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Collins 11+ Verbal Reasoning Quick Practice Tests Age 10-11 (Year 6): For the 2021 GL Assessment Tests
by Collins 11Exam Board: GL Assessment. Level & Subject: 11+ Verbal Reasoning. Suitable for the 2020 tests. Making sure your child is ready for the 11+ GL Assessment Tests by familiarising them with the real thing will help them do their very best in the 2020 11+ tests. The Collins 11+ Quick Practice Test range gives children plenty of opportunity to test themselves in short, timed bursts, helping to build confidence and ensure 11 Plus test success.
Collins AQA A Level Science — AQA A LEVEL BIOLOGY YEAR 2 STUDENT BOOK (Collins AQA A Level Science Series)
by Mike BoyleWritten by our expert authors for the 2015 AQA specification, this Student Book covers Year 2 of the A-level Biology course. It combines the most detailed explanations with features that build skills in practical work, maths and evaluation. With a clear path of progression, it will prepare you for the demands of A-level and beyond. This Student Book will: prepare you for assessment with key ideas summaries and practice questions designed for the linear course build your confidence in tackling the mathematical requirements with worked examples, targeted assignments and a dedicated Maths Skills chapter strengthen your practical skills with comprehensive Required Practical sections featuring step-by-step instructions, and advice about how best to avoid common errors deepen your understanding of biology and equip you for further study using comprehensive explanations, skills-focused assignments and inspiring real-life contexts extend your knowledge and skills with specially designed Stretch and Challenge questions.
Collins AQA A-level Science - AQA A-level Physics Year 1 and AS Student Book (PDF)
by Dave KellyAQA approved.Covering AS and A-level Year 1 for the 2015 AQA specification, this Student Book combines the most comprehensive explanation with features that build skills in practical work, maths and evaluation.
Collins Arabic Visual Dictionary (Collins Visual Dictionaries Ser.)
by Collins DictionariesA photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Arabic. This attractive ebook is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to the Arabic language, world and culture.
Collins Artist’s Little Book of Inspiration
by Hazel SoanAn attractive, highly illustrated little sourcebook of ideas and practical exercises, Collins Artist's Little Book of Inspiration is for artists looking for new creativity.
Collins Big Cat: CHARLES DARWIN AND ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE (PDF)
by Anna Claybourne Laszlo Veres Collins Big Cat Staff• 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: • Curriculum links:
Collins Big Cat: Rebecca at the Funfair (PDF)
by Frances RidleyBand 03/Yellow. Rebecca went to the funfair with mum and dad. She didn't like the hall of mirrors, and the rollercoaster made her turn green - but when she won lots of prizes on a stall, she decided that she liked it after all! The funny illustrations show Rebecca's gradual change of opinion, and include lots of details for early readers to talk about. * Yellow (Band 3) books offer varied sentence structure and natural langauge. This book is told in rhyme. * Text type - A story with a familiar setting. * A map of the fair is included on pages 14 and 15 which can be used to check comprehension. * Curriculum links - Maths: Shape, space and measures. * This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
Collins Big Cat: Horses' Holiday (PDF)
by Kaye Umansky Cliff Moon Ainslie Macleod Collins Big Cat StaffHooray! Hooray! It’s the horses’ holiday! They come by coach, they come by car, They come from far away. This humorous rhyming story takes the reader on a riotous journey to Dobbin World, where the horses’ holiday activities seem strikingly similar to our own • Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. • Text type - A humorous rhyming story. • The postcard on pages 14 and 15 provides a new approach to revisiting and exploring the story. • Curriculum links - Geography: Going to the seaside. • This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Collins Big Cat — Amazing Auroras: Band 15/Emerald
by Mike Gould and Royal Observatory Greenwich Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. The amazing auroras – sometimes known as the northern or southern lights – are lights which appear in the sky at certain times. Find out where you can see them and what causes this phenomenal natural light show. 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. Curriculum Links – Science
Collins Big Cat — AND NOW NOBODY LIKES ME: (PDF)
by Lisa Rajan Illustrated by Amit Tayal Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCarrie spots her best friend Kesha playing with the new girl at breaktime. Does Kesha have a new best friend now? Doesn’t Kesha like Carrie anymore? Does anybody still like her? Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. A note from Lisa Rajan: As a very shy child who struggled with self-confidence, I spent most of my childhood overthinking problems that didn’t exist! I wrote And Now Nobody Likes Me to hopefully show children how easily these things happen and how it’s important to recognise when your brain is running away with you and making you sad, worried or afraid. As a mum of three, I’ve seen the problems my own children have had with navigating friendships and keeping perspective, and although they are all much better at it than I was, I realised that we all need a bit of reassurance and empathy sometimes – and a few tools to help us back up the slippery slope!
Collins Big Cat — Are dragons real?: Band 11+/Lime Plus
by Isabel Thomas Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. All around the world, people have been telling stories about dragons for thousands of years. But where did these stories come from? Did dragons ever exist? Explore the history behind dragons and the creatures that helped create the dragon myths we still know today. Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. Scientists explore and try to explain the things they are most interested in – whether it’s plants or people, dogs or… dragons! Isabel wrote this book to explore how scientists have tried to explain dragons over the years, and in doing so, to show that being a scientist isn’t about being the brainiest person in the room. It’s about curiosity, teamwork, and challenging old ideas.
Collins Big Cat — Are Unicorns Real?: Band 11+/Lime Plus
by Isabel Thomas Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. Most people know what a unicorn looks like. We often see unicorns in books and films, and even on banknotes. But no one has ever seen a unicorn in real life. Were unicorns ancient animals that became extinct, like the dinosaurs? Or do they only exist in our imaginations? Get ready to explore the history of unicorn myths and legends, and weigh up the evidence that unicorns once existed – or still do! Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. Imagine spending every day finding out more about your favourite topic in the world. This sounds too good to be true but is exactly what scientists do! Isabel was inspired to write about the science of unicorns after receiving dozens of curious questions on her visits to schools.
Collins Big Cat — ATLANTIC ADVENTURE: (PDF)
by Nadine Cowan Illustrated by Nadine Cowan“Roll double six or double three, let’s learn about your history.” Join Aniyah, EJ and Olivia as they play their Ludi board game and are transported to another action-packed adventure back in time, helping real people from history and solving exciting mysteries along the way. Aniyah, EJ and Olivia are on the Empire Windrush as it sets off from Jamaica on its long journey to England. Aniyah and EJ are especially excited when they meet their great grandmother, but can they help her to find her missing Ludi board and ensure it is still waiting for them in their own time? This exciting book in the Blue Mahoes mini-series is written and illustrated by Nadine Cowan. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Collins Big Cat — The Battle of Hastings: Band 11+/Lime Plus
by Ben Hubbard Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. The Battle of Hastings was a pivotal point in England’s history. Power changed hands and the country was set on a different course. But what caused this to happen? Discover the reason for King Harold’s downfall. Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. The Battle of Hastings is often remembered as the last invasion of England and a turning point in the history of the country. For Ben it represents not only a fascinating one-day battle during a pivotal time in Middle Age warfare and weaponry, but also the beginning of French rule in Britain. This lasted for over 400 years and followed Viking and Roman occupations of the country. These cultures together help make up the melting pot that is Britain today. The history of warfare, weaponry and warriors is an endlessly fascinating subject. Among Ben’s titles in this area are books about Vikings, the Samurai, Roman gladiators and the Trojan war. Writing about the Battle of Hastings was a great excuse to look more closely at this important moment in history.
Collins Big Cat — BIG FEELINGS: (PDF)
by Becky Goddard-Hill Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatBig feelings can be difficult to cope with and may make you feel out of control. Discover what happens to your body and brain when you have these feelings and learn powerful ways to cope with them, so you can feel in control again. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Pages 54 and 55 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.
Collins Big Cat — Blitz Kids: Band 17/Diamond
by Jim Eldridge Illustrated by Monica Auriemma Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Britain, 1940. The Blitz. For 12-year-old Ellie and her brothers, it’s not just about surviving the bombing, it’s trying to solve the mystery of the enemy within. Who’s attacking local people, and why? Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: A story with a historical setting Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. Jim Elridge was born in Camden Town in central London in 1944 during the Second World War. When he was a baby his pram was snatched from his elder sister's hands by a blast from an exploding V2 rocket, and he ended up unharmed (and still asleep) on a pile of rubble. He grew up in this area amid scenes of bomb-damage and devastation, and his memories and the tales of what his parents and elder sister went through during the Blitz have inspired this book, Blitz Kids.
Collins Big Cat — The Bristol Bus Boycott: A fight for racial justice: Band 14/Ruby
by Sandra A. Agard Illustrated by Chellie Carroll Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. In the past, Black and Asian people were often treated unfairly because of the colour of their skin. This is the story of a group of brave people who fought against the system of injustice in Bristol, UK, and how, like Martin Luther King Jnr, they had a dream of equality which they fought hard to achieve. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: A recount Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Collins Big Cat — BUILDING HIGH: Band 11/Lime (PDF)
by Maggie Freeman Cliff Moon Pat Murray Collins Big Cat StaffA non-chronological report that describes scaffolding: what it is made from, how it has developed around the world from its earliest origins to the present day, and what it is used for. Maggie Freeman also meets a young scaffolder to discuss what the job entails. * Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. * Text type - A non-chronological report. * The book includes a comprehensive glossary on pages 30 and 31 to aid comprehension. * Curriculum links - Art and design: Can buildings speak? DT: Homes; Geography: Passport to the world. * This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Collins Big Cat — Cat Vs Dog: Band 12/Copper
by Narinder Dhami Illustrated by Russ Daff Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Milo and his dad are moving in with Lily and her mum. Milo and Lily aren’t at all happy about it, and neither are their pets… Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A contemporary story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities
Collins Big Cat — The Class Champion: Band 15/Emerald
by A M Dassu Illustrated by Sibu Puthenveettil Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Mustafa never wins anything. Sam, the teacher’s pet, is always the class competition champion. But when Mustafa finds out the prize for the latest school project is tickets to a football game, he has to win. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking and listening and scaffolding writing. Text type: A contemporary story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Collins Big Cat — CLAUDIA’S CARNIVAL: (PDF)
by Nadine Cowan Illustrated by Nadine Cowan“Roll double six or double three, let’s learn about your history.” Join Aniyah, EJ and Olivia as they play their Ludi board game and are transported to another action-packed adventure back in time, helping real people from history and solving exciting mysteries along the way. It’s Notting Hill Carnival time! Olivia, EJ and Aniyah have been transported to 1950s London, and they’re about to meet Claudia Jones, who organised the first carnival in Britain. Will the children be able to put their skills to use and help get the carnival up and running? This exciting book in the Blue Mahoes mini-series is written and illustrated by Nadine Cowan. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Collins Big Cat — Climate Change Heatwaves and Big Freezes: Band 11+/Lime Plus
by Mio Debnam Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. Did you know that climate change isn’t just about scorching summers? It’s also about monster storms, freezing cold winters and changing weather patterns. All this extreme weather affects the balance of nature, and harms plants and animals. But should we do something to help? CAN we do something? Read and find out! Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. Mio thinks climate change is the biggest problem every living thing, including us humans, is facing. Global warming is slow moving (it’s been sneaking up on us for decades!) but it’s also really hard to slow it down… She wrote this book because we need everyone, ESPECIALLY smart, enthusiastic kids to sound the alarm and act now before it’s too late!
Collins Big Cat — Climate Strike: Band 14/Ruby
by Isabel Thomas Prepared for publication by Collins Big CatCollins 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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. In 2019, children made history by leading a worldwide movement to demand that adults tackle the climate emergency. Discover how the school strikes began and developed – growing from the actions of one teenager into a global movement – and how important climate action is for the future of the world. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: An information book Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.