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Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry: Cambridge International Examinations, Student Book (PDF)

Collins IGCSE Chemistry provides complete coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE syllabus for Chemistry and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more.

Collins Gem Polish Phrasebook and Dictionary: The Right Word In Your Pocket (Collins Gem)

A handy Polish phrasebook and dictionary, easy-to-read design and simple navigation, Gem Polish will give you the right word at the right time – every time for your travels in Poland.

Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry: Student Book (PDF)

Collins International GCSE Chemistry provides complete coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE specification for Chemistry and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more.

Belair: Early Years - Number And Calculating: Ages 3-5 (Belair: Early Years Ser.)

Number and Calculating is packed with flexible ideas for developing early understanding and igniting curiosity in the Mathematics area of learning. Activities across fifteen themes can be tailored to meet the needs and interests of every child and support progress towards attaining the knowledge and skills required by the Early Learning Goals.

Belair: Early Years - Science: Ages 3-5 (Belair: Early Years Ser.)

Science is packed with flexible ideas for developing early understanding and igniting curiosity in the Understanding the world area of learning. Activities across fourteen themes can be tailored to meet the needs and interests of every child and support progress towards attaining the knowledge and skills required by the Early Learning Goals.

C. S. Lewis Bible (NRSV): New Revised Standard Version (nrsv)

A beautiful ebook edition of the NRSV Bible, annotated with writings from the works of C. S. Lewis.

Wait And See!: Band 04/blue (Collins Big Cat)

Writing (Collins Webster’s Easy Learning)

Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Writing is an accessible guide to successful writing in the English language. With clear, concise explanations of everything from the basics of sentence and paragraph structure, to writing résumés, letters and essays, this e-book is an indispensable guide for the language learner.

Grammar and Punctuation (Collins Webster’s Easy Learning)

Collins Webster’s Easy Learning Grammar is an accessible guide to English grammar and punctuation. With clear, concise explanations on everything from adverbs to word order, and from apostrophes to semicolons, this e-book is indispensable for understanding correct usage.

Easy Learning Writing (Collins Easy Learning English)

Collins Easy Learning Writing is an easy-to-use guide on how to write good, clear and effective English. With simple explanations of everything from the basics of sentence and paragraph structure, to writing CVs, letters and essays, this e-book is a valuable guide for anyone who wants to improve their writing.

Mega Sleepover 3 (The Sleepover Club)

Join the Sleepover Club: Frankie, Kenny, Felicity, Rosie and Lyndsey, five girls who want to have fun – but who always end up in mischief!

Hands on Design and Technology (PDF)

Hands on Design and Technology provides a range of activities that develop children's skills and confidence in the subject. Each activity encourages children to plan, carry out and evaluate their work. Themes are organised around the six core areas of design and technology, including Structures and Joining, Creative Cooking and Electrical Power.

Belair On Display - Art Inspired by Belief (PDF)

Art Inspired by Belief is a practical guide to using art and display to teach religious education. Each chapter explores the beliefs, stories, paintings and prayers, places of worship, festivals and ceremonies from the major world religions, with the aim of enhancing understanding and awareness of different faiths.

Belair On Display – Hands on PSHCE (PDF)

Hands on PSHCE contains original ideas for practical PSHCE lessons, which engage children in lively discussion. The activities explore relevant issues and aim to equip children with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives. Themes include Being Healthy, Being a Good Citizen, Being Different.

Collins English Skills Book 3 (PDF)

Collins English Skills 3 is intended for children age 7-8 in Year 3/P4. Each unit begins with a reading passage and follows a repeated pattern of reading, phonics grammar, writing and language activities. Ideal for use in literacy sessions. This book was previously published as Folens English Skills 3. âe¢ Build and develop key language skills with this whole-school programme âe¢ Raise standards in literacy through phonics, reading and writing activities âe¢ A flexible resource with photocopiable activity sheets for Key Stage 1 âe¢ Repeated pattern of learning provides support, consolidation and extension

Afterlife (Evernight #4)

When Bianca chooses death over becoming a vampire, she doesn’t realise that another life lies in store… The fourth and final novel in the internationally best-selling EVERNIGHT series – a vampire romance with a shocking twist.

Digital SLR Handbook

This is the definitive practical guide to getting the most out of your digital SLR camera, written by top working photographer, John Freeman. Full of inspiring photography and professional tips, it is ideal for all keen amateur photographers and those aspiring to move over from using a traditional film SLR camera.

First English Words (PDF)

Collins First English Words is the perfect first dictionary for kindergarten-aged learners of English. Packed full of fun and useful everyday vocabulary, this beautifully illustrated dictionary will capture the imagination of young children and encourage a love for learning English. The dictionary contains 36 themes, each fully illustrated with fun and engaging scenarios. Three characters, Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey, guide the children through their daily lives and introduce them to the 300 English words young children need to learn. There are songs and games for every theme for children to engage with. Collins First English Words aims to make learning English fun. First English Words has won the title ‘Best entry for young readers’ at the English-Speaking Union (ESU) English Language Book Awards 2012.

Health and Social Care Diplomas — LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA CANDIDATE HANDBOOK (PDF)

Accessible, step-by-step, guidance on how to attain your Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma with a clear focus on how to pass the assessment. Written by a hugely experienced team with decades of practical experience of working in the sector, the Collins Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma sets out the core units in clear, easily navigable spreads - each of which focusses closely on what candidates need to know and do to pass the qualification. Content is delivered with step-by-step guidance for the candidate with ready-to-use assessment tasks for both knowledge and work-based evidence. These are broken down into what is required for candidates to pass: what they need to know (knowledge) and what they need to do (competence). These are be linked directly to getting students the number of credits they need. There are also a number of engaging case studies to ensure that the books are rooted in real experiences of working in the health and social care sector, linking the theory to good practice.

The Modern Pentathlon: Band 04 Blue/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress Ser.)

Collins Big Cat Progress, Band 04 Blue/Band 12 Copper: A Folk Tale from France (PDF)

Jean and his friends are fishermen. Jean throws a spear at a passing dolphin to show his strength and suddenly the crew are swept into a terrible storm. Jean soon realises that he has injured the Dolphin King and put the lives of his friends in peril. Will Jean be able to make up for his mistakes?

Collins Big Cat, Band 18, Pearl: Virginia Hall World War II Spy (PDF)

At the beginning of World War II, a young American woman named Virginia Hall was sent undercover to Nazi-occupied France to spy on the German army. Follow her incredible true story as she bravely aids the French Resistance, organises and leads rebel armies and passes secret coded radio messages to the Allied forces in this fascinating biography. * 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 biography. * Curriculum links: History: What can we learn about recent history from studying the life of a famous person?

Spelling: Pupil Book 4 (Collins Primary Focus Ser.)

Collins Primary Focus: Spelling Pupil Book 4 is aimed at age 10+. In each unit a focus introduces the spelling rule, which is clearly explained and supported by examples and visual cues. Three follow-up activities allow children to practise, develop and extend their understanding.

Spelling: Pupil Book 3 (Collins Primary Focus Ser.)

Collins Primary Focus: Spelling Pupil Book 3 is aimed at age 9+. In each unit a focus introduces the spelling rule, which is clearly explained and supported by examples and visual cues. Three follow-up activities allow children to practise, develop and extend their understanding.

Collins Primary Focus — SPELLING: Pupil Book 2 [New edition] (Collins Primary Focus Ser. (PDF))

Collins Primary Focus: Spelling Pupil Book 2 is aimed at age 8+. In each unit a focus introduces the spelling rule, which is clearly explained and supported by examples and visual cues. Three follow-up activities allow children to practise, develop and extend their understanding. Progress Units ensure consolidation of work covered in the series. • Spelling rules are developed over the series to consolidate and build skills • The focus on phonetic spelling and word structure demonstrates clear links between spelling and grammar • Learning aims clearly stated as a question at the beginning of each unit • Engages all children with a colourful design and a range of exciting, new artwork