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The Retroactive series continues to set the standard as a complete resource package for the History Years 7-10 Syllabus in New South Wales. The third edition of the series takes a fresh approach to course requirements with engaging new content, appealing formats and exciting digital resources in the new eBookPLUS. Full-colour Teacher Guides and eGuides supplement the student books. In this new edition of Retroactive 1, additional topics, new sources and an increased focus on skills mean students and teachers can be assured of a comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the most popular Stage 4 World History topics. Features of Retroactive 1 student book include:? In-depth coverage of syllabus outcomes? Highlighted sections with a civics and citizenship focus? Integrated history skills, including a Working historically feature within chapters to aid in analysis of sources? Clear text with a strong literacy focus? Glossary terms defined on the page at point of use? Clearly labelled colour diagrams and artwork? Carefully- graded and categorised activities with scaffolded parts? Working historically end of chapter sections to begin preparation for School Certificate? Content in manageable?chunks' using a double-page for chapter sub-topics? Detailed artwork to bring to life people of the past and their societies? Focus on key personalities in ancient and medieval societies? Retrofiles with high-interest facts? Varied and stimulating activities using sources Retroactive 1 3E features eBookPLUS which is provided FREE with the textbook, but is also available for purchase separately. eBookPLUS is an electronic version of the textbook and a complementary set of targeted digital resources. These flexible and engaging ICT activities are available online at the JacarandaPLUS website (www.jacplus.com.au). Your eBookPLUS resources include: