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Find out what life was like for the children growing up during World War II. With photographs straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, Jillian Powell looks at rationing, schooling and evacuation and how the daily lives of children were affected by the war. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gap The books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readers Designed to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographs Every book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisation Topics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusion Progress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehension Ideas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each child This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader

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Increase your knowledge of vocabulary with Collins Vocabulary for IELTS and get the score you need. IELTS is the world’s leading test of English for higher education and migration and is recognised by 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. Collins Vocabulary for IELTS is a self-study book for learners of English who plan to take the Academic module of the IELTS test. This book is an ideal tool for learners studying at CEF level B1 or above or with a band score 5–5.5 who are aiming for a band score of 6 or higher. Key IELTS vocabulary and its usage are presented using Collins COBUILD dictionary definitions and example sentences from the Collins corpus. Learn and remember the vocabulary through the practice exercises, and read the practical exam strategies and tips to improve your IELTS score. You can familiarise yourself with the test questions by doing the Practice exam section at the end of each unit and then evaluate your progress in the revision units. Free downloadable audio provides valuable Listening and Speaking practice to help you prepare for the test. Also available in the ‘Collins English for Exams’ series:- Listening for IELTS- Speaking for IELTS- Writing for IELTS- Reading for IELTS- Grammar for IELTS

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Level: KS3 Subject: History Complete coverage of the KS3 History course Clear and concise revision notes, plus seven practice opportunities for every topic:· quick tests to check understanding· end of topic practice questions· topic review questions later in book· mixed practice questions at end of book· free Q&A flash cards and audio to download online at collins.co.uk/pages/key-stage-3-flashcards-and-audiomore topic-by-topic practice and mixed practice questions in the workbook section Looking for more study resources for Key Stage 3? Try our KS3 History All-in-One Revision and Practice (9780007562893) and KS3 History Workbook (9780008399931).

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Discover Scotland's whisky distilleries and places of interest. Discover where Scotland’s national drink is produced. All of Scotland’s operational whisky distilleries and whisky-related places of interest located on one map. Includes new distilleries including Clydeside, Holyrood, Dornoch and Torbhaig. The folded map includes:• Over 100 distilleries and whisky-related places of interest• Insert map of malt whisky areas• A guide to how whisky is made• Did you know? Section with interesting facts Scotch whisky is unique among national drinks – synonymous with Scotland, it cannot be produced elsewhere in the world. Other titles in the series:Castles Map of Scotland (9780008368265)Tartans Map of Scotland (9780008368296)Scotland of Old Clans Map (9780008225087)

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The home of trusted Italian dictionaries for everyday language learning. A large-format English to Italian and Italian to English bilingual dictionary for serious students of Italian with up-to-date vocabulary and breadth of coverage. This is the perfect dictionary for everyone using Italian for their language studies. With more than 255,000 words, meanings and phrases and 230,000 translations. Includes the latest vocabulary from a wide range of fields, with special features about life and culture in Italy A clear, easy-to-read layout with special treatment of complex words ensures the user finds the right translation quickly and easily The extensive Language in Use supplement gives real-life examples of how Italian is used daily in a variety of contexts, including letters, emails and text messages Business and Finance supplement covers essential vocabulary for everyday business use

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Level: KS1 Subject: Maths Learn the easy way with this multiplication & division activity book! Including helpful questions and answers, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child’s learning at home. Combining useful Maths practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Multiplication and Division practice 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: 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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Level: KS2 Subject: Maths Learn the easy way with this times tables workbook! Including helpful questions and answers, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child’s learning at home. Combining useful Maths practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Times Tables workbook 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: 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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Level: KS2 Subject: English Children will have lots of fun practising their vocabulary skills using these word searches. Prepare for school with easy home learning. Written to match the primary curriculum, each word search helps to enhance your child’s vocabulary. Contains 25 puzzles covering synonyms, antonyms, word families and more. A fun and motivating way for children to build their vocabulary. Makes an ideal holiday purchase.

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Level: EYFS Subject: Maths Learn the easy way with this size and measurement activity book! Fully in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child’s learning at home. Combining useful Maths practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Size and Measurement practice 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: 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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Level: KS1 Subject: English Bursting with motivating handwriting activities for Ages 5-7 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 Handwriting bumper practice 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: 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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Level: KS1 Subject: English Learn the easy way with this grammar & punctuation 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 Grammar and Punctuation practice 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: 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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How does art make you feel? Learn how to make different types of pictures that represent a variety of moods in this instruction book by Simon Mugford. How does art make you feel? Learn how to make different types of pictures that represent a variety of moods in this instruction book by Simon Mugford. 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 focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes. 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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Exam board: AQA & Edexcel (A Level) , WJEC & Eduqas (GCSE)Level & Subject: A Level, GCSE 9-1 English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015Next exams: 2024 This edition of Othello is perfect for A-level and GCSE 9-1 students, with the complete play in an accessible format, on-page notes, introduction setting the context, timeline, character and theme indexes. Affordable high quality complete play for Othello Demystify vocabulary with notes on the page and concise commentary Set the scene with perfectly pitched introductions that introduce key contexts, concerns and stylistic features, and examine different performances and interpretations Recall plot summaries at the beginning of each scene Support GCSE and A Level revision and essay writing with theme and character indexes Help with social, historical and literary context with the bespoke timeline of Shakespeare’s life and times

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with fully decodable phonics books matched to Letters and Sounds. Make instruments with tins, pans and pins in this non-fiction instruction book. Make instruments with tins, pans and pins in this non-fiction instruction book. Pink A/Band 1A offers emergent readers very simple, highly predictable texts and provides direct support through illustrations. The focus sounds in this book are: /s/ /a/ /t/ /p/ /i/ /n/ Pages 14 and 15 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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Find out about different foods and the different ways that they are eaten in this photographic non-fiction book. Pink/1A – A simple non-fiction book Text type: Non-fiction. Focus phonemes: s, a, t, i, p, n, m, d. Pictures of all the different foods on pages 14-15 helps children to recap and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.

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Chickens are many things: sources of meat and eggs, lovable pets, amusing images on merchandise, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether we’re considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken-keepers or simply cheered by leafing through images of gorgeous poultry, our love for chickens is strong. The trend for backyard chickens has surged during the pandemic. Amazon searches for chick supplies are up 758%, with local hatcheries recording a 500% demand increase, as people look to reduce environmental impact, improve food traceability, connect with nature, or simply to relish the pure joy of chicken company. The Collins Backyard Chicken-keeper’s Bible is the fourth title in this stunning and engaging series, and the perfect smallholder companion to The Beekeeper’s Bible. It is packed with everything you need to fully embrace your new chicken-keeping lifestyle. A sumptuous aesthetic is paired with practical tips on identifying backyard breeds and supporting good chicken health, from basic brooding to common ailments, the best backyard breed for you to the right equipment for starting your own home flock, packaged into a beautiful, illustrative gift book. Discover the soft cuddliness of a bantam Silkie, the superb egg-sitting skills of a Plymouth Rock, the best method for constructing a chicken coop, and how to keep your chickens happy and thriving. With The Collins Backyard Chicken-keeper’s Bible, discover more about these magnificent and beloved creatures.

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Exam board: AQALevel & Subject: GCSE PhysicsFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2023 To support students in their completion of the required practicals on their GCSE Science (9-1) course, the Collins AQA lab book is the only resource that they need. This lab book will:• provide students with all the information they need to perform their required practicals; including the method, apparatus needed, common mistakes and safety tips• be the one place to record the outcomes of practicals, providing and easy reference for revision• challenge students with extra questions designed to improve analysis, evaluation and maths skills• prepare students for their examinations, with exam-style questions directly linked to the required practicals and apparatus use.

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Collins Skills for the TOEIC Test: Listening and Reading is a unique skills-based exam preparation course. It has been fully updated to reflect the new TOEIC Test specifications. TOEIC (‘Test of English for International Communication’) is a test of English proficiency for people in the workplace seeking to work in an international environment or looking for promotion within their organisation. The TOEIC test questions simulate real-life situations relevant to the global workplace. Score reports for candidates provide accurate, meaningful feedback about a test taker’s strengths and weaknesses. Collins Skills for TOEIC is a two book series (1 Listening/Reading; 2 Speaking/Writing) and focuses on helping learners handle the integrated skill aspect of the TOEIC test, where they are required to produce responses based on mixed input. Each book in the series therefore will contain all four skills but in different weightings. Summary of contents:•Quick Guide: question overviews give learners an easy reference to the characteristics of each question type•Challenges and Solutions: these sections offer strategy and skills reviews to help learners learn how to overcome the most common challenges.•Get it right: gives a quick overview of the most important steps for doing well on each question type and includes useful vocabulary and expressions•Answer Analysis: teaches learners how to rule out distracter answer options•Progressive Practice: encourages independent learning by offering a graded progression of content and task sets•Review sections: offer timed TOEIC test-taking guides and help learners practice what they’ve learned in a simulated environment•Downloadable audio: enables effective TOEIC practice•Highly experienced author team, who have written TOEIC materials before and have also worked as teachers themselves, preparing learners for the test.

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Boost confidence, consolidate understanding, and measure progress in Cambridge Lower Secondary English, with this Stage 9 progress book. · Strengthen your coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum framework, with this Stage 9 progress book, in a photocopiable Teacher’s Pack format.· Secure skills and knowledge with extra practice tasks to support each chapter of the Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English course.· Six structured in-class tests allow learners to apply what they have learned and assist teachers with formative assessment throughout the stage, helping pinpoint where extra support may be needed.· Two end-of-year assessments provide a summative assessment opportunity and help learners prepare for internal school assessments or Checkpoint.· Self-assessment opportunities after each test and assessment allow learners to reflect on their understanding and identify areas for improvement.

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Boost confidence, consolidate understanding, and measure progress in Cambridge Lower Secondary English, with this Stage 9 progress book. · Strengthen your coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum framework, with this Stage 9 progress book, in a write-in Student’s Book format.· Secure skills and knowledge with extra practice tasks to support each chapter of the Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English course.· Six structured in-class tests allow learners to apply what they have learned and assist teachers with formative assessment throughout the stage, helping pinpoint where extra support may be needed.· Two end-of-year assessments provide a summative assessment opportunity and help learners prepare for internal school assessments or Checkpoint.· Self-assessment opportunities after each test and assessment allow learners to reflect on their understanding and identify areas for improvement.

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Ensure a secure start to every child's reading journey in Reception/P1 and Year 1/P2 with fully decodable fiction and non-fiction books expertly aligned to the Letters and Sounds progression.The Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds Blue Set contains 1 copy of every Phonics for Letters and Sounds title available within Band 04/Blue. A built-in 20% discount on the price is included. The Blue Band Set contains the following 26 books:Fiction:Jump On, Jump OffEggs on ToastTusksHuffkinMonster on the TrainZebra''s TentThe Chicken Coop ScoopHarper and the Big DogSpook NightDragon in the JamI Love It!The Hamster ProblemLittle Red's Lost CapNon-fiction:AthleticsHow to Spot an OtterMapsTerrific TreesA Year in JapanA Trail in the WoodsTrain to WinStunning StuntsStormsExtinct MonstersIt''s Freezing Out!Fantastic FrogsOur Pet Rabbits

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Boost confidence, consolidate understanding, and measure progress in Cambridge Lower Secondary English, with this Stage 7 progress book. · Strengthen your coverage of the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum framework, with this Stage 7 progress book, in a write-in Student’s Book format.· Secure skills and knowledge with extra practice tasks to support each chapter of the Collins Cambridge Lower Secondary English course.· Six structured in-class tests allow learners to apply what they have learned and assist teachers with formative assessment throughout the stage, helping pinpoint where extra support may be needed.· Two end-of-year assessments provide a summative assessment opportunity and help learners prepare for internal school assessments or Checkpoint.· Self-assessment opportunities after each test and assessment allow learners to reflect on their understanding and identify areas for improvement.

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Written by team of experienced geography teachers, this Student Book is fully matched to the Cambridge A and AS Level Geography syllabus. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2016 First examination: 2018 Collins Cambridge AS/A Level Geography Student Book covers all the core syllabus topics as well as the physical and human geography options. The aim of the book is to help the student to obtain the knowledge, understanding and skills to succeed in their geographical studies. The content is accessible and clearly organised with a student friendly layout. The depth of content coverage is suitable for the whole range of abilities. Illustrated throughout, it contains a wealth of maps, diagrams and info-graphics to support the interesting and current case studies taken from around the world. ContentHydrology and fluvial geomorphologyAtmosphere and weatherRocks and weatheringPopulationMigrationSettlement dynamicsTropical environmentsCoastal environmentsHazardous environmentsHot arid and semi-arid environmentsProduction, location and changeEnvironmental managementGlobal interdependenceEconomic transitionGeographical skills This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

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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. A little girl paints a door into the fairytale world, and as she walks she finds items that familiar characters have dropped. Will she be able to give their lost items back? This beautiful wordless book was written by Emily Guille-Marrett and Charlotte Raby. Lilac/Band 0 books are wordless books that tell a story through pictures and are designed to develop an understanding of how stories work. They support early practice of reading and exploration of familiar themes to further develop curiosity and inspiration for early readers. Images from within each scene are pulled out along the bottom of the pages to focus and promote discussion. These books support Phase 1 of Letters and Sounds. Pages 14 and 15 contain an “I Spy” feature, which uses visual support to help children explore the themes and sounds contained within the book. 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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The Collins Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology course promotes a rich and deep understanding of the 9700 syllabus (for examination from 2022) and development of practical skills. This Student’s Book provides in depth coverage of the Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology syllabus. This text was written by experts in their field and allows students to develop practical skills in a range of contexts, deepen understanding of key concepts and make links between topics. Students are given regular opportunities to practice and revisit skills and understanding, and evaluate their learning throughout the course. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2020; First examination: 2022 · Develop and strengthen practical skills throughout with assignments and experimental skills features and regular opportunities to handle, apply and evaluate data· Deepen understanding by making connections between topics. The prior understanding reviews and end of chapter mind maps provide starting points to build upon· Build self-awareness and take control of learning using the questions and opportunities for reflection throughout the book· Strengthen and challenge with questions requiring deeper engagement and thinking skills· Prepare for examinations with exam-style questions· A Teacher’s Guide is also available to buy as a digital download. Full teacher support includes syllabus mapping, notes on common misconceptions, a wealth of activities including those to develop practical skills, and regular assessments including prior knowledge reviews, mid-chapter formative and end of chapter exam-style summative tests. Please see collins.co.uk/pages/caie-sciences for more information. This resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2022.

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Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 butterflies and moths to find. From Large White and Common Blue to Purple Emperor and Hummingbird Hawk-Moth they’ll learn all about the different species from the experts at Butterfly Conservation. And once they’ve scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there’s something for everyone! For even more fun check out i-SPY Creepy Crawlies (ISBN 9780008386481).

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Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! Kids will have fun collecting points around the garden with more than 140 things to find. From trees and shrubs to insects and garden birds, they’ll learn all about the outdoors right from their doorstep. And once they’ve scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge. With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there’s something for everyone! For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Creepy Crawlies (ISBN 9780008386481).

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The home of trusted English learner's dictionaries for everyday language learning. Collins Easy Learning English Spelling is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their spelling and write more accurately and impressively. By describing the important features of English spelling and rules to use, this book makes spelling easy. Using simple explanations and corpus examples, Collins Easy Learning English Spelling describes the patterns and rules you need to understand and predict how words are spelt in English. It also provides practical advice on learning words that are difficult to spell, and shows why some words can cause problems for even the most experienced users of English. With its alphabetical index of tricky words, along with useful tips for memorising these, Collins Easy Learning English Spelling is ideal for all users of English who want to become good spellers.

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The home of trusted English learner's dictionaries for everyday language learning. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is designed to help learners of all ages build their vocabulary. This easy-to-use, topic-based book is an invaluable resource for students and teachers, and is ideal for use in the classroom and for home study. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary is a topic-based vocabulary book, covering over 50 topics, from everyday themes such as family, friends, and hobbies, to topics for travel, work, business and study. The words within each theme are listed alphabetically so that they are easy to find. Each word has a definition, written in simple language, and phonetics, to help the user learn how to say the word. An 'Examples' section has corpus examples from real English showing important collocations, as well as useful phrases and idioms. Collins Easy Learning English Vocabulary contains all the vocabulary a learner needs to communicate effectively in English, and is the perfect resource for users who want to build their vocabulary in a methodical way.

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Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme 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. Find out more about some of the traditional instruments of the Arab world, including string instruments such as the Oud, wind instruments such as the Nay, and percussion instruments such as the Tabla drum.

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The home of trusted English dictionaries and thesauruses for school use. A fantastic mini school thesaurus for age 11 and above in the best-selling Gem format to help you find the right word every time. Written specially to help with school work and homework, you will find thousands of synonyms to increase vocabulary, with examples to show context for every synonym listed. This mini thesaurus has a useful supplement to provide help with finding the right word. Every entry has a definition, and each alternative word is followed by its own example, helping you decide which word is the most appropriate to use. The perfect companion to the new Collins Gem School Dictionary, and an indispensable tool for any secondary school student aged 11 and above. Using a thesaurus has never been easier!

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Level: KS2 Subject: Maths Targeted practice for every topic taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Maths Year 3 workbook is designed to target every Maths Year 3 topic in depth. Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy pull-out answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 3. We’ve got a Year 3 English Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201654) available as well.

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Level: KS2 Subject: Maths Targeted practice for every topic taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Maths Year 4 workbook is designed to target every Maths Year 4 topic in depth. Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy pull-out answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 4. We’ve got a Year 4 English Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201661) available as well.

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Level: KS2 Subject: English Targeted practice for every topic taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins English Year 3 workbook is designed to target every English Year 3 topic in depth.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy pull-out answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 3. We’ve got a Year 3 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201692) available as well.

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Level: KS2 Subject: English Targeted practice for every topic taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins English Year 4 workbook is designed to target every English Year 4 topic in depth.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy pull-out answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 4. We’ve got a Year 4 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201708) available as well.

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Level: KS1 Subject: English Targeted practice for every topic taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins English Year 1 workbook is designed to target every English Year 1 topic in depth.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy pull-out answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 1. We’ve got a Year 1 Maths Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201685) available as well.

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Level: KS2 Subject: Spelling Targeted practice for every topic taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 3 Spelling workbook is designed to improve spelling skills. This book contains fun and varied practice activities to develop understanding of spelling rules and fluency in applying them.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions are organised into levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 3. We’ve got a Year 3 English Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201654) available as well.

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Level: KS1 Subject: Spelling Targeted practice for every topic taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 1 Spelling workbook is designed to improve spelling skills. This book contains fun and varied practice activities to develop understanding of spelling rules and fluency in applying them.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions are organised into levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 1. We’ve got a Year 1 English Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201647) available as well.

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Level: KS1 Subject: Spelling Targeted practice for every topic taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 2 Spelling workbook is designed to improve spelling skills. This book contains fun and varied practice activities to develop understanding of spelling rules and fluency in applying them.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions are organised into levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s understanding along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. A handy answer section is also included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 2. We’ve got a Year 2 English Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008125172) available as well.

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Level: KS2 Subject: Handwriting Targeted practice for handwriting that matches the way it’s taught at school! When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Year 4 Handwriting workbook is designed to improve handwriting skills.Edited by Dr Jane Medwell, a handwriting expert with decades of experience in languages, English and early literacy, this workbook reflects the latest research into effective handwriting practice. Practice is organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children’s development along the way. Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence.Using a repeated practice method that is proven to work, this book improves performance in school, as well as in tests and checks. We’ve got a Year 4 English Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201661) available as well.

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Exam Board: CEM Level & Subject: 11+ CEM tests Suitable for the 2024 tests Challenging 11+ activities and practice questions for the CEM test Give your child the edge in the 11+ test with the all-new Stretch and Challenge Activities and Tests pack from Collins. Perfectly matched to the CEM 11+ test and written by our expert author team of 11+ tutors, this book gives your child plenty of opportunities to practise skills and questions with added difficulty to prepare them not only for the 11+ test, but also for entry to grammar school. Topic-based activities and practice papers with more challenging questions to stretch and challenge children and give them the edge Mixed high-ability practice question tests aimed at children aged 10-11 working at a higher level All in one title for CEM with coverage of all topic areas New up to date questions and tests written by an expert author team of tutors Build confidence through skills-based practice activities to raise attainment Designed for independent practice or during sessions with tutors and parents Easy to use with clear signposting of activities and answers at the back Plenty of activities for students to complete Perfect preparation for grammar school Additional free content – video tutorials, blogs with tips and advice for parents available on the Collins 11+ website

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The world’s leading Spanish to English and English to Spanish bilingual dictionary. The perfect resource for all advanced students of the Spanish and English languages. With more than 310,000 words, meanings and phrases and 442,000 translations. First published in 1971, the Collins Spanish Dictionary pioneered a new approach to bilingual dictionary publishing which continues to inspire millions of language users today. With wide-ranging coverage of contemporary Spanish and English, a wealth of examples and idioms, and a clear layout, this remains the ideal dictionary for advanced learners and professionals using Spanish. Up-to-date, with thousands of the latest words from a wide range of areas Thousands of examples and idioms, all based on evidence from a multimillion-word corpus of real Spanish and English Extensive notes on language, grammar and culture, to help the user with typical translation issues Coverage of European and Latin American Spanish Includes the acclaimed Language in Use supplement to help you communicate in natural, idiomatic Spanish

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Join Sam as she goes to her first ever football game. This exciting narrative by Tom Palmer follows Sam’s day from beginning to end, describing her journey to the stadium, the football songs she hears and the goals! Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. This title has a text level of Band 4 / Blue, which provides longer, repeated patterns with sequential events, and an interest level of Band 8 / Purple. Text type: A football story On pages 14 to 15, children can recap and discuss the main elements of Sam’s first football game. Curriculum links: P.E.

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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. Dad and Kim are packing for a camping trip, but Dad keeps saying no to all of Kim’s suggestions for what they should pack! Pink B/Band 1B offers emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions. The focus sounds in this book are: /g/ /o/ /c/ /k/ ck Pages 14 and 15 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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This photographic information book takes a look at the men’s Heptathlon – a contest with seven different athletic events focused around running, jumping and throwing. Looking at technique, training, diet and rest, Mary Colson’s book shows how athletes become the best runners, jumpers and throwers in the world. Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. This title has a text level of Band 3 / Yellow, which provides varied sentence structure and natural language, and an interest level of Band 8 / Purple. Text type: An information book A simple pictorial summary with labels on pages 14 to 15 provides an opportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book. Curriculum links: P.E.

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Dog and Cat are both thirsty, but neither is able to reach the shallow water in the bowl. Find out what happens when Dog thinks of a clever plan. This funny retelling of the Aesop’s fable The Crow and the Pitcher is written by June Crebbin. Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. This title has a text level of Band 1B / Pink B, which offers emergent readers simple, predictable text, and an interest level of Band 10 / White. Text type: A traditional story A story map on pages 14 to 15 ensures children can recap the story and discuss each stage. Curriculum links: Science, Citizenship

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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. Yak is bored, but then he meets Hen and Fox, who each have a problem they are hoping he can fix. Can he help them? This fun story was written and illustrated by Laura Hambleton. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development The focus sounds in this book are: /x/ /y/ /ch/ /th/ /nk/ Pages 14 and 15 contain a fun “I Spy” Letters and Sounds activity, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge. 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. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Red Hen works hard to dig, plant, cut and mill the grain while the other animals refuse to help. Will they wish they hadn’t been so lazy when Red Hen has finished making her big jam buns? This beautifully illustrated retelling of the traditional tale is written by well-known author Pippa Goodhart. Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. This title has a text level of Band 2A / Red A, which provides predictable text, and an interest level of Band 10 / White. Text type: A traditional story The flow chart on pages 14 to 15 allows children to discuss and recap Red Hen’s progress as she completes each of her jobs. Curriculum links: Citizenship

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