plus English exam- Prepares pupils for a wide range of independent school exams and pre-tests with challenging extension material- Consolidates revision with all the key information in one place- Features helpful insight in to the exams, with examples, practical tips and advice- Tests understanding and technique with timed, levelled exam-style questions- Identifies strengths and weaknesses using 11 plus sample tests with detailed answer guidanceAlso available for 11 Plus English preparation: - Spelling & Vocabulary Workbook 9-11 9781471829642- Reading & Comprehension Workbook 9-11 9781471829659- Grammar & Punctuation Workbook 9-11 9781471829666- Writing Workbook 9-11 9781471829673- 11 Plus English Practice Papers ISBN 9781471849275Revision Guides, Workbooks and Practice Papers are also available for Maths, Science, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning on www.galorepark.co.uk.

A workbook containing revision and practice questions to help prepare Year 2 children for the Key Stage 1, 2016 National Tests (SATs) in Mathematics.

Endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education for full syllabus coverage.Rely on a course with international focus and examples and case studies from around the world, which has been especially written to cover the Cambridge International AS & A Level Geography syllabus for examination from 2018 (9696).- Build geographical skills with clear guidance and practice, including advice on fieldwork- Ensure complete coverage with the core syllabus and all the human and physical geography options included- Provide an international focus with examples and case studies from around the world

Ensure your students are fully supported throughout their course with Edexcel PE for GCSE Third Edition.

Ensure your students link theory with practice with this updated version of the authoritative and accessible series from Jennie LindonLinking Theory and Practice has helped thousands of students make the right connections between their lectures and the real settings that they go on to work in. This latest edition of Safeguarding and Child Protection provides a useful overview of the subject in straightforward language that allows novices to access the more complicated concepts. Jennie Lindon's trademark approach provides a trusted and authoritative voice for a wide range of courses, including undergraduate and foundation degrees in Early Years and Early Childhood, PGCEs and BEd programmes. Includes detailed references for further reading with descriptions of 'key texts' for each chapter 'Pause for reflection' feature provides numerous opportunities to think about the impact of their own role.- Provides an essential practical toolkit for anyone who works with children.

Target success in AQA AS Economics with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes, written by experienced teachers David Horner and Steve Stoddard, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes at www.hoddereducation.co.uk/myrevisionnotes