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801.
An introduction to culture and landscapes of Polynesia. Bilingual English and Cook Islands Māori text with vivid design. There are sections on education, language, history, environment, art, sport and celebrations—and an exploration of how Cook Islanders in Aotearoa maintain and adapt their culture.
48 pp.
$29.99 TE $27.00
803.
An interactive learning tool for teaching concepts such as number bonds to ten, counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. 4 double-sided Bubble Boards, each measuring 6cm x 2.5cm. $39.99 TE $35.00
GRAPHIC NOVELS
An adorable pack of bilingual books that follow the adventures of a playful and determined young rapeti. Each 24 pp. $59.97 TE $30.00
Turn each Tri-block and manipulate the middle sound (CVC, CVVC), change a blend (‘sp’ to ‘sl’ or ‘st’), or change the spelling (y to i) when adding a suffix. Tri-blocks let you know the spelling rules by their colourcoding and their systematic phonics progression. Tub with 90 colour-coded Tri-blocks and teaching guide. $49.99 TE $45.00
806. NEW! This Land: The Search for Māui Novel Set
The world released a fever which was to change humankind forever. It is a world where new tribes have been created, with abilities beyond their understanding.
88 pp.
$149.94 TE $65.00
805.
Colour-coded tiles guide students in the correct positioning of words and use of parts of speech! 210 plastic tiles divided into seven sets of 30 cards each. $120.00 TE $65.00
807. Raina
Boxed Set
Three funny and moving graphic novels from Raina Telgemeier. 3 books, 208-224 pp. $45.00 TE $35.00
808. Lower Primary Graphic Novel 8-Pack
Eight graphic novels for Lower Primary students aged 6-10 years, featuring a cast of funny (and often times furry!) characters.
books, 88-240 pp.
TE $60.00
809. Middle Primary Graphic Novel 10-Pack
Ten epic graphic novels for Middle Primary students! Graphic novels are fantastic texts for students, helping especially reluctant readers build vocabulary, locate context clues, follow complex plots and engage with rich storytelling. 10 books, 128-272 pp.
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NOVEL SETS
TEACHER NOTES AVAILABLE AT: SCHOLASTIC.CO.NZ/BOOKS/TEACHER-NOTES/
LITERACY ESSENTIALS
817.
Support development of verbal and creative skills with this collection of six soft dice for discussing the meaning of text. Each die face includes questions and statements with images.
6 soft foam dice, each 43 mm x 43 mm x 43 mm. $29.99 TE $25.00
Help children to understand the literal and figurative meanings of idioms, and when it is appropriate to use them. Each card is double-sided with a colourful illustration on one side, and the meaning of the idiom and an example of it in a sentence on the other side.
100 double-sided cards
$29.99 TE $25.00
100
28 piece set on thick plastic dominoes in a storage tin. Children will love the feel of real dominoes as they complete the matching games.
820. NEW! Dominoes! Synonyms
A 28 piece set on thick plastic dominoes in a storage tin. Children will love the feel of real dominoes as they complete the matching games. 28 pieces and storage tin.
$19.99 TE $19.00
BACK IN TIME
821. NEW! Dominoes! Antonyms
A 28 piece set on thick plastic dominoes in a storage tin. Children will love the feel of real dominoes as they complete the matching games. 28 pieces and storage tin.
$19.99 TE $19.00
822. NEW! Dominoes! Homophones
A 28 piece set on thick plastic dominoes in a storage tin. Children will love the feel of real dominoes as they complete the matching games. 28 pieces and storage tin.
$19.99 TE $19.00
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823. NEW! A Life Story: Queen Elizabeth II
Read all about the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch. 256 pp.
$20.99 TE $12.00
824. Darwin’s Rival
Everyone knows Charles Darwin, the man who first discovered evolution. But not everyone knows the story of Alfred Russell Wallace, Darwin’s friend and rival who also simultaneously described the theory of natural selection. 64-pp hardcover. Upper Primary.
$32.99 TE $21.00
GREAT NEW ZEALAND TITLES!
827. NEW! Nadia Lim’s Mischievous Milly
There’s a new baby to take care for on the farm!
32 pp.
$21.99 TE $15.00
ALL NEW PICTURE BOOKS
829. NEW! Brain is (Not) Always Right
Our brains are great at keeping us safe, but this book explores the joy to be found by listening to our hearts. 32-pp hardcover.
$29.99 TE $17.00
828. Īhaka and the Unexpected Visitor 2-Pack
Can Īhaka help Tawhirimatea find one of his lost rainclouds?
Each 32 pp.
$43.98 TE $21.00
830. NEW! Milly and the Mulberry Tree Milly and the Mulberry Tree is a story about growing up, family and home and holds an inspirational message about the importance of exploring new worlds as we grow, while keeping home close to our hearts 32-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $21.00
831. NEW! Easy Peasy
Embracing themes of independence, perseverance, and family relationships, this is a fun, engaging story for children learning how to do something for the first time. 32-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $15.00
832. NEW! Remarkable Remy Remarkable Remy illuminates the experiences, strengths and joys of Autistic people, and how our neurodivergent friends make the world remarkable! 32-pp hardcover.
$27.99 TE $25.00
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
834.
A variety of awards for all occasions, featuring native flora and fauna. 32 award certificates in 4 designs, each 210mm x 150mm.
$14.99 TE $12.00
835. Te Reo Māori Alphabet Frieze Display one chart at a time or all together as a frieze! These clear, easy-to-read charts show each letter of the alphabet with a corresponding picture labelled in English and te reo Māori .
15 charts, each A5 size, printed on firm card.
$19.99 TE $15.00
833. NEW! Bedtime Stories: Amazing Asian Tales from the Past Bedtime Stories showcases a curated collection of tales from Asian history, based on important figures and events from around the world. 24-pp hardcover.
$26.99 TE $22.00
836. Our Bully Free Classroom
Encourage students to take a stand against bullying with this community-building bulletin-board set. 47 pieces, largest piece 457 mm x 610 mm.
$24.99 TE $15.00
Aotearoa Certificates
ESSENTIAL NON FICTION
837. NEW! Moana
Oceania: Sāmoa
Moana Oceania: Sāmoa explains the fundamental values of Sāmoan life, including connection to village, land and religion. It shows how families in Sāmoa live while also exploring how Sāmoans in Aotearoa maintain and adapt their culture.
48 pp.
$29.99 TE $27.00
838. NEW! Weather and Climate New Zealand Weather and Climate New Zealand answers questions such as: What’s in a weather system? How do you read a weather chart? In what ways does our weather and climate differ from other parts of the world? And what are the indicators of climate change in New Zealand?
100 pp.
$29.99 TE $25.00
A funny and fascinating guide to the 92 elements that make up everything around us.
64-pp hardcover.
$34.99 TE $31.00
841. In the Bush
Learn about the New Zealand bush and its iconic animals and plants and how they relate to each other in the forest ecosystem. Covers insects and other invertebrates, fungi, ferns and mosses, birds, bats, introduced pests, vines, epiphytes and trees.
36 pp.
$19.99 TE $15.00
842. Under the Ocean
Introduces children to the creatures that live in the seas around New Zealand and their different habitats—underwater reefs, the sea floor, the open ocean and the deep ocean. Animals featured in the fact pages include octopus and squid, sharks and rays, whales, dolphins, penguins and many others.
36 pp.
$19.99 TE $15.00
843. At the Beach
An introduction to the natural history of the NZ seashore. Includes; factually correct illustrations of three familiar habitats—sandy beach, rockpools and mudflats—and comes with a removable, waterproof quick-reference guide to common seashore animals.
36 pp.
$19.99 TE $15.00
840. NEW! Boss Ladies of Science
From astronomy and quantum physics to neuroscience, vaccinology and primatology, dive into this illustrated celebration of inspiring and empowered female scientists from around the world.
48-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $21.00
844. NEW! How We Came to Be: Surprising Sea Creatures
Dive deep through the ocean zones to discover some of the most unusual creatures from the sea, and find out why they have come to look and behave the way they do.
32-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $21.00
845. NEW! No Dig Gardening
Simple and achievable gardening projects that skip heavy digging and keep young children engaged.
64-pp hardcover.
$29.99 TE $25.00
846. Generation Hope: Inspirational Ways to Save the World Introduce readers to 20 global issues and the young activists who are taking action to bring about positive change.
160 pp.
$21.99 TE $15.00
847. NEW! Barefoot Kids: How to Get What You Want
A finance book kids will want to read, with fun projects, rewards and the inspiring stories of savvy kids.
224 pp.
$34.99 TE $31.00
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848. NEW!
Multiplication Bubble Board
Learn multiplication facts with this durable ‘pop and learn’ board. Factors one to ten are represented on both the vertical and horizontal aces with the correct product presented in the corresponding bubble.
$39.99 TE $35.00
849. NEW! Food Fractions
Contains pieces resembling popular foods that are each divided to represent common fractions. Children can play with the pieces as puzzles, connect them together to make a whole, or simulate breaking food into equal parts. 29 pieces.
$27.99 TE $25.00
852. The Speedy Sloth
The other sloths said it couldn’t be done, but Spike didn’t care, she was ready to run! From award-winning creators, Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie comes this inspiring story to celebrate all winners. 24-pp hardcover. $24.99 TE $15.00
850. NEW! How to be a Maths Whizz
With more than 30 activities and crafts that children can play their way through, this kids’ book takes the fear away from maths. From calculation and place value, to time, shapes, and measurements, core curriculum maths topics are covered in creative and engaging ways.
144 pp.
$37.00 TE $25.00
851. 50 Ten Frame Activity Cards
Double-sided activity cards for teaching maths skills with ten frames. Each card provides teaching objectives, resources used, procedure and visual examples. Covers numbers, number bonds, addition, subtraction, counting, grouping, equal sharing, skip counting, bridging, multiplication and division. 51 double-sided, laminated activity cards (each 115mm x 180mm).
$29.99 TE $25.00
853. The Speedy Sloth 5-Pack 5 hardcovers, each 32 pp. $124.95 TE $55.00
Before reading the story, as a class discuss the book cover and title. Some things to include in your discussion could be:
o What can you see happening on the cover of this book?
o Who do you think the main character of this story might be?
o What do you think could happen in this book?
o What is a sloth? Are sloths speedy?
What do you know about sloths? How fast are they, and how well do you think one would do in a race?
Online, or in the library, research sloths. Use your research to help you make a poster about sloths. Some things to try to find out might be:
o Where do sloths live?
o What do sloths eat?
o How fast do sloths move?
o Why are they called sloths?
What does it mean when we say someone is ‘slothful’ or call them a sloth? Why do you think that we might use these words to describe this sort of person? What are some synonyms commonly used for ‘slothful’, and how would it feel if someone used them about you?
How did all the other sloths feel about Spike wanting to be in the race? Why do you think they felt this way?
How did the other sloths react to Spike finishing the race?
How do you think a group of cheetahs would have reacted if Peter the Cheetah had come last like Spike did?
Why do you think the other sloths were so amazed at Spike?
At the end of the book, it says that Spike didn’t care that she’d come last, because she was a winner. As a class discuss this, and what
WRITTEN BY REBECCA YOUNG ILLUSTRATED BY HEATH M c KENZIESYNOPSIS
It was finally time for the event of the year, Spike couldn’t believe it—THE GREAT RACE was here! The other sloths said it couldn’t be done, but Spike didn’t care, she was ready to run! From award-winning creators Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie, comes this inspiring story to celebrate all winners… especially those who don’t come first.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rebecca Young is an award-winning author from Sydney. Her first book, Button Boy, illustrated by Sue DeGennaro, was a Notable Book for the 2012 CBCA Awards and has been published internationally. In 2016, Teacup, illustrated by Matt Ottley, won the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children’s Literature in the NSW Premier’s Literacy Awards.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Heath McKenzie is an award-winning children’s book illustrator who has written and illustrated countless books for children. Heath lives in Melbourne with his wife, two kids, dog and a fish that he considers more of a lodger than a family member.
being a winner means. Some things to include in your discussion could be:
o Does being a winner always mean that you have come first in a competition? What are some of the other ways in which people can be winners?
o What is the difference between ‘fair’ and ‘equal’?
o Was the race fair? Why/why not?
o How do you think Spike felt about coming last in the race?
Design a special medal for awarding to Spike as a prize for being the speediest sloth and completing the race. Draw a picture of your design showing both the front and the back of the medal. Label all the different elements of your design clearly, and include explanations of why you chose each particular design element.
How did you feel when you read that Spike was overtaken by a snail? How do you think Spike felt? And how do you think the snail felt?
whole story? Why do you think this was the best bit?
Is it possible to have a race in which everyone is a winner? Why/why not? If you answered ‘yes’ share your ideas with the class and see if everyone agrees.
Choose one of the other characters from the story who competed in the race, and write a description of the race from their point of view. Be sure to include their reaction to Spike finishing well after everyone else!
At the beginning of the book, it says that ‘Spike likes to think that hard work pays, so she’d been in the gym for the last seven days.’ As a class discuss what the phrase hard work pays means and whether you think it paid for Spike in the race.
If you were going to be entering a big race, what would you do to prepare for it? In small groups discuss the different activities and behaviours that would help someone preparing for a big athletic competition of some sort, and write an action plan for Spike to follow next year if she wants to enter the race again.
o When do you think simply completing something might feel as good as winning for someone else?
o What are some of the things that we do in real life to make races a bit less uneven than the race in the story?
(Hint: think about the races at your last school athletics carnival. Did the five year olds race against the twelve year olds? Why/why not?)
What did you think would happen in the race? Was it the same as what actually happened or did you think that somehow Spike would manage to actually go fast? Why did you think this?
How did reading the end of the story make you feel? Create an artwork inspired by The Speedy Sloth that you feel captures your emotional reaction to the story overall.
What, in your opinion, was the best bit of the
In small groups or as a class put on a puppet show of the story of The Speedy Sloth. Draw pictures of all the different characters who appear in the story. Look carefully at the artwork in the book to help you with your pictures. Once finished, carefully cut out your characters and paste them onto pieces of stiff card then tape icy-pole sticks on the back to create two dimensional puppets of all the different characters in the story. Practise using your puppets to act out the story, while other students read it aloud. Perform your puppet show for another class.
