Authoritative and reliable, this A-Z provides jargon-free definitions for even the most technical mathematical terms. With over 3,000 entries ranging from Achilles paradox to zero matrix, it covers all commonly encountered terms and concepts from pure and applied mathematics and statistics, for example, linear algebra, optimisation, nonlinear equations, and differential equations. In addition, there are entries on major mathematicians and on topics of more general interest, such as fractals, game theory, and chaos. Using graphs, diagrams, and charts to render definitions as comprehensible as p... View More...
Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia Fifth Edition. This book is a fully illustrated comprehensive guide to the identification of Australia's rich and varied herpetofauna--over 960 species of frogs, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards, and snakes. Surpassing the high quality of its four predecessors, this edition appears in a radically different format, and the text has been completely updated and expanded to reflect the findings of new research and changes in nomenclature. First published in 1975, Harold G. Cogger's book quickly became the classic work in its field. Subsequent edition... View More...
The Maths Mate Program is designed to be used in schools by students from years 3 to 10. Emphasis is placed on the review and gradual development of basic skills. It is not expected that all students will be able to complete every question from week one. Some questions have been designed to offer a real challenge. However, a major strength of the program is that students are consistently confronted with problems relating to their understanding of the same basic skill, encouraging them to see the need to master that skill in order to progress. 32 progressive worksheets. Written for the ... View More...
The Maths Mate Program is designed to be used in schools by students from years 3 to 10. Emphasis is placed on the review and gradual development of basic skills. It is not expected that all students will be able to complete every question from week one. Some questions have been designed to offer a real challenge. However, a major strength of the program is that students are consistently confronted with problems relating to their understanding of the same basic skill, encouraging them to see the need to master that skill in order to progress. 32 progressive worksheets. Written for the ... View More...
The Maths Mate Program is designed to be used in schools by students from years 3 to 10. Emphasis is placed on the review and gradual development of basic skills. It is not expected that all students will be able to complete every question from week one. Some questions have been designed to offer a real challenge. However, a major strength of the program is that students are consistently confronted with problems relating to their understanding of the same basic skill, encouraging them to see the need to master that skill in order to progress. 32 progressive worksheets. Written for the ... View More...
The Maths Mate Program is designed to be used in schools by students from years 3 to 10. Emphasis is placed on the review and gradual development of basic skills. It is not expected that all students will be able to complete every question from week one. Some questions have been designed to offer a real challenge. However, a major strength of the program is that students are consistently confronted with problems relating to their understanding of the same basic skill, encouraging them to see the need to master that skill in order to progress. 32 progressive worksheets. Written for the ... View More...
This edition of the Macquarie Little Dictionary is based on the acclaimed Fifth Edition of the full Macquarie Dictionary. With over 30,000 definitions, it offers a completely up-to-date coverage of the core vocabulary of Australian English in a very handy format. Many new words and meanings have been added, reflecting the ever-changing nature of our language. A few examples are: chia, cloud computing, precycle and pocket-dial. The Macquarie Little Dictionary offers valuable usage notes on words which can cause problems for writers of Australian English. For example, there is a note pointing ou... View More...
The Australian Basic School Oxford Dictionary has been carefully compiled with the needs of students aged between 10-16 in mind. This new edition has been completely revised and updated, with hundreds of new entries added that reflect the important areas of contemporary word creation. Updated content. Grammar and Reference guide. Pronunciation and Usage. More than 20,000 headwords. Paperback . 480 pp . 181 x 111 mm View More...
This essential reference contains the complete texts of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary and the Australian School Oxford Thesaurus in a handy ringbinder format. This dictionary and thesaurus reflect the important areas of contemporary word creation. Australian Curriculum content Grammar Pronunciation and usage Word origins Opposites Age Level: 11-14 Suitability: School Coverage: More than 20,000 headwords View More...
This essential reference contains the complete text of the Australian School Oxford Dictionary in a handy ring binder format. This dictionary includes over 20,000 headwords, reflecting the important areas of contemporary word creation. Australian Curriculum content. Grammar. Pronunciation and Usage. Word origins. Easy to use. Age level: 11 - 14 Suitability: School Coverage: More than 20,000 headwords View More...
With all the latest information, this new fifth edition of The Puberty Book answers all of those direct (pre) teenage questions: What's a wet dream? How do you ask a girl on a date? How are sperm made? After sex do you get sick? What do you do if your penis is small? How does milk get into breasts? When should you start shaving your legs? With simple language and honest answers, the authors discuss the changes that happen at puberty - sex and sexuality, health, relationships, pregnancy and birth. View More...