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HarperCollins Publishers Copernicus, Galileo and Newton: Band 18/Pearl (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level 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. 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: Curriculum links:
£10.88
HarperCollins Publishers A Home from Home: Band 17/Diamond (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. As the Second World War rages across Europe, Erin is evacuated to the safety of the Welsh countryside. What was her new home like, and what adventures awaited her there? Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£9.68
HarperCollins Publishers Flora and the Flames: 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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. Flora is excited about joining the basketball team at her new school, but she soon finds out they aren’t very good. With their first match approaching, can Flora and her new friends work together to beat their biggest rivals? Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Get Fit: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat Phonics)
It’s fun to get fit! Find out different ways professional sports people keep fit, and how easy it is for us to do the same, in this highly photographic non-fiction recount. This is a Red A/Band 2A book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development for early readers.A simple non-fiction recount, children can recap and discuss the different ways they can get fit on pages 14–15. This book would link well with the physical development: move with control and coordination curriculum topic. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Get Fit 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 Bad Bat (9780007412891), No, Sid, No! (9780007421923), Sam and the Nut (9780007334995), The Magic Egg (9780007329182), Cat and Dog in a Mess (9780007235827), Cat and Dog in a Mess (9780007235827) and Got It! (9780007421930).
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Adam and Little Red: 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. Adam doesn’t know if he’s dreaming when he finds himself plunged into the fairytale world of Little Red Riding Hood. When he meets the sinister wolf and realises that Red is in danger, he has a choice to make. Does he have what it takes to be a hero? 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 Tara Binns: Futuristic Physicist: Band 16/Sapphire (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. When Tara Binns opens her dressing up box something exciting happens … Tara Binns is a physicist! A group of scientists are trying to find new uses for maglev technology, from designing flying trains … to flying cars … and even flying people! It takes a few tumbles for Tara to bring the team together to turn mighty magnetic forces into futuristic fun. This exciting title in the Tara Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type: An adventure story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers Tara Binns: Intrepid Inventor: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level 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. When Tara Binns opens up her dressing up box something exciting happens … Tara Binns is a product designer! She is in the middle of being shown the latest designs for anti-gravity boots when there is a catastrophic electrical failure. Tara and her colleagues are trapped inside a smouldering building with no way out. Can Tara use her inventive skills to save everyone inside? This exciting title in the Tara Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Sparkling Cyanide: B2+ Level 5 (Collins Agatha Christie ELT Readers)
Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 – 30,000 words. Each book includes:• Full reading of the adapted version available for free online• Helpful notes on characters• Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot• A glossary of the more difficult words• Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readers The plot:Six people sit down for dinner at a table laid for seven. No one can forget the night exactly a year ago that Rosemary Barton died at this same table surrounded by the same people, her beautiful face turned blue with cyanide poison. Rosemary had always been memorable – and people had strong reactions to her. Did one of the six people at dinner feel strongly enough about her to kill her? About Collins ELT Readers Collins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+(B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced + (C2) Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Are dragons real?: 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. All around the world, people have been telling stories about dragons for thousands of years. But where did these stories come from? Did dragons ever exist? Explore the history behind dragons and the creatures that helped create the dragon myths we still know today. Lime Plus/Band 11+ 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. Scientists explore and try to explain the things they are most interested in – whether it’s plants or people, dogs or… dragons! Isabel wrote this book to explore how scientists have tried to explain dragons over the years, and in doing so, to show that being a scientist isn’t about being the brainiest person in the room. It’s about curiosity, teamwork, and challenging old ideas.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Oh No, Rosie!: Band 10+/White 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. Moving house and school means Megan has to make new friends. She thinks that having a dog will help her to do that, but rather than the cute puppy she'd hoped for, she gets a smelly old dog called Rosie. Megan feels embarrassed when she walks Rosie in the park and notices her new classmates giggling and whispering comments. But are they really laughing at her? Perhaps she misunderstood … This sweet story about friendship is written by Pippa Goodhart. 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 Tara Binns: Daring Diver: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level 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. When Tara Binns opens up her dressing up box something exciting happens … Tara Binns is a marine biologist, and she’s in the middle of an important diving expedition! A motorboat has sunk to the ocean bed and the team are worried it will start leaking oil and harming the local sea life. Can they work as a team to find a way of raising the fuel containers safely before they leak? And what are those dark shadows looming towards them from the depths…? This exciting title in the Tara Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Cambridge International Primary English – International Primary English Workbook 4
Collins International Primary English is a six-level, multi-component course for the international market which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students. This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at primary level. The course follows a clear structure and progression through the levels, with carefully selected texts covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. The Workbooks support the Student’s Books by providing additional material for practice and reinforcement. Exercises and activities are linked to each unit of the corresponding Student’s Book, offering further practice in the key skills. Provides support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework from 2018.
£8.34
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Cambridge International Primary English – International Primary English Workbook 1
Collins International Primary English is a six-level, multi-component course for the international market which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students. This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at primary level. The course follows a clear structure and progression through the levels, with carefully selected texts covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. The Workbooks support the Student’s Books by providing additional material for practice and reinforcement. Exercises and activities are linked to each unit of the corresponding Student’s Book, offering further practice in the key skills. Provides support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework from 2018.
£11.65
HarperCollins Publishers The Ravens' Call: 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. The king's ravenkeeper and his daughter, Alys, are part of a long line of proud royal ravenkeepers and they know the ravens well. So, when Alys notices the ravens' feathers changing colour, she knows something must be done. Is it a message or a warning? Her father has a broken leg and is unable to make a long journey, so it’s down to Alys to take the message to the king and tell him of the ravens' change. Will the message become clear and will Alys be able to deliver it before it’s too late? This historical fantasy adventure is written by Sinéad O’Hart. Lime Plus/Band 11+ 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 French Gem Dictionary: The world's favourite mini dictionaries (Collins Gem)
The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem French to English and English to French dictionary, you’ll have everything you need to know on the go. All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small French dictionary, plus notes about life in French-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins French Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE French. For more on French language usage, the Collins French Essential Dictionary (9780008270728) or the French Pocket Dictionary (9780008183622) are available for purchase.
£6.66
HarperCollins Publishers Collins International Primary English – International Primary English Workbook: Stage 6
Collins International Primary English offers full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0058) from 2020 within a six-level, multi-component course, which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students in the international market. Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at primary level. The course follows a clear structure and progression through the levels, with carefully selected texts covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. The Workbooks offer a range of reading, writing and grammar activities for students of varying language levels to consolidate the language learned in the Student's Books. Following the same topic-based units as the Student's Books, they provide further practice and extension material for learners of all levels. This series also supports Cambridge Global Perspectives™ with activities that develop and practise key skills. This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0058 from 2020.
£8.82
HarperCollins Publishers Collins International Primary English – International Primary English Workbook: Stage 5
Collins International Primary English offers full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0058) from 2020 within a six-level, multi-component course, which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students in the international market. Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at primary level. The course follows a clear structure and progression through the levels, with carefully selected texts covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. The Workbooks offer a range of reading, writing and grammar activities for students of varying language levels to consolidate the language learned in the Student's Books. Following the same topic-based units as the Student's Books, they provide further practice and extension material for learners of all levels. This series also supports Cambridge Global Perspectives™ with activities that develop and practise key skills. This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0058 from 2020.
£8.82
HarperCollins Publishers Collins International Primary English – International Primary English Workbook: Stage 3
Collins International Primary English offers full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0058) from 2020 within a six-level, multi-component course, which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students in the international market. Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at primary level. The course follows a clear structure and progression through the levels, with carefully selected texts covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. The Workbooks offer a range of reading, writing and grammar activities for students of varying language levels to consolidate the language learned in the Student's Books. Following the same topic-based units as the Student's Books, they provide further practice and extension material for learners of all levels. This series also supports Cambridge Global Perspectives™ with activities that develop and practise key skills. This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0058 from 2020.
£8.82
HarperCollins Publishers Spanish School Dictionary: Trusted support for learning (Collins School Dictionaries)
The must-have Back to School Spanish dictionary for Year 7. A pocket-sized Spanish to English and English to Spanish reference for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is modern, up-to-date, clear and easy to use. Developed for home study, and to be used in the classroom. Especially designed for school students, and is ideal in the classroom, at home and during exams. It contains all the words and phrases students will need, with key curriculum words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, and thousands of examples to show how Spanish is really used. The clear layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead the students to the information they need quickly and without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for. The dictionary includes language tips and culture notes throughout the text. Soy, eres, es…Spanish verbs made easy! Each verb on the Spanish side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive verb guide, with full conjugations and example phrases showing the verb used in context. Also available in French and German.
£7.20
HarperCollins Publishers Spurrell Welsh Pocket Dictionary: The perfect portable dictionary (Collins Pocket)
The home of trusted Welsh dictionaries for everyday language use. A modern Welsh to English and English to Welsh Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today's Welsh language and usage. The clear layout makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Suitable for use in schools. Designed for all those speaking and learning Welsh. It is the ideal dictionary for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a handy format. Revised and updated with hundreds of new words and offers extensive coverage of today's English and Welsh. The supplement contains help with letter writing, CVs and emails, as well as useful phrases for a variety of situations. The clear typography gives the text a contemporary feel, and ensures that users find the information they need quickly and easily.
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Wordsearches 10: 300 themed wordsearches (Collins Wordsearches)
Reach for your trusty pen or pencil and tackle this bumper collection of word challenges at your leisure. Arranged in themes, they will provide a mental workout and relaxation therapy at the same time. How quickly can you find the words in the grid? You will find the solutions at the back of the book. Relax and give your brain a workout. Ideal for whiling away your time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.
£7.20
HarperCollins Publishers Activity Book 2: Age 3-7 (Collins First English Words)
An activity book to accompany Collins First English Words, winner of the Best Entry for Young Learners prize at HRH The Duke of Edinburgh English Language Book Awards 2012. Encourage a love for learning English and capture the imagination of children. Through fun and engaging activities, young learners can practise the English words they need to learn with the help of Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey. Covers the first English words children need to learn Words grouped into themes Fun, varied and engaging activities, written specifically to help young children develop their skills of analysis and improve their linguistic awareness Beautiful illustrations Plenty of space for children to practise their writing and drawing skills Notes for parents and teachers Collins First English Words Activity Book 2 can be used independently or alongside the beautifully-illustrated dictionary, Collins First English Words. Activity Book 2 builds on the skills developed in Activity Book 1 and includes activities that help children to further improve their ability to read and write. The activities will help build children’s confidence and equip them with the skills they need when starting primary school. Also available: First English Words, First English Words Activity Book 1, First English Words Teacher’s Book, First English Words Activity Pack.
£7.23
HarperCollins Publishers The Hooded Gunman: An Illustrated History of Collins Crime Club
Winner of the 2019 H.R.F. Keating Award for best biography or critical book related to crime fiction! A lavish full-colour celebration of the 2000 books by more than 250 authors published by the iconic Crime Club between 1930 and 1994. The Hooded Gunman was the sinister figure who, having appeared in various guises on the covers of Collins’ various series of Mystery and Detective books in the 1920s, finally gained recognition with the launch of Collins’ Crime Club, becoming the definitive imprint stamp on more than 2,000 books published by that august imprint between 1930 and 1994. From Agatha Christie to Reginald Hill, the Hooded Gunman was a guarantee of a first-class crime novel for almost 65 years, and those books are now as sought after and collectable and almost any other book series, with many commanding high prices and almost impossible to find. In the year that Collins – the publisher founded by William Collins in Glasgow in 1819 – is enjoying its 200th birthday, this book celebrates probably its most famous publishing imprint. Written and researched by Agatha Christie writer, expert and archivist Dr John Curran, this sumptuous coffee table book looks back at the history of the Crime Club and its authors, showing the jackets of every book published by the imprint over seven decades, and the descriptive ‘blurbs’ of every book, running to more than 350,000 words. With facts, figures and lists, and drawing on rare archival photos, correspondence and marketing materials, it is the first time that anyone has attempted to chronicle the publishing of the Crime Club – the ultimate book for fans of crime fiction and also of twentieth century book jacket design. The Hooded Gunman won the H.R.F. Keating Award for best 2019 biography or critical book related to crime fiction, and was also nominated for an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America.
£36.00
HarperCollins Publishers Key Words for Cambridge English First: FCE (Collins Cambridge English)
Learn key vocabulary for the FCE examAchieve the score you need Collins COBUILD Key Words for Cambridge English: First and First for Schools will help students to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency in preparation for the Cambridge English: First (FCE) and First for Schools exams. hundreds of vocabulary-building features, synonyms, phrases and collocations a thematic word list section, organized according to topics that frequently appear in the exams words are organized alphabetically and are clearly labelled according to topic full-sentence definitions in simple language and a clear and easy-to-use format More than a dictionary, this unique reference tool provides all the vocabulary support needed by students preparing for both First (FCE) and First for Schools. It is ideal for self-study, and can be used alongside your existing coursebook and Collins Practice Tests for Cambridge English: First to make sure you are ready for the exam. You can trust Collins COBUILDThe definitions in Key Words for Cambridge English: First and First for Schools are based on COBUILD content. The 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus is the world’s largest database of the English language. It is updated every month and has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD for over 25 years.
£11.99
HarperCollins Publishers World of Football: Band 02A/Red A (Collins Big Cat)
Everyone can play football, anywhere in the world! Find out what you need to play the game and where in the world it is played in this action-packed non-fiction report by Daniel Nunn. This is a Band 02A/Red A book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. This is an information book and children can recap the stages of the book on pages 14-15. This book supports physical education as well as learning about striking and fielding games. For another story in this Collins Big Cat book band for guided reading, try The Magic Egg (9780007329182) written by Vivian French and illustrated by Karen Donnelly.
£7.93
HarperCollins Publishers Frog and Toad: Tomorrow: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
Once upon a time there were two good friends, a frog and a toad… Each time Toad saw how messy his home was he said,“I will do it tomorrow. Today I will take life easy.”What happened when tomorrow arrived? The much-loved Frog and Toad stories were written and illustrated Arnold Lobel and have been loved by generations. Children can recap the story on pages 14–15 by exploring the difference between tidying the house ‘tomorrow’ and doing it ‘today’, providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£9.06
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Nightmare: Two Ghostly Tales: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Two spooky stories from double-Carnegie-winner, Berlie Doherty. Dark and atmospheric these two tales send a chill down the spine. A desolate winter moor is the backdrop to the first story of a haunting friendship, and, in the second, when the past comes back to haunt Charlie, it becomes impossible to tell what is real and what isn't. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Two stories by a significant author. A feelings bar chart on pages 54-55 show the rise and fall in the narrators emotions during the first story, Nightmare. Curriculum links: Citizenship: Living in a diverse world. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers The Monster Joke Book: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level "What do monsters eat for breakfast? Dreaded Wheat!" is just one joke from this extended collection of monster jokes that are arranged by theme. Some jokes will be familiar to children and some will make them groan with delight. Colourful pictures help bring the jokes to life. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type – A joke book. An advert for a 'Monster comedy night' is included on pages 30 and 31. This can be used to help readers think about how they might promote their own Monster Comedy Night. Curriculum links – ICT: Combining text and graphics. This book is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Weird Little Monsters by Nic Bishop.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Children’s Dictionary: Illustrated dictionary for ages 7+ (Collins Children's Dictionaries)
Gift a love of words with this beautifully designed children's dictionary For children aged 7 and over, this dictionary contains up to date coverage of a range of everyday and curriculum vocabulary. It offers additional language tips and carefully selected and annotated illustrations to help students with more complex language. The Word Wizard section provides in-depth support on spelling, punctuation and grammar. This book is designed to build confidence and develop language and dictionary skills at home and in the classroom in preparation for secondary school. Includes a wide range of the latest vocabulary from different subject areas with example sentences and tips on grammar and spelling to help students understand how to use language more effectively. Synonyms and antonyms are provided to help build vocabulary. Beautiful annotated illustrations add an extra dimension and provide additional information on a range of topic areas.
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Tamima's Smile: 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. Tamima the crocodile is known for always being happy and having a big smile, but one day she gets toothache and can’t smile anymore. Can she overcome her fear of the dentist and regain her smile?
£7.48
HarperCollins Publishers Elephant Sanctuary: Level 12 (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 12 books feature greater use of literary language and more unusual and challenging vocabulary. Play scripts also feature from Level 12. Non-fiction titles contain longer, more formal sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Sentences become longer with greater use of conjunctions and relative clauses. Grammatical vowel endings are more evident to encourage fluent reading and to provide familiarity with some higher-level features of written Arabic. 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.
£7.70
HarperCollins Publishers Destination Unknown: B2+ Level 5 (Collins Agatha Christie ELT Readers)
Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 – 30,000 words. Each book includes:• Full reading of the adapted version available for free online• Helpful notes on characters• Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot• A glossary of the more difficult words• Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readers The plot:Famous scientists from around the world are disappearing and nobody knows why. The one woman who can help uncover the truth is dying after a plane crash. How can they discover where the scientists are without her? Meanwhile, in a hotel room in Casablanca, Hilary Craven decides to end her life. But her suicide attempt is interrupted by a man who offers her an exciting alternative… About Collins ELT Readers CCollins ELT Readers are divided into 7 levels:Level 1 – elementary (A2)Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2-B1)Level 3 – intermediate (B1)Level 4 – upper- intermediate (B2)Level 5 – upper-intermediate+(B2+)Level 6 – advanced (C1)Level 7 – advanced + (C2) Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Paddington Goes for Gold: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A hilarious picture book featuring Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru, as he takes part in a local family sports event with rather sticky results! Paddington is in high competitive spirits when he accompanies the Brown family to a local sports day. But whether he’s putting the shot, helping Jonathan and Judy get ready for the three-legged race, or taking part in a relay, nothing goes quite as planned. Will a gold medal ever be within Paddington’s reach? Children can recap the different ways Paddington tried to help in the sports day races through the summary on pages 30–31, providing lots of speaking and listening opportunities. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Ideas for Reading provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers What’s up with Time?: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level How do we measure time, and where does it come from? How do clocks work – and what happened before they were invented? Find out the fascinating answers inside. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. 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 44 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links – Mathematics – measurement; History –chronological understanding
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Legend of Blackbeard: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Travel with fearsome Captain Blackbeard and his crew of pirates across the open seas as they search for treasure and capture ships. But just when Blackbeard thinks he has everything he ever wanted, he realises that it’s being a true pirate that he loves best. 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 traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Mighty Mountains, Swirling Seas: Band 11/Lime (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Poems inspired by the world all around us. Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Text type – A poetry book. Pages 30 and 31 tie many of the poems together in a reader response page that shows the river’s journey to the sea, and can be used as a prompt for speaking and listening activities. Curriculum links – Geography: ‘use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physical features, including beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather’.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers The Great Chapatti Chase: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level “Run, run as fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m Chapatti Man!” But will Chapatti Man escape? White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type: A traditional tale. A visual summary of the Indian scenery on pages 30 and 31 helps children to recap the main events of the story.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Boy With Wings: Band 09/Gold (Collins Big Cat)
Icarus and his father have been imprisoned in a maze. They dream of escape, but all they have are some sticks, feathers and wax … Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – An retelling of a myth. Recap the key events in a reader response spread on pages 22–23. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.51
HarperCollins Publishers Why Can't Humans Fly?: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Why can’t humans fly? Why are ants so strong? Why can’t elephants jump? Our shape and size controls what we can and can’t do. Find out how humans and animals are perfectly designed to live in their particular habitats, and discover the role that evolution has played in this. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type: A simple non-fiction book. Pages 30 and 31 explore the main themes from the book. Curriculum links: Science: Ourselves; Literacy: Explanations. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers My Family Tree: Band 01A/Pink A (Collins Big Cat)
Who's in your family? Use this family tree to learn all about one family, how many brothers and sisters there are and what the grandparents look like, and discover how families are connected. Beautiful illustrations accompany this non-fiction report, providing lots of discussion opportunities. Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. Text type: A simple non-fiction report. A diagram of the family tree on pages 14-15 help children recap what they have read and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Curriculum links: Personal, Social and Emotional Development
£7.93
