New Books and Samples

What on Earth? Wallbook of Science & Engineering This Wallbook is a wonderful visual resource for teaching and learning showing a timeline of science discovery and invention. The book opens up into a 2.3 metre long, fully illustrated timeline – it is perfect for schools and curious minds. You can read it like a book or stuck it on the wall. Download sample or buy online

Gofal piau hi! Argraffiad Cymraeg wedi’i gyhoeddi mewn ffurf ASE guidance that is used extensively in English-medium primary schools is now available digitally to Welsh-medium primary schools. Buy online.

ASE Science Practice Series For those teaching beyond their specialist area the series provides advice about students’ misconceptions, common problems with individual activities and safety issues. The series provides invaluable support for newly-qualified and trainee science teachers and for experienced teachers who want to extend the range of strategies and approaches they use. Buy online

ASE Guide to Research in Science Education Gain insight into the research that has informed classroom practice. The writers review robust and reliable research evidence, topic by topic, that informs the development of science teaching and will help teachers make decisions about the learning experience they offer students. The book also provides practical guidance on the stages of a research project so teachers can do their own research, on topics pertinent to their classrooms. Buy online or download sample. A review of this publication appeared in Science Teacher Education and in School Science Review.

ASE Guide to Primary Science Education 24 concise chapters covering a wide range of topics about learning and teaching science in the primary school. The book, edited by Wynne Harlen, has contributions from a wide range of science educators. Buy online or download sample. A review of this publication appeared in Primary Science.

ASE Guide to Secondary Science Education offers guidance and practical support for student and practising teachers, technicians and assistants, and those with management responsibilities for science. Buy online or download sample. A review of this publication appeared in School Science Review and online at the Royal Society of Chemistry. 

It’s Not Fair – or is it? Great for working scientifically. Learn how to make science enquiry more purposeful. This book describes different types of science enquiry, how they help with developing scientific understanding and how children’s scientific enquiry skills develop. Buy online or download sample. A review of this publication appeared in Primary Science.

Be Safe! 4th Edition An indispensible and bestselling resource – every primary school needs at least one copy! This 4th edition of the essential handbook emphasises using science and technology to teach health and safety. There are new revised sections on under-5s, primary/secondary liaison, science outside the classroom, making things and electricity.  Buy online or download sample. A review of this publication appeared in Primary Science.