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Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: The Ball Burglary (PDF)
by Jana Novotny HunterThe Pet Detective has his work cut out when his favourite football goes missing. With his dog, Rooney, he sets out to follow the clues; an open window; a missing football; a dirty big footprint; a bubblegum wrapper and a rustle in the bushes. It isn't long before the Pet Detective has located the culprit. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides an opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: The Ball Burglary (PDF)
by Jana Novotny HunterThe Pet Detective has his work cut out when his favourite football goes missing. With his dog, Rooney, he sets out to follow the clues; an open window; a missing football; a dirty big footprint; a bubblegum wrapper and a rustle in the bushes. It isn't long before the Pet Detective has located the culprit. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 provides an opportunity for children to retell the story in their own words.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Gold: How Does It Work (PDF)
by Sylvia Karavis Cliff Moon Roger Goode Gill MatthewsHow does a yo-yo climb back up its string? Why does a boomerang come back to you? And how does a kaleidoscope work? These and other mind-bending questions are answered in this explanation text about how toys work.
Collins Big Cat, Band 09, Purple: Buzz and Bingo in the Monster Maze (PDF)
by Alan DurantWalking through the forest one moonlit night, Buzz and his dog Bingo find a sign pointing to a Monster Party. It sounds like fun -but first they have to find their way through the Monster Maze, meeting Count Dracula, a werewolf, a troll and a mummy along the way.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Rally Challenge (PDF)
by Andy BelcherAn exhilarating ride with one of New Zealand's foremost adventure photographers, Andy Belcher as he takes on the New Zealand Targa Rally against a variety of cars - from 1960s Austin Healeys and Ford Cortinas to the latest Ferraris. Wonderful photography supports Andy's recount of the trials and tribulations of this exciting event. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type - A non-fiction recount of an event. A photography rally map on pages 30 and 31 encourages discussion and provides lots of opportunities for further activities. Curriculum links - DT: Vehicles; Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Buzz and Bingo in the Starry Sky (PDF)
by Alan DurantIn this comical adventure, Buzz and Bingo find themselves in Outer Space trying to help a lost alien, XY5, find his parents. Along the way they meet a number of glittering constellations in the starry sky and a whole family of aliens. But after assisting XY5 they find themselves with the problem of trying to get back to earth.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Is There Anyone Out There? (PDF)
by Cliff Moon Nic BishopIs There Anyone Out There? investigates whether there is life beyond planet Earth. The non-chronological report examines what we already know about the Solar System and the possibility of life on other planets. It also offers ideas of what aliens in certain sorts of environments might look like.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Tiger's Tales (PDF)
by Michaela MorganA not very special cat loves nothing better than hearing the stories told in her library, or by her cat friends. Then one day she accidentally gets locked in the library over a holiday! With nothing else to do but wait, Tiger starts looking at the books on the shelves. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Text type - A fantasy story. A poster on page 30 advertises one of Tiger's storytelling sessions to aid further discussion and check comprehension. Curriculum links - Citizenship: Taking part, Living in a diverse world. Michaela Morgan has also written Woody's Week, Funny Fish, Rat-a-tat-tat and Tig in the Dumps for Collins Big Cat. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.
Collins Big Cat, Band 10, White: Class Six and the Very Big Rabbit (PDF)
by Martin WaddellIt's just a normal lesson on a normal day at school, except Mrs Bennet , who can do magic, has turned into a very big rabbit. The problems start when the class realise that Mrs Bennet can't change back into herself.
Collins Big Cat, Band 11, Lime: The Amazing Adventures of Batbird (PDF)
by Jane ClarkeCollins 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 11, Lime: Tig in the Dumps (PDF)
by Michaela MorganSchool Book Character day is coming up and Tig is worried as his Mum has found him a frilly Little Boy Blue outfit. Can he get away with turning up as yet another footballer? A strange turn of events leads to a most unexpected outcome.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: How to be an Ancient Egyptian (PDF)
by Scoular Anderson Collins Big Cat StaffFind out how to become an Ancient Egyptian in just a few stages with this fact-filled book from popular author and illustrator Scoular Anderson. From living off the land and cooking Egyptian food, to building inspiring pyramids and making mummies - all is revealed in this fun non-fiction guide. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * An information book * Curriculum Links: History: What can we find out about ancient Egypt from what has survived? * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: The Honey-Guide Bird, Two Traditional Tales from Africa (PDF)
by Deborah BawdenTwo funny, light-hearted traditional tales from Africa.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: Traditional tales from another culture.Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Tsunamis (PDF)
by Emily Dodd Collins Big Cat StaffWhat is a tsunami? How do they happen? What effect do they have on people's lives? Learn about how we can predict them by looking at the science behind them and some real-life case studies. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 28 and 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Geography - Human geography
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Spider McDrew and the Egyptians (PDF)
by Alan DurantCollins 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: The House in the Forest (PDF)
by Janet FoxleyHansel and Gretel are poor, so they have to travel through the forest to find work for their father. On the way, they meet a kind old lady asking for help. But does she have other plans?
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: A Folk Tale from China (PDF)
by Geok Dr Wee BeeA traditional tale from China, which explores the ancient rituals of Chinese New Year, and explains how it's come to be one of the most celebrated moments of the Chinese calendar. Full of drama and suspense, you can't help but be enthralled by this story of man over beast.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: The Fisherman and his Wife (PDF)
by Tanya LandmanA traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the chance to change his fortune, but will his wife's dissatisfaction put everything at risk? Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: The Selfish Giant (PDF)
by Tanya Landman Oscar WildeA wonderful retelling of Oscar Wilde's classic story about a fierce, angry giant, who wants nothing to do with the children who play in his beautiful garden. But when he finds himself miserable and alone in an eternal winter-land, it's an act of kindness to an unlikely friend that brings back Spring and finally, happiness.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: The Making of Mozart (PDF)
by Ciaran Murtagh Collins Big Cat StaffGet ready to meet a small boy with a big talent! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composing music and travelling the world to perform for kings and emperors when he was only eight years old. This is his story. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 28 and 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Music
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Snow and White and Red Rose (PDF)
by Joanna NadinA traditional tale from Germany, about two sisters and their friendship with a bear, who turns out to be not at all what he seems. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: The Alien on the 99th Floor (PDF)
by Jenny NimmoFred was bored. He didn't like going to the shopping centre with his mum and his little sister. But then by mistake he took the lift to the 99th floor and found an alien who needed his help.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Air Sea Rescue (PDF)
by Chris OxladeEvery year, air-sea rescue teams rescue hundreds of people who have been in danger at sea - from capsized boats and illness to oil-rig explosions. Discover the equipment and skills needed to do their jobs in this fascinating non-fiction book by Chris Oxlade. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Something's Drastic (PDF)
by Michael RosenCollins 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: Living with Climate Change (PDF)
by Alison SageWhat is a carbon footprint? Why do we think that the climate is changing? How does climate change affect our lives? And most important of all, what can we do about it?