- rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
- the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
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Four books that support student inquiry into: -
Four books that support student inquiry into the orientation in place and time; discoveries; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individual and civilizations, from local and global perspectives. Flying Through Time: Flying today is very safe, but it hasn’t always been. Did you hear about the man who glued feathers to himself and tried to fly? How about the cat that flew a glider? You’ll be surprised at what you find when you’re flying through time. [Read more...] Signs of Life: Did aliens build canals on Mars? Does one of Jupiter’s moons really have an ocean filled with life? Over time, scientists have looked at and listened to deep space. They have been trying to answer the question: Are we alone in the universe? [Read more...] Catapults: Once upon a time, the sight of a catapult struck terror in the hearts of many people. But what exactly is a catapult? How does a catapult work? And what has happened to these once mighty weapons? [Read more...] Vikings: Imagine a Viking. What do you see? A big, bearded, scary warrior with a horned helmet? If so, this book is sure to change your view. Prepare to meet the real Vikings! [Read more...] -
Your organs are the most important things in your life. Why? Because they work hard every day and night to keep you alive! But how much do you really know about your amazing and awesome organs? PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
What would it be like to work inside a circle? How about watching a movie inside a pyramid, or playing hockey inside a sphere? You'll be amazed at the shapes of some buildings around the world! PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
Once upon a time, the sight of a catapult struck terror in the hearts of many people. But what exactly is a catapult? How does a catapult work? And what has happened to these once mighty weapons? PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
If dragons aren't real, then why do cultures all over the world have stories about them? Could they have lived before? How did they fly? And did they really breathe fire? Explore the mysterious world of dragons and see for yourself! PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
Flying today is very safe, but it hasn't always been. Did you hear about the man who glued feathers to himself and tried to fly? How about the cat that flew a glider? You'll be surprised at what you find when you're flying through time. PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
You can't move a mountain, right? Well, you can't, but water, wind, and gravity can! How many years has it taken to make the Grand Canyon? How can a river change its course? And how can rocks travel at 200 miles per hour? PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
Will your teeth fall out if you don't eat enough fruit? What will happen if you don't drink enough water? And what on earth is a rambutan? If you want to be fit and healthy, this book is for you! PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
We count it, we save it, we use it, and we waste it. What is it? Time! Where does it come from though? Well, it's about time you found out! PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
Killer plants are on the loose, and they might be in your neighborhood ... But should you be worried about these creepy killers? Read on, if you dare … PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant". -
How many chickens is one cow worth? What is the heaviest coin ever made? And how old is the oldest money? This book is really worth a read! PYP Agents is a series of 20 fun, nonfiction chapter books in which students are guided through their reading by the friendly "Nat the Ant".
