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This text describes what life was like for a Roman slave, while
modern children help readers make comparisons between then and now.
Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps
your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for
children age 7-8 (Year 3) Book band: Brown B Phonics phase: N/A
Get ready to travel back in time and learn about the intriguing
people and cultures that existed in what we now know as Mexico,
Central and South America from the Maya who built imposing temples
and pyramids, to the Inca, who crafted beautiful solid-gold objects
and founded the incredible city of Machu Picchu high in the Andes
mountains. With this book as your guide, you'll discover many
fascinating facts about these mysterious peoples, including the
food they ate, the sports they played, the buildings and art they
created, and their religious beliefs (which often included human
sacrifice!). You'll also uncover why these civilisations were
almost entirely lost, and how we know about them today from the
traces they left behind, and from their descendants who pass on
knowledge of their ancient ancestors. The Lost Civilisations of
Latin America is part of the Reading Planet range of books for
Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be
inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and
fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading
Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in
becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful
notes and questions to support reading at home and develop
comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years
This book tells us about the lives of four people behind some of
the most amazing stunts in history: Harry Houdini, Bessie Coleman,
Evel Knievel and Alain Robert. Part of the Bug Club reading series
used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency
and confidence Suitable for children age 7-8 (Year 3) Book band:
Brown B Phonics phase: N/A
This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in
the Maya Civilization. Using primary sources and information from
archeological discoveries, it uncovers some fascinating insights
and explodes some myths. Supported by timelines, maps and
references to important events and people, children will really
feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this book.
This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading
programme to combine books with an online reading world to teach
today's children to read. In this Year 3 Brown A (NC level 3c)
non-fiction book...Joel Trotter's Uncle 'Globe' is no ordinary
uncle. He has lots of exciting adventures and he always needs help.
This time he's in Egypt. He's been set a mission - but it doesn't
turn out quite as he expected Joel must learn all he can about
ancient Egypt to help his uncle. The only question is - will Joel
solve the puzzle before it's too late?
The Ancient Egyptians are famous for their pyramids and mummies,
but how have these ancient times impacted your life today? From
hieroglyphs evolving into emojis and kohl around the eyes evolving
into eye liner and mascara, the inventions and discoveries of
Ancient Egypt offer us endless reasons to appreciate history.
We all have rights. But the rights we have now were not always
protected. For hundreds of years, brave men and women have fought
and even died to win the rights that we now enjoy. These are their
stories.
This book looks at different shapes children can find in the
environment around them. Part of the Bug Club reading series used
in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and
confidence Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1) Book band: Yellow
B Phonics phase: 4
This book, Finding Out About Your Family History, introduces
readers to some of the key skills they will need to begin
researching their family history and compiling a family tree.
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the
right level When England and Australia play each other at cricket,
there is a lot at stake: pride, passion, and a tiny trophy known as
the Ashes. The contests between these two nations have been full of
great moments. Find out which ones stand head and shoulder above
the rest! Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for
children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text
type: An information book Curriculum links: History
Discover how these two courageous women helped change the lives of
many people through their brave actions. How did their lives
compare in very different times? Follow their stories to discover
the differences and similarities between their amazing lives!
Addressing the needs of the new history National Curriculum, this
book will engage readers and encourage them to ask questions about
history and how times change.
Social Networking follows the newest multi-billion industry on the
planet. The book explores how the social networking industry began
and how tiny seedlings of companies grew into multinational giants
that today make billions. Discover how social networking businesses
are making money from your friendships and what the future
potential of this baby of the business world could really be.
Discover the world's biggest money-making industries and the
secrets of their success in Big-time Business. From the
pharmaceutical industry and entertainment world through to the
business of beauty, banking, social networking and energy, find out
why these enterprising worlds have a grip on the global economy and
are considered the biggest money-generators on the planet. A
high-interest exploration of the business world for 9+ readers.
Discover how these courageous women pursued their vocation to help
others in times of war. How did their lives and work compare in
very different times? Follow their stories to discover the
differences and similarities between their amazing lives!
Addressing the needs of the new history National Curriculum, this
book will engage readers and encourage them to ask questions about
history and how times change.
The Great Fire of London destroyed the homes of almost 90 per cent
of London's population. Could it have been prevented? From the
outbreak of the fire at a bakery on Pudding lane, to fire fighting
techniques and meddling Lord Mayors, 'The Great Fire Unclassified'
takes readers on a journey back in time to uncover the true story
behind London's most destructive ever fire. Real-life artefacts and
documentation enable readers to build a true and real account of
the Great Fire and how it shaped Britain today.
From chariot racing to cycling and bmxing to bobsleigh, in this
book, chidren can find out all about Olympians, past and present,
and what it takes to be an Olympic or Paralympic champion! Who
Wants to be an Olympic Champion is part of the Galaxy range of
books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating
fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich
collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range
of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have
been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and
confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities
to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to
check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years
Welcome to the world of William Shakespeare. See what influenced
his work, whether he really did write the famous works that we
associate with his name, and be prepared to be taken on a journey
behind the scenes. Amazing artifacts and original documents
provided by the National Archives help readers build a real account
of the man behind the name.
Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for
the whole school. This exciting Graphic Texts pack includes
action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction, carefully selected
poetry and comprehensive guided reading support to meet the needs
of children at every stage of their reading development. Each book
contains inside cover notes with advice on supporting older
children with their reading, ideas for follow-up activities and
higher-level comprehension questions. Project X Origins guided
reading notes offer step-by-step teaching support for each book
with guidance about comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, spelling,
punctuation, grammar and writing. Each set of notes has in-built
assessment and is fully correlated to all UK curricula. This pack
contains 1 set of guided reading notes and 4 reading books, 1 each
of: Time Runs Out, Oliver Twist, For the Fallen and other poems,
Great Pioneers.
Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the
right level We use oil every day - whether on the bus to school or
writing with a pen. But where does it come from? What impact is our
use of it having on the environment? What will happen when we run
out completely? Explore the answers to these questions in this
detailed information book, with stunning photographs and clear
diagrams. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex,
substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained
comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and
longer chapter books. Text type: A non-chronological report.
Curriculum links: Geography: Improving the Environment,
Citizenship: Choices. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated
Reader.
Did you ever hear the saying "there are two sides to every story?"
This is especially true for major events in history. The details of
the same event can appear very different depending on the
perspectives of the people involved. In this fresh take on history,
read about the Norman Conquest from both the Norman and Anglo-Saxon
points of view.
Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the
right level In 1940, the skies over Britain were the scene of
furious fighting between the aeroplanes of the RAF and the German
Luftwaffe. Technology played a role in every aspect of the battle:
from code-breaking computers and radar to faster, more agile
fighter planes. Find out how technology helped to turn the tide of
the battle. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying
themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and
points of view. Text type: information text Curriculum links:
history, science, geography
From Hitler's rise to power to the surrender of the Japanese in
1945, WWII Unclassified uncovers real-life facts about one of the
most terrible wars. Packed full of incredible photographs,
artifacts and original documents from the National Archives, WWII
Unclassified is a true account of how this dreadful war affected
the world.
From the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the signing
of the Treaty of Versailles, WWI Unclassified takes readers on a
journey back in time to discover the amazing story behind this
terrible war. Packed full of amazing photographs and original
documents from the National Archives, real-life artifacts and
documentation enable readers to build a true and real account of
World War I and how it shaped the world.
Energy For Everyone? explores one of the world's most profitable
industries. It discovers how the energy industry began and why
energy companies can charge so much for their goods. The book also
discusses the challenges the energy industry faces as our planet's
natural resources are depleted, and the genius solutions businesses
have in place to ensure they continue to make billions. Discover
the world's biggest money-making industries and the secrets of
their success in Big-time Business. From the pharmaceutical
industry and entertainment world through to the business of beauty,
banking, social networking and energy, find out why these
enterprising worlds have a grip on the global economy and are
considered the biggest money-generators on the planet. A
high-interest exploration of the business world for 9+ readers.
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