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Grab your very own VIP access pass and enter the wonderful world of the ballet theatre. Have you ever wondered how ballet dancers stay strong and avoid injury? Or how the magical scenes on stage are created by the set department? Step behind the scenes of the ballet theatre with your very own access-all-areas invitation to find out.Discover how stunning costumes are designed and see the thousands of shoes stored in the shoe room. Watch the dancers put on dramatic makeup, elaborate wigs and headdresses to create their characters. Discover the magic and wonder of performance night as the dancers prepare to dance Swan Lake. As you turn the pages you'll read the stories of other famous ballets such as The Nutcracker and The Firebird.With beautifully intricate illustrations, you'll discover more wonderful details each time you return.

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Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a herd of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search for a water hole. The matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her.Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on African elephants, their family structure and migration patterns, as well as the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and illegal poaching, and what we as readers can do to help.

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Get ready to explore the world of William Shakespeare! Your guide is Kit, one of Shakespeare's oldest friends. He will show you around the famous Globe Theatre in London, and tell you the story of the man behind the plays, from his early childhood and his schooldays, to the incredible legacy of his writing. You'll also get to act out some scenes from his best-known plays, including Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth! Read on, and you'll discover why Shakespeare is considered to be one of the greatest writers ever. The Life and Work of Shakespeare is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Tess, Asha, Finn and Rav are at the wildlife park looking at the Arctic foxes when they find themselves whirling away to the Arctic! They meet some polar bear cubs and have great fun playing with them … until their hungry mother turns up. Can the friends escape?Reading age: 5-6 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Rav's mum is taking him, Tess, Asha and Finn to the park. When they see the pedal boats they can't wait to have a go and soon start to have a race across the lake. Then they get stuck! How will they get out of the water?Reading age: 5-6 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.When Mr Edmunds’ favourite gnome goes missing, the Comet Street Kids are determined to solve the mystery. But after a lot of searching, it’s nowhere to be found. They can’t let Mr Edmunds down! Is there another answer?Reading age: 6-7 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.The class are writing poems to read out at an assembly with the help of a famous poet! Asha wants to write an extra-special poem for her mum but she doesn't know what to write about. Meanwhile, everyone else has written their poems. Will Asha think of something in time for the assembly? Reading age: 6-7 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Tess and Asha are at the wildlife park when they're transported to a rainforest and meet some parrots! But the birds can't find the food they usually eat – can Asha and Tess help?Reading age: 5-6 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Asha and Tess are at the wildlife park with Tess's mum. They must wash their hands after feeding the animals, but what happens when they get too much soap? Reading age: 4-5 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Stefan arrives at school for his first day! Rav wants to help him to settle in, but will Stefan need it?Reading age: 4-5 years

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With his father suddenly struck ill, Tenji is thrust into the role he's been longing for - guiding climbers to the summit of Mount Everest. But can he convince the group that he's up to this extreme challenge?

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It's time for the school trip – to the Monument in London! The class are going to find out all about the Great Fire of London, but Tess thinks she's going to see a real fire. After climbing the 311 steps to the top, will she? Fire! Fire! is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan!Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

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Finn has been growing some tomatoes in the vegetable patch at home. He can't wait to eat them! But it's a hot day, and his plants look brown and sad. They need water – but getting it to them isn't as easy as he thinks! Finn's Tomato Problem is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

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Miss Lock gives her class a seed each, because they're going to have a sunflower-growing competition. Tess is sure hers will be the biggest, but only if she remembers to look after it… Who will win the competition? The Sunflowers is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

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Finn and Tess are having a picnic at the park, when Finn spots something in his lunchbox. He wants Tess to look – will she come over before it's too late? Look at this! is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

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Rav's having a bad day at school. He has to keep asking his teacher, Miss Lock, for help. But what will happen when she gets stuck and needs help too? Help Me! is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan!Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

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Tess and Finn have a new pet! They can't wait to show their best friends, Asha and Rav, but will they be able to guess what it is? The Pet is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan!Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

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The Comet Street Kids love playing football together. They're having a game on the grass beside their flats when disaster strikes – they lose the ball! Can they get it back – and find a way not to lose it again? Kick It! is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

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Rav has a brand-new remote-controlled car! He can't wait to use it, but everyone wants a go – even his mum, dad and sister. Will Rav ever get a turn? The Car is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

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There's a sandpit in the playground at the Comet Street flats, and everyone wants to get in! But is the little pit big enough for Asha, Rav, Tess and Finn? Sit in the Pit is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

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When Asha's dad takes Asha and Finn to the art gallery at the museum, it's not long before the kids find themselves in Pablo Picasso's house! He's got a problem - he needs to add something to one of his paintings, but he's not quite sure what! Can Finn and Asha help him? The Problem with Picasso is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.It's been snowing so much that Newton Primary School is shut. Asha, Rav, Finn and Tess have a day off to play in the snow! When the friends get bored of snowball fights, they decide to hold a competition to build the best snowman. Who will be the winner? Reading age: 6-7 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. It’s a beautiful day, and Tess and Finn’s family are going for a walk in the country. It’s wonderful to be out of the city in the fresh air, but when the map goes missing, the family have to use their problem-solving skills to find their way back to their car. Reading age: 6-7 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. Tess and Asha find themselves in Scotland, surrounded by wonderful birds and Shetland ponies. When a storm suddenly arrives, the girls help the ponies to find shelter, but one little pony is missing. Will the girls be able to find and help him, too?Reading age: 6-7 years

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*GOOD HOUSEKEEPING USA BEST KIDS BOOK AWARD 2023 WINNER* This richly illustrated concertina book takes the reader from the top of a mountain spring, through varying landscapes, and follows a river's journey from its source to the sea. With a focus on the important role waterways play in human and environmental survival, The River That Flows Beside Me explores the changing landscapes along a river's journey and the habits and ecosystems that call the river their home. A follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes and The Sea Below My Toes, this visually stunning book finds the river in the rocky peaks, and tracks it as it winds its way through coniferous forest, gushes through v-shaped valleys, and roars down magnificent waterfalls. Further downstream, readers will journey with the river past beaver dams, floodplains, oxbow lakes, paddle-boarders, bridges and more. On your journey, meet the animals that call the river home, including: White-tailed deer Grizzly bears Otter Smallmouth bass Dragonflies With a primary focus on the river's ecosystems, wildlife and geological processesThe River That Flows Beside Me also explores the way that humans interact with the river landscape, using it both to survive and also to enjoy. The beauty and variety of river landscapes are bought to life by Jo Empson's rich illustrations. This book is part of the Look Closer series, a set of concertina books that help teach us about the mysteries and wonders that are found in the world around us.

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Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. What is plastic made for and why do we need to be cautious about its daily use? Discover the problems of today's plastic production and what we can do to help our environment in this non-fiction book. Turquoise/Band 7 offers literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. The focus sounds in this book are: /r/ wr /s/ sc, ce, c /m/ mb /sh/ ti, ssi, s /n/ kn Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell risked their lives to look after the wounded and the dying. They proved that bravery in wartime isn’t just about fighting and winning battles. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type – A dual biography. A glossary on page 29 defines difficult words. A timeline on pages 30 and 31 allows children to recap the events of the gallant lives. Curriculum links – History: ‘the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods [for example, … Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell].’

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Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a heard of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search for a water hole. The matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her.Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on African elephants, their family structure and migration patterns, as well as the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and illegal poaching, and what we as readers can do to help.

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.Stefan has invited his friends around for dinner – and he is going to cook! When he asks what their favourite foods are, they wonder what he's making. Will it be a disaster – or a delicious success?Reading age: 5-6 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.When Rav and Finn find themselves in Madagascar, Finn is desperate to see a giant chameleon. But there are lots of mysterious creatures to discover – big and small! Can the animals show the boys that you don't have to be big to be exciting?Reading age: 5-6 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.It's wintertime and Tess and Asha are worried about the birds outside – there's hardly anything for them to eat. Can the girls find a clever way to make sure the birds are fed … using some recycling?Reading age: 5-6 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.It's playtime at school and the pupils from Miss Lock's class keep popping into the classroom to get something. Will Miss Lock ever get a rest?Reading age: 4-5 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.The Comet Street Kids are all playing football together – or at least that's what they're meant to be doing! But Stefan keeps showing off his tricks and Finn gets annoyed that no one is taking the game seriously. Will the friends fall out?Reading age: 5-6 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.The Comet Street Kids are enjoying watching the planets in space, until they find themselves heading towards the sun! They're getting closer and closer – and hotter and hotter ... Can they work out how to get away?Reading age: 5-6 years

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Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.The friends are at the museum looking at a Stone Age exhibition when they're whisked back in time and meet some cave children! The boy and girl seem to need their help, but can Asha, Rav, Finn and Tess work out what to do?Reading age: 5-6 years

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