Pocket Guides are a teacher's friend both in the classroom and when preparing at home. They provide the essential knowledge needed to teach the primary curriculum with confidence and to achieve the targets set by the Teacher Training Agency. Books include *subject facts & amazing facts *common misconceptions *answers to some of the common yet challenginig questions that children ask *top tips - including golden rules *practical teaching ideas *useful resources lists *diagrams & illustrations where appropriate *comprehensive index LIFE PROCESSES & LIVING THINGS helps teachers to develop a clear focussed understanding of science. It includes sections that explain: what is life & the environment? mammals; humans; vertebrates; invertebrates; green plants.