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From Aud the Deep-Minded, an early voyager to Iceland, and
Sacagawea who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition across the USA,
to Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space and Arunima Sinha,
the first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest, this book shows the
incredible courage, determination and power of women explorers over
the last 1200 years. These women have led the way exploring
lands, oceans, mountains, skies and space, but have also made
pioneering discoveries in the fields of science, nature,
archaeology, ecology and more. The lives of these women, told as
personal stories, are an inspiration to us all.
Why was this amazing monument erected? How did our Stone-Age
ancestors bring such massive stones to the site from so far away?
How did they raise the enormous stones to their upright positions?
What was Stonehenge used for, and who lived around the site? This
is the incredible true story of this awe-inspiring monument - one
of the greatest ancient sites in the world and a World Heritage
Site. This fascinating picture information book provides all the
facts about the most important prehistoric monument in Britain.
In 1831, at only 22 years old, Darwin was offered the position of
Naturalist on HMS Beagle's world voyage. He was set to become a
clergyman but returns after five years at sea an inspired genius.
This book follows the journey of HMS Beagle, showing life on-board
the ship for Darwin, the captain, crew and the expedition's artist.
The reader sees Darwin discovering and observing insect life in
Brazil, fossils in Argentina , earthquakes in Chile and turtles in
the Galapagos Islands. The reader is therefore able to follow the
steps which led to Darwin's inspired theory of evolution, while
also showing the adventures and escapades he had during the voyage.
A fascinating and colourful story of Darwin's life, this book also
introduces young readers to one of the world's most important
scientists and his discoveries. It concludes with a simple
explanation of the theory of evolution. Written by an outstanding
team in the field of children's non-fiction, this is a book to
enlighten and inspire young readers.To watch a video describing
Darwin's theory of evolution click
A friendly and inspiring introduction to art history, telling the
stories of the world's greatest paintings and artists from
prehistory to the modern day The Story of Paintings begins with the
cave paintings of our Stone Age ancestors and continues through to
the modern day. Mick Manning and Brita Granstroem take your on a
tour of their personally selected gallery which showcases the work
of some of the world's most famous artists and few a less
well-known ones. The artists featured include van Eyck, da Vinci,
Bruegel, Rembrandt, Velazquez, JMW Turner, Van Gogh, Monet,
Matisse, Georgia O'Keefe, Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Jackson Pollock
as well as Dame Laura Knight and Kalan Khan. The friendly text and
illustrations help children to appreciate the art, highlighting
interesting biographical details and picking out key details to
spot. The book's large format means the art is reproduced on a
wonderfully impactful scale. This really is a book to give and
treasure. The creative team of Mick Manning and Brita Granstroem
are well-known for their ground breaking children's information
books. Their many awards range the TES Information Book Award for
What's Under the Bed? and the English Association Non-fiction award
for Charlie's War Illustrated.
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Viking Longship (Paperback)
Mick Manning, Brita Granstrom
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R252
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Be a fly on the wall in the time of the Vikings. Watch skilful ship
builders at work, charge into battle, visit a Viking farmstead,
enjoy the hustle and bustle of Jorvik on market day and listen to
fireside tales about the Viking gods - you can even wipe a tear
from your eye at a Viking funeral! These pages are packed full of
up-to-date information about Viking life from the latest
archaeological discoveries. With drawings, notes, wood shavings,
straw, wolf fur and axe marks, this book shows you history as it
really happened!
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How Did I Begin? (Paperback)
Mick Manning; Illustrated by Brita Granstroem
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R247
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If you choose to share 'the facts of life' with children at a young
age, this is the perfect book to do so. It gently guides the reader
through each stage of a child's development within the womb with
charming illustrations and simple explanations, inviting lots of
discussion and providing answers to all those questions.
Shortlisted for the Junior Science Book Award (now the Royal
Society's Science Prize).
Paddle down the river of time on an amazing prehistoric journey -
all you need to bring is your imagination! Witness the fiery
beginnings of our Earth, and the explosion of life on our planet.
Fly with a pterosaur! Hang out with apes! Ride a mammoth! Help to
make an amazing cave painting and witness the first ever writing -
a hymn to the Moon Goddess! An exciting, action-packed introduction
to prehistory, from first life on Earth to the beginning of
recorded history.
Follow the true story of Winkie, a carrier pigeon in WWII whose
crew crash landed in the sea. All hopes rested with Winkie as she
battled to reach help - but would she be able to lead them back to
her crew? The story is told in the style of a graphic novel and
illustrated by award-winning author-illustrator team Mick Manning
and Brita Granstroem. 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
Let's Build a House! But what sort of a house should it be? And
what do we need to build it? It could be a shack on a beach, or it
could be a skyscraper. Try building a bungalow or even a castle!
Join in the imaginative play as a group of children plan their
houses and discover the materials and techniques needed to build
them. The Wonderwise series presents facts in a way that will
inspire young children's imaginations about the world around them.
Wonderwise is an award-winning series of information books, perfect
for introducing younger children to non-fiction. The books include
updated notes and activities to support the new primary curriculum.
Travel back in time for an amazing stone age adventure! Learn to
shape flints, carve bones and tickle trout; join in a mammoth hunt
and wild dances in flickering torchlight. Discover for yourself
just how clever our stone age ancestors were! Includes notes and
activities to support the new primary curriculum. The Wonderwise
series presents facts in a way that will inspire young children's
imaginations about the world around them. Wonderwise is an
award-winning series of information books, perfect for introducing
younger children to non-fiction.
During World War II, many spies were dropped from Britain into
France to help fight the Nazis. One of them was a woman called
Christine Granville, who risked her life to save her comrades.
Follow her incredible true story is this beautifully illustrated
graphic novel by award-winning authors Mick Manning and Brita
Granstroem. 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.
Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that
aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as
fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all
phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to
develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach
and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest
every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to
match every reader to the right book. This pack contains six books,
one of each of the following titles: Robot Zoo, Bird Sounds, Erik's
Viking Adventure, Can Fish Fly?, One Potato, Two Potatoes and Ants.
The Life of Leonardo is a biography of Leonardo da Vinci, one of
the greatest artists in history. Find out about his paintings, his
weird writing and some of his incredible inventions. Oxford Reading
Tree inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in
reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of
topics means there are books to interest every child in this
compelling series. The series is written by top children's authors
and subject experts. The books are carefully levelled, making it
easy to match every child to the right book.
A handmade gospel hidden in a saint's coffin; a HUGE atlas that
takes six people to lift it; a tiny prayer book carried by a queen
to her execution; the original handwritten manuscript of Alice in
Wonderland; books so rare and valuable they are kept in a
bomb-proof store-room. The British Library is an amazing place!
From man-eating monsters and brave knights to wicked witches, lost
children, haunted moors, magical creatures and flying machines
award-winning duo Mick and Brita bring to life the amazing and
extraordinary history of the book through the treasures of the
largest library in the world - the BRITISH LIBRARY. LET'S GO
INSIDE!
Find out about stinky flowers and giant trees, discover the amazing
ways creatures use tricks to hide or find food, and sort fact from
fiction in the animal quiz. Explore the fantastic nature all around
you in this fascinating collection of six Read with Oxford
non-fiction texts, ideal for children who are growing in reading
confidence. This collection includes six enjoyable non-fiction
texts designed to get your child thinking about the wonders of the
natural world from animals that disguise themselves as other
animals to fish that can fly! Packed full of incredible facts, with
full-colour photos and artwork. The texts are phonics-based and
have been specially written so that your child can read them for
themselves. Tips for parents and fun after-reading activities help
you to get the most out of the texts. Featuring much-loved
characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities,
Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled
reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Find
practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child
progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!
A friendly and inspiring introduction to music history, telling the
stories of the world's greatest musicians from Bach to Beyonce. The
Story of Music begins with the early drums and flutes of our
ancestors, which date back to the last icea age, through to the
modern day. Mick Manning and Brita Granstroem take your on a tour
of their personally selected music library which showcases the work
of some of the world's most famous artists and few a less
well-known ones. The musicians featured include Vivaldi, Bach,
Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra,
Chuck Berry; Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, The Beatles, Bob Dylan,
David Bowie, Blondie, Grandmaster Flash, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce as
well as Bjork and Kraftwerk. The friendly text and illustrations
help children to appreciate the music, highlighting interesting
biographical details and picking out key details to spot. The
book's large format means the music artwork is reproduced on a
wonderfully impactful scale. This really is a book to give and
treasure. The creative team of Mick Manning and Brita Granstroem
are well-known for their ground breaking children's information
books. Their many awards range the TES Information Book Award for
What's Under the Bed? and the English Association Non-fiction award
for Charlie's War Illustrated.
There are a lot of birds in Beaks and Feet. Can you guess who the
beaks belong to? Then find out how beaks and feet help some animals
to survive in their habitats. Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a
non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for
pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means
there are books to interest every child in this compelling series.
The series is written by top children's authors and subject
experts. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match
every child to the right book.
Douglas Bader was the most famous RAF pilot of the Second World
War. Find out about the fateful crash that resulted in the loss of
both his legs, and how he fought back to return to the cockpit of
his plane in this graphic novel by award-winning author/illustrator
team Mick Manning and Brita Granstroem. 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 graphic novel set
in the past Curriculum links: History This book has been quizzed
for Accelerated Reader.
Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to
engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction
does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every
child in this compelling series. The series is written by top
children's authors and subject experts. The books are carefully
levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
This pack contains 36 books, six of each of Let's Make Comics!,
Burps, Scabs and Smells, Skills and Thrills, A Life in the Sky, The
Dinosaur Hunters, and The Life of Leonardo.
In this beautiful guide to birds and the sounds they make, readers
will find falcons, kookaburras, yellowhammers and more, learning
their calls and discovering facts about them. The birds are brought
to life by stunning illustrations that make these creatures feel
close enough to touch. Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling
non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for
pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36
titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest
topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The
imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there
are books to interest every child. The books are carefully
levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.
Discover some amazing animal superpowers! Find out about animals
with super strength and speed, read about some incredible birds,
and learn why minibeasts matter. The selection of texts has been
based on children's favourite non-fiction topics, supporting
national curriculum topics and providing phonics practice. This
fascinating collection of six Read with Oxford non-fiction texts is
ideal for children who are gaining more reading confidence. It is
packed full of incredible facts, with full-colour photos and
artwork. The texts are phonics-based and have been specially
written so that your child can read them for themselves. Tips for
parents and fun after-reading activities help you to get the most
out of the texts. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors,
engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an
exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your
child's reading confidence. Read with Oxford Stage 4 equates to
Oxford Levels 6 and 7 used at school. For more information about
the Read with Oxford Stages, as well as practical advice, free
eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress, go to
readwithoxford.com. Let's get them flying!
Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that
aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as
fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all
phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to
develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach
and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest
every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to
match every reader to the right book. This pack contains 36 books,
six of each of the following titles: Robot Zoo, Bird Sounds, Erik's
Viking Adventure, Can Fish Fly?, One Potato, Two Potatoes and Ants.
Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to
engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction
does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every
child in this compelling series. The series is written by top
children's authors and subject experts. The books are carefully
levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
This pack contains six books, one of each of Way-out Day Out, Mini
Marvels, Wild Wheels, The Pizza Patch, Beaks and Feet, and Pick
Your Queen!.
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