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Tim (Y Pump)

Dyma'r gyntaf o bum nofel yng nghyfres Y Pump. Mae Tim ar fin cyrraedd Ysgol Gyfun Llwyd ar ddechrau Blwyddyn 11. A fydd ei griw o ffrindiau newydd yn gallu ei helpu i ffeindio cysur? [The first of five novels in the series Y Pump. Tim is about to enter Year 11 in Ysgol Gyfun Llwyd, but will his crew of new friends be able to help him find solace?]

When The Sky Falls

Inspired by a true story from World War II. Joseph must make a terrible choice when he is left alone to guard a silverback gorilla's cage in a deserted zoo.

Climate Change for Beginners

Cors Caron

"Caron? Fi sy 'ma, Dad. Caron... pam ti ddim yn ateb y ffôn?" Mae tir gwyllt y gors fel ail gartre i Caron, 15 oed, ac Iwan, ei ffrind gorau. Ond un pnawn mae'n mynd ar grwydr a dyw hi ddim yn dod yn ôl. Nofel gyffrous sy'n symud rhwng dau fyd, a stori hudolus am chwilio, am berthyn ac am ein newid agwedd at yr amgylchedd. [A mystery novel for children set against the backdrop of the Caron marshland in mid-Wales. The story moves swiftly between two worlds, and deals with themes of relationship, love and the change in our attitude towards the environment.]

English as an Additional Language (EAL) for Ages 11-16 - Workbook 1 (New to English): Eal For Ages 11-16

"This brilliant CGP Workbook is perfect for helping secondary students with English as an Additional Language to learn English. It's tailor-made for learners who are 'New to English' (DfE English proficiency level 'A'). It's packed full of all the crucial vocabulary EAL students need to master - transport, emotions, school subjects and much more - as well as activities to develop their understanding of English grammar. Each topic provides opportunities to practise listening, speaking, reading and writing - just follow the QR codes throughout the book to access the free Online Audio tracks. • If you're teaching English outside of the UK, this book is equivalent to CEFR Level A1, and can be used with all learners of English aged 11-16. • For EAL students who aren't completely new to English, don't miss our EAL Book 2 (for pupils working at DFE level B: 'Early Acquisition') and EAL Book 3 (for pupils working at DFE level C: 'Developing Competence'). This book can also be bought as a standalone Online Edition - we'll send you a code to redeem immediately. There is a separate version of this book for younger pupils aged 6-11 working at the same proficiency level (9781789087994). "

Ga' i Fyw Adra?

Nofel sydd wedi ei gosod yn ystod gaeaf garw 1981, cyfnod pan oedd prisiau tai yn codi a phobl ifanc ardaloedd gwledig Cymru yn methu prynu tai yn eu bröydd. Nofel sy'n parhau'n berthnasol i broblemau Cymru heddiw. [A novel set during the hard winter of 1981, a period when house prices were rising and young people in rural Wales could not buy homes in their localities. A novel that remains relevant to life in Wales today.]

Heb Law Mam

Doedd ei mam hi ddim adre. Doedd hi ddim wedi bod adre ers wythnos. Dyma stori Efa a'i mam. Cemo fel caead bedd. Nofel lawn hiwmor a thristwch ar gyfer yr arddegau. [Her mum was not at home. She hadn't been home for a week. This is the story of Efa and her mum. Chemo like a coffin lid. A humorous novel, tinged with sadness, aimed at teenagers.]

Like a Charm

Edinburgh is a city filled with magical creatures. No one can see them... except Ramya Knox. As she is pulled into her family's world of secrets and spells, Ramya sets out to discover the truth about the Hidden Folk with only three words of warning from her grandfather: Beware the Sirens. Plunged into an adventure that will change everything, Ramya is about to learn that there is more to her powers than she ever imagined.

New KS3 Geography Knowledge Organiser

Help your students learn all the key facts with this super Knowledge Organiser for KS3 Geography! It's the perfect partner for your students' study notes throughout the year, with all the information they need to remember. Each topic is stripped down to just the most important bits, using snappy reminders, graphics and diagrams to help them learn using visual memory techniques. As ever, there's a sprinkling of classic CGP humour to make the whole experience more enjoyable! To make sure they really know the course inside out, there's a matching Knowledge Retriever that'll test what your students know and help commit all that knowledge to memory.

New KS3 Maths Knowledge Organiser - Foundation

There's a lot to remember for KS3 Maths (Foundation Level), but with CGP's brilliant Knowledge Organiser, you won't forget a thing! Keep it by your side all the way through Years 7, 8 and 9 to use alongside your full study notes.

Powell

Mae bod yn Powell yn fraint yn Nhrefair, ac mae Elis Powell, 15 oed, yn falch o'i gyndaid a adeiladodd gymaint o'r dref. Ond pan aiff Elis a'i daid ar drip i'r Unol Daleithiaui hel achau, maen nhw'n dod i wybod llawer mwy am hanes eu teulu, ac mae bod yn Powell yn sydyn yn teimlo fel baich... Nofel am deulu, cyfeillgarwch a phwysigrwydd cydnabod y ffeithiau i gyd. [This novel about the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson touches on Wales's relationship with slavery, and discusses how to acknowledge the horrors of history in a sensitive way. After exploring the family's ancestry, Elis and Taid journey to Virginia, USA to tread in the footsteps of Edward Powell.]

Sblash!

Dyma nofel ar gyfer darllenwyr rhwng 10 ac 13 oed. Mae'n ymdrin â pherthynas rhwng plant ysgol, bwlio, a'r syniad o gorff perffaith. Mae Beca'n cael ei bwlio, ond mae ganddi gyfrinach - mae'n gobeithio cael ei dewis i dîm nofio Cymru. [A novel for girls between 10 and 13 years old mainly. It deals with the relationship between schoolchildren, bullying and the concept of a perfect body. Beca is being bullied, but she has a secret - she hopes to be chosen to be chosen as a member of the Welsh swimming team.]

Twentieth Century British And World History 1900-2020: (PDF)

Provide a coherent chronological KS3 history curriculum with 50 knowledge-rich lessons on twentieth century world history. Spark pupils’ curiosity, develop their understanding of the past and equip them to investigate the past as a historian. Ignite an interest in twentieth century history through memorable and compelling narratives, rich contextual detail and extraordinary people Help all students to think critically about the past by focusing on the knowledge they need and then checking their understanding Build secure positive identities and cultural capital with culturally and geographically diverse coverage including five new global history units for the 2nd edition Support pupils’ long-term learning with knowledge organisers on key vocabulary, people, places, and dates Put knowledge into context with a full timeline covering the broad geographical scope of the period studied Easy to implement in your school with the 10 unit/ 5 chapter structure and overarching enquiry question per unit Deliver excellent lessons and save time on your planning with the supportive Teacher Guide available free on collins.co.uk, including suggested activities and sources, quick quizzes, answers and essay ideas Unit 1: The First World War Unit 2: The USSR Unit 3: Germany and the Nazis Unit 4: The Second World War Unit 5: Wartime Britain Unit 6: Modern China Unit 7: The Cold War Unit 8: Civil Rights in the USA Unit 9: Decolonisation Unit 10: Postwar Britain

We Were Wolves

An intense, darkly spellbinding story of a boy awaiting his father's return from prison as an ancient woodland awakes

While The Storm Rages

Noah and his friends fight to save animals from being put to sleep at the outbreak of World War Two.

Y Pair Dadeni (Manawydan Jones)

Nofel antur i'r arddegau cynnar - y nofel gyntaf ar gyfer yr oed yma gan awdur straeon y ditectif poblogaidd Taliesin MacLeavy. Y canolbwynt ydi bachgen mud 15 oed, Manawydan Jones, sy'n darganfod taw ei gyn-daid ydi Manawydan fab Llŷr o'r Mabinogi. Nofel hawdd i'w darllen gyda themâu dwys, yn rhoi gwedd newydd ar rai o straeon y Mabinogi i gynulleidfa ifanc. [An adventure novel for the early teens - the first novel by the author of the stories about popular detective Taliesing MacLeavy. The hero is 15 year old mute, Manawydan Jones, who discovers that he is descended from Manawydan fab Llŷr of the Mabinogi. An easy read with serious themes, presenting a modern look at some Mabinogi tales for a young audience.]

Alaw Gobaith

Dyma nofel i'r arddegau am Alaw Gobaith, sy'n galaru am ei thad ac yn teimlo bod pawb a phopeth yn ei herbyn. Mae'n dioddef o'r cyflwr PMDD (Anhwylder Dysfforig cyn y Mislif) ac mae'n trio dod i delerau â hyn drwy helpu ar wardiau plant mewn ysbyty leol a thrwy gyfathrebu â bachgen wnaeth hi gwrdd ag ef ar hap ar y fferi yn ôl o Iwerddon. All e ei helpu? All hi ddod o hyd i'w Chynllun B? [A novel for teenagers about Alaw Gobaith, who is grieving for her father and feels that everything and everybody is against her. She suffers from PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and tries to come to terms with this by assisting at a local hospital on childrens' wards, and by corresponding with a boy she met on the ferry while returning from Ireland. Will he be able to help her?]

Cadi Goch a'r Crochan Hud

'Yng nghanol y llawr safai'r pair anferthol yn fygythiol fel anifail ysglyfaethus yn barod i neidio.' Dim ond Cadi Goch sy'n gwybod bod gan y crochan sy'n cael ei arddangos yn y Llyfrgell Genedlaethol yn Aberystwyth bwerau hud. Mae ganddi reswm i gredu bod ei mam, brenhines greulon Gwlad y Tylwyth Teg yn cynllwynio i ddwyn y crochan er mwyn codi byddin anfarwol i'w helpu i adennill yr orsedd. All Cadi a'i ffrindiau ei rhwystro cyn ei bod yn rhy hwyr? [This is the second adventure for Cadi Goch and her friends in the School of Magic. Will they be able to stop the plot to steal the cauldron from the National Library? A Harry Potter style novel, but with a uniquely Welsh atmosphere.]

Mamiaith

Wedi'r cynhesu byd eang daeth y Toddi Mawr. Wedyn, daeth yr Arch. Mae rheolwr newydd yr Arch eisiau gwahardd siarad am byth. Ond Crefftwr Geiriau ydi Mair, a'i gwaith yw cadw'r geiriau'n fyw. Yng nghysgodion y coed, mae hi a'r crefftwyr eraill yn dysgu'r plant am iaith, cerddoriaeth a chelf. [After the global warming came the Great Thaw. Following that came the Ark, whose new governor wants to prohibit speech for ever. Mair is a Word Crafter, and her work is to keep words alive. In the shadows of the trees, she and the other crafters teach the children about language, music and art.]

Oh Maya Gods! (Gods Squad #1)

Meet the brand-new Gods Squad led by Vesper, the bossy, football-mad adopted daughter of Elliot Hooper. Along with Virgo’s son, Aster, she heads to ancient Mesoamerica to save the world from Maya immortals messing with astronomy, chocolate and human sacrifice . . .

Un Mewn Can Mil

Mae Sander, sy'n bymtheg oed, eisiau bod fel pawb arall. Ond mae ganddo syndrom Silver-Russell, anhwylder sy'n effeithio ar un mewn can mil o bobl. Mae Sander yn llai na'r plant eraill yn yr ysgol, lle mae'r rhai mwyaf eu maint a'u sŵn yn cael y sylw i gyd. Rhai fel Niklas. Mae pawb yn meddwl bod Niklas yn cŵl ac yn olygus - pawb ond Sander. Dyw e ddim yn hoff o'r ffordd mae Niklas yn brolio, yn ymddwyn fel idiot ac yn rhaffu celwyddau. Mae Niklas yn dal ac mae Sander yn teimlo'n hollol ddi-werth wrth ei ymyl. Ond mae Sander yn wahanol mewn sawl ffordd. Mae e'n sylwi ar bethau mae pobl eraill yn eu colli, ac mae e wedi sylwi ar rywbeth am Niklas... Clasur llawn emosiwn am dyfu i fyny, am ffitio i mewn, am sefyll allan ac am bŵer cyfeillgarwch. [A novel set in Norway, following the story of 15-year old Sander who suffers from Silver-Russell syndrome - a condition that affects one in one hundred million people. A raw and sensitive novel for teenagers, dealing with trying to conform with peers when feeling marginalised, and about the power of friendship.]

Xanthe And The Ruby Crown

Xanthe loves visiting her Nani in her tower block flat. Then, Nani is diagnosed with dementia. Xanthe is determined to help but doesn’t know how – until a mysterious cat leads the way to the truth about Nani’s refugee past …