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Although hurricanes start far out to sea, they often reach land. Winds can whip to over 250 kilometres per hour. Trees, power lines and homes are easily blown over. Find out how to prepare yourself and your home for this natural disaster.

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Mention 'Medieval Knights' and people may think of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. But these warriors weren't just heroes from fables and legend. They were real men who strapped themselves into heavy armour and bravely charged into battle. Dynamic illustrations and engaging tales of famous knights teach readers what life was like as an elite armoured warrior in Medieval Europe.

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Marvin the moose and Woody the beaver have been best friends forever! But their friendship is tested when Marvin does something totally AWESOME and Woody remains ordinary. The other forest animals now adore Marvin - calling on his new superhero services to help right wrongs, solve problems, and fix trouble. They even build a statue in his honour! Woody watches with envy, hatching a not-so-awesome plan to steal some attention. Can Woody and Marvin save their friendship? Craig Shuttlewood explores friendship, jealousy, and forgiveness in this relatable picture book about finding the awesomeness inside each of us.

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Take a journey far beyond our solar system's outer planets. Learn all about distant galaxies that are light years away. And find out about the incredible technology behind how we know about them.

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Some reptiles have superhero skills! Did you know that chameleons can look in two directions at once? Discover more superhero talents of the reptile world.

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Have you ever wondered how the sewer system works? Look no further! Discover the story behind the pipes beneath our feet. From facts on the first plumbing systems to information about how waste water gets treated and cleaned, readers will learn about why we need sanitation and the journey our waste and used water takes through the pipes.

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Tied into the KS1 science curriculum, this book takes a lively, attractive look at British trees. Using lots of familiar examples, along with some unfamiliar ones, it's an accesible look at the diverse flora of the UK. Lots of photographs and small pieces of text throughout make the book a fun and engaging read.

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Welcome to Paradise Island, the secret home of Wonder Woman! Hundreds of weapons and trophies fill the halls of the island's palace. Each one tells a story of adventure, danger and bravery. This is the tale of the Lasso of Truth that saved Wonder Woman from Circe!

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Pluto got the shock of his life when he was kicked out of the famous nine. His planet status was stripped away, leaving him lost and confused. Poor Pluto! On his quest to find a place where he belongs, he talks to comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. He doesn't fit in anywhere! But when Pluto is about to give up, he runs into a dwarf planet and finally finds his place in the solar system. This feel-good picture book combines a popular science topic with character education themes of self discovery, acceptance, and friendship. It has bonus material in the back matter to support the curriculum.

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Come along and investigate the continent of Australia. What are its landforms? What are its major cities? What natural resources are found there?

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Magma, wind and water form different rocks in different ways. Read beneath the cracks to learn about the rock cycle.

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Kangaroos live only in Australia. Learn all about these leaping, long-legged marsupials and their habitats in Kangaroos.

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After an away game victory, a bus full of American football players heads back home. Suddenly, all of the players receive the same message on their phones -- an image of a mysterious shadow figure. When the figure appears on the road ahead of them is all hope lost? Or can the team pull out another win? Bestselling author Michael Dahl (LIBRARY OF DOOM and IGOR'S LAB OF FEAR) takes young readers on the ride of their life in this addictively creepy series SCHOOL BUS OF HORRORS!

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How do we know about the plants and animals that lived millions of years ago? Fossils! Every continent contains fossils that tell us about organisms that once existed on Earth. Fossils also give us details about what the planet was like in these prehistoric times. Find out how fossils are formed, how they are identified and much more.

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During a field trip, a school bus takes students on a detour due to road construction. Then another. And another! The bus seems to be driving in circles, as if the streets have become a giant maze. Will the students ever reach their final destination? The addictively creepy SCHOOL BUS OF HORRORS from Michael Dahl, the bestselling author of LIBRARY OF DOOM will keep young readers on the edge of their bus seats until the final stop.

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Gabi's garden needs some help. Where to begin? Gabi and her best friend Adi use if/then statements to decide what to plant, what to water and what to pick! These scientific thinkers find ways every day to use computer coding concepts to make work and play more fun!

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How long is Britain's coastline? How are beaches formed? In this fascinating book, you can find out about the geography of British coasts. Learn about life in rock pools, what an estuary is, who works in coastal areas and much more. There is plenty to discover - so let's explore Britain!

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Lift a beak and shuffle through the huddle! It's time for the penguin to wake up! Give young nature explorers and zoologists an exciting way to learn about the icy homes, physical features, and behaviours of this Antarctic bird by following it throughout one day. Plus, kids can continue exploring after the penguin goes to sleep! A step-by-step life cycle diagram, critical thinking questions, and further resources will keep fact-hungry kids learning about this polar penguin.

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Simple text describes how lakes form, the plants and animals in lakes, and how people use lakes. Full-colour photographs perfectly match the text on each spread.

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Find out what happens when Duck pulls a red cart up a hill.

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Two children play and share together.

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Who are the greatest British men and women ever to have graced our lands? From Florence Nighingale and J.K. Rowling to Alfred the Great and Sir David Attenborough, this book is packed full of leaders, scientists, explorers, pioneers and much more. They are sure to inspire and fascinate readers.

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Provides an introduction to the history and development of the telephone and explains how a telephone works. Includes information on Alexander Graham Bell and some of the other inventors who were influential in the invention of the telephone.

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No Nonsense Number Facts provides a coherent programme for supporting fluency in number facts. It focuses on using understanding of mathematical relationships and making connections between what is known and unknown, putting reasoning at the heart of teaching for fluency. This is in line with the aims of both the National Curriculum and Teaching for Mastery. * The elements of the National Curriculum that focus on number facts are grouped around key understandings in each year, so that the content follows a clear progression. * Teaching activities are designed to run for 15-30 minutes. * Resources for use in the activities are provided. * Lesson organisation is clear but flexible, so it can be adapted to the needs of your pupils. * The included USB stick contains editable files of all overviews, lessons plans and resources, as well as video guidance from the authors.

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Curious Nambo is so clumsy with his short snout. No one will play with him or answer all his questions! He just wants to know what crocodiles eat for lunch. Annoyed, Hippopotamus tricks Nambo into finding out the answer for himself. So when Hippopotamus gets stuck in the river, Nambo must decide whether or not to help her. Find out just how the elephant got its long trunk in this unique twist on the tale!

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All animals have adaptations that help them survive. From webbed feet to sharp spines, learn all about the ways animals adapt to life in their habitats.

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Have you ever been a member of a team? You may think teamwork is all fun and games, but it can be daring and even dangerous. Some people depend on teamwork to remain safe while at work or completing a goal. Learn all about the importance of teamwork in daring situations at incredible heights and speeds, in the open sea, and while facing natural disasters.

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In Earth's most extreme habitats, conditions are tough. But no matter how challenging these deserts, rainforests, mountains, caves, ocean depths or cities are, there are plants and animals that have found ways to survive in them through unique adaptations. Called extremophiles, these are the toughest living things on the planet!

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Ivar is tired of sitting on the sidelines making sails while other men experience adventure on the high seas. He decides to take matters into his own hands and stows away on Leif Erikson's ship. Find out what adventures await Ivar and Leif on their expedition to explore new lands.

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We all have rights. But the rights we have now were not always protected. For hundreds of years, brave men and women have fought and even died to win the rights that we now enjoy. These are their stories.

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You may think you have it tough and work really hard, but not compared with children who had to work for a living in the past and even today. Although child labour laws are now in affect in many countries, in some places children still toil long hours in horrible conditions for little pay. Some are not even allowed to attend school. Children at Work Throughout History examines how labour laws have changed over the years in many countries but shows there is still work to be done to protect children and their rights worldwide.

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Why is Elizabeth I considered one of the England's greatest rulers? How did Mahatma Ghandi bring peace to India? What impact did Martin Luther King, Jr. have on American civil rights? Get ready to meet famous leaders whose ideas and actions have determined the course of history.

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An African fable tells the story of a greedy tortoise and how his greed even made him crack his shell.

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Cam’s little sister, Rosie, is always copying him! But will he miss her when she starts to copy someone else?

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The British railway system is the oldest in the world. This fascinating book describes the early days in the British railway industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city railway line in 1830 and Robert Stephenson's Rocket, through to the glory days of the Flying Scotsman and the expansion of the national rail networks in the 1940s to form British Railways. With a biography of George Stephenson the Father of the Railways and his son Robert, a timeline and Track Facts, this book is a must for anyone with an interest in trains and train travel.

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Roll up, roll up! Get your special edition copy of the Anglo-Saxon Times today! Bursting with news and features, including headline news, religious news, farming news, food and drink, fashion highlights, arts and entertainment, property, handy hints and even items for sale, you will find everything you need to know about what's going on in Anglo-Saxon England. Written and designed in a newspaper style, the Anglo-Saxon Times covers the KS2 History Curriculum in a fun and inventive way.

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Why were pyramids built? What do they look like inside? What types of things have been found in pyramids? Explore the mysteries of history through the ancient Egyptian pyramids. This precisely levelled text explains the shape and size of the pyramids as well as the different types of pyramids found around the world. Also discover how pyramids have helped preserve mummies and hieroglyphics like giant time capsules!

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Mum burnt a cake - again. She is just too busy, but her son Dylan thinks he can help. When Rocky the Robot arrives at the door, he obeys all of Mum's commands. However, Rocky isn't very good at his jobs with all his robot parts. He tries to give up, but Mum has a better idea.

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What are hill forts? Who built them and why? What was life in a hill fort like? Hill forts are walled places that were built during Prehistoric times. These walled places, or enclosures, were built on high ground and had high walls, fences and ditches built around them. Archaeologists believe that there were once many thousands of hill forts in existence while today there are 3,000 of them remaining. They are a fascinating reminder of our Bronze and Iron Age ancestors and give us clues about how they lived and their early building methods. In this book you can find out about why people built hill forts, how they built them, why they chose particular building sites and much more. You can also read in-depth profiles of the most well-known hill forts in the UK, such as Maiden Castle, Danebury and Mither Tap.

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Do you like to read great stories? Would you like to write one? Learn all about writing a great story.

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Around the world, farms grow food for people to eat. Learn about all about farms.

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Nick feels like something is watching him as he walks through the rainforest. What could it be? Or is there nothing there at all?

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Around the world, people build houses that suit the climates where they live.

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No Nonsense Grammar is a new complete grammar programme designed to meet the needs of the new National Curriculum in a manageable way. Written by the Babcock LDP Primary Literacy team, the programme is easy to use, flexible and comprehensive, providing sufficient guidance to implement an effective grammar teaching programme from Year 1 to Year 6. Each box includes: * 3 teacher books (KS1, Lower KS2 and Upper KS2) - box includes two copies of each. * A copy of Babcock's unique Sentence Toolkit to help your students get to grips with the building blocks of grammar. * USB stick containing editable versions of all the activities and resources, video guidance from the lead author on how to use the programme in your school, and 26 Raintree PDF eBooks for use as exemplar texts in your grammar teaching. THIS PRODUCT IS VATABLE.

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Join Max Jupiter as he and his friend Jack take an unexpected journey to Planet Robonica.

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Explains the different types of maps, their features and how they are used.

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We look at different objects that are either hot or cold.

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We explore the inside and outside of a house.

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