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A humorous, story-based look at catching chickenpoxThe class are having their swimming lessons today and Sophia can't wait to jump into the pool with her friends. But what's that itchy red spot on her chest? Oh no - Sophia's got chicken pox!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children's books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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A humorous, story-based look at catching a coldThe class are on an exciting trip to the Museum of Science today. Poor Roshan has been looking forward to the trip for ages, but he isn't feeling very well. Suddenly he does a big sneeze - oh no, Roshan's got a cold!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children's books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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A humorous, story-based look at catching head licePoppy is trying hard to concentrate on her lessons today, but her head is just SO itchy. She gives it a little scratch. Then another. Oh no - Poppy's got head lice!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses and conditions in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting them in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children's books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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A humorous, story-based look at getting an ear infectionIt''s music class and the class are busy practising for their end-of-term concert. Jan usually rocks it on the drums, but today his ears hurt and he can''t hear very well. Oh no - Jan has an ear infection!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you''ll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children''s books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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A humorous, story-based look at catching head lice, designed to inform and reassure young readersPoppy is trying hard to concentrate on her lessons today, but her head is just SO itchy. She gives it a little scratch. Then another. Oh no - Poppy's got head lice!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses and conditions in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting them in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children's books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.Books in the series:Chicken PoxColdEar InfectionHead LiceTummy BugTonsillitis

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A humorous, story-based look at catching a tummy bugIt's the Great School Bake Sale today! Tom's tummy feels a bit funny, but he can't wait to gobble down some sweet treats. He takes a big bite of a piece of delicious chocolate cake and suddenly feels very sick... Oh no - Tom's got a tummy bug!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children's books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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For thousands of years people have looked up to the night sky and told stories about the stars. These epic tales tell of vengeful gods and goddesses, of monsters and heroes. Others try to make sense of the natural world, or unravel the mysterious forces of the universe. This stunning book brings together a selection of these legends from all over the world - from Ancient Greece to North America, Egypt, China, India and the South Pacific. Written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri and with beautifully detailed artwork by illustrator Andy Wilx, this is a magical book to be treasured for generations to come.

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A humorous, story-based look at catching a cold, designed to inform and reassure young readersThe class are on an exciting trip to the Museum of Science today. Poor Roshan has been looking forward to the trip for ages, but he isn't feeling very well. Suddenly he does a big sneeze - oh no, Roshan's got a cold!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children's books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.Books in the series:Chicken PoxColdEar InfectionHead LiceTummy BugTonsillitis

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Long ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot. But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby swamp – Grendel. Could the brave warrior Beowulf save Denmark’s people and fight the monster? This retelling of the Old English tale was written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A retelling of a folk tale Curriculum links: History; Citizenship This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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A humorous, story-based look at catching a coldThe class are on an exciting trip to the Museum of Science today. Poor Roshan has been looking forward to the trip for ages, but he isn't feeling very well. Suddenly he does a big sneeze - oh no, Roshan's got a cold!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children's books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more!Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning children's author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out.Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater creatures beyond your imagination, and fascinating facts about our relationship with this watery world.

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A humorous, story-based look at catching a tummy bugIt's the Great School Bake Sale today! Tom's tummy feels a bit funny, but he can't wait to gobble down some sweet treats. He takes a big bite of a piece of delicious chocolate cake and suddenly feels very sick... Oh no - Tom's got a tummy bug!Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children's books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.

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A fascinating tale of one of the first well-known environmental activists, Chico Mendes, who fought tirelessly to save the Amazon rainforest as well as fighting for people's rights. This is the story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper and environmentalist. He fought to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and advocated for the human rights of other rubber tappers who lived in the forest. Tragically, he was assassinated for trying to protect these rights.Grippingly written by award-winning author, Anita Ganeri, and vibrantly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier, throughout the story, we see the wonders of the Amazon rainforest and learn why it is so important that global rainforests are protected. Tell this tale and inspire a new generation of environmental heroes who will speak up and take action to protect our natural world.Great support material for children's study of habitats, rainforests and their importance for biodiversity and helping to combat climate change

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Cuando pensamos en lugares increíbles, nos viene a la mente la Torre Eiffel o el Monte Everest. Pero en nuestro planeta hay mucho más: majestuosas cascadas, espectaculares géiseres, vastos desiertos, mundos submarinos y tierras heladas…¡La Tierra en sí es un lugar extraordinario!Este libro de referencia para niños contiene:- Impactantes fotografías de alta calidad que te transportarán a lugares que jamás habrías imaginado- Información sobre más de 100 lugares de todo el mundo: el Gran Agujero Azul; el Monte Roraima, el Géiser Fly…- Mapas de localización que te muestran dónde se encuentran- Un glosario que te ayudará a conocer nuevas palabras Conoce la geología, la flora y la fauna que hacen que cada lugar sea único y maravilloso con este recorrido por nuestro planeta tierra. Acompaña a los niños en esta emocionante lectura y a que recorran el mundo que les rodea.—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An exhilarating guided tour around the most amazing places on Earth, perfect for young adventurers with big imaginations! Award-winning children’s author Anita Ganeri takes curious kids who love learning to the most incredible locations in the world. This science book for kids includes breathtaking images and mind-blowing facts about our majestic home — Earth! Turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas and other jaw-dropping places from around the world. Inside the pages of this book about Earth, you’ll discover: - Over 100 far-flung locations around the globe with areas so incredible you’ll barely be able to believe they are real! - Illustrations that explain key natural phenomena and reveal exciting, in-depth details about some of the locations you’ll explore. - A world map showing all the places together, and locator maps show where each site is in the world.Beautiful, dazzling images and information explores why each place is unique. Delve into the science, geology, flora and fauna, as well as the historical or cultural significance of each of these natural wonders!

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An exhilarating guided tour around the most amazing places on Earth, young adventurers with big imaginations! Award-winning children's author Anita Ganeri takes curious kids who love learning to the most incredible locations in the world. This science book for kids includes breathtaking images, mind-blowing facts about our majestic home - Earth! Turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas, and other jaw-dropping places from around the world.Inside the pages of this book about Earth, you'll discover:- Over 100 far-flung locations on the globe with areas so incredible you'll barely be able to believe they are real! - Includes illustrations that explain key natural phenomena and reveal exciting details of each of these locations- A world map at the start shows all the places together, and locator maps show where each site is in the world - A foreword by wildlife and natural history presenter Steve Backshall MBE and a helpful glossary at the end of the bookWhen most people think of Earth's most amazing places, they think of Mount Everest or the Eiffel Tower. But there's so much more that our planet has to offer. From waterfalls that look like they are on fire to a cave filled with twinkling blue glow worms and a bright pink lake, explore the most unbelievable, unusual, and incredible places on Earth! Beautiful, dazzling images and information explores why each place is unique. Delve into the science, geology, flora and fauna, as well as the historical or cultural significance of each of these natural wonders! It is perfect for children ages 7+ to cultivate a lifelong curiosity about the natural sciences and the wonders of the world around them.

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An exhilarating guided tour around the most amazing places on Earth, perfect for young adventurers with big imaginations! Award-winning children’s author Anita Ganeri takes curious kids who love learning to the most incredible locations in the world. This science book for kids includes breathtaking images and mind-blowing facts about our majestic home — Earth! Turn the pages to discover natural wonders, stunning vistas and other jaw-dropping places from around the world. Inside the pages of this book about Earth, you’ll discover: • Over 100 far-flung locations around the globe with areas so incredible you’ll barely be able to believe they are real! • Illustrations that explain key natural phenomena and reveal exciting, in-depth details about some of the locations you’ll explore. • A world map showing all the places together, and locator maps show where each site is in the world. • A foreword by Steve Backshall MBE – BAFTA and Emmy-winning English naturalist, explorer, philanthropist, author, and television presenterMount Everest and the Eiffel Tower are two of the most famous places to see on earth, but what if we told you our planet has more to offer? From waterfalls that look like they are on fire to a cave filled with twinkling blue glow worms and a bright pink lake, explore the most unbelievable, unusual and incredible places on Earth! Beautiful, dazzling images and information explores why each place is unique. Delve into the science, geology, flora and fauna, as well as the historical or cultural significance of each of these natural wonders! It is perfect for children age 7 to cultivate a lifelong curiosity about the natural sciences and the wonders of the world around them.

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Explora, crea e investiga con los Geodetectives!Descubre el sorprendente ciclo del agua mientras viajas por las nubes, caes a tierra con las gotas de lluvia y eres arrastrado por el río. No pierdas más tiempo!Los Geodetectives están listos para explorar, Y tu?Libro ideal para aquellos padres y madres que quieran introducir a sus hijos, de una forma divertida y entretenida, en el mundo de las ciencias naturales.Ilustrado a todo color y con una gran cantidad de datos e infografías para hacer pensar a los más pequeños y que resuelvan los retos con herramientas de casa.Incluye un glosario con los temas tratados y un test con el que valorar los conocimientos adquiridos.

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Bring history home and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of a famous researcher who studied chimpanzees. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.In July 1960, Jane Goodall went into the wilderness in Tanzania to study chimpanzees. For years she camped out with the chimps, observing their behavior and making amazing discoveries! Jane had always been fascinated by animals and knew she wanted to make learning more about them her life's work. Find out how this girl who loved animals became one of history's greatest trailblazers!Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?

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Time is running out to see some of the most amazing plants on Earth. Our world is full of incredible plants, but some of them might not be around for much longer. This book takes an in-depth look at some of the most endangered plants on Earth. Find out why they are in danger, what we would lose of they were to disappear completely and what, if anything, is being done to save them. This engaging series looks at the devastating impact pollution, global warming, habitat loss and deforestation are having on our planet. Explore why time is running out to see some of Earth's most endangered people, places, plants and animals. Aimed at students aged 9 and up LAST CHANCE TO SEE is a must for young conservationists.

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A look at how to respect your amazing body and keep it safeYour body is very special and it's up to YOU when and how you want to be touched. In Body Privacy, find out how to stay safe, both in the real world and online, and learn what to do if you are touched in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or bad.Your Body & You takes a look at our bodies, taking a less strictly scientific and more PSHE-friendly approach and encouraging readers to appreciate just how special their body really is. Core information on nutrition, exercise and sleep is balanced alongside more challenging issues, such as looking after your mental health, body privacy and how to have a positive body image.Titles in the series:Your Body & You: You're Unique!Your Body & You: Looking After Your BodyYour Body & You: Growing & Changing Your Body & You: Body Privacy

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There are all kinds of families. Families can be big or small and they can change over time. Some families live together and others live apart. They can have one or two or no mums or dads. In every family there are people who love each other. Who's in your family? This non-fiction picture book celebrates the rich variety of families that exist in the world, and is illustrated throughout with beautiful artwork. It covers all kinds of families, including families who live together and apart, blended families, extended families, adopted families and foster families and looks at how families change and what makes a family. The book includes notes for teachers and parents on helping children to develop self esteem and empathy by understanding how people differ and how they are the same.The All Kinds Of series is aimed at children aged 5 and up and offers a friendly and inclusive look at how we live our lives, celebrating our differences as well as what we have in common. Titles in the four-book series are: All Kinds Of Beliefs, All Kinds Of Bodies, All Kinds Of Families and All Kinds Of Feelings.

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An amazing introduction to jungle and rainforest life accompanied by brilliant full colour photos of a wide range of creatures in action. Learn how the animals that spend their lives surrounded by some of the world's biggest forests hunt for food, raise their young or hide from predators such as giant spiders, poisonous frogs, hungry jaguars, and much much more! Packed full of fantastic photos this is a perfect first introduction to rainforest animals.

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Recounted by Sir Lancelot, one of the knights of the round table, find out all about the life and battles of the greatest knight of all time, King Arthur! White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. Covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels, these books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context. Book band: Purple Ideal for ages: 6+

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Hot Spots reports on the most incredible environments around the world. Full of facts and details about the longest rivers, highest mountains and much, much more. This book provides a fresh and exciting insight into global geography.White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. These books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.

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The Who's Who in ...? series is an indispensable source of information and ideas to support the study of biography and key figures across the curriculum. Each title contains biographies for 50 people who have made their mark on history. Colourful and accessible entries describe famous lives and legacies, including timelines, quotes, photographs and reliable, internet-linked lists of resources to explore.

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What comes to mind when you think of India? The mesmerising Taj Mahal? Huge elephants and agile monkeys, shimmering silks and spicy food? India is all these things and many others. Its sights, smells, wealth and poverty have fascinated visitors for hundreds of years. Its history is one of trade and invasion - from the Aryans to the British Raj. Each has left its mark, adding to India's extraordinary diversity.In 2022, it is 75 years since India gained independence from its latest conquerors - the British. Today, India is the world's largest democracy with, until Covid 19, a burgeoning economy, and active technology, space and nuclear programmes. Tradition still co-exists alongside modernisation, giving a tantalising mix of old and new.This book charts the history of India, from the extraordinary Indus Civilisation of 2500 BCE to the present day, interspersed with glimpses of Indian life and culture in its people, places, food, clothing, religions, festivals, languages and stories.Includes some activities such as how to wear a sari, make a cauliflower curry and build your own puppet theatre.Illustrated with a mix of photos and artwork, this book will be a beautiful celebration of Indian landscapes, people and history.

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Who is Jane Goodall? What has she found out about chimps? Find out about her discoveries and adventures in this book. Jane Goodall''s Wild Life is at Oxford Reading Level 9. It is for readers aged 7 to 11 years old who are working below expected standard in their reading. The Readerful Rise series ensures that older struggling readers have books with age-appropriate content and topics, that look like the books their peers are enjoying, but are written at a level they can read successfully.

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Discover a fascinating world of celebrations and commemorations from all around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this series takes an intriguing and colourful look at how some of the most important landmarks in a person's life are celebrated in many different places.

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Explore the remote Southern Ocean in this beautifully illustrated children's book, for readers aged 9+Icy and mysterious, the Southern Ocean stretches across the bottom of the Earth, surrounding the continent of Antarctica. With its freezing waters, harsh winds and towering waves, until recently only the bravest explorers sailed its stormy seas. Today, tourists flock to see the ocean's unique wildlife of penguins, seabirds and blue whales. But along with human visitors come human-made problems, including global warming, pollution and overfishing. The oceans make up Earth's biggest habitat. More than 70 per cent of Earth's surface is covered by oceans and seas and they hold more than 97 per cent of Earth's water supply. Oceans drive the world's weather, provide half of the oxygen we breathe and provide food and livelihoods for more than a billion people.Blue Worlds explores each of the world's five oceans and major seas in detail, looking at the different features - from wildlife and weather to landscape - that make them all individual and unique. It also looks at the threats that they face, such as global warming, overfishing and pollution.Titles in the series: The Arctic Ocean, The Atlantic Ocean. The Indian Ocean, The Pacific Ocean, The Southern Ocean, Seas, Gulfs & BaysContents:The world's oceans The Southern OceanSouthern seas and islands Winds, waves and currents An icy ocean Food for whales Southern Ocean wildlife Penguin powerHeading southSouthern science Southern Ocean riches Southern Ocean in dangerThe future Southern Ocean facts Glossary

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A powerful look at Earth's biodiversity loss, focusing on animals from the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesDiscover some of the rarest and most threatened insects on Earth, from the fascinating bloodsucking dracula ant to the brilliantly blue peacock tarantula. Find out where they are found, what they eat, their life cycle and the reasons why their survival is at risk. Most importantly, learn how conservation efforts are aiming to reverse their extinction.Earth's rich biodiversity is at risk everywhere, thanks to devastating habitat loss, pollution, poaching and disease. Endangered Wildlife examines some of the world's most threatened species and explores what is being done to bring them back from the brink.Aimed at readers aged 8 and up.

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A friendly and inclusive look at how we live our lives, celebrating our differences and similarities.There are all kinds of beliefs. People may be Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims or Sikhs, or belong to other religions. Some people have non-religious beliefs. We can show what we believe by how we dress, what we eat, how we behave and how we treat other people. What are your beliefs? This non-fiction picture book celebrates the different beliefs people have, and is illustrated throughout with beautiful artwork. It covers beliefs as guides for living, belief in God, saying prayers, beliefs and food, beliefs and clothes, holy books, places of worship, worship at home, festivals, special times and sharing beliefs. The book includes notes for teachers and parents on helping children to develop self esteem and empathy by understanding how people differ and how they are the same.The All Kinds Of series is aimed at children aged 5 and up and offers a friendly and inclusive look at how we live our lives, celebrating our differences as well as what we have in common. Titles in the four-book series are: All Kinds Of Beliefs, All Kinds Of Bodies, All Kinds Of Families and All Kinds Of Feelings.

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Discover Ancient Greece and write about it!Find out about life in ancient Greece, from Greek culture and language, to philosophers, myths and gods. Read about the origins of democracy, the all-important Olympic Games and the famous Battle of Marathon. Ideal for readers aged 9+, the Writing History series combines written evidence from the past with engaging writing activities to explore the fascinating worlds of ancient civilisations. Children can learn exciting facts and be inspired to write their own historical documents including diary entries, recipes, letters, speeches and much more!

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Our international primary reading series will help your learners become confident, independent readers. Malls have lots of shops. But there is more to do than just shopping in a Super Mall! This Orange Band non-fiction title includes more complex sentence structures but children should still recognise many of the high-frequency words used to help with understanding. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.

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This book introduces readers to the exciting world of writing adventure stories. An adventure story running throughout the book draws readers in, offers concrete examples of how the tips can be put into practice and will inspire readers to get writing their own adventure stories.

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