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A-Z Quiz on Classic English Literature – with a variety of clues to help identify famous books and their authors; ideal preparation material for competitive quizzes; 29 pages, Ages 8 - 12 NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

A-Z Quiz on Classic English Literature – with a variety of clues to help identify famous books and their authors; ideal preparation material for competitive quizzes; 33 pages, Ages 13 - 16 NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

American West – Study unit on the early years of the United States of America. Features text and activities on the lifestyles of both the American Indians and the European pioneer settlers. Special section on famous personalities like Geronimo and Buffalo Bill. With review test and full answers; 29 pages, Ages 9 – 13 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Ancient Egyptians - Study unit on the most fascinating ancient civilisation the world has ever known! Features text and activities on mummies and the afterlife, famous pharaohs, historic sites and artefacts and the legacy of the ancient Egyptians. With glossary, list of suggested books and websites, review test and full answers; 37 pages, Ages 9 - 13 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19 (See Endorsements)

Animal Poems for All Ages – Twenty-five classic poems with comprehension questions and language activities, plus glossary of poetic terms and full answers; 58 pages, Ages 7 – 18 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Anna and the King – cross-curricular unit including Maths, Geography etc plus comprehension questions and full answer section, using edition by Margaret Landon (available in bookshops and in libraries); 56 pages, Ages 9 – 13 NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

Bird Poems for All Ages – Twenty-five classic poems with comprehension questions and language activities, plus glossary of poetic terms and full answers; 55 pages, Ages 7 – 18 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Early Days in West Auckland – a microcosm of local social history; includes worksheets on early settlement in New Zealand and the founding of Auckland, with full answers; in two levels: Middle Ages 8 – 10 (51 pages), NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19 Upper Ages 11 – 13 (71 pages), NZ$35 / AUS$31 / CAN$28 / US$22 (See Endorsements)

Flight and Space – science unit on aviation from hot-air balloons to spaceships; with review test, glossary and full answers; 23 pages, Ages 9 - 13 NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16 (See Endorsements)

Four Plays from Traditional Tales – Three Billy Goats Gruff, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack and the Beanstalk; colour-coded dialogue; 27 pages, Ages 6 - 9 NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

Hans Christian Andersen (The Wonderful World of...) – Twelve of his best-loved stories with language and comprehension exercises, plus worksheets on the history and geography of Denmark, and a biography of the author; 69 pages, Ages 7 - 13 NZ$40 / AUS$36 / CAN$31 / US$25 (See Endorsements)

Inspirational Poems for All Ages – Twenty-five classic poems with comprehension questions and language activities, plus glossary of poetic terms and full answers; 55 pages, Ages 7 – 18 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19.

Introduction to the Orchestra - Information and activities on all the major instruments of the symphony orchestra.  Includes word finds, review test, glossary, list of suggested books, CDs and websites, plus full answer section; 52 pages,   Ages 6 – 9 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Introduction to the Orchestra - Information and activities on all the major instruments of the symphony orchestra.  Includes word finds, review test, glossary, list of suggested books, CDs and websites, plus full answer section; 44 pages,   Ages 10 - 13, NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Joy Cowley: Worksheets on Picture Books – comprehension questions, match-ups and a variety of language activities; 30 pages, Ages 7 - 9 NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

Joy Cowley: Worksheets on Chapter Books – comprehension questions, match-ups and a variety of language activities; 37 pages, Ages 10 - 13 NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

Know Your Numbers Vol 1 – easy-start number sheets teaching number recognition and addition and subtraction skills; with templates for Sponsorship Forms and Parents’ Letter for use as Maths Factathon school fundraiser; 41 pages, Ages 6 - 8, NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

Know Your Numbers Vol 2 – continuing numeracy skills including tables and division tests; with templates for Sponsorship Forms and Parents’ Letter for use as Maths Factathon school fundraiser; 43 pages, Ages 9 - 12, NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

Learning Language Through Poetry Appreciation: Vol 1A – Seventeen Poems with Comprehension Questions; for Lower to Middle Primary, with glossary of poetic terms and full answers; 27 pages, Ages 7 - 9, NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16 (See Endorsements)

Learning Language Through Poetry Appreciation: Vol 2A – Eighteen Poems with Comprehension Questions; for Upper Primary and Intermediate, with glossary of poetic terms and full answers; 27 pages, Ages 10 - 12, NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16 (See Endorsements)

Learning Language Through Poetry Appreciation: Vol 3A – Eighteen Poems with Comprehension Questions; for Lower Secondary, with glossary of poetic terms and full answers; 34 pages, Ages 13 - 15, NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16 (See Endorsements)

Learning Language Through Poetry Appreciation: Vol 4A – Twelve Poems with Comprehension Questions; for Middle and Upper Secondary, with glossary of poetic terms and full answers; 42 pages, Ages 16 - 18, NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19 (See Endorsements)

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder – study unit featuring chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions and activities including worksheets on the author’s life and an historical timeline, plus review test and full answers; 59 pages, Ages 9 - 13, NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Margaret Mahy Stories: Worksheets on Picture Books – comprehension questions, match-ups and a variety of language activities; 29 pages, Ages 7 - 9, NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16 (See Endorsements)

Margaret Mahy Stories: Worksheets on Chapter Books – comprehension questions, match-ups and a variety of language activities; 28 pages, Ages 10 – 13, NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16 (See Endorsements)

Mesopotamia and the World's First Cities - Study unit on the 'cradle of civilisation'.  Features text and activities on the rise of Babylon, the development of writing and daily life in Sumeria.  With review test and full answers; Ages 9 - 13 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Nature Poems for All Ages - Twenty-five classic poems with comprehension questions and language activities, plus glossary of poetic terms and full answers; 42 pages, Ages 7 - 18; NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

NCEA Level One Flashcard Templates – Featuring five popular topics (Ireland, Palestine/Israel, South Africa, Origins of WW2, and NZ’s Search for Security). Contains a total of 473 key questions and answers; 100 pages, Ages 15 – 17; NZ$45 / AUS$40 / CAN$34 / US$28

New Testament Bible Studies – Miracles of Jesus – includes simplified Biblical text, worksheets with comprehension and language activities, review test and full answers; 30 pages, Ages 7 - 10; NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

New Testament Bible Studies – Miracles of Jesus – includes Biblical text, worksheets with comprehension and language activities, review test and full answers; 42 pages, Ages 11 - 14; NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

New Zealand Environment Unit Studies – Test and worksheets with comprehension activities covering all aspects of natural life in New Zealand. With glossary, review test, suggested resources and full answer section; at three levels; Lower Ages 7-9, Middle Ages 10-12, Upper Ages 13-15 NZ$35 / AUS$31 / CAN$28 / US$22

New Zealand Environment Companion Units – Puzzles and fun activities based on the Unit Studies at each level. Lower Ages 7-9, Middle Ages 10-12, Upper Ages 13-15 NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

New Zealand Literature Collection – Volume 1 – Myth & Fantasy Collection – comprehension questions, match-ups and a variety of language activities; 55 pages, Ages 7 - 13 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

New Zealand Literature Collection – Volume 2 – Animal Stories Collection – comprehension questions, match-ups and a variety of language activities; 54 pages, Ages 7 - 13 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

New Zealand Post Book Awards Junior Finalists 2010 – worksheets on all fifteen junior titles. Includes comprehension checks, language questions, match-ups etc. With review test for each category plus full answer section; 67 pages, Ages 7 - 13 NZ$35 / AUS$31 / CAN$28 / US$22

Nursery Rhyme Language Activities: Vols 1 to 4 (each sold separately) - twelve well-known nursery rhymes with a wide variety of comprehension and language activities to build essential skills; large, clear font suitable for beginning writers, Ages 5 - 7 NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

Old Testament Bible Studies – The Adventures of Daniel – includes simplified Biblical text, worksheets with questions and puzzles, and full answers; 26 pages, Ages 7 - 10; NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

Old Testament Bible Studies – The Adventures of Daniel – includes Biblical text, worksheets with questions and puzzles, review test and full answers; 26 pages, Ages 11 - 14; NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

Old Testament Peoples - Study unit on the famous people and cultures featured in the Old Testament.  Includes the stories of Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Solomon and David - also the powerful empires which took their turns in controlling the Middle East.  Comprehension activities follow all the texts.  Also includes suggested books and websites, timeline, glossary and full answers; 37 pages, Ages 9 – 13; NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Peoples of the Pacific: Vol 1 Tonga and Niue - Text and worksheets with activities on ten different topics per country, with glossary, review test, suggested resources and full answer section; in three levels: Lower Ages 7 – 9 (56 pages), Middle Ages 10 – 12 (49 pages), Upper Ages 13 – 15 (48 pages), Cost per unit: NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Peoples of the Pacific: Vol 2 Samoa and the Cook Islands - Text and worksheets with activities on ten different topics per country, with glossary, review test, suggested resources and full answer section; in three levels: Lower Ages 7 – 9 (57 pages), Middle Ages 10 – 12 (47 pages), Upper Ages 13 – 15 (45 pages), Cost per unit: NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Poems of the Sea for All Ages - Twenty-five classic poems with comprehension questions and language activities, plus glossary of poetic terms and full answer section; 55 pages, Ages 7 – 18; NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

Robert Louis Stevenson – Twenty-three poems from ‘A Child’s Garden of Verses’ and a biography of the author, with comprehension questions and language activities, plus glossary of poetic terms and full answers; 40 pages, Ages 8 - 13; NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

The Second World War – a study unit covering both military events and life on the Home Front. With large NZ section; a bumper 98 pages, Ages 10 - 15; NZ$45 / AUS$40 / CAN$34 / US$28 (See Endorsements)

Stone Age People - Study unit on prehistoric times many thousands of years ago.  Features text and activities on ancient fossils, cave painting and stone-age technology, including the mystery of Stonehenge and Otzi the Iceman.  With review test and full answers.  Ages 9 - 13 NZ$30 / AUS$27 / CAN$23 / US$19

The Treaty of Waitangi - New Zealand's Founding Document - Text and worksheets with comprehension activities following the historical progression of the Treaty, personalities involved and contemporary issues.  With glossary, review test, interactive timeline and full answer section; in three levels: Lower Ages 7-9 NZ $35 / AU$31 / CAN $28 / $US22 Middle Ages 10-12 NZ $35 / AU$31 / CAN$28 / $US22 Upper Level Ages 13-16 NZ$40 / AU$36 / CAN$31 / US$25

Water Transport - study unit tracing the development of shipping from the earliest dugout canoes to the nuclear submarine; includes comprehension activities, review test, glossary, suggested books and websites and full answer section; in three levels: Lower Ages 7 – 9, Middle Ages 10 – 12, Upper Ages 13 - 16 NZ$35 / AU$31 / CAN$28 / US$22

Who's the Smartest Kiwi Kid?  Brainteasers for Factathons and Classroom Quizzes; features 12 sections of NZ General Knowledge along with templates for Sponsorship Forms and Parents' Letter; with full answer section; 29 pages, Ages 7 - 10; NZ$25

Who's the Smartest Kiwi Kid?  Brainteasers for Factathons and Classroom Quizzes; features 12 sections of NZ General Knowledge along with templates for Sponsorship Forms and Parents' Letter; with full answer section; 44 pages, Ages 11 - 14; NZ$30

William Shakespeare - An Introduction to his Life and Works – includes worksheets on biography, theatre, famous sayings, descriptions of plays, and poems with comprehension questions from Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest; 35 pages, Ages 10 - 13, NZ$25 / AUS$22 / CAN$18 / US$16

William Shakespeare – An Introduction to his Life, Times and Works – includes text and worksheets on biography, theatre, famous sayings, descriptions of plays with Glossary, Review Test and Full Answer Section; 55 pages, For students aged 14 - 18 and for Shakespeare Enthusiasts of All Ages NZ $35 / AU$31 / CAN $28 / $US22

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