Learning & Study Skills

High-interest themes of mysteries,alien and sports, features in the 8 exciting new fiction titles all with the classic story structure of tension, climax and resolution.

What's hacking? Is it good? Bad? How do we protect ourselves? These questions are tackled as part of the Question Time series - aimed at pre-teen and teens tackling current subjects, with a focus on critical thinking and debate, and forming one's own informed opinions.

"Big World, Small Country is a ... textbook, aimed at NCEA Level 1 and 2, that focuses on the major political, military, economic and social events of the 20th century. The book begins with a timeline of the 20th century and a 'status report' as at the year 1900, in order to prov...ide an overarching context for what follows. Subsequent chapters cover the major developments in the 20th century, in which New Zealanders were involved or which, due to their global significance, had an impact on New Zealand, even if indirectly. Where New Zealanders were involved in global events, their observations and experiences are included. Big World, Small Country provides rich grounds for discussion, along with activities that explore and develop content understanding, key ideas, predictive reading, values, perspectives and historical empathy. Anecdotes, such as the fact that New Zealand boxer Clarrie Gordon was perhaps the only person to have punched Hitler and survived, help bring history alive. Students are also challenged to consider the reliability and usefulness of sources, including the textbook itself"--Back cover.
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A practical, positive, utterly sensible guide for exam students, for the best chance of success

High-interest themes of mysteries,alien and sports, features in the 8 exciting new fiction titles all with the classic story structure of tension, climax and resolution.