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Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: Flash Harriet and the Loch Ness Monster (PDF)

Flash Harriet, the famous girl detective, is on the trail of a crime. and it has led her to the shores of Loch Ness. Find out what happens in this comic detective story.

Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: True Life Survival (PDF)

An account of three true life stories of survival, where people have to act quickly against unexpected disasters. Maps and pictures engage us in the drama of a sailor lost at sea, a man ejecting from his plane and a school girl facing a tsunami. Survival tips are given in the unlikely event of the similar situations happening to us.

Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Something's Drastic (PDF)

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book.

Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Spider McDrew and the Egyptians (PDF)

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book.

Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Crazy Critters

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book.

Collins Primary Literacy - Pupil Book 4: Pupil Book Bk. 4 (PDF)

* Three clear levels of differentiation throughout ensure you provide the right work for every child * Stimulating activities, role plays and group work including comprehension, speaking and listening, and writing will get your pupils thinking, talking and writing * Lots of ideas for planning and writing stories, articles and poems * Top children's authors will grab your pupils' attention and ensure they love reading

Collins Primary Literacy: Pupil Book 3 (PDF)

Collins Primary Literacy Pupil Book 3 features fiction from Roald Dahl and Humphrey Carpenter, poetry from Michael Rosen, and exciting non-fiction on garden birds, Divali and more. Pupil Book 3 covers a wide variety of text types and topics, and provides engaging activities to help you deliver the objectives of the renewed Framework. * Three clear levels of differentiation throughout ensure you provide the right work for every child * Stimulating activities, role plays and group work including comprehension, speaking and listening, and writing will get your pupils thinking, talking and writing * Lots of ideas for planning and writing stories, articles and poems * Top children's authors will grab your pupils' attention and ensure they love reading

Collins New Primary Maths PUPIL BOOK 5A (PDF)

Collins New Primary Maths Pupil Book 5A is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Pupil Book 5A contains: * fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson * objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning * 3 clear levels of differentiation * engaging, colourful graphics.

GCSE Science for Edexcel — ADDITIONAL SCIENCE STUDENT BOOK (PDF)

Part of Collins' Edexcel GCSE Sciences series, this student textbook has been written in consultation with Edexcel. The student textbook offers highly stimulating material, packed with real-world science and fully differentiated to engage and cater for all students.

GCSE Science for AQA - Additional Science Student Book (PDF)

Part of Collins' AQA GCSE Science series, this student textbook provides material to teach and prepare students for GCSE Additional Scienc

Collins National Theatre Plays - Mugged (PDF)

Mugged is an exciting play for pupils at KS3/4, focusing on issues that are both gripping and relevant to young people. It is accompanied by stimulating background materials containing fantastic ideas for drama exercises, as well as further activites to answer English Framework and NC objectives.

Collins Primary Dictionaries COLLINS MATHS DICTIONARY (PDF)

Contains over 375 entries following the yearly vocabulary recommended for Years 3 to 6 and beyond, with headwords, guidewords and a thumb index which follow important dictionary conventions and support independent use. Ages 9-11.

Impact English – Year 7 Student Book 3

A brand new series for KS3 English offering unprecedented levels of differentiation and stimulating texts, Impact English provides all the material teachers need to offer an adequate challenge to all their pupils.

Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: Mountain Mona (PDF)

Mona the goat's brother is good at jumping. Mona's sister is good at leaping. Mona is good at growing sunflowers. But when she meets a big, fierce lion, Mona finds out she's good at something else too!

How To Draw Cartoons: Band 08/purple (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Ros Asquith, cartoonist and author of many children's books such as Trixie Tempest and Pass the Parcel), gives a masterclass on illustrating your own cartoons - with help from Trixie Tempest and others. This is an instructional book in the same style as Ros Asquith's turquoise level Collins Big Cat title, How to Make Storybooks. Ros Asquith, cartoonist and author of many children's books such as Trixie Tempest and Pass the Parcel), gives a masterclass on illustrating your own cartoons - with help from Trixie Tempest and others. This is an instructional book in the same style as Ros Asquith's turquoise level Collins Big Cat title, How to Make Storybooks. Pages 14-15 provide a summary of the instructions, to consolidate understanding of the book, and as a useful reference for children drawing their own cartoons. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language with some challenging vocabulary. Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Africa's Big Three: Band 07/ Turquoise (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Chewy Hughie: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)

Chewy Hughie chews anything and everything he can get his paws on, driving his owners to distraction! But what happens when Chewy Hughie discovers a packet of bubblegum… This is a lively rhyming story by Jane Clarke, illustrated with stunning artwork from Sarah McConnell. Pages 14-15 provide a storymap of the house, which consolidates understanding, and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Marathon (PDF)

People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find out all about one of the most toughest and popular running events, in this non-chronological report. People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find out all about one of the most toughest and popular running events, in this non-chronological report. Pages 14-15 feature a glossary, index, and a whole host of marathon facts. Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

When Arthur Wouldn’t Sleep: Band 06/Orange (Collins Big Cat)

It was bedtime and Arthur was still awake. "I don't want to go to sleep," he said. Where could he go to find a place where NO ONE went to sleep?' Arthur returns in another stunning title, written and illustrated by Joseph Theobald.

Super Sculptures: Band 05/green (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

This fascinating book gives an introduction to some of the oldest, boldest and coldest sculptures ever made! From the sphinx and the Statue of Liberty, to works by Henry Moore, Rachel Whiteread and Meret Oppenheim, the sculptures are revealed in stunning photographs, alongside interesting and informative facts. Green level/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned, natural language and varied characters. Text type - Non-chronological report. There is a fact file on pages 22 and 23 for children to discuss. Curriculum links- Art: sculpture; Design & Technology: developing and planning ideas. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

DESIGNING PLACES AND SPACES: Band 17/Diamond (Collins Big Cat Ser. (PDF))

What's the tallest building in the world? How long did it take to build the Eiffel Tower? How have cars developed? Find out the answers and trace how designs have changed through the years and across the world in this visually stunning information book. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: An information book. The spider diagram on pages 54-55 shows how design affects all aspects of our lives and helps children to recap what they've read. Additional information retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills. Curriculum links: Design and Technology: Shelters. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Harry's Garden: Band 04/blue (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Harry The Clever Spider At School: Band 07/turquoise (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

This humorous story follows Harry the spider to Clare's school, where the class is studying minibeasts. Displeased with his box, Harry escapes in the classroom. The fuming teacher is reconciled to Harry when he finds her lost glasses. She admits that Harry is a very clever spider. In this sequel to Harry The Clever Spider, we find out what happened when Clare took Harry to school. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. Text type - A story with a familiar setting. Posters on pages 22 and 23 advertise Harry's services for finding lost items and remind the readers of Harry's talents. Curriculum links- Science: Living things in the environment. Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

What's for Breakfast: Band 02B/Red B (PDF)

A picture story about three hungry ants. The ants want to know what is for breakfast but they are not keen on dad’s sweet offerings. Finally he suggests an apple; an offer that everyone is happy with. The book includes several discussion features, such as speech bubbles and a clock that shows the passing of time.

Collins Big Cat - First Day: Band 06/Orange (PDF)

It's Flynn's first day at school and he's nervous about making a mistake. An amusing story unfolds as Flynn's parents recount the mistakes others have made: Police officer Julie Nick gave a robber an ice cream and Ned Mutton tried to milk the chickens. Convinced he won't do anything so silly, Flynn walks out of the house still wearing his pyjamas! âe¢ Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. âe¢ Text type - A humorous story with a familiar setting. âe¢ A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides a pictorial summary of the eight funny accounts. âe¢ Curriculum links - Citizenship: Choices; People who help us. âe¢ This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.