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Book SynopsisBaby Koala likes to stay close to Mum as the pair snuggle up together, safe in the treetops. But one day, when danger threatens, Baby Koala must be brave and bold... This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and koala facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can measure their finger against a tiny newborn koala! With a feathertail glider to spot on every page.Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals'' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Amazing Animal Tales: Little tiger. Look out for more books coming soon!Trade Review"These books champion the power of fact meets fiction and bridges the mighty canyon that divides." * Teach Early Years *"Qu Lan's tender, atmospheric illustrations are full of life and detail. A book to develop knowledge and an interest in these extraordinary little creatures." * Love Reading 4 Kids *"Good additions to foundation stage collections and home bookshelves." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelIf we go into hospital today, we know anaesthetics, antibiotics and antiseptics will be used to make the visit as pain-free and safe as possible. But how were they discovered, and what were operations like before they were used? This fact-filled information book looks at the journey surgery has made, from its early days to modern hospitals.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: An information book.Curriculum links: Science; History.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisFrom dogs and cats to stick insects and sea monkeys, there are many types of pet. Which one is right for you?Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Text type information book.This non-fiction report includes a glossary and index on page 21, as well as a summary on pages 22-23 that allows the reader to look back at all the pets' needs.Curriculum links Science: Pupils should be taught to identify and name a variety of common animals'.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFind out about the animals that ruled the sea, land and skies from before the time of the dinosaurs until humans appeared. Evolution the story of changing life on Earth is uncovered through examining fossils and remains, from dinosaur poo to shells to deep-frozen mammoths.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: Science

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Join two children as they pack lots of healthy food for a picnic in the garden in this photographic non-fiction book by Anne Rooney.Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.The focus sounds in this book are: /ee/ /igh/ /oa/ /oo/ /oo/ /ar/ /or/ /ur/ /ow/ /ure/ /er/ nn, rr, pp, gg, dd, ttPages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support forreading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Find out all about the job of an animal park keeper across one day in this non-fiction book.Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.The focus sounds in this book are: /ee/ /igh/ /oa/ /oo/ /ar/ /ur/ /ow/ /air/ /er/Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisTiny Tadpole is at the start of an amazing transformation. She begins life in the shelter of a hidden rainwater pool, growing and learning alongside her brother - until one day, she starts to change... This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the rainforest has big flaps to open and frog facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can find out just how tiny a tadpole is! With a hummingbird to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals'' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Baby Koala, Little Tiger, Baby Owl, Little Monkey, and Baby Polar Bear.Trade Review"The ever-inventive book boffins at Oxford University Press work their magic on this exciting and innovative picture book series which delivers incredible baby animal survival stories and optional flaps which open to reveal amazing facts." * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *"...every picture is bursting with life." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *"This vibrant exploration of the frog lifecycle is eye-catching and interactive, with its jungle palette and full page flaps to open for extra information." * Veronica Prize, Book Blogger *

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Book SynopsisLittle Monkey loves to scamper about his treetop home, swinging from branch to branch and playing. There are many dangers in the forest, but luckily Little Monkey''s mum is never far away! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and monkey facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can compare their hand with a spider monkey''s! With a scarlet macaw to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals'' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Baby Koala, Little Tiger, Baby Owl, Tiny Tadpole, and Baby Polar Bear.Trade Review"The ever-inventive book boffins at Oxford University Press work their magic on this exciting and innovative picture book series which delivers incredible baby animal survival stories and optional flaps which open to reveal amazing facts... this gorgeous book is a feast of fun, facts and mischievous monkeys!" * Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Post *"...appealing and perfectly pitched for an Early Years audience." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *

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Book SynopsisBaby Owl snuggles with his siblings in the safety of the nest. But as he grows, it''s time to take care of himself. He must find the courage to spread his wings and fly! This heartwarming story about an owlet finding his independence has big flaps to open and lots of owl facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can guess which owl egg will hatch next! With a bat to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals'' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal fascinating facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Little Tiger, Baby Koala, Baby Polar Bear. Look out for more Amazing Animal Tales coming soon!Trade Review"As with previous titles in the series, young children will absorb quite a bit of information from the well-written narrative but characteristic of the Amazing Animal Tales are the flaps beneath which additional facts are presented as well as occasional questions, which add to the book's interactive nature... beautifully illustrated throughout, this is certainly one to add to early years collections." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *"The story will become a firm favourite in the EYES classroom as well as at home." * Carolyn Copland, The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisBaby Owl snuggles with his siblings in the safety of the nest. But as he grows, it''s time to take care of himself. He must find the courage to spread his wings and fly! This heartwarming story about an owlet finding his independence has big flaps to open and lots of owl facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can guess which owl egg will hatch next! With a bat to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals'' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal fascinating facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Little Tiger, Baby Koala, Baby Polar Bear. Look out for more Amazing Animal Tales coming soon!Trade Review"As with previous titles in the series, young children will absorb quite a bit of information from the well-written narrative but characteristic of the Amazing Animal Tales are the flaps beneath which additional facts are presented as well as occasional questions, which add to the book's interactive nature... beautifully illustrated throughout, this is certainly one to add to early years collections." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *"The story will become a firm favourite in the EYES classroom as well as at home." * Carolyn Copland, The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisBaby Polar Bear loves to play and explore her snowy home. When the family sets off on a long trip, she must stay alert as there is danger about - but Mummy Bear is always close by! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the Arctic has big flaps to open and polar bear facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can help Baby Polar Bear across a maze of ice floes! With a black-headed gull to spot on every page. Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals'' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Koala and Amazing Animal Tales: Little Tiger. Look out for more books coming soon!

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Book SynopsisLittle Tiger loves to play, pounce and explore with his family. Sometimes his adventures can get him into a spot of trouble! This heartwarming story about an animal family living in the wild has big flaps to open and tiger facts to discover. Readers will love interacting with the big non-fiction flaps, where they can find out if they are taller than a tiger''s tail! With a line of marching ants to spot on every page.Amazing Animal Tales is an exciting and innovative new series following baby animals'' incredible stories of survival, with big flaps that can be opened to reveal amazing facts. The books can either be enjoyed with the flaps closed, as an engaging narrative story, or with the flaps open as a combined story and non-fiction experience. Also available: Amazing Animal Tales: Baby Koala. Look out for more books coming soon!Trade Review"Good additions to foundation stage collections and home bookshelves." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *"These books champion the power of fact meets fiction and bridges the mighty canyon that divides." * Teach Early Years *

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Book SynopsisGet everything you need to achieve your full potential at English Literature A Level or AS with York Notes Study Guides, now updated for Assessment Objectives 1 to 5.Table of Contents Part 1: Introducing Atonement Part 2: Studying Atonement Part 3: Characters and Themes Part 4: Genre, Structure and Language Part 5: Contexts and Interpretations Part 6: Progress Booster Part 7: Further Study and Answers

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Book Synopsis Feel confident, ready and fully prepared for the 2021 assessments and 2022 exams. Feel confident, prepared and totally ready for any test, exam or assessment. Beat your nerves by getting familiar with test and assessment-style questions. Seven sample tests for you to work through so you can eliminate your worries and feel ready to impress. Maximise your full potential and aim for the best possible assessment grade by comparing your work against the sample answers provided. York Notes are the long-established experts in English Literature, and we take your success seriously. So if you''re studying Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson for your GCSE and are looking for some essential test practice before you''re fully assessed, you can trust this book to get you up to speed. Proper practice is crucial if you want to perform at your best in formal tests, ex

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Book SynopsisSet off on a fascinating journey through space! This full-colour hardback is packed with questions and answers designed to intrigue, surprise, and fascinate young readers. How old is the universe? What kind of metals do neutron stars make?Is a light year the biggest measurement there is?Discover mind-expanding ideas about the Sun, stars, and planets through statistics, incredible infographics and brilliant illustrations. It''s the perfect way to take young readers'' knowledge to the next level.Ideal for curious kids aged 8+.

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Book SynopsisAre bananas radioactive? When would a river flow backward? And can jellyfish really live forever? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this wild and wacky book filled with mind-blowing science facts for young readers. With an engaging Q&A format and hilarious cartoon illustrations, this book supports STEM learning and is a wonderful way to introduce scientific ideas to children in an entertaining and accessible way. Perfect for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational fun fact series for children, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!

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Book SynopsisFollow the timeline to get a unique picture of how scientific discoveries were made.Take a thrilling ride through history and discover how scientists changed the world, from steady advances in technology to sudden leaps in understanding. This innovative guide brings breakthroughs and discoveries to life, putting events in context and explaining key ideas in clear language. Discover how our world has been radically transformed by chemistry, biology, and physics, from the discovery of fire and the wheel, right through to genetic engineering and the Information Age.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Visual Timelines series introduces children to the history of human and scientific development, using engaging, richly illustrated timelines to pick out major events and put them in context.

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Book SynopsisWritten by award-winning author Anne Rooney, this highly visual full-colour hardback by is a thrilling ride through the history of life itself, from the evolution of the very first cells to the conquest of the ocean, land, and air. Packed with beautiful illustrations, this accessible guide uses timelines to help children understand the history of our planet in context. It breaks down how the extraordinary explosion of living things came about and explores how plants and animals adapted to new environments - even as they shaped the Earth itself! Each timeline picks out the major events of the era chronologically, creating a great way for children to reinforce their understanding of science and geography across the ages. Includes:• The origin of life• Life on land• The rise of dinosaurs• Human evolutionYoung readers can find out how this true-life tale lead to the extraordinary diversity of species in the mo

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Book SynopsisYoung readers can uncover the incredible history of science in this vibrantly illustrated hardback guide, written by award-winning author Anne Rooney.From Ancient Egyptian medicine to green energy, The Story of Science covers extraordinary discoveries and the trailblazing scientists who changed the world. Children can learn about the Chinese invention of gunpowder, paper, and the printing press; the Scientific Revolution of sixteenth and seventeenth century Europe; the Space Race in the 1960s and much more. They will be introduced to Hippocrates, Marie Curie, Alexander Fleming and Albert Einstein, among others, and learn about the scientific principles behind their remarkable discoveries. Includes:• Profiles of famous scientists and their discoveries• Diagrams and infographics which help to visualize scientific principles• An illustrated timeline for easy reference• A glossary of key termsSupporting

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Book SynopsisThis book is a journey through space and time!Written by award-winning author Anne Rooney, this highly-visual, full-colour hardback explores the history of space exploration with illustrated, annotated timelines. Young readers can discover how we have mapped the Universe, sent spacecraft to distant planets, and catalogued stars billions of light years away. Readers can:• Chart our discoveries about the universe, year by year• Learn about the astronomers, scientists and astronauts who transformed our understanding of the night sky, from Neil Armstrong to Katherine Johnson• Discover the science behind our universe, from the Big Bang to the life cycle of stars • Explore the latest developments in space science, from exploration of Mars to the launch of the James Webb telescope This is a great way for children to discover the history of space science, and to reinforce their understanding by putting facts i

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Book SynopsisWritten by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney, this eye-catching, mind-expanding guide to chemistry is guaranteed to get a reaction!From learning how fireworks sparkle to the chemical makeup of planets, this collection of jaw-dropping facts allows readers to see subjects such as chemical reactions, atoms, and the periodic table in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then readers are taken behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon, brought to life by full-colour diagrams and illustrations. Did you know that... • Adding salt to water makes it shrink • On some planets, it rains diamonds • Steel is more elastic than a rubber band Supporting STEM learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important chemistry concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 8+. ABOU

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Book SynopsisThis accessible, eye-catching book is jam-packed with incredible physics facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney.From the mysteries of the Universe to the laws of motion, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as light and sound, machines, and forces in an entirely new light. Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take readers behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon.Did you know that... • Stargazing is a kind of time travel • Some black holes are hairy • Astronauts never snore in spaceSupporting STEM learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important physics concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. These are brought to life by full-colour illustrations, diagrams, fact boxes and a glossary of key terms.Perfect for

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Book SynopsisDo you grow taller in space? Can you hammer in a nail with a banana? Which animal has attractive farts?Packed with 513 questions and answers, young readers can discover amazing, shocking, and totally gross facts all about animals science, space, and the human body in this entertaining book. Featuring laugh-out-loud illustrations, this awesome and accessible fact book will amaze and delight readers young and old.Perfect for curious kids aged 7+.

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Book SynopsisHow did life emerge? What are the smallest elements of matter? How are planets formed?Over the centuries, brilliant men and women have sought to develop theories to answer the most compelling questions about the world around us. Through their amazing insights and conscientious efforts they helped to create the world we know today. In this entertaining introduction, Anne Rooney explores the fascinating world of science through its 50 key ideas.Ranging from evolutionary biology to quantum physics to chaos theory and featuring the ideas of such pivotal scientists as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Marie Curie, this essential guide will bring you up to speed on all of the world''s most important scientific discoveries. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ideas Unpacked series explores several academic topics through their 50 greatest ideas, giving readers an entertaining and accessible overview of a subjects defining theories and thi

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Book SynopsisThis book is an ideal resource for exploring and discussing online safety and includes topics such as using search engines, playing online games, cyber bullying, trolls and much more.Me and My World explores topics that are important to children aged 6 plus as they grow up. The text and illustrations provide lots of talking points, and questions help children to relate information to themselves and discover their similarities and differences. In the classroom, the books are great for exploring the topics in the RSE 2020 curriculum. The titles in the series are Being safe, My behaviour, My family, My friends, My growing body and Life online.Table of Contents 1: What Can I Do Online? 1: Online World 1: Using Search Engines 1: Your Online Identity 1: Sharing Online 1: Being a Good Online Friend 1: Chatting Online 1: Playing Games Online 1: Using Email 1: Using A Mobile Phone 1: Cyber Bullying 1: What Happens When Things Go Wrong Online? 1: Things To Talk About And Do 1: Glossary/Further Information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisWhy are so many animal species endangered? Why are resources like natural gas running out? What does 'global warming' actually mean? And what exactly is the problem with plastic? This book will help you bust the myths and find out what is really happening to our planet. Discover why we're experiencing more extreme weather, what is meant by your 'carbon footprint' and how YOU can help protect our precious planet. There are lots of simple ways that you can make a change and become an 'Eco-Hero'! How to be an Eco-Hero is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years

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Book SynopsisFollowing the Second World War, fashion became available to a wider population for the first time as mass-production clothing filled stores and televisions and other media outlets relayed what the rich and famous wore on a daily basis. With this increase in popular culture consumption came an increase in consumer consumption, and styles and fashions changed quickly in the 1950s and 1960s. This colorful, captivating volume details how men and women dressed in their daily lives and for special occasions. Engaging sidebars and ample full-color photographs and illustrations give readers an accurate, detailed picture of the styles that were all the rage in post-war America and the years beyond. Chapters of this title include: A New Era; Women's Day Wear; Men's Day Wear; Women's Formal and Evening Dress; Men's Formal and Evening Dress; Time Off - Leisure Wear; Work Wear and Uniforms; and, Completing the Look.

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