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The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for everyday language use. This Collins English Pocket Thesaurus is the perfect compact thesaurus for anyone stuck for words, writing essays, reports, marketing copy or work emails. The ideal word finder, this Collins thesaurus has a wide range of 128,000 synonyms and antonyms to choose from, giving unrivalled everyday language coverage for a thesaurus of its size. This new edition provides up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. All main words are clearly distinguished, and the most helpful synonyms are highlighted and given first to ensure you find what you're looking for easily. With key antonyms included for many entries and supplement, this Collins English thesaurus is the ideal one-stop word reference for every home and office. For more on English language usage, our Collins English Pocket Dictionary (9780008141806) is an excellent companion.

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Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts. The course is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the ‘Thinking and Working Scientifically’ strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas. For each Student’s Book at Stages 1 to 6, we offer: A full colour and highly illustrated Student’s Book Photo-rich spreads show that science is ‘real’ and puts it into context Earth and Space content covers the new curriculum framework Thinking and Working Scientifically deepens and enhances the delivery of Science skills Actively learn through practical activities that don’t require specialist equipment or labs Scaffolding allows students of varying abilities to work with common content and meet learning objectives Supports Cambridge Global Perspectives™ with activities that develop and practise key skills Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework (0097) from 2020 This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0097 from 2020.

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Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts. The course is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the ‘Thinking and Working Scientifically’ strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas. For each Teacher’s Guide at Stages 1 to 6, we offer: A comprehensive Teacher’s Guide is easy to follow with a clear and consistent lesson plan layout, including built in continuous assessment The Teacher’s Guide Plus ebook includes components such as slideshows, video clips, additional photographs and interactive activities Earth and Space content covers the new curriculum framework Thinking and Working Scientifically deepens and enhances the delivery of Science skills Includes practical activities that don’t require specialist equipment or labs Scaffolding allows students of varying abilities to work with common content and meet learning objectives Supports Cambridge Global Perspectives™ with activities that develop and practise key skills Provides teacher support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework (0097) from 2020 This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0097 from 2020.

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Spark scientific curiosity from a young age with this six-level course through an enquiry-based approach and active learning. Collins International Primary Science fully meets the requirements of the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum Framework from 2020 and has been carefully developed for a range of international contexts. The course is organised into four main strands: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space and the skills detailed under the ‘Thinking and Working Scientifically’ strand are introduced and taught in the context of those areas. For each Teacher’s Guide at Stages 1 to 6, we offer: A comprehensive Teacher’s Guide is easy to follow with a clear and consistent lesson plan layout, including built in continuous assessment The Teacher’s Guide Plus ebook includes components such as slideshows, video clips, additional photographs and interactive activities Earth and Space content covers the new curriculum framework Thinking and Working Scientifically deepens and enhances the delivery of Science skills Includes practical activities that don’t require specialist equipment or labs Scaffolding allows students of varying abilities to work with common content and meet learning objectives Supports Cambridge Global Perspectives™ with activities that develop and practise key skills Provides teacher support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum framework (0097) from 2020 This series is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the new curriculum framework 0097 from 2020.

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Prepare for the new Cambridge IGCSE® Design and Technology syllabus with the only title available on the market. The title follows a skills-building approach that links together the theory and practical parts of the syllabus to effectively build students’ key skills and knowledge, while also providing support and guidance for teachers. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2018 First examination: 2020 Be fully prepared to teach the Cambridge IGCSE® Design and Technology syllabus 0445 for first teaching 2018, first examination 2020 Have confidence in the content and approach of the Student Book, which is written by highly experienced teachers of Design and Technology from around the world Prepare for both the written and practical parts of the exam with guidance on the final project and exam-style questions Provides detailed information that will allow students to develop the skills they need to make the transition from theory to practical application All three optional papers (Resistant Materials, Graphic Products, and Systems and Control) covered in full, in addition to the core Product Design section Additional material for students and teachers available online at Collins Connect, including the full Student Book online, interactive quizzes and activity sheets Meets the needs of English as a Second Language learners with a fresh, visual design and tailored language Provides a fully international course with international examples, contexts and real-life case studies This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.IGCSE® is the registered trademark of Cambridge Assessment International Education.

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The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 10. The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you all the everyday words you need – at your fingertips. Up-to-date language coverage along with practical guidance on effective English for everyday use. The text is compiled using the latest information on current English from Collins Corpus – our unique and constantly updated 4.5-billion-word database – ensuring the most up-to-date language coverage available. And, with all entry words and spelling forms in clear type, modern definitions, you can be sure to find all the information you need in the quickest time possible. 85,000 words, meanings, and phrases Collins have been pioneers in dictionary publishing since 1819. We are proud to offer an extensive range of dictionaries in multiple formats and languages for all leisure, travel and educational needs.

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Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 9 books are similar in complexity to level 8, with strong patterns and similar events and episodes. Non-fiction titles use non-fiction tools – including signs, labels, captions and diagrams – where necessary. Single-word spacing is used from level 9 upwards. In addition, very high-frequency words appear consistently without vowel markings. These features will help the students get used to the traditional norms of printed Arabic. From sea birds to woodland birds – this colourful photographic book introduces children to a wide variety of birds from around the world.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level When the Three Bears leave their house for a walk, a young girl named Goldilocks appears and is drawn in to the house by the smell of hot porridge. But what happens when the bears return and find their porridge is gone? This fun rhyming play by the ‘national children’s dramatist’ David Wood is wonderfully illustrated by Tom Percival. This is a Band 11/Lime book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which has longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. This story is a playscript of a traditional tale, and pages 30 and 31 present a radio interview with the Three Bears which explores their thoughts towards the events of the play. This book supports literacy as well as learning about dialogue and plays. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Oliver (9780007462094) written by Hilary McKay and illustrated by Rupert Van Wyk.

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The perfect stocking filler for lovers of Scottish History. From prehistoric Scotland to the Brexit referendum, this pocket-sized book covers all of the main events in Scottish history. A concise and excellent guide to Scottish history and how Scotland has come to be what it is today. Key events, people and places include:• The Union of Crowns• Bonnie Prince Charlie• Battle of Bannockburn• Culloden• Burns’ Night• Hogmanay• Alexander Graham Bell• Devolution• Indy Ref 1 and 2 Beautifully produced, Collins Little Book of Scottish History is a treasure in itself and makes a perfect gift for any Scotland enthusiast.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4–11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: Curriculum links:

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Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. It is important to brush your teeth, but do you know why? Includes: Before and after reading activities Mini-dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge A1 Movers Reading guide online

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Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Includes:• Before and after reading activities• Picture dictionary• Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters• Reading guide online

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Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English. Flowers talk to animals. Do you know how? Includes: Before and after reading activities Picture dictionary Exam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working towards A1 Movers Reading guide online

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Students can quickly get to grips with problem solving and reasoning by completing activities categorised by topic and question type. Fully in line with the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum. Problem solving and reasoning are focuses in the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum. It is essential that all students have access to problem solving and reasoning activities. Some key benefits to problem solving in maths include:• Helping pupils grasp diverse mathematical concepts and understand the application of the subject• Enhancing strategic thinking• Developing transferable skills This book consists of three different types of mathematical problem solving challenges:1. Solving mathematical problems. This involves pupils solving problems ‘within’ mathematics itself, recognising patterns and relationships, making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions.2. Reasoning mathematically. This involved pupils using logical thinking to solve problems, focusing on making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions using appropriate language.3. Using & applying mathematics in real-world contexts. This involves pupils engaging in challenges that require them to use and apply their mathematical knowledge and skills in open-ended, real-world contexts.

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Build confidence and understanding with our brand new Lower Secondary Science write-in workbooks offering comprehensive coverage of the curriculum framework. Offers a full range of questions for every topic in the student book Provides regular practice for students and in applying and developing their scientific enquiry skills to new contexts as well as using key scientific vocabulary, facts and ideas Supportive worked examples and writing frames help students improve their approach to answering open response and calculation questions Differentiated questions for each topic to challenge and stretch students Includes end of chapter self-assessment and space for teachers to respond with formative feedback or personalised targets Test-style questions included for every topic Can be used flexibly for lessons, homework or additional practice Provides learner support as part of a set of resources for the Cambridge Lower Secondary Science curriculum framework from 2011. This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

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A practical teacher guide book for teaching young children to read and write in English. Introducing English to Young Children: Reading and Writing, is a practical guide book, showing teachers how to use the highly-motivating Playful Approach when starting to teach reading and writing to pre-school and lower primary-aged children. There are ideas for creative and meaningful projects and help for teachers to plan, manage and assess lessons. The book explores how children move towards becoming autonomous learners using strategies they have acquired in their first language.

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Inspired by the tale of the Princess and the Pea, well-known children’s author Vivian French tells the story of Princess Sue who seeks a prince using a royal parsnip test! Inspired by the tale of the Princess and the Pea, well-known children’s author Vivian French tells the story of Princess Sue who seeks a prince using a royal parsnip test! Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Children can recap the stages that Sue had to go through to find her prince using the story map on pages 14–15. Text type: A retelling of a traditional tale Curriculum links: Literacy

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Three spooky tales from three peerless storytellers, perfect for telling around the fire on a dark, windy night. Read of Flynn, who battled with three skeletons; of Tom, who saw something so weird in the moonlight that it changed his life for ever; and of the terrifying thirteen crows who brought death wherever they went… Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. A selection of newspaper articles about Fearless Flynn give children the opportunity to explore other ways of presenting information and other points of view. Text type: Three fantasy stories.Curriculum links: Music: Stars, hide your fires – Performing together. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Morris wants to eat his kitty biscuits, but his mother sends him off to play hide and seek instead. When it’s Morris’s turn to hide, he finds the perfect place: the food cupboard, where the kitty biscuits are kept! Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type – A story with a familiar setting. A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 offers and opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words. Curriculum links – Citizenship: Taking part. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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What do you like to eat? This non-fiction recount features several children answering the question over the course of a day. It features different types of food using photographs, labels, speech bubbles and a clock face showing when different meals are typically eaten. Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Text type – A simple non-fiction recount. Pages 14-15 give a pictorial summary of the book, with labelled foods arranged according to the time of day they are eaten for children to recap the text. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Tec the detective turns up again for another mystery. This time, Tec sets out to discover that he is the culprit as the litter came out of a hole in his pocket! Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. Text types – A story with predictable structure and patterned language. A story map on pages 14 and 15 offers children the chance to recap and discuss the story. Look out for the other Tec stories in this series – Tec and the Hole, and Tec and the Cake. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Tec the detective has found a hole in the ground – but who dug it? Children follow Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party! Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type - A story with predictable structure and patterned language. Tec’s investigation involves many suspects, all of whom can be seen and discussed in a character line-up on pages 14 and 15. Tec and the Hole is one of three stories by Tony Mitton about Tec the detective. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

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Who ate the cake? Tec the detective follows the crumbs to find out. Children follow Tec as he trails his suspects, until he finds the vital clue that leads him to the guilty party! Martin Chatterton’s colourful illustrations bring the characters of Tec and his faithful hound vividly to life, and provide lots of talking points throughout the story. Red A/ Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Text type - A story with a predictable structure and patterned language. A simple pictoral summary at the end of the book provides an opportunity for the children to recap and check understanding. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

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Level: KS1 Subject: English Learn the easy way with this story writing activity book! Including helpful questions and answers, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child’s learning at home. Combining useful English practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Story Writing activity book helps to boost your child’s confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement. Included in this book:• a wide variety of engaging activities which provide invaluable practice in story writing skills• activities that focus on the creative aspect of writing composition at age 5-7• questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at school• colourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at home• helpful tips and answers so that you can support your child’s learning

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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. Marcus is delighted to become the apprentice of the scientist Professor Digory Kranium. He is even more excited when he learns that the Professor has invented a mind-swap machine. The only trouble is, Marcus can’t resist investigating for himself… Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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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. Many people have searched for the Lost City of Atlantis. Does it really exist, or is it just a myth? Are any other stories of sunken cities based on facts? And how many other ruined cities are still buried beneath the waves, waiting to be discovered? 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. Abbie Rushton has heard lots of stories about Atlantis and had often wondered if it was a real place. She genuinely didn't know the answer so she loved researching this book to see if she could find out! She was thrilled that she could share some information about Dunwich as she’s been fascinated since she visited as a child. She doesn’t live far from Dunwich now and still enjoy visiting the beach and the last grave on the clifftop.

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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. Your brain is amazing! Find out how it affects everything that we do, even how we feel. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. 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. Kathryn Kendall Boucher is an editor and author, with a wealth of experience in educational and children’s publishing. She has a degree in English Literature from the University of Sheffield, where she also completed modules in philosophy and psychoanalysis. This led to a deep interest in human thought processes, emotions and brain development, and she has continued to learn about these subjects. This has helped Kathryn to become a calmer, kinder and more understanding person, and she hopes that this book will help young learners to understand themselves, and others, a little more too.

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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. Why do fruits and vegetables come in so many different colours? How do they help us to stay healthy? Find out why healthy foods are good for your physical and mental health and how you can add more to your meals to create your own rainbow plate! Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. 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. Kathryn Kendall Boucher is an editor and author, with a wealth of experience in educational and children’s publishing. She studied English Literature at the University of Sheffield, and began working in educational publishing in 2005. Having a child with numerous food allergies, Kathryn has been interested in food and nutrition for many years. She doesn’t believe in ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods; rather everything in moderation. She hopes that this book will encourage readers to eat as brightly as they can, and perhaps even to try new things.

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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. Nobody at Puggle School would ever believe Katy’s phobia. Some of her friends are scared of spiders. Some of them are scared of snakes. But no-one is scared of a kitten! Katy can’t even think about a kitten without breaking out in goose bumps. It would be OK if only her best friend hadn’t invited Katy to come and play after school… and meet Fluffy! How can Katy get over her fear? Will everyone think she’s totally weird if she tells them? Perhaps she’d be surprised by the fears they have if she ever did … This story about overcoming fears is written 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.

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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. Jane Grey comes from a rich and powerful family in Tudor England. She loves stories about ghosts and legends, and dreams about excitement and danger. But when a hunt is arranged at Bradgate House and Jane meets the mysterious White Deer and the ghost boy for herself, will she regret what she wished for? Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and scaffolding writing. Text type: A story with a historical setting Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities Stuart Hill left school with few qualifications and went to work in a small car factory where mice made a home in the bags of sugar meant for our tea at break time. It was also so cold in the winter the water in the kettle froze solid. This made Stuart determined to make his escape, and at the age of twenty-two he went to college and took the O Levels and A Levels he should have taken when he was still at school. After this Stuart worked as an archaeologist and eventually went to university where he took a combined Honours Degree in English and Ancient History. Later Stuart worked as a bookseller in Waterstones bookshop, and it was here during coffee breaks and on days off that he wrote his first published book. He'll be forever grateful to my colleagues for reading it and then encouraging me to send the manuscript to publishers. The Grey Ghost was an ideal story for Stuart because it combines his love of history and the fascination with the supernatural that he has had since a very young boy.

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This new edition of the Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important phrasal verbs in English. Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary gives learners of English detailed help with this often tricky area of the English language. Revised and updated to reflect changes in the English language, this new edition provides learners with detailed information on phrasal verbs in a language that is easy to understand. With new phrasal verbs and updated examples from the Collins Corpus, this edition is packed with information on how phrasal verbs work, what they mean and how to use them. The dictionary also includes an index of 200 single-word verbs and their phrasal verb equivalents, plus information on when you should use a single-word verb (for example, in academic writing) and when a phrasal verb would be more appropriate (for example, during an informal conversation with a friend). There are also collocations boxes, which provide students with the language they need to build natural-sounding sentences in English. There is also a self-study exercise section at the back of the book so that students can practise and consolidate what they have learnt. The particles index provides students with in-depth information on what particles mean, boosting their vocabulary and understanding of the language. As with all COBUILD products, the Collins Corpus provides thousands of examples of real English, showing words in context and providing essential guidance on usage. Attractively presented, the Collins COBUILD Phrasal Verbs Dictionary is invaluable for all learners of English wishing to gain a fuller understanding of phrasal verbs and use them more effectively.

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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 – COMMUNICATION STUDIES is an essential title for all students sitting the CAPE COMMUNICATION STUDIES exam. With clear and accessible information, practice questions, and exam tips throughout, this is an invaluable resource to help students prepare for the exam. The revision guide gives advice and guidance on techniques for the Paper 1 multiple choice questions, Paper 2, and the school-based-assessment. It also gives clear and comprehensive coverage of each module of the syllabus. Accompanying audio files are available online for listening and comprehension practice.

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Providing plenty of practice questions for children to work through, this Maths skills book helps to build confidence and improve Maths skills at Key Stage 2. Children can use this book at home for SATS revision, and to build on topics covered in the classroom. Written by educational experts, this Maths skills book saves time with ready-to-practice questions that comprehensively cover the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for KS2 Maths. Packed with engaging pictures and clear practice questions, this handy study guide gives a strong foundation in Maths for Key Stage 2. It builds on the Maths skills learnt in Book 3. Content includes: lots of practice in number (averages, long multiplication/division, approximations) money, fractions, decimal fractions, capacity, mass, length, time, angles, graphs as well as problems.

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Artist Jon Stuart shows how he produces computer-generated images. The process starts with a simple block of cubes, which are added to, given texture, before being bent, stretched, twisted into the correct shape and size. He then adds background, lighting and colour to bring the whole scene to life. This is a Band 06/Orange book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. This is an information book with a flow chart on pages 22 and 23 that summarises the process of producing CGI. Contents are listed on page 1 while a glossary and index are detailed on pages 20 and 21. This book supports learning around art and design, and investigates different kinds of art, design and craft. It also supports ICT education, and is an introduction to modelling and creating pictures. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Pompeii (9780007461875) written by Fiona Macdonald with imagery by Giorgio Bacchin

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Join Paddington as he enjoys different activities in a range of weathers. Which one is your favourite? Join Paddington as he enjoys different activities in a range of weathers. Which one is your favourite? Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level We all need water to survive – without it there would be no life on Earth! Find out how the Earth recycles water, and what we can do to help. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: science, geography

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Over 25,000 years ago, people left handprints on the wall of a cave. Discover the clues Stone-Age people left behind, and find out what life was like thousands of years ago. Over 25,000 years ago, people left handprints on the wall of a cave. Discover the clues Stone-Age people left behind, and find out what life was like thousands of years ago. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: An information book. Curriculum links: History - changes in Britain from Stone Age to the Iron Age.

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The start of a New Year is celebrated in different ways all over the world. Find out how inside! Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – An information book. A map of new year celebrations can be found on pages 22-23 to encourage children to discuss the information. Curriculum links – Geography: ‘Pupils should be taught to … understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom, a region in a European country, and a region within North or South America’.

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Discover what the nose does and how it helps you to breathe, smell, keep out dirt and get better when you are ill. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Text type: A simple non-fiction book Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: science, PSHE This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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There are lots of different feelings caused by things around us, things we eat and things we do. This is a fantastic, decodable, rhyming poem written and stunningly illustrated by Sally Symes. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language. Text type: A poem. Pages 14–15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the story. Curriculum links: PSHE, Science. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Every year, air-sea rescue teams rescue hundreds of people who have been in danger at sea – from capsized boats and illness to oil-rig explosions. Discover the equipment and skills needed to do their jobs in this fascinating non-fiction book by Chris Oxlade. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: An information book. Curriculum links: Geography, Citizenship: People who help us. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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What happens when a lucky pair of socks goes missing? Where do all the lost socks go? Discover the mystical world of sock land for yourself. Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Text type: A story with a familiar setting Curriculum links: Literacy: Stories about a fantasy world This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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When it rains, we put on a raincoat to protect ourselves. Animals have coats to protect themselves, too. Discover all the different types of coats that can be found in the wild, and discuss what they might be useful for, in this photographic non-fiction report. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Children can re-cap the stages of the book on pages 14–15. Text type: A simple information book Curriculum links: Science: Plants and animals in the local environment

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level When Alex's dad drags him to Boswall and Sons, the local department store, he never expects to find himself thrown into a world of kidnap and spies. Written by Carnegie-nominated author Keith Gray, this fast-paced, exciting book shows that things aren't always as they seem… Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. A mystery story A plan of the department store on pages 54 and 55 allows readers to recap the journey the boys make. Curriculum Links: Citizenship: Choices. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level What was the Big Bang? What was the Universe like just after the Big Bang? Who discovered the Big Bang? Stunning photographs and detailed information help to explain the answers to these and many other questions in this fascinating non-fiction information book about the Big Bang theory written by award-winning author, Andrew Solway. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type: A non-fiction book This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Follow the adventures of a monster-like lizard, as it goes out looking for food. This non-fiction book is illustrated with stunning photographs by author and nature photographer Nic Bishop. Yellow / Band 3 – A non-fiction recount Text type – Non-fiction The focus phonemes in this book are ew, a-e, ay and ea. The summary on the final spread allows children to recap on what happened in the text. Nic Bishop also wrote Blue 4 The Rainforest at Night. This title is paired with a story about fictional animals that live in the sea: Bart the Shark by Paul Shipton. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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