Books by Catherine Baker

Book SynopsisThis title is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable readingbooks perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelledstories are engaging, and are exactly matched to Little WandleLetters & Sounds Revised, used in schools across the UK.

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Book SynopsisThis title is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable readingbooks perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelledstories are engaging, and are exactly matched to Little WandleLetters & Sounds Revised, used in schools across the UK.

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Book SynopsisThis title is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable readingbooks perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelledstories are engaging, and are exactly matched to Little WandleLetters & Sounds Revised, used in schools across the UK.

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Book SynopsisThis title is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable readingbooks perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelledstories are engaging, and are exactly matched to Little WandleLetters & Sounds Revised, used in schools across the UK.

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Book SynopsisThis title is part of a brand new set of phonically decodable readingbooks perfect for very early readers. These expertly levelledstories are engaging, and are exactly matched to Little WandleLetters & Sounds Revised, used in schools across the UK.

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Book SynopsisThe Routledge Handbook of Popular Music and Politics of the Balkans is a comprehensive overview of major topics, established debates and new directions in the study of popular music and politics in this region.The vibrant growth of this subject area since the 1990s has been intertwined with the region's political and socio-economic transformations, including the collapse of state socialism in much of the region, the break-up of Yugoslavia, the advent of neoliberal capitalism, the rise of Romani activism, the complex politics of Europeanization' before and after the global financial crisis, and the region's relationship to the European Union border regime. The handbook illustrates the wide range of disciplines and methods that contribute to this field's interdisciplinary dialogue and highlights emerging approaches such as the study of Black diasporas in the region, popular music's links with LGBTQ+ communities, and the impact of digital technologies on musical culture

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Book SynopsisCatherine Baker is Lecturer in Twentieth-Century History at the University of Hull, UK.Trade ReviewThe Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s is a well-structured and balanced volume that provides the reader with a critically written “state of the debate” on what The Economist once called the “Yugomess”. Among its biggest strengths and novelties, if compared with other introductory accounts, is the author’s insistence on not only what has been written about particular events, but also how it has been written. * Dora Komnenovic, Justus Liebig University, Germany in Croatian Political Science Review *The Yugoslav Wars of the 1990s is a well structured and balanced volume that provides the reader with a critically written ‘state of the debate’ on what The Economist once called the ‘Yugomess’. Among its biggest strengths and novelties, if compared with other introductory accounts, is the author’s insistence on not only what has been written about particular events, but also how it has been written. * Dora Komnenovic, Croatian Political Science Review, Vol. 53 (4) *Table of ContentsEditors' Preface 1. Introduction 2. Yugoslavia and its Origins 3. The Break-Up of the Yugoslav Federation 4. From Crisis to War in Slovenia and Croatia 5. The War in Bosnia-Herzegovina 6. The Kosovo War and its Aftermath 7. Peacebuilding, Reconciliation and Reconstruction 8. The Past on Trial 9. Culture and Language During and After the Wars 10. Conclusion Timeline (1980-2000) Bibliography Index.

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Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.These fully decodable stories are 100% matched to the phonic progression of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme and provide a perfect fit with your phonics teaching - endorsed by phonics expert and trainer Debbie Hepplewhite. They consolidate taught GPCs at each stage of the programme, with one book covering two weeks of teaching, and can be used in class or as take-home readers. Support for parents and carers is provided on the inside cover notes.Levels 1+-2 consist of simple blending books and short texts. Levels 3-5 include 3 fiction (with one Biff, Chip and Kipper adventure) and 3 non-fiction per level.These books complement your existing Oxford Reading Tree resources so you can gradually add on.This pack contains 1 copy of each of the 6 titles at Oxford Level 2. These Short Reads contain 3-

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Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.These fully decodable stories are 100% matched to the phonic progression of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme and provide a perfect fit with your phonics teaching - endorsed by phonics expert and trainer Debbie Hepplewhite. They consolidate taught GPCs at each stage of the programme, with one book covering two weeks of teaching, and can be used in class or as take-home readers. Support for parents and carers is provided on the inside cover notes.Levels 1+-2 consist of simple blending books and short texts. Levels 3-5 include 3 fiction (with one Biff, Chip and Kipper adventure) and 3 non-fiction per level.These books complement your existing Oxford Reading Tree resources so you can gradually add on. This pack contains 6 copies of each of the 6 titles at Oxford Level 2. These Short Reads contain

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Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.These fully decodable stories are 100% matched to the phonic progression of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme and provide a perfect fit with your phonics teaching - endorsed by phonics expert and trainer Debbie Hepplewhite. They consolidate taught GPCs at each stage of the programme, with one book covering two weeks of teaching, and can be used in class or as take-home readers. Support for parents and carers is provided on the inside cover notes.Levels 1+-2 consist of simple blending books and short texts. Levels 3-5 include 3 fiction (with one Biff, Chip and Kipper adventure) and 3 non-fiction per level.These books complement your existing Oxford Reading Tree resources so you can gradually add on.This pack contains 1 copy of each of the 6 titles at Oxford Level 5. The titles are Snakes and Ca

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Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.These fully decodable stories are 100% matched to the phonic progression of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme and provide a perfect fit with your phonics teaching - endorsed by phonics expert and trainer Debbie Hepplewhite. They consolidate taught GPCs at each stage of the programme, with one book covering two weeks of teaching, and can be used in class or as take-home readers. Support for parents and carers is provided on the inside cover notes.Levels 1+-2 consist of simple blending books and short texts. Levels 3-5 include 3 fiction (with one Biff, Chip and Kipper adventure) and 3 non-fiction per level.These books complement your existing Oxford Reading Tree resources so you can gradually add on.This pack contains 6 copies of each of the 6 titles at Oxford Level 5. The titles are Snakes and

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Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.These fully decodable stories are 100% matched to the phonic progression of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme and provide a perfect fit with your phonics teaching - endorsed by phonics expert and trainer Debbie Hepplewhite. They consolidate taught GPCs at each stage of the programme, with one book covering two weeks of teaching, and can be used in class or as take-home readers. Support for parents and carers is provided on the inside cover notes.Levels 1+-2 consist of simple blending books and short texts. Levels 3-5 include 3 fiction (with one Biff, Chip and Kipper adventure) and 3 non-fiction per level.Darcy is not allowed a pet. Then one day she finds a pebble and decides to make her own.

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Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each stage of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.These fully decodable stories are 100% matched to the phonic progression of the Floppy''s Phonics teaching programme and provide a perfect fit with your phonics teaching - endorsed by phonics expert and trainer Debbie Hepplewhite. They consolidate taught GPCs at each stage of the programme, with one book covering two weeks of teaching, and can be used in class or as take-home readers. Support for parents and carers is provided on the inside cover notes.Levels 1+-2 consist of simple blending books and short texts. Levels 3-5 include 3 fiction (with one Biff, Chip and Kipper adventure) and 3 non-fiction per level.Castles, temples, cities ... there are lots of exciting ruins for us to investigate!

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Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable readers are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These readers complement your existing decodable readers from Oxford University Press and can be used alongside them to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. Malik and the Owl Cup allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Spring 2, Week 1 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

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Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable readers are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These readers complement your existing decodable readers from Oxford University Press and can be used alongside them to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. The Lost Den allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Autumn 2, Week 6 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of poems have been thoughtfully selected to delight and enchant. This illustrated anthology by a range of writers includes themes such as nature, the sea and imagination.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 5 to 6. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. - Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful''s Independent Library or from Rise. You''ll

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated poetry anthology has been designed for sharing and discussing with your class. Dive into poems about the sea, surprises and the stars. Meet a spiky porcupine, a young superhero and a mermaid who''s a bus driver. Visit a solar system made of sweets, explore beneath the ocean and play tag with an alien.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 6 to 7. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate chil

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a variety of poems, complemented by beautiful illustrations, this anthology is perfect for sharing with your class. The poems in this collection cover a range of topics such as peer pressure, friendship and learning new skills, as well as appreciating the beauty of nature. Enjoy this collection with poems from Joseph Coelho, Jackie Kay, Christy Mihaly, Karl Nova and many more.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 8 to 9.Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including:Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works:- Read aloud the Books for

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Book SynopsisSwim with cuttlefish, soar with an eagle, fly with swallows to the moon. Howl with a mother wolf and sit under thunderstorms in this naturally stunning collection of poems to share. This collection of varied poems has been carefully selected for teachers and children in Year 5. It features poems by Inua Ellams, Langston Hughes, Pamela Jones and Zaro Weil.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 9 to 10.Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading s

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Book SynopsisConjure up a fantastical poem, quietly follow a butterfly, and listen for the sounds of nature in the woods. This gorgeous poetry anthology is illustrated with rich detail. Strong rhythms and rhymes make it perfect for reading aloud with your class, and linking themes between the poems will encourage discussion. It features poems by Raymond Antrobus, Mary Oliver, Shazea Quraishi, Walt Whitman and many more.This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 10 to 11.Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: -

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Book SynopsisThese decodable stories complement the original Traditional Tales series. The inside cover notes help teachers and parents support children during reading. The stories will delight children while developing essential reading skills. They are a global series, perfect for any child anywhere. For more teacher support go to oxfordowl.co.uk.

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Book SynopsisThe Fresh Start Readers are designed for independent reading after students have finished the Modules. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 11 and Module 12. In The Fair, Bella visits the fair with her friend Max who loves big rides. In What 's in the Attic? a girl hears strange noises in the spooky attic.

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Book SynopsisThe Fresh Start Readers are designed for independent reading after students have finished the Modules. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 17 and Module 18. Take A Tour of Bikes and find out about stunts, velodromes and races. In My Diary ... Curtis is made to keep a BORING diary about his journey to school.

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Book SynopsisThe Fresh Start Readers support the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme and are designed for independent reading in class or at home, after students have finished the Modules. The books are aligned to the phonic progression of the Modules to ensure students are confident in reading them independently and that they experience success. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 11 and Module 12.In The Fair, Bella visits the fair with her friend Max who loves big rides. In What''s in the Attic? a girl hears strange noises in the spooky attic.Each book contains two high-interest fiction or non-fiction texts on topics that will appeal to older readers. There is a variety of genres across the series, including stories, graphic texts, narrative non-fiction and quizzes - so there''s something for everyone.The books have a grown-up look and feel that resembles the books their peers are reading. They contain appealing, age-appropriate black and white or two-colour illustrations, and full-colour photos. Crucially, they feel manageable for struggling readers, avoiding large blocks of text and including short chapters and feature words. Independent reading is supported by a page before each text containing the Green Words, Red Words and Challenge Words they will come across in the text.

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Book SynopsisThe Fresh Start Readers support the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme and are designed for independent reading in class or at home, after students have finished the Modules. The books are aligned to the phonic progression of the Modules to ensure students are confident in reading them independently and that they experience success. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 17 and Module 18.Take A Tour of Bikes and find out about stunts, velodromes and races. In My Diary ... Curtis is made to keep a BORING diary about his journey to school.Each book contains two high-interest fiction or non-fiction texts on topics that will appeal to older readers. There is a variety of genres across the series, including stories, graphic texts, narrative non-fiction and quizzes - so there''s something for everyone.The books have a grown-up look and feel that resembles the books their peers are reading. They contain appealing, age-appropriate black and white or two-colour illustrations, and full-colour photos. Crucially, they feel manageable for struggling readers, avoiding large blocks of text and including short chapters and feature words. Independent reading is supported by a page before each text containing the Green Words, Red Words and Challenge Words they will come across in the text.

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Book SynopsisThis 2024 edition of Read Write Inc. Fresh Start rescues students aged 9 and above who are below age-related expectations, using a phonics-based approach.The Modules are specially written to help students to catch up on and develop their reading and writing skills, reinforcing the sounds and graphemes taught in phonics lessons through further practice.The programme includes a range of engaging age-appropriate fiction and non-fiction texts with diverse characters and broad appeal, ensuring that students see themselves in the stories and learn about different experiences. This pack of Modules 21-25 includes stories about being an astronaut, the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet, and crocodile facts.The Read Write Inc. Fresh Start Modules contain step-by-step activities, that increase in difficulty as students progress through the Modules, to build skills and confidence. Now with a sentence-focused activity to help students understand the structure of a sentence, they later utilise this kn

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Book SynopsisEngaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable readers are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These readers complement your existing decodable readers from Oxford University Press and can be used alongside them to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. Teagan at the Playground allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Autumn 1, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

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