Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level A traditional Persian tale about three orphaned siblings who embark on a journey of discovery to find a magical talking bird. Find out if they make it home again, and whether they learn anything about themselves along the way. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.. Text type: A traditional tale from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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. When Dani Binns opens up her toy box something exciting happens … Dani Binns is a farmer! When she goes to feed the animals on the farm, she discovers that they are mysteriously in the wrong pens. Chickens are in the horse’s field, a horse is in the sheep pen … and one sheep is missing! With everyone in a flap at the farm, can Dani restore order? This exciting title in the Dani Binns mini-series is written by Lisa Rajan. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Does a monkey get grumpy? Do horses feel happy? Can geese get glum? A bright, fun, read-aloud non-fiction picture book about animals and their feelings for curious young readers. With a different emotion per spread, this funny, moving and adorable picture book explores emotions such as sad, happy, grumpy and kind. Children will love making connections between their own feelings and their favourite animals – including elephants, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, monkeys, deer and much more. With rhythmic text, informative facts and adorable animal characters, this book will help children identify basic feelings, while introducing ideas of empathy and animal welfare.

The Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic. The Small and Mighty Book of Penguins is a treasure trove of penguin information. Readers will discover tons of original animal art, plus a wealth of fun and fascinating creature facts. Inside, you will learn how an emperor penguin survives a winter in Antarctica, why penguins steal stones from each other and what African penguins have in common with donkeys. With profiles of the world's most interesting flightless birds, this is a book no young penguin lover can afford to be without! Penguin parents take it in turns to guard their chicks and go off to feed. Penguins use their tails as an extra support so they do not topple over backwards. To walk they must sway from side to side with each step.

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. Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day of the Great Race. Find out the answers to questions you've always wanted to know about great races. Humans take part in lots of races, from sprints to marathons. But what’s the messiest race? And what’s faster, a human or a cheese? Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

New for Scottish Secondary Maths, "Red 4" (R4) is fully in line with the ethos of Curriculum for Excellence, and provides students with everything they need to know to head towards Credit Levels.Clear 'learning intentions' head each section, providing concise summaries of key concepts. Worked examples and extensive practice exercises lead towards contextualised work. Early chapters focus on essential skills, supporting those students that need reinforcement of prior learning. Activities linked to Curriculum for Excellence are clearly highlighted. A wealth of examples and exercises provide rigorous practice towards Credit Level.

Provide a solid foundation for the study of Home Economics at CSEC® level and for CVQ certification using a project-based approach with the only resource written by the Caribbean Association of Home Economists. This resource enables students to master the design skills process in the Family and Consumer Management disciplines for both personal and professional aspirations. - Develop understanding with 'Consider this' and 'Did you know?' features which allow for reflection and stretches student's critical thinking and problem-solving skills. - Consolidate knowledge with discussion topics and short practice questions, which enables students' confidence in the subject matter to grow as they prepare for assessment. - Identify avenues for career development with realistic and practical connections to training opportunities clearly signposted throughout.

Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard in Busy Trains! Enjoy watching the steam puff out of an engine, going through a crossing and chugging along the railway. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with a gentle rhyme and wonderful illustrations by Jo Byatt. Busy Trains has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide. Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Fire Station, Busy Airport and Busy Bikes.

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.

The problems of people with disabilities are determined by the dynamics of interactions between them and the social environment in which they live. Therefore, the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model of health is linked to the civilian model, accentuating the active participation in the social life of a particular community. The convergence of these models is present in the transdisciplinary content of the publication, which examines the quality of life of pupils in inclusive education in the Central European region. The authors identified specific limits and possibilities of the educational environment and its impact on the quality of life of children with disabilities. They explained the evidence-based practice and enhanced the competency-based approach to the persons involved in education, their relatives and multidisciplinary school teams.

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Join an expedition climbing Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. From Base Camp to the summit, find out what to wear, what to take with you and how to survive! Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type – An information book. The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links – Geography

Atlases don't come more amazing than this! The ultimate world tour explores countries and crosses continents on its fact-finding, fun-filled journey of discovery. Planet Earth is brought to life in stunning, specially commissioned 3-D maps and artworks that showcase fascinating themes, including geographical features, cities and landmarks, wildlife, and population in unprecedented detail. You'll scale the peaks of the Himalayas, trek the jungles of South America, roam the grasslands of Africa, and swim the Pacific Ocean on your incredible adventure. Visit the hottest place on Earth, spot the largest butterfly, rub shoulders with the world's biggest population, cross the busiest international border, and much, much more on your travels. This vital source of learning is perfect for children to dip into for school projects and a welcome addition to any family library. For genius geographers or anyone with a taste for adventure, this one is for you!

“If all the world hated you and believed you wicked, while your own conscience approved of you and absolved you from guilt, you would not be without friends.� Charlotte Brontë’s classic Gothic novel comes to life for children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to hide with Jane in the window-seat and help her solve the mystery of Thornfield Manor. Much more than a primer, Lit for Little Hands: Jane Eyre tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose, and fans of the novel will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue and first-person POV. And the book's use of super-sturdy board means everyone can enjoy this tale of suspense and romance over . . . and over . . . and over again!

A pup-tastic search and find book! Can you spot Mango the Jack Russell and his bunch of puppy pals in all the busy pictures? Join the doggies playing at the beach, getting pampered at the parlour and even chilling with the Corgis at the royal palace in this pup-tastic search and find adventure! Dog lovers and fans of Where’s Wally will love this hilarious search and find book. Spot all your favourite dog breeds in each of the colourful scenes, with adorable illustrations by Hannah McCaffery. A family friendly activity book, suitable for ages 7+ and grown ups too!

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. Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day of the Treasure Hunt. Find out the answers to questions you've always wanted to know about treasure. People have been burying and finding treasure for centuries. In this book, you can find out if there’s any missing treasure out there, and how you can go on a treasure hunt. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Children will adore this magical activity book, filled with fantastical unicorns and delightfully diverse mermaids. Scenes include rainbows in the sky, diving under the sea to gather pearls, meeting a mermaid queen, finding a treasure chest and lots more. With hundreds of stickers of clothes, accessories, decorations, flowers and sea creatures to add to the scenes, this appealing activity book can be enjoyed time and time again.

The number one bestselling picture book, now available in paperback… What’s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! Introducing a magnificently warm and funny picture book from two remarkable talents.

The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. With 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations packed into this Collins Gem Spanish to English and English to Spanish dictionary, you’ll have everything you need to know on the go. All the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle are included in this small Spanish dictionary, plus notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries and top tips on commonly confused words. This is the perfect choice for travellers, students and business people. An essential, user-friendly travel Phrasefinder is included, along with a handy menu-reader ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. A clear layout, useful examples, and language and cultural notes makes this Collins Spanish Gem dictionary ideal for school and a great companion to GCSE Spanish. For more on Spanish language usage, the Collins Spanish Essential Dictionary (9780008270735) or the Spanish Pocket Dictionary (9780008183653) are available for purchase.