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HarperCollins Publishers Making Books with Nick Butterworth: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
Would you like to find out who inspired the famous children’s book character, Percy the Park Keeper? The author and illustrator who created him, Nick Butterworth, invites us into his home to show us how he works, from the first spark of an idea to the published book. Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – A non-fiction recount. Pages 14-15 show three stages of Nick drafting an illustration of Percy, ideal for exploring ideas, preparation and editing/planning within children’s own work. Curriculum links – Art and design: Building shapes and patterns, an event in pictorial form. This fascinating non-fiction book can be read alongside.Nick’s other titles for Collins Big Cat, Percy and the Rabbit, and Percy and the Badger. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
£9.06
HarperCollins Publishers The Rabbits’ House: 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. Three young rabbits have built their homes from straw, wood and bricks. But will their houses be strong enough to stop the Big Bad Wolf from destroying them? This beautiful retelling of the traditional tale is written and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Mandy Stanley. Children can recap the journey of the three rabbits and the big bad wolf using the story map on pages 14–15.
£7.02
HarperCollins Publishers Marceline, Defender of the Sea: 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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Nearly everyone in Marceline’s class is going away for the holidays, but she has to go into hospital for an operation instead. However, Marceline loves books and she has lots of stories to keep her company. She learns all about the history of fairy tales and thinks about how she would retell a fairy tale herself. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Pages 54 and 55 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.
£10.65
HarperCollins Publishers Tara Binns: Eco-energy Expert: 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. When Tara Binns opens her dressing up box something exciting happens … Tara Binns is an environmental engineer! Eco-friendly energy is good for the planet, but what if it spoils a beautiful view? Tara Binns makes a big splash in the world of wind power and everyone is blown over by the strength of her sparky ideas. 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. Text type: An adventure story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Treasures of the Volcano: 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 discovery of a mysterious scorched letter launches Wolfie and his volcanologist mother, Isabella, on a thrilling adventure around the world's volcanoes. From Pompeii to Antarctica, they face beauty and danger in equal measure in their quest for the treasures of the volcano. This exciting adventure story is written by Hawys Morgan. 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 Dani Binns: Fix-it Farmer: Band 08/Purple (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. When Dani Binns opens up her toy box something exciting happens … Dani Binns is a farmer! When she goes to feed the animals on the farm, she discovers that they are mysteriously in the wrong pens. Chickens are in the horse’s field, a horse is in the sheep pen … and one sheep is missing! With everyone in a flap at the farm, can Dani restore order? This exciting title in the Dani Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£9.52
HarperCollins Publishers The Runaway Loaf: Level 13 (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 13 books feature longer and more complex sentence structures. Sentences make use of a wide range of stylistic features which reflect progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar. Stories may also contain more literary, metaphorical language, including similes and other figurative language to help the reader create mental images, plus exaggeration for dramatic or humorous effect. Non-fiction titles contain longer, more formal sentences and a broader range of unfamiliar terms. “You won’t catch me, you won’t eat me…!” This original twist on the traditional Gingerbread Man tale sees the crafty breadster zipping through India, past the well, the market, the temple, eluding all pursuers, until he reaches the river … A visual summary of the Indian scenery on pages 30 and 31 helps children to recap the main events of the story.
£7.84
HarperCollins Publishers Why do we dream?: 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. Dreams can be strange, funny or scary, but they all have something in common. Almost everyone has them! Scientists are trying to understand why. Do dreams help our brains to store yesterday’s experiences, or prepare for the future? Or are they just a side effect of a busy brain at work? Let’s dive into different ideas about dreams and find out! 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. Isabel first explored the science of sleep and dreams while studying animal behaviour as part of her degree. She was keen to help young readers find out how scientists have tackled questions about dreams and – even more importantly – begin to ask new questions of their own.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers Dani Binns: Talented Train Driver: Band 09/Gold (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. When Dani Binns opens up her toy box something exciting happens … Dani Binns finds herself in the front cab of a train … and she’s the train driver! Asha, the other driver, and Tai, the conductor, show Dani how to work the train’s controls and off they go … until they come across something on the track ahead! Dani slams on the brakes and stops just in time to avoid hitting a herd of cows who have escaped from their field. With danger down the line, will Dani be able to get things back on track? This exciting title in the Dani Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£9.52
HarperCollins Publishers Saving the Ice Bear: Band 11+/Lime Plus (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. During a bad winter in Viking-age Scotland, Fari finds a polar bear cub that drifted to shore on an ice floe. He raises the cub and teaches her tricks. They soon become inseparable – but as the bear grows and grows, she is no longer welcome in Fari’s home. Follow Fari as he embarks on a journey to save his friend in this beautiful historic tale by Susan Price. 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 The Great Piñata Mystery: 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. It’s Lucas’s birthday party and the whole family are looking forward to the lunchtime piñata. But when the piñata is opened, it’s found to be empty! Who had the opportunity to steal the sweets and who has an alibi? There are plenty of clues and some red herrings too. Follow Lucas as he embarks on an investigation into who stole the sweets and why. Can he get to the bottom of the mystery or will his birthday be ruined? This exciting and humorous mystery story is written by Ciaran Murtagh. 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 Wolf in your kitchen: 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. What did the first dogs look like? Were they huge and shaggy, like deerhounds? Were they tiny, like Chihuahuas? Most importantly of all, how did they come to live among people? 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
Royal Irish Academy Days in the life: Reading the Michael Collins Diaries 1918-1922
From 1918 to 1922 Michael Collins kept working diaries of his busy revolutionary life. They are a collection of hurried notes, necessary lists, names and appointments, things to do, and things not done. They are a record of his long working days, and they got him to where he needed to be on time. Though these diaries do not contain conventional lengthy entries in which Collins finally reveals his innermost thoughts, they still tell us much about this extraordinary man. In this book, Michael Collins’s biographers, Anne Dolan and William Murphy, capture the nature of this new Collins source. They reflect on how the diaries change what we know about him, and challenge us to think differently about his life. The diaries begin with Collins a revolutionary among many; they end in 1922 with Collins as the most powerful figure in Ireland. They begin with Collins a single man; they end with him about to be married. The authors present thematic reflections on what the diaries reveal of his transformed life. As they are also the diaries of his everyday life, the book examines very particular episodes, the curious and ordinary entries, which allow us to see Collins from new angles. Rather than offering the final piece that will solve the Collins puzzle, the diaries pose new questions to be asked. Michael Collins (1890–1922), was born in Co. Cork, he was a staff captain in the GPO in 1916, and emerged as a leading figure during his internment in Frongoch camp. As the Director of Organisation with the Irish Volunteers, he masterminded their campaign in the Anglo-Irish war (1919-21). Having signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty, in 1922 he became chairman of the Provisional Government and commander-in-chief of the National Army. He was killed in an ambush in Co. Cork on 22 August 1922.
£19.17
HarperCollins Publishers Serafina and the Sea Turtle: 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. When best friends Serafina and Harry learn that a marine expert is coming to visit their island, they’re thrilled! Perhaps she will help them with their mission to clean up the beaches on the island. But when Serafina’s Grandpa goes missing, they quickly realise that all is not as it seems, and that help sometimes comes from the unlikeliest of places! 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 Collins CAPE Management of Business – CAPE Management of Business Revision Guide
Collins CAPE Revision Guides focus on the content and skills students need to master for success in CAPE examinations. They cover all aspects of the syllabus and provide excellent help with exam preparation. Collins CAPE Revision Guide – MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS is an essential exam prep title for all students sitting CAPE MOB.
£18.79
HarperCollins Publishers Cat Among Pigeons: 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:Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious light in the school Sports Pavilion. Among the tennis racquets and lacrosse sticks, they find the body of the unpopular games mistress – shot through the heart. Schoolgirl Julia Upjohn knows too much, and begins to worry that she might be the next victim. Can detective Hercule Poirot find the killer before the ‘cat’ strikes again? 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 Dani Binns: Heroic Helicopter Pilot: Band 11/Lime (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 Dani Binns opens her toy box something exciting happens … Dani Binns is a helicopter pilot! She is part of an air-sea rescue team, who have received a distress call from a boat stuck out on the stormy sea. With the help of her maze puzzle game, Dani steadies her nerves and the helicopter so her teammates can rescue the sailor. This exciting title in the Dani Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Text type: An adventure story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Dani Binns: Problem-solving Plumber: Band 09/Gold (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 Dani Binns opens her toy box something exciting happens … Dani Binns is an emergency plumber! When a burst pipe causes a flood in a dog rescue centre, Dani has to think fast to temporarily fix the leak. With the help of one of the dogs, she uses her modelling clay to stop the leak, and attaches pipes together to redirect the water outside. This exciting title in the Dani Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type: An adventure story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£9.52
HarperCollins Publishers Dani Binns: Fair-play Footballer: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. When Dani Binns opens up her toy box something exciting happens … Dani Binns finds herself on the substitutes’ bench in a packed football stadium! It is the final game in the mixed teams National League Cup and, when a player gets injured, the Red team need Dani’s help. How will she tackle being a footballer? Will she score the winning goal or let the team down? This exciting title in the Dani Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers 4.50 From Paddington: 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:A woman is murdered on a train.When Miss Marple telephones her friend Lucy Eyelesbarrow and asks her to go undercover to investigate, Lucy quickly accepts the challenge! Who is the dead woman? What was the motive for her murder? And why was the body thrown from the train and later hidden at Rutherford Hall?When a second murder takes place, everyone at Rutherford Hall seems in danger, so Miss Marple sets a trap to catch the murderer. 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 Collins International Primary English – International Primary English Teacher’s Guide: Stage 1
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 Teacher’s Guides support the Student’s Books by providing comprehensive, clear and easy-to-use teacher resources, including step-by-step lesson plans and suggestions for classroom activities. Audio files and slideshows of the reading texts and printable worksheets are available to download from the Collins website, to support teaching and extend learning. 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..
£42.00
HarperCollins Publishers Collins International Primary English – International Primary English Teacher’s Guide: 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 Teacher’s Guides support the Student’s Books by providing comprehensive, clear and easy-to-use teacher resources, including step-by-step lesson plans and suggestions for classroom activities. Audio files and slideshows of the reading texts and printable worksheets are available to download from the Collins website, to support teaching and extend learning. 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.
£42.00
HarperCollins Publishers Toga in a Tangle: Band 11+/Lime Plus (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. While playing a game of hide-and-seek at an important banquet, Felix overhears a plot to steal some precious jewels. Who are the thieves … and how will he stop them? Find out whether Felix, his sister Camilla and their friend Livia can work together to save the peace between the Roman and Egyptian empires in this exciting historic thriller by Hawys Morgan. 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 The Great Pebble Puzzle: Band 10+/White Plus (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. Nothing mysterious happens in Puggle … that is until Dev finds a pebble – a pebble with a painting and the word “HELP” on it. Intrigue builds as more and more pebbles appear around the village. Who keeps sending them? And why? Join Dev and his friends as they seek to solve the Pebble Puzzle in this humorous mystery story by Ali Sparkes. 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 Why do we dance?: 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. Can you decode some top moves? In this book, you’ll learn all about the fun, awe-inspiring and sometimes surprising world of dance! Get ready to use your brilliant skills of observation to work out the meaning of fascinating dances from around the world. 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. Seeing a friend perform a solo Classical Indian Dance show changed the way Ali thought about dance. Not only was she in awe of her physical endurance, she was also mesmerised by the stories the dances told. They were ancient tales, but the dances really brought to life the characters’ feelings and motivations, and it made the stories feel very relevant to today. It was as if the characters had travelled through time to meet us! Since then, as well as feeling that dance can be entertaining to watch and a fun and healthy activity, Ali has felt there is something very important and mysterious about dancing.
£10.42
HarperCollins Publishers The Dungeon of Despair: 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. When Simon Lancaster hears that his family are going to the local castle for the day, he’s not very impressed. When he hears there’s a dungeon, things start to look up. Little does he know, his trip to the castle is going to end with him never wanting to set foot in a dungeon again, when he wanders off and gets trapped in a hidden cell! How will he make it out? And how is he going to explain this one to his parents …? This thrilling story was written by Ciaran Murtagh. 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 Secrets of the Desert: 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. Altan is living in the Gobi Desert with his family and his faithful camel when one day a dust cloud gathers … followed by motorcars carrying an explorer and his entourage all the way from America! We join Altan as he travels with the Americans across the Mongolian plains in search of something the explorer had heard tell of in ancient myth… dragon eggs! Will they survive the difficult journey and find what they were looking for? This exciting adventure story by Hawys Morgan is based on a real explorer from the 1920s – the American naturalist Roy Chapman Andrews. 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 Collins International Primary English – International Primary English Student's Book: Stage 1
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. With a colourful and engaging design, the Student’s Books follow a clear structure and progression through the levels. They feature carefully selected texts, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. Skills are clearly defined, and the carefully differentiated activities will allow students to develop competence and confidence in English. 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.
£12.45
HarperCollins Publishers Collins International Primary English – International Primary English Student's Book: Stage 4
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. With a colourful and engaging design, the Student’s Books follow a clear structure and progression through the levels. They feature carefully selected texts, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. Skills are clearly defined, and the carefully differentiated activities will allow students to develop competence and confidence in English. 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.
£12.45
HarperCollins Publishers Collins International Primary English – International Primary English Student's Book: 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. With a colourful and engaging design, the Student’s Books follow a clear structure and progression through the levels. They feature carefully selected texts, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. Skills are clearly defined, and the carefully differentiated activities will allow students to develop competence and confidence in English. 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.
£12.45
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Cambridge International Primary English – International Primary English Student's Book 2
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. Consisting of students’ books, workbooks, teachers’ guides and a digital resource, it includes a wide range of stimulating and engaging texts to build literacy and language skills. With a colourful and engaging design, the Student’s Books follow a clear structure and progression through the levels.They feature carefully selected texts, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. Skills are clearly defined and different levels of ability are catered for within each unit. Also in the series: the Student’s Books are supported by online resources, workbooks, and comprehensive teacher support. Provides support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework from 2018.
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Cambridge International Primary English – International Primary English Student's Book 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. Consisting of students’ books, workbooks, teachers’ guides and a digital resource, it includes a wide range of stimulating and engaging texts to build literacy and language skills. With a colourful and engaging design, the Student’s Books follow a clear structure and progression through the levels.They feature carefully selected texts, covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. Skills are clearly defined and different levels of ability are catered for within each unit. Also in the series: the Student’s Books are supported by online resources, workbooks, and comprehensive teacher support. Provides support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework from 2018.
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HarperCollins Publishers Collins International Primary Maths – International Primary Maths Progress Book: Stage 1
Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. A wealth of supporting digital assets are provided for every lesson, including slideshows, tools and games to ensure they are rich, lively and engaging. Collins International Primary Maths supports best practice in primary maths teaching, whilst encouraging teacher professionalism and autonomy. Each Progress Book page offers assessment questions which allow learners to apply what they have learned and demonstrate mastery and understanding of mathematical concepts. Questions throughout the course develop learners’ Thinking and Working Mathematically skills and each unit offers an opportunity for personal reflection on progress.
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HarperCollins Publishers Big Book of Crosswords 8: 300 quick crossword puzzles (Collins Crosswords)
A bumper collection of 300 quick crossword puzzles to test your word knowledge and have you reaching for the thesaurus. The puzzles are in a standard 13x13 grid size. How quickly can you solve these? You will find the solutions easily at the back of the book. Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away the time while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home.
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HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning German Dictionary: Trusted support for learning (Collins Easy Learning)
The must-have Back to School German dictionary for Year 7. An easy-reference German to English and English to German dictionary with key GCSE curriculum words highlighted and a practical, fun supplement covering key vocabulary areas. It is the ideal dictionary for learners of German, and especially for those aiming for exam success. Fully endorsed by the exam board Pearson Edexcel. Designed for learners of German, whether you are studying for exams at school, in an evening class, for business or to go on holiday to Germany. Covering everyday German and English (including all essential set expressions) and key curriculum words are highlighted to help with exam preparation. Clear and concise language notes provide information on common errors and confusable words, while handy culture notes explain cultural differences. German verbs are cross-referred to comprehensive verb tables, helping you find all the German verb forms you need. Combined with a text which is colour-coded and very easy to navigate.
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HarperCollins Publishers French Essential Dictionary and Grammar: Two books in one (Collins Essential)
The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning. An up-to-date French to English and English to French dictionary with a practical, user-friendly grammar guide in one handy volume. With cultural notes on life in French-speaking countries and an easy-to-use grammar section this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the French language is ideal for use in school, on holiday or for business. This edition has been revised and updated to offer extensive and relevant coverage of today's English and French, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding you to the most appropriate translation. A comprehensive grammar guide presents detailed examples and translations to help you to understand French – the perfect complement to the dictionary. Full coverage of GCSE words and phrases to give you all the help you need when revising for your exams. The new, clear layout gives the text a modern feel, and along with the new alphabet tabs, ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.
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HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning German Verbs: Trusted support for learning (Collins Easy Learning)
The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning. Perfect for German revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to German verbs. The main section of the book consists of 200 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular, weak and strong. Each is self-contained in a full-page spread showing all the major tenses, clearly set out with pronouns. The tables also tell you if the verb is weak or strong and if it takes the auxiliary "haben" or "sein". New German spellings are included throughout. There is a special section on modal and auxiliary verbs, as well as an extensive introduction on the formation and use of tenses in German. A full alphabetical index of all the most widely used German verbs, cross-refers the user to its basic model in the verb tables. Have confidence: shows all the major tenses of the most important verbs in German in full. Get it right: Hundreds of examples of real German show exactly how each verb is actually used. Get there fast: Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.
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HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning Italian Grammar: Trusted support for learning (Collins Easy Learning)
The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. This book offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to the verbs and grammar of Italian. Perfect for Italian exams revision. Designed for all those learning Italian at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout as a means of reinforcement. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. This book also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An index contains over a thousand verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model. Explains the essential points of Italian grammar using simple language throughout. Hundreds of examples of real Italian illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. Clear layout ensures that you find the information you need quickly and easily.
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HarperCollins Publishers Easy Learning Italian Conversation: Trusted support for learning (Collins Easy Learning)
The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. A unique guide to communicating in Italian. It will help you to find out more about Italian culture and to practise your spoken Italian with a free downloadable audio file. An ideal tool for learners of Italian at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure. The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions and language structures you need to speak in natural Italian. Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence. Easy to use: all the phrases you need in order to communicate effectively in natural Italian. Easy to read: clear layout ensures that you find what you are looking for quickly and easily. Easy to understand: thousands of examples show how Italian is really used.
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HarperCollins Publishers After the Funeral: Level 5, B2+ (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 carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: A reading of the adapted story with audio Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words After Richard Abernethie’s funeral, his will is read out to his family. His sister, Cora, shocks everyone by saying ‘He was murdered, wasn’t he?’ When Cora is murdered in her bed the very next day, herextraordinary remark suddenly seems very important. Every member of the Abernethie family has something to gainfrom both murders. Hercule Poirot arrives to solve the mystery.
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HarperCollins Publishers Times Tables Flashcards: Ideal for home learning (Collins Easy Learning KS2)
Level: KS1 & KS2 Subject: Maths Have fun learning times tables at home with colourful flashcards! Covering all the times tables from 2 to 12, these educational flashcards are a fun and easy way to help build confidence at home. questions on one side and the answers on the back colour coded for easy sorting ideas for fun games to play with the cards helpful guidance for parents
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HarperCollins Publishers Murder on the Orient Express: B1 (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. NowCollins 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 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 – 20,000 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:Poirot is on his way home to London on the famous Simplon Orient Express when a murder is committed. It is clear that no one entered or left the train, which means one of Poirot’s fellow passengers must be guilty – but which one? And why would they have murdered a man they didn’t know?Soon to be released as a major motion picture with stars including Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz and more 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.
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HarperCollins Publishers Collins International Primary English – International Primary English Teacher’s Guide: Stage 2
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 Teacher’s Guides support the Student’s Books by providing comprehensive, clear and easy-to-use teacher resources, including step-by-step lesson plans and suggestions for classroom activities. Audio files and slideshows of the reading texts and printable worksheets are available to download from the Collins website, to support teaching and extend learning. 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.
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HarperCollins Publishers Paddington: Time for Tea: Band 01B/Pink B (Collins Big Cat)
It’s time for tea! What will Paddington eat and drink? It’s time for tea! What will Paddington eat and drink? Pink B level/Band 1B books offer simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.
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HarperCollins Publishers Paddington: The Missing Sandwich: Band 02B/Red B (Collins Big Cat)
Paddington has lost his sandwich somewhere in the house. Where could it be? Paddington has lost his sandwich somewhere in the house. Where could it be? Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.
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HarperCollins Publishers A Year in Barrowswold Forest: Band 15/Emerald (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level This scrapbook tells the story of a Forest School year. Each week in Forest School the children visit Barrowswold Forest and record their adventures throughout the changing seasons. They have fun climbing trees, making things and exploring – and they also learn a lot about the animals, plants and environment around them! 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 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links – Geography
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HarperCollins Publishers The Fall of Julius Caesar: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Reacquaint yourself with Shakespeare’s classic tale of power, control and leadership. When ruler Julius Caesar is offered more and more honours, and gains more and more power, there’s only one way to put a stop to him. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage
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HarperCollins Publishers They came from Class 6C: Band 16/Sapphire (Collins Big Cat)
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Robbie and Jenna have a problem – Tiddles, the class hamster, has eaten their teacher! As the two friends stumble upon more overgrown and threatening school animals, they start to discover that all is not as it seems in their school, and something desperately needs to be done…This quirky story was written by Tommy Donvaband. 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. Curriculum links: Citizenship; Science. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
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