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HarperCollins Publishers Bugs!: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Follow the narrator as he takes us through the good and bad aspects of micro-organisms in this fun rhyming poem by Sam McBratney, explaining that while these unseen bugs can ruin food and make us ill, they also keep our world under control, by rotting food and plants that we no longer need. Lively illustrations by Eric Smith accompany the poem. Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type: A poem. A comparison chart on pages 14 and 15 helps children recap the key pros and cons of bugs, and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Curriculum links: Science: Micro-organisms; Geography: Improving the environment
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Primary Focus – Comprehension: Pupil Book 3
Collins Primary Focus: Comprehension Pupil Book 3 is aimed at ages 9+. Using a variety of well-known authors, the book is designed to encourage children to read and understand every essential fiction and non-fiction text type. Follow-up activities progress from literal questions to higher order thinking skills. Features significant authors from a range of eras including contemporary household names that children love to read Includes every genre required by current literacy frameworks Supports all ability levels with a progression through literal, deductive, evaluative and inferential questions Engages all children with an updated design and new artwork to complement different texts
£12.91
HarperCollins Publishers The Art of Fielding (Collins Modern Classics)
Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience – classics which will endure for generations to come. Henry Skrimshander, newly arrived at college, shy and out of his depth, has a talent for baseball that borders on genius. But sometimes it seems that his only friend is big Mike Schwartz – who champions the talents of others, at the expense of his own. And Owen, Henry’s clever, charismatic, gay roommate, who has a secret that could put his brilliant college career in jeopardy. Pella, the 23-year-old daughter of the college president, has returned home after a failed marriage, determined to get her life in order. Only to find her father, a confirmed bachelor, has fallen desperately in love himself. Then, one fateful day, Henry makes a mistake – misthrows a ball. And everything changes…
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Listening: B1+ (Collins English for Life: Skills)
Do you understand ‘textbook English’ recordings but not what you hear in the real world? To improve your listening skills, you need to hear real conversations. That’s why Collins Listening is based entirely on 50 authentic everyday interactions to help you understand what is said to you, whatever the circumstances. From buying a mobile phone to asking for directions, joining a gym to understanding transport announcements, Listening will help you understand what is said to you in real life situations and make sure everything you learn is useful. Twenty 4-page units with exercises and vocabulary work to help you understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary Authentic recordings of both native and non-native speakers of English, covering a wide variety of accents from around the world Recordings include face-to-face conversations, public announcements, telephone calls, bookings, shopping scenarios and more Additional real vocabulary for everyday life, taken from the COBUILD English corpus Collins Listening is part of the new English for Life series and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world’s largest database of the English language. It is suitable for self-study and classroom use, and can help towards Cambridge FCE preparation. Suitable for Intermediate learners of English (CEF level B1+).
£12.59
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Scotland Film and TV Location Map
Full-colour, handy guide to more than 60 of the most popular film and TV locations in Scotland. Striking images and detailed descriptions allow for a comprehensive guide to Scotland’s most recognisable filming sites in a convenient, travel-sized guide. Follow the journeys your favourite characters undertook from Hogwarts to Gotham City, Skyfall to Lallybroch, as this guide covers the best Scotland has to offer Hollywood and Bollywood. This map features: Full coverage of the road, stations, and streets of Scotland Scenic images and detailed descriptions of famous filming locations Locations include: Harry Potter, James Bond, The Da Vinci Code, Still Game, Outlander, Good Omens, and The Crown Ideal companion to a sat-nav – it enables route planning and route sense-checking
£5.57
HarperCollins Publishers Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (Collins Classics)
The Collins Complete Works of Oscar Wilde is the only truly complete and authoritative single-volume edition of Oscar Wilde’s works, and is available in both hardback and this paperback edition. Continuously in print since 1948, the Collins Complete Works of Oscar Wilde has long been recognised as the most comprehensive and authoritative single-volume collection of Wilde’s texts available, containing his only novel, The Portrait of Dorian Gray, as well as his plays, stories, poems, essays and letters, all in their most authoritative texts. Illustrated with many fascinating photographs, the book includes introductions to each section by Merlin Holland (Oscar’s grandson), Owen Dudley Edwards, Declan Kiberd and Terence Brown. Also included is a comprehensive bibliography of works by and about Oscar Wilde, and a chronological table of his life and work.
£14.99
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Primary History – Primary History Teacher's Guide
Collins Primary History provides a rich coverage of the Primary National Curriculum for History. Packed with information, source materials, questions and activities, the beautifully designed pupil books support children to explore, interpret and develop knowledge of significant historical periods. The accompanying Teacher’s Guide provides planning support and guidance on making progress in history.
£35.12
HarperCollins Publishers Hamlet: Band 18/Pearl (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A wonderfully creative retelling of Shakespeare’s famous tale of revenge. When Hamlet’s father unexpectedly dies and his mother quickly remarries his uncle, something doesn’t feel right. A warning from a ghost sets in motion a terrifying investigation to uncover the truth. But at what cost? Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage
£10.88
HarperCollins Publishers Dinner!: Level 3 (Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme)
Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 3 books introduce the concept of the ‘story’, and include simple phonic sounds and very high-frequency words with simple spellings.What do you like to eat? What is your favourite food? Look at all the ingredients that go into preparing our colourful dinner. Join us! We hope you will enjoy the food!This book introduces words for a range of foods that are popular in the Middle East.
£6.35
HarperCollins Publishers French Pocket Dictionary: The perfect portable dictionary (Collins Pocket)
The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning. Whether you’re on business, holiday or just learning French at your own pace, this Collins French to English and English to French Pocket Dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy, compact format. A modern French dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's French language, culture and usage, this dictionary has the most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range of areas. An in-depth ‘French in Focus’ supplement contains information about French language and culture to enhance your learning, plus full GCSE coverage so students can use this French dictionary for GCSE exam success. A ‘French verb tables’ supplement features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in use to help improve your fluency in different situations, such as sending an email or making a phone call. This pocket French dictionary includes 40,000 words and phrases, 60,000 translations and all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatments of key words, notes about life in French-speaking countries and warnings on common errors and faux amis. For more on French language usage, the French Essential Dictionary (9780008270728) is also available.
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Rolling: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
Follow a group of children as they climb to the top of a hill and race each other to the bottom by rolling in this fun rhyming poem – written by acclaimed poet Gareth Owen, and accompanied by the colourful illustrations of Vicky Fieldhouse. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language A scene of the hill and surrounding area on pages 14–15 allow children to discuss the events of the poem, providing a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Text type: A poem Curriculum links: Citizenship: Taking part This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Pirate!: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level It’s Cal and Annie’s first day at their new school. Cal is terrified that his little sister is going to tell the other children at school the family secret – that their dad is a pirate. All goes well to begin with, but as the day progresses, the news soon gets out! Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type – A story with a familiar setting. The excitement chart on pages 46 and 47 can be used to support an oral recount of the events of the story. Curriculum links – PSHE: Healthy lifestyles (emotional health). This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Lights: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
This book with beautiful illustrations captures the qualities of each kind of light, from sunlight to moonlight to electric light, the way it illuminates and the relationship between darkness and light. Yellow level/ Band 3 books offer early readers varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type - A non-fiction recount. A selection of the illustrations on pages 14 and 15 give children a chance to recap and discuss the text Curriculum links - Science: light and dark This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Sounds: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
'There are sounds all around you…Which sounds do you like?' This is a simple non-fiction book about the wide variety of sounds we head and how they are made. The text is illustrated with lively photographs of children listening, and making noise! Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns withsequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Text type - An information book. A pictorial index is included on pages 14 and 15, giving the children a chance to recap and discuss the text. Curriculum links - Science: ourselves, sound and hearing. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Stripes: Band 00/Lilac (Collins Big Cat)
Where do you see stripes around you? This non-fiction picture book looks at all sorts of stripes. Do you see them on a zebra’s fur, or as shadows on the pavement, or on a bright, woolly jumper? Alongside each photograph is a close-up snapshot that magnifies the various textiles and materials in detail. Lilac/Band 0 - wordless book that gives information through pictures and is designed to develop understanding about how information books work. Text type - Non-Fiction A simple pictoral summary at the end of the book provides an oppportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book. This book is ideal for supporting early work on patterns and art. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers Trak!: Level 6 (Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme)
Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 6 books provide an advance on level 5. Sentences are still highly repetitive but slightly longer, with simple story development supported by illustrations. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends. Although the focus at level 6 remains on reading the core words, the concept of reading hamzat al-wasl and sun letters correctly is introduced in non-verbal sentences of up to 4-5 words. A colourful retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s The Elephant’s Child, this fable explains how the elephant got its long trunk. As the elephant journeys through the jungle it admires the features of the other animals, until he gets a bit too close to one of them … This sweet and funny story has been written and illustrated by Charlotte Middleton. A story map on pages 14–15 allows children to recap the story and discuss each stage.
£6.84
HarperCollins Publishers Fruit: Level 4 (Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme)
Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 4 books are for children who are ready to start to read stories with simple single words or non-verbal sentences with 2 or 3 words, and with total support through illustrations and extensive use of repetition. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends, and with the focus on reading core words. This non-fiction book explores the different types of fruit the children like to eat, with mouth-watering photographs of melons, oranges, strawberries and much more. Pages 14-15 provide a summary of the different fruits and where they grow, to consolidate understanding of the book.
£6.66
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Primary Focus – Comprehension: Pupil Book 4
Collins Primary Focus: Comprehension Pupil Book 4 is aimed at ages 10+. Using a variety of well-known authors, the book is designed to encourage children to read and understand every essential fiction and non-fiction text type. Follow-up activities progress from literal questions to higher order thinking skills. Features significant authors from a range of eras including contemporary household names that children love to read Includes every genre required by current literacy frameworks Supports all ability levels with a progression through literal, deductive, evaluative and inferential questions Engages all children with an updated design and new artwork to complement different texts
£12.91
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Primary Focus – Comprehension: Pupil Book 2
Collins Primary Focus: Comprehension Pupil Book 2 is aimed at ages 8+. Using a variety of well-known authors, the book is designed to encourage children to read and understand every essential fiction and non-fiction text type. Follow-up activities progress from literal questions to higher order thinking skills. Features significant authors from a range of eras including contemporary household names that children love to read Includes every genre required by current literacy frameworks Supports all ability levels with a progression through literal, deductive, evaluative and inferential questions Engages all children with an updated design and new artwork to complement different texts
£12.91
HarperCollins Publishers Reading: B2 (Collins English for Life: Skills)
Real English for life beyond the classroom Reading in English at advanced levels involves more than just words and grammar – it requires an interpretation of tone, context, aims and more. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn’t enough for real life. Using real life examples and language English for Life: Reading (B2+) will help you to appreciate the finer details of a reading piece and so to get much more out of reading in English. > Study the language people really use when they are writing – and why> Compare and contrast writing styles in lots of different environments> Useful ‘language notes’ to increase your understanding of tone, slang and social context Includes practice of reading in the following contexts:• Correspondence• Products and services• Out and about• Facts• Reading for pleasure About the series:What is it? Collins’ innovative English for Life series adds the extra bit of authenticity to your studies that traditional coursebooks often lack. The series includes helpful up-to-date and relevant topics needed to get by in English and uses authentic material from the Collins Corpus, the world’s largest database of the English language. How can the series be used? The series can be used for independent study (self-study) and extra assignments, it's a great supplement to existing coursebooks, and the books can also be used as stand-alone coursebooks for short courses. All books have accompanying teacher resources available online. What levels are available? There are three levels available:A2 (Pre-intermediate)B1+ (Intermediate)B2+ (Upper intermediate)
£12.59
HarperCollins Publishers Bob’s Secret Hideaway: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities. Text type: A poem.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers A Stitch in Time (Collins Modern Classics)
Maria is always getting lost in the secret world of her imagination… A ghostly mystery and winner of the Whitbread Award,republished in the Collins Modern Classics range. Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally prefers them to people. But whilst on holiday she begins to hear things that aren’t there – a swing creaking, a dog barking – and when she sees a Victorian embroidered picture, Maria feels a strange connection with the ten-year-old, Harriet, who stitched it. But what happened to her? As Maria becomes more lost in Harriet’s world, she grows convinced that something tragic occurred… Perfect for fans of ghostly mysteries like ‘Tom’s Midnight Garden’.
£7.82
HarperCollins Publishers A Stitch in Time (Collins Modern Classics)
Maria is always getting lost in the secret world of her imagination… A ghostly mystery and winner of the Whitbread Award,republished in the Collins Modern Classics range. Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally prefers them to people. But whilst on holiday she begins to hear things that aren’t there – a swing creaking, a dog barking – and when she sees a Victorian embroidered picture, Maria feels a strange connection with the ten-year-old, Harriet, who stitched it. But what happened to her? As Maria becomes more lost in Harriet’s world, she grows convinced that something tragic occurred… Perfect for fans of ghostly mysteries like ‘Tom’s Midnight Garden’.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Crunch and Munch: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
From Jamie Oliver’s favourite dinner lady, Nora Sands, this recipe book is all you need to make some great healthy meals that are fun too. Each recipe includes an ingredients list, a child-friendly method and a ‘Top Tip’. There is a contents page on page 1, plus a glossary and index on pages 20 and 21. This is a Band 05/Green book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers early readers patterned language and varied characters. This is an instruction text with a café menu on page 22 and opening hours on page 23 which encourage children to discuss recipes and healthy food they enjoy and would like in their own café. This story supports science learning about life processes and living things, as well as humans and other animals. It also promotes knowledge that eating the right types of food help keep humans healthy. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try The Magic Pen (9780007185887) written by Hiawyn Oran and illustrated by Nick Schon.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers The Dancing Dog: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
The Dancing Dog can do lots of dances - but can he do all of them? Follow the Dancing Dog as he dances his way through a selection of dance styles, and shows that he doesn't always get the moves right. Beautifully illustrated by Pat Murray, this poem was written by ten-year-old Collins Big Cat Competition winner Jasmin Glynne. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language A poem A summary of the dances the Dancing Dog can do – and those he can't – on pages 14 and 15 help readers to recap the text they have read. Curriculum Links: PE: Dance activities
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Our Colourful World: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Colour is everywhere! This book explores the exciting world of colour, from nature and food to clothing and artwork, with old and new stories from around the world. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£9.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Sullen Woods: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Sir Wendel Steelsworn, the famous dragon-slaying hero, has gone missing in The Sullen Woods. Local writer, Archie Coppercreek, ventures into the woods in search of Sir Wendel – and a story! Will he be able to face the horrors within, and return Sir Wendel to safety? Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers The New Kid: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. It’s Ammar’s first day of school and he doesn’t want to go. He can’t speak English and wishes he was back home in Syria. Will Ammar find a friend, even when he can’t speak the language? Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers I Am Awesome: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Discover how to build strong self-esteem by being your awesome self! Poppy O’Neill wrote I Am Awesome because she believes that learning about how our minds work is the best way to grow self-esteem and understand our emotions. Poppy wanted to include the science behind self-esteem and how emotions work, as well as practical ways to build self-esteem. Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Migration Mysteries: Band 11+/Lime Plus (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Have you ever watched as thousands of birds flew across the sky above you? Ever wondered where they were going, or why they were travelling together? Explore the amazing journey of birds as they migrate around the world and discover why they undertake such incredible journeys. White Plus/Band 10+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers No Horn Unicorn: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. There’s something different about Ugo the unicorn. All the other unicorns in Wildberry Forest have long, white horns, but not Ugo. Can Ugo show his friends that not every unicorn needs a horn? White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Spanish Pocket Dictionary: The perfect portable dictionary (Collins Pocket)
The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. A modern Spanish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's Spanish language, culture and usage. The clear presentation makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Features include: The most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range of areas. Full GCSE coverage, to give students exam confidence An in-depth “Spanish in Focus” supplement containing information about Spanish language and culture to enhance your learning A "Spanish verb tables" supplement which features the most common irregular verbs and examples of verbs in use Whether you're on business, holiday or just learning Spanish at your own pace, this dictionary is designed to give you all the information you need in a handy yet robust format. It includes all the latest words as well as features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout, special treatment of “key words”, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries, and warnings on common errors and false friends. The “Spanish in Focus” supplement helps you to develop your knowledge and confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to be aware of. There is information on pronunciation and improving your fluency, as well as on how to use Spanish in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Spanish life. 40,000 words and phrases, 60,000 translations
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Great Granny Chan: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Great Granny Chan can’t wait for her holiday in England. But instead of the exciting trip she’d hoped for, her family have the most boring things planned. Can Great Granny Chan somehow have the holiday she wants – and keep it a secret from her family? Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: A humorous story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Bad Bat: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
Bad Bat enjoys tricking the other animals when they are sleeping – but will he still be laughing when they find a way of tricking him? This charming Big Cat guided reading book is written and illustrated by Laura Hambleton. This is a Red B/Band 2B book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.This story has a predictable structure and patterned language and children can recap the events of the story on pages 14–15. This book would link well with science teaching when exploring the natural world. Bad Bat is one of the top 10 books found to be ‘easiest’ to read – most accessible and appropriate for the reading level – in the 2019 What Kids are Reading report from Renaissance Learning. Other top 10 ‘easiest’ books to read from the report include No, Sid, No! (9780007421923), The Magic Egg (9780007329182), Sam and the Nut (9780007334995), Best Bird (9780007412853), Cat and Dog in a Mess (9780007235827), Get Fit (9780007421961) and Got It! (9780007421930). This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers The Vet Cadets: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. The hot pools in the small town of Veryboring, northern Iceland, have frozen solid for the first time ever… this sounds like a job for Viktoria and The Vet Cadets! Join the team as they encounter hidden people, a dragon with a sore throat, and some VERY spicy mustard! Will they be able to solve the case, and heat the hot pools again? Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Moon Base Beta: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Brian Claxon is blasting off to Moon Base Beta. Armed only with an intergalactic space mop, it’s his job to keep the space station tidy while the real astronauts do the important work. However, when there’s an emergency with the oxygen supply and all the astronauts are left unconscious, it’s time for Brian to prove his worth. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and scaffolding writing. Text type: A science fiction story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Sign of the Four (Collins Classics)
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘How often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth?’ In London, 1888, the razor-sharp detective skills of Sherlock Holmes are to be put to the test. Mary Morstan reports two seemingly unconnected and inexplicable events: the disappearance of her father, a British Indian Army captain, and the annual arrival of pearls from an unknown sender. Driven on by the complexities of their newest case, Holmes and Watson begin to unravel an intricate web of exotic treasure, secret pacts and mysterious deaths. First published in 1890, The Sign of the Four follows the most iconic detective duo in English literature who have continued to delight and entertain readers from its time of publication until today.
£7.20
HarperCollins Publishers Level 4 – Say "Cheese"! (Collins Peapod Readers)
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. It's time for a school photo. Oh no, what happened? Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working towards A1 Movers Reading guide online
£6.12
HarperCollins Publishers Level 2 – Whizz! Bang! (Collins Peapod Readers)
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Look at the colours! Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters Reading guide online
£6.12
HarperCollins Publishers Level 4 – Crayon Girl! (Collins Peapod Readers)
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Can Maya and Crayon Girl help the world against The Screen? Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working towards A1 Movers Reading guide online
£6.12
HarperCollins Publishers Level 3 – TV Time (Collins Peapod Readers)
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Who will watch TV with Grandpa? Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters Reading guide online
£6.12
HarperCollins Publishers Level 3 – Where's Dad? (Collins Peapod Readers)
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Sid waits for Dad. Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters Reading guide online
£6.12
HarperCollins Publishers Level 3 – My Treehouse (Collins Peapod Readers)
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. What's happened to Betty's treehouse? Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters Reading guide online
£6.12
HarperCollins Publishers Level 4 – Pippen Island (Collins Peapod Readers)
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Milly, Billy and Mo go to an island. Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working towards A1 Movers Reading guide online
£6.12
HarperCollins Publishers Level 3 – Sad Snake (Collins Peapod Readers)
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Can Lola find friends for her snake? Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters Reading guide online
£6.12
HarperCollins Publishers Level 2 – I'm Sorry! (Collins Peapod Readers)
Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Oh no! The dog is being naughty. I'm sorry! Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters Reading guide online
£6.12
HarperCollins Publishers Hedgehog Book 137 Collins New Naturalist Library
The hedgehog is regularly voted Britain's favourite mammal, and yet we know surprisingly little about the life of this spiny mammal. Pat Morris provides an all-encompassing new study of the hedgehog and its habitat, shedding new light on conservation efforts crucial to the survival of this charming creature of our countryside.
£225.00
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Exploring Science: Grade 8 for Jamaica
Exploring Science is an activity led course set in relevant contexts that develops the key skills necessary for success in Integrated Science. This book covers the syllabus requirements of the National Standard Curriculum for Grade 8 Integrated Science. Exploring Science is an activity led course set in relevant contexts that develops the key skills necessary for success in Integrated Science. This book covers the syllabus requirements of the National Standard Curriculum for Grade 8 Integrated Science.• Developed and written specifically for Jamaica• Science in practice projects in many of the Units provide opportunities to carry out Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities• Check your understanding sections at the end of each topic allow teachers and students to assess their progress• End-of-unit questions to check that students have understood the ideas in each Unit• Write-in workbook provides opportunities for homework and supports students with revision
£18.36
