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HarperCollins Publishers Top Ten Great Britons: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level When the British public voted for their top ten Britons, they included a writer, musician, campaigner, engineer and politician in the list. What do they all have in common? Find out what it takes to be a Great Briton. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type – An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links – History
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Living in an Earthquake Zone: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level What’s it really like to live in an earthquake zone and how do people know when one’s about to happen? Explore where and why earthquakes take place and what to do when one strikes. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Text type – An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index on page 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links – Geography – physical geography
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Tsunamis: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level What is a tsunami? How do they happen? What effect do they have on people’s lives? Learn about how we can predict them by looking at the science behind them and some real-life case studies. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type – An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index on pages 28 and 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links – Geography – Human geography
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers On the Track: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Track cycling has been around since the 1870s, but it’s never been so popular as today! Find out all about the specialist bikes, breathtaking races and top riders in this book. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type – An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index on pages 28 and 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links – Physical Education; History
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers My Friend the Fisherman: Level 10 (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 10 books include characters that express emotions and stories with more events. Non-fiction titles introduce terms that might be new to many children. Level 10 books continue to use single spacing and more high-frequency words appear without vowel markings to help the students get used to the traditional norms of printed Arabic. Salih helps keep his uncle’s fishing nets clean. One day he gets help from a rather surprising friend! In return for help cleaning the nets Salih shows his new friend around Dubai.
£7.25
HarperCollins Publishers Chick to Hen: Level 7 (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 7 books include story lines with more episodes in time sequence, and may include imaginary happenings in the context of familiar experiences. There is still repetition but more variation in pattern and more new words are introduced than in lower levels. Non-fiction titles bring in simple non-fiction tools, such as diagrams, labels and captions. Additional vowel marks that encourage the flow of pronunciation are introduced at this level. Verbal sentences of up to 8-10 words with repeating and accessible actions appear at this level. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends. Follow the life of a chicken – from its early days as a chick hatching in its nest, to laying eggs of its own, in this photographic information book by Elspeth Graham. Children can recap the stages of a chicken’s life in the flow chart on pages 14–15.
£7.02
HarperCollins Publishers The Dragon’s Bride and other Dragon Stories: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Three dragon tales from different cultures. Find out how brave Maren defies the terrifying beast on her wedding day, how a dragon’s granny helps three boys escape his cruel claws, and how Tokoyo’s quest to free her father, sees her defeat the dreadful dragon and free her whole country at the same time. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: Traditional tales from other cultures Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Rat-Catcher of Hamelin: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A retelling of the traditional tale of the Pied Piper, and how he saves the village of Hamelin from the invasion of rats, only to take his cruel revenge on the people after the mayor refuses to pay him for his good deed. June Crebbin wonderfully captures the spirit of this story for older children, with a spine-tingling finale. Band info: Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: A traditional tale from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Fisherman and his Wife: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the chance to change his fortune, but will his wife’s dissatisfaction put everything at risk? Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Creatures from the Past: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Find 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 book Curriculum links: Science
£8.75
HarperCollins Publishers Light: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level What is light and how does it work? Did you know it was the fastest thing in the universe? Learn about the different properties of light and the importance of the sun, as well as the potential for using light in the future. 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 book Curriculum links: science
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers Mapping Australia: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Discover how people have mapped Australia – from songs that recorded what the landscape looked like, and early explorers’ drawings, to modern maps and satellite images. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: geography, history
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Plants, Pollen and Pollinators: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level You probably know that bees and butterflies help to pollinate flowers. But did you also know that beetles, lizards and small mammals are also good pollinators? Read more about the animals that help to pollinate flowers – you might be surprised by what you find! Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. An information book. Curriculum Links: science
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Underwater Treasure: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Dive under the water and discover lost treasures! Sunken ships, gold coins, giant statues and a drowned city are all waiting to be found… Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. An information book. Curriculum links: history, geography, science
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Caribbean Carnival: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Wear a bright costume, bang a drum, dance and sing. Come and join the carnival as the Caribbean islands celebrate in style! Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. An information book. Curriculum Links: Geography
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Super Boats: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Sailing, racing, travel and cargo – boats have many different uses. But some are just designed for fun! Read about boats that can travel faster than the wind, sail around the world and even some boats that have swimming pools and discos on them! Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type - An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Dubai From the Sky: Level 11 (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 11 books provide more literary language, more complex sentence structures and less support from illustrations. Characters are more varied, with action sustained over several pages. Non-fiction titles include glossaries where necessary. Sentences are still short for better understanding. However, grammatical vowel endings are more evident to encourage fluent reading and to provide familiarity with some higher-level features of written Arabic. A history of Dubai, told through stunning aerial photos. Forty years ago, Dubai was a small port. Today it is one of the most visited cities in the world, home to the world’s tallest building and hundreds of manmade islands. This is the remarkable story of its rapid growth, told from the sky. Check comprehension and embed learning with a reader response spread on pages 22–23.
£7.48
HarperCollins Publishers Hum Hum: Level 5 (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 5 books are for children who are ready to read stories with more challenging word patterns 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 to ensure the focus remains on reading core words. One snail, two beetles, three worms, four spiders and five flies – the frog eats them all, with hilarious consequences. But who will be next on the menu? This humorous story is brilliantly illustrated by Sandra Aguilar. A story map on pages 14–15 allows children to recap the story and discuss each stage.
£6.66
HarperCollins Publishers We Grow and Change: Level 9 (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 9 books are similar in complexity to level 8, with strong patterns and similar events and episodes. Non-fiction titles use non-fiction tools – including signs, labels, captions and diagrams – where necessary. Single-word spacing is used from level 9 upwards. In addition, very high-frequency words appear consistently without vowel markings. These features will help the students get used to the traditional norms of printed Arabic. As we grow up, our bodies grow and change with us. This information book by Teresa Heapy looks at the changes that happen – from our eyes and teeth to our height and strength. Children can chart the changes our bodies go through from baby to six years old in thetimeline on pages 14–15.
£7.25
HarperCollins Publishers The Digestive System: Level 11 (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 11 books provide more literary language, more complex sentence structures and less support from illustrations. Characters are more varied, with action sustained over several pages. Non-fiction titles include glossaries where necessary. Sentences are still short for better understanding. However, grammatical vowel endings are more evident to encourage fluent reading and to provide familiarity with some higher-level features of written Arabic. We know we all need to eat, but why do we need to and where does it go? Filled with photos and clear diagrams, follow the food you eat on its journey through your body and find out what happens to it along the way. Pages 22 and 23 present a full body diagram, allowing children to recap the full journeyour food takes.
£7.48
HarperCollins Publishers Budoor, the Porridge Pincher: Level 15 (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 15 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters to help develop reading stamina and to help develop sustained engagement with texts. Level 15 books use a wide range of language structures to reflect progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar. Paragraphs and other text devices become more evident in these longer books. When the Three Bears leave their house for a walk, a young girl named Budoor appears and is drawn in to the house by the smell of hot porridge. But what happens when the bears return and find their porridge is gone? This fun rhyming play by the “national children’s dramatist” David Wood is wonderfully illustrated by Tom Percival and creatively adapted into Arabic rhyme for this edition. Pages 30 and 31 present a radio interview with the Three Bears, exploring their thoughtstowards the events of the play.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Wild Weather: Band 11/Lime (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level From whirling sandstorms to freezing blizzards, take a journey around the Earth to see some of its wildest weather. This is a Band 11/Lime book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which has longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. This is an information book and includes a comprehensive glossary on page 29 to aid comprehension. All the wild weather is brought together neatly on pages 30 and 31, with a handy table of all weather types covered, along with locations and causes. This story supports learning around geography and will help children identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom and the location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator and the North and South Poles. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Minibeasts (9780007185375) written by Siobhan Hardy and illustrated by Steve Lumb.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Dubai From The Sky: Band 08/Purple (Collins Big Cat)
A history of Dubai, told through stunning aerial photos. Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Text type – An information book. Curriculum links – Geography: ‘interpret a range of sources of geographical information, including … aerial photographs’. Check comprehension and embed learning with a reader response spread on pages 22–23.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Landmarks of the World: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)
From the pyramids in Egypt to the Sydney Opera House, landmarks have been built all over the world. Find out what makes them so special. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type - An information book. A map of the world on pages 22 and 23 shows the location of all the landmarks. Curriculum links - Geography: ‘the location and characteristics of a range of the world’s most significant human and physical features’.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers The Gardening Year: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)
Spring, Summer. Autumn. Winter. The garden changes with every season of the year. New surprises, new shoots and new jobs for the gardener. Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type - An information book. At the end of the book is a useful checklist of gardeners’ jobs in each season, which can be used for oral recap or to support children’s writing outside the reading session. Curriculum links - Science: ‘Pupils should be taught to observe changes across the four seasons’.
£9.06
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 Elephant’s Ears: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)
Written by Collins Big Cat Writing Competition 2013 winner Grace Webster, this original and funny story follows a baby elephant as he tries to tame his gigantic floppy ears. Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities. Text type: A patterned story with a predictable structure
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Art in the Woods: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
This non-fiction instruction book shows children how materials found in the wood, including pine cones, leaves and twigs, can be used to make their own miniature wood art project. This non-fiction instruction book shows children how materials found in the wood, including pine cones, leaves and twigs, can be used to make their own miniature wood art project. Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Children can recap the stages of how to make art from materials found in the woods on pages 14–15. Text type: An instruction book Curriculum links: Art
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers PET DOG: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
You can train a pet dog to do lots of things. Discover how a pet dog makes the best pet in this decodable non-fiction book by Jean Coppendale. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type: A simple non-fiction book. Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: Science, PSHE. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers GET UP, TOM!: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
Everyone is up, but Tom is still in bed. Even cat and dog try waking Tom. This funny story is written by John Townsend and illustrated by Anna Shuttlewood. Pink B/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. Text type: A story with a predictable structure and patterned language. Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: PSHE. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers BOOM, BOOM: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
Discover different types of drums from around the world in this fun, decodable non-fiction book written by Fiona Macdonald. Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Text type: A simple non-fiction book. Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: Music, PSHE. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Elephant Rescue: Band 08 Purple/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Find out what happens in a rescue centre for orphan elephants – from feeding time to bath time – in this beautiful photographic information book by Louise Spilsbury. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A non-chronological report Curriculum links: Geography This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Fossil Finder: Band 06 Orange/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Follow the amazing true story of Mary Anning, a child from a poor family who sold seashells for a living and stumbled across a world of dinosaurs and fame. This fascinating story was written by Lou Kuenzler and illustrated in a graphic novel style. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A graphic novel Curriculum links: History This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers Fishy Friend: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
When Sam and his family took a trip to the beach, they weren’t expecting him to make a snappy new friend… This sweet story of friendship was written by nine-year-old Collins Big Cat Writing Competition winner Kipp Whysall and beautifully illustrated by Anni Axworthy. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Text type: A poem Curriculum links: Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Ade Adepitan: A Paralympian’s Story: Band 16/Sapphire (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A Paralympic medal winner, commentator and a successful TV presenter, Ade Adepitan has led a remarkable life. Find out Ade’s story, from growing up in Nigeria with a disability, to developing his passion for sport, to receiving an MBE, in this inspirational autobiography. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type: An autobiography Curriculum links: Citizenship; PE
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers Your Brain: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Your brain controls everything you do – from your movement to your senses and even your thoughts and decisions. Complete with detailed diagrams, discover how this important part of your body works, and how you can look after it. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: An information book. Curriculum links: Science. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Discovering Tutankhamun’s Tomb: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level In 1922, Howard Carter and his team discovered an Ancient Egyptian tomb that was to become world famous – with the mummified body of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun inside. Find out what was inside the tomb and what we can learn from it about the world of Ancient Egypt in this fascinating information book by Juliet Kerrigan. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: History; Geography This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£7.52
HarperCollins Publishers Breath: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Every human has to breathe, but how do we do it – and why? This detailed non-fiction book clearly explains the breathing process, how your lungs are connected to the rest of your body, using detailed diagrams for support. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: Science This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Amazing Escapes: Band 05 Green/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Read the miraculous survival stories from across the world of lucky people who escaped dangerous situations, such as being bitten by a shark or trapped in an avalanche. This inspirational book by John Foster is accompanied by real-life photos and illustrations. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gap The books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readers Designed to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographs Every book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisation Topics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusion Progress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehension Ideas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each child This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers The Modern Pentathlon: Band 04 Blue/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)
At the 2012 Olympics, the modern pentathlon will be 100 years old. This photographic non-fiction report shows the events that are included in the pentathlon and the extraordinary skills needed to compete in this challenging event. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gap The books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readers Designed to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographs Every book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisation Topics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusion Progress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehension Ideas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each child This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers In the Game: Band 03 Yellow/Band 14 Ruby (Collins Big Cat Progress)
Dan and Sara are bored. There’s nothing to do in their town, so they’re sitting in the park and playing a computer game – but little do they know what adventures are happening right behind them … This Manga graphic novel is written and energetically illustrated by author Katy Coope. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gap The books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readers Designed to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographs Every book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisation Topics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusion Progress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehension Ideas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each child
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers Swimming the Dream: Band 18/Pearl (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Still only a teenager, Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds has already swum in the World Championships, beaten a world record holder and received an MBE. Find out Ellie’s story of developing her passion for swimming, living with Achondroplasia Dwarfism and her future ambitions in her autobiography, full of personal photos from her career so far. 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: An autobiography. Curriculum links: P.E: Outdoor and adventurous activities. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.88
HarperCollins Publishers Tod and the Trumpet: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
Tod is a shy tortoise who hides away, especially when it’s time to tidy up! But what will happen when Tod is forced out of the comfort of his own shell? This sweet story is written and illustrated by acclaimed author Charlotte Middleton. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Children can follow the important stages of the story in the flow chart on pages 14–15. Text type: A story with a familiar setting Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers The Lonely Penguin: Band 04/Blue (Collins Big Cat)
Penguin is lonely – he can’t find his friends. Follow him on his journey across Antarctica as he searches for them in this lovely story, written and illustrated by award-winning illustrated Petr Horáček. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Children can re-cap the stages of Penguin’s journey on pages 14–15. Text type: A story with a predictable structure and patterned language Curriculum links: Citizenship: Taking part This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£8.38
HarperCollins Publishers The Frog Prince: Band 00/Lilac (Collins Big Cat)
When the princess accidentally drops her ball in the pond she doesn’t expect a frog to bring it back to her, and certainly doesn’t expect the frog to follow her home! But is the frog really all he seems? This wordless version of the traditional tale is stunningly illustrated by author and illustrator Chris Fisher. Lilac/Band 0 books are wordless books that tell a story through pictures and are designed to develop understanding about how stories work. Text type: A wordless traditional story The storyboard on pp.14-15 shows the frog’s transformation into a prince, allowing children to re-cap and retell the story. Curriculum links: Citizenship: Living in a Diverse World
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers Extreme Sports: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Extreme sportsmen and women go faster, climb higher and compete for longer. No sporting challenge is too great. Find out the great dangers people face when pushing themselves to the limit in extreme sports. Written by Adrian Bradbury and filled with action photos from around the world, this book will appeal to adventurous young readers everywhere. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: An information book This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers In the Rue Bel Tesoro: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Omar and Sasha wander through war-torn streets with their dog Valentine, searching for an address at the Rue Bel Tesoro. On their journey they meet a variety of unusual, quirky characters, little realising that their search may be over sooner than they think. Find out what happens in this dramatic play, beautifully illustrated by Philip Bannister. 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 playscript This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers How to be an Anglo Saxon: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level So you want to be an Anglo-Saxon? Find out how to do it in just a few stages. From fighting the Vikings and praying to gods, to making books from animal skin – all is revealed in this fun non-fiction guide by Scoular Anderson. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. An information book. Curriculum Links; History: Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past: An Anglo Saxon Case Study This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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