Supercroc

Examines how the Sarcosuchus imperator, the prehistoric crododile, was discovered and how scientists uncovered information about the creature based on fossil evidence.

Discusses prehistoric crocodiles, including the discovery of SuperCroc in the Sahara Desert, and the lifestyles, habitats, and conservation of modern crocodiles.

In the blazing heat of the Sahara Desert, paleontologist Paul Sereno made an amazing discovery when he unearthed the 110 million-year-old fossil remains of a giant crocodile. In SuperCroc, young readers will follow Sereno's 1997 excavation in the desert as they learn the revealing facts about this giant prehistoric croc that lived--and fought--among the dinosaurs. Full-color photographs, a map, an illustrated dinosaur timeline, and exciting narrative text will inspire budding fossil hunters.

Introduces crocodiles, including their life cycle, what they eat, where they live, and the dangers they face from humans.

Illustrated instructions for drawing eight prehistoric animals, with tips on adding details to the drawing.

The Growing up with Grammar series and its adjunct, the Primary Grammar Dictionary, are at the cutting edge of modern practice in the teaching of English grammar in the primary school. The four student books cover the development of necessary grammatical knowledge, from the early years to the end of the junior school in a practical and readily accessible form. The grammar is taught within the context of use, across a spectrum of literary and factual text types, and insights on modern grammar beyond the sentence are included. The series has been carefully researched and is written by one of the most published authors in the field of primary school English in Australia.

“The Teacher's Calendar is a treasure house of information. It answers so many of the never-ending first-grade questions I get every day!”-Jane Ann Robertson, 2004 Arizona Teacher of the Year For nine years, K-8 teachers, librarians, and other educators have turned to The Teacher's Calendar to capture the attention of their students. The Teacher's Calendar offers innovative classroom ideas for every day of the year, from August 1 to July 31. Each page is packed with suggestions for class activities, bulletin boards, and school calendars. Fifty sidebars highlight specific dates and provide curriculum ideas, lists of appropriate books, and related websites.

Examines seven critical areas that can develop average or struggling readers into thoughtful, high-achieving A+ readers who can comprehend, analyze, and summarize different kinds of texts.