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. Find out all about looking after a pet dog in this non-fiction 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/ /m/ /d/ 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.

Join the Mr Men and Little Miss as they go to work at a Vets! Little Miss Brainy and Mr Quiet look after lots of different animals at the Mr. Men and Little Miss Vets. You may have met some pets just like them yourselves, but there are certainly some you won't have! Who will visit the Vets today? This new series features the Mr Men and Little Miss in work environments and is the perfect story range for young children interested in playing and learning about what goes on in the adult world of work.

There are fish everywhere! Some of them live in fresh water, some of them live under ice, and some even live in the desert. There are Fish Everywhere is the first in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of animals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things that they never imagined were true. This is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.

There are mammals everywhere! Some of them clamber through the canopy, others scuttle through the undergrowth, and some even travel underground. There are Mammals Everywhere is the fifth and final in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of mammals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. With an added search-and-find element, this is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator for ages 7+. Also available: There are Fish Everywhere There are Bugs Everywhere There are Reptiles Everywhere There are Birds Everywhere

The book that bites back is BACK! In the fourth beastly book from Jack Meggit-Phillips, the most distinctive new voice for readers of 8-12, there are surprises in store for Bethany about her missing family… For centuries, the beast has tormented the world. But now, there’s a change to a menu, and the beast is going cold turkey – which essentially means eating no priceless works of art . . . or purple parrots . . . or CHILD-SIZED PRANKSTERS. Ebenezer and Bethany are attempting to help the beast vomit some good into the world – even though they really haven’t come anywhere close to managing the business of do-gooding themselves. But Bethany is distracted by her date-not-a-date with Geoffrey, while Ebenezer is worried by a file which reveals a truth about Bethany’s parents that might just ruin life for everyone at the 15-storey house . . . The beast is left to teach itself how to be good. But its impulses can’t be ignored, and all the worst parts of the beast crawl out of the beast’s belly to form a dreadful child. At first the beast is charmed by its ghastly progeny. So clever! So horrible! But to its surprise, it develops something approaching a conscience. When the child finds out the truth about Bethany’s parents and plans to use it against her, can Ebenezer and the beast stop it from destroying Bethany’s hopes and dreams for ever? The Beast and the Bethany has all the classic macabre humour of Roald Dahl with the warmth and charm of Despicable Me, finished off with a gleeful bite of Little Shop of Horrors!

Bizarre, incredible and downright eye-popping facts about the natural world In Eye-popping Plant Part Facts, you'll learn about some of the most astonishing things going on in the stems, blossoms, seeds, roots (and more!) of the plants all around us. Finding out about plant parts has never been more engaging or uproariously funny! The Body Bits series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason, and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and action-packed artwork can't be beat. Reading and learning become a source of endless fun for even the most reluctant readers aged 7 plus with Body Bits. Books in the series include: Hair-raising Human Body Facts Astounding Animal Body Facts Dead-awesome Dinosaur Body Facts Eye-popping Plant Part Facts Contents list for Eye-popping Plant Part Facts: The weird world of plant parts / Roots have ears / Surprising seeds / Plants in disguise / Pitfalls and other traps / Poison producers / Spines and thorns / Snap! And you're lunch / Hairy ends / Jailhouse plants / The world's stinkiest plants / Extreme survivors / Do you speak plant? / Glossary / Finding out more / Index

This new RSPB book is a practical, exciting and comprehensive introduction to nature watching for children. With full-colour photographs and illustrations throughout, it discusses general practicalities - where to go and when, what equipment to take with you, tips on attracting wildlife to your garden, how to take field notes and much more. In addition, it includes a guide to many common species of British birds, animals and plants, using clear illustrations and describing key identification points, such as behaviour, voice and habitat. It's the must-have guide for all young nature enthusiasts!

Part of the critically acclaimed Over and Under series! Award-winning duo Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal take readers on a thrilling tour of one of the most diverse ecosystems on planet earth: the rainforests of Central America. Discover the wonder that lies hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers, and under the emerald leaves of the rainforest. * Features animals like the slender parrot snake to the blue morpho butterfly * Explores the canopies, where toucans and pale-billed woodpeckers chatter and call * Other animals include capuchin monkeys who swing from vines and slow-moving sloths who wait out daily thunderstorms Under the canopy of the rainforest hundreds of animals make their homes, but up in the leaves hides another world. This stunning read is perfect for kids who can't get enough of the rainforest and all the animals living in it. * Equal parts educational and beautiful, this book is perfect for parents and grandparents, as well as librarians, science teachers, and educators. * A great gift for kids who love nature, rainforests, animals, and learning more about the world * Perfect for children ages 5 to 8 years old * Add it to the shelf with books like The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zommer, The Animal Book by Lonely Planet Kids, and A Butterfly Is Patient by Dianna Aston.

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic - dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! In this volume, we meet feline friends from the tiniest kodkod to the biggest tiger and find out what makes your neighbourhood domestic cats so special. Equipped with teeth, claws, and camouflage to survive everywhere from deserts to mountaintops, how did these ferocious felines make the leap from predators to playmates and are they even done leaping?

A stunningly presented modern-day fable from world-renowned talent Oliver Jeffers.

“You are mine,” Fausto said to the flower, the sheep and the mountain, and they bowed before him. But they were not enough for Fausto, so he conquered a boat and set out to sea…

Working for the first time in traditional lithography, world-renowned talent, Oliver Jeffers, combines spectacular art with powerful prose, hand set using traditional lead type, to create a poignant modern-day fable to touch the hearts of adults and children alike.

Fun for the entire family, this book helps children identify animal tracks through everyday encounters with wildlife. In their outdoor play, the children of suburbia may not encounter woodland creatures face to face, but will often come across their tracks. Using friendly and familiar playtime scenarios, this brightly illustrated book details how to identify a variety of paw prints. Full color.

Guaranteed to enrich a toddler's vocabulary, this simple and fun series of bilingual board books is ideal for helping children discover a foreign language. Titles in the series feature animals, clothes, colors, fruit, home, jobs, music, numbers, opposites, plants, school, sports, tools, vegetables, and vehicles. This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child's perfect introduction to exploring other languages.

Travel to Earth's far north and discover the mysterious, cute, fierce, and unique creatures- from polar bears to puffins, narwhals to hares- that call the chilly Arctic region home. This Level 2 reader is packed with popular and lesser-known animal species that call the icy Arctic home, including hares, ptarmigans, arctic foxes, wolverines, narwhals, puffins, seals, and of course, polar bears. Whether they live on land, in the ocean, or along the coast, these creatures have clever ways to survive. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! Engaging photos showing Arctic creatures in their habitat take readers up close and personal to some of their favorite animals and make learning fun! Key features include: * Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 5 to 8 * Beautiful and engaging photos * Fun approach to high-interest subject Praise for National Geographic Readers: "Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats." -Maggie Reagan, Booklist Explore more National Geographic Readers about animals: * National Geographic Readers: Penguins! (Level 2) * National Geographic Readers: Foxes (Level 2) * National Geographic Readers: Adorable Animals (Level 2) * National Geographic Readers: Animal Superpowers (Level 2)

Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die-cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning.