August School Newsletter - Foreign Language Services

Just a short Newsletter this month due to the move, with some very important information for ESL and LOTE teachers. It would be great if you could pass it on to them if they don’t usually get to see the Newsletter!

Foreign Language Services

You may not be aware that we have 3 distinct Foreign Language Services in our store. To make it easy for you to discover what you need I have listed the services under the “resident experts”!

Pia – Foreign Language Dictionaries, Course Books and Travel Guides.

We have a very large range of these books. Unlike other stores, our buyer also works in the department which means Pia has a wealth of experience and knows what our clientele need. You will be amazed at her knowledge of these resources and she is only too happy to help you out. Pia works weekdays.

Katerina – Books written in other languages.

It also surprises many that we have books written in other languages. From very simple picture books for kids, right up to adult literature. While we have a reasonable collection on the shelf, you may need to talk to Katerina to sort out your particular requirements. Katerina is a native German speaker who has been developing our selection with Mandy, the store owner, for the last 2 years. Katerina works casually but can be found in the store most weekdays.

Daniel – ESL

Daniel used to work in the textbook shop we operated several years ago. During his time there he oversaw the development of the ESL section. We now have a very large section for learners of English as a Secondary Language, including dictionaries and course books etc. This section is a very specialised area so if you need help, speak to Daniel. Daniel is a casual so is not always in the store during the week, but can often be found on the weekend. Charlotte, the Manager of Computer and Management Books, is always in the shop during the week and can also help you with this section.


Best selling Children’s Book of July

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince – $14.95
J.K. Rowling
Why is this suddenly number one again you ask? Well because it has finally come out in paperback of course! And no…. we don’t know when the final one is due…
ISBN: 0747584680

New Releases for Independent readers

The Story of…Alexander the Great - $17.95
The Story of Series
ISBN: 1846960002
There are 6 titles in this new series written in a traditional comic format. Other titles include:
Elizabeth 1 and the Spanish Armada ISBN: 1846960045
Anne Frank ISBN: 1846960010
Julius Caesar ISBN: 1846960053
The Building of the Giant Pyramid ISBN: 1846960037

Chew on this – $16.95
Eric Schlosser
The children’s version of Schlosser’s Bestselling “Fast Food Nation”. Prepare to be shocked!
ISBN: 0141318449

We are the Weather Makers – $19.95
Tim Flannery
Another Children’s version of a Best selling adult non-fiction title, this time Flannery’s “The Weather Makers”
ISBN: 192114534X

The Cat on the Mat is Flat – $14.95
Andy Griffiths
I wish this one had come out in time for my poetry Newsletter! I am positively in love with this nonsense. It is a book full of Cat in the Hat parodies, and I believe there has to be a special award for a man who can rhyme “Shonky”, “donkey” and “wonky”.
ISBN: 033042260X

Like Father, Like Son – $12.99
Tony Bradman
As an ex-teacher from a boys’ school I am very impressed by this book. It is a collection of 12 contemporary short stories about the various relationships between fathers and their sons. Useful in the classroom.
ISBN: 0753411199

Hugo Pepper - $24.95
Chris Riddell and Paul Stewart
This book is the latest of the award winning Far Flung Adventures. A visually pleasing hardcover, it also has a wonderful, mythical feel to the story telling. For all ages up to 12.
ISBN: 0385607253

Octavius Omalley and the Mystery of the Exploding Cheese - $14.99
Alan Sunderland – Late August release
Octavius is a detective rat that takes himself very seriously indeed, even though he is always falling into strife. Reminds me of Maxwell Smart from the classic “Get Smart” TV show. Charming little character for ages up to 12.
ISBN: 0207200483

New Teaching Resources in Store

We have just received in store a range of teacher resources from Hawker Brownlow Education. This range is affordable and practical, packed full of reproducible worksheets. We have in store now:

Prep- 2 Problem Solving $24.95.
Draper and Kotros
Mathematical problem solving.
ISBN: 1740255348

Open the Door to Great Student – Teacher Rapport $29.95.
Gloria Jean Berry
This is a great little book for the Middle Years as it provides activities for home group teachers to use in those scary 20 minute home group sessions (well, they used to scare me anyway!!).
ISBN: 1741013976

Happy Hats - $24.50
Mary Doerfler
Cost Efficient patterns to help you actually make hats for plays, celebrations and parties!
ISBN: 1864013222

MI (Years 4-8) Activities for the Australian Classroom - $37.50
Steve Wayne
Multiple Intelligence Worksheets covering SOSE topics. These can be very expensive so it is worth a look.

A to Z Thinking Warm-ups - $40.95 (with CD)
Steve Wayne
Plenty of worksheets for encouraging the learning and retention of new words.
ISBN: 1741013518

Blooms Multiple Intelligences Themes and Activities - $24.50
Brown et al
This book is full of lesson plans that have actually been used for mixed ability classes in primary catholic schools of Armidale and Lismore diocese.
ISBN: 1864017570

Masterminds: Skill Boosters for the reluctant Maths Student (Middle Years) - $31.50
Brenda Opie and Douglas McAvinn
Activity sheets to build skills and encourage higher-order thinking skills.
ISBN: 1741010438

Don’t forget to email me with any feedback, please e-mail Christine at schools@dymade.com.au