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I Did It!: Pirates Can Be Honest (Pirates to the Rescue #3)
by Tom Easton (Author)Captain Cod asks Davy to be careful moving cannonballs about, but poor Davy ignores him and ends up dropping a heavy cannonball through a hatch where it goes right through the keel causing a leak. Davy is so embarrassed he shuts the hatch and goes to bed. The next morning, he wakes up to find the bottom of the boat is full of water. He decides it's time he owns up and bravely goes to see the captain. But will it be too late to save the ship? Will Davy get into trouble for not be honest in the first place?The books in the 'Pirates to the Rescue' series are designed to help children to recognise the virtues of generosity, honesty, politeness and kindness. Reading these books with children will help them to understand that their actions and behaviour have a real effect on people around them. The books will help young readers to recognise what is right and wrong and what to do when faced with difficult choices.Notes for parents, guardians and teachers are included at the end of the story to help give starting points for discussion and follow-up activities to help encourage positive behaviour.
England: United Kingdom: England (Fact Cat: Countries #1)
by Alice HarmanRead all about England, its location within the UK and Europe, its history, population, geographical features, landmarks, capital city, people and industry, coasts, towns and countryside areas.This series uses maps and atlases to look at the locations, geography and weather patterns.A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Key Stage 1 of the curriculum focuses on the study of Great Britain - an excellent classroom resource.Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.
Scotland: United Kingdom: Scotland (Fact Cat: Countries #2)
by Alice HarmanRead all about Scotland, its location within the UK and Europe, its history, geographical features, landmarks, capital city, people and industry, coasts, town and countryside areas.The series uses maps and atlases to look at the locations, geography and weather patterns.A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Key Stage 1 of the curriculum focuses on the study of Great Britain - an excellent classroom resource.Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.
Northern Ireland: United Kingdom: Northern Ireland (library Ebook) (Fact Cat: Countries #3)
by Alice HarmanRead all about Northern Ireland, its location within the UK and Europe, its history, geographical features, landmarks, capital city, people and industry, weather, coasts, towns and countryside areas.This series uses maps and atlases to look at the locations, geography and weather patterns.A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Key Stage 1 of the curriculum focuses on the study of Great Britain - an excellent classroom resource.Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.
Wales: United Kingdom: Wales (library Ebook) (Fact Cat: Countries #4)
by Alice HarmanRead all about Wales, its location within the UK and Europe, its history, geographical features, weather, landmarks, capital city, people and industry, coasts, towns and countryside areas.This series uses maps and atlases to look at the locations, geography and weather patterns.A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.Key Stage 1 of the curriculum focuses on the study of Great Britain - an excellent classroom resource.Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.
Roots and Shoots: Roots And Shoots (Plant Life)
by Judith HeneghanThis series highlights the relationship betweem human need and plant life in both our local and global environments. Roots and Shoots looks at the amazing variety of plants around the world, and focuses on the ingenious ways in which plants germinate and put down roots to provide nourishment and stability as they grow from a seed into a mature plant, along with many other processes that keep the plant and human world connected. Told through a lyrical narrative, this book contains specially commissioned illustrations that bring the plant world to life.
Flower Power: The Story of How Plants Are Pollinated (Plant Life)
by Judith HeneghanThis series highlights the relationship betweem human need and plant life in both our local and global environments. Flower Power looks at the amazing variety of plants around the world, and focuses on the ingenious ways in which plants transfer pollen from the male to the female parts, whether it's by the wind or with the help of creatures such as birds, bees and bats, along with many other processes that keep the plant and human world connected. Told through a lyrical narrative, this book contains specially commissioned illustrations that bring the plant world to life.
Christopher Columbus: History: Christopher Columbus (Fact Cat: History #1)
by Jane BinghamRead all about Christopher Columbus and his dream to sail to Asia. Follow his journey into the unknown, discover what he found in America and see what happened to him on his later voyages.A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.
Amelia Earhart: History: Amelia Earhart (Fact Cat: History #3)
by Jane BinghamRead all about Amelia Earhart, discover how she learnt to fly and find out about her record-breaking flights. Follow the progress of her final flight and explore the reasons why she disappeared.A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.
The Wright Brothers: History: The Wright Brothers (library Ebook) (Fact Cat: History #2)
by Jane BinghamRead all about the Wright Brothers, find out about their childhoods and follow their early tests and experiments. Learn all about the brothers' first flight and see how their invention changed the world.A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.
Neil Armstrong: History: Neil Armstrong (Fact Cat: History #4)
by Jane BinghamRead all about Neil Armstrong, discover how he became an astronaut and learn about the project to send men to the Moon. Follow the progress of the Apollo mission to the Moon and read about Armstrong's famous Moon walk.A simple fun picture quiz helps readers to recall what they have read.A perfect one-stop-shop for help with homework assignments!Broad-ranging appeal for nursery age through to Key Stage 2.
A City: A City (Mapping #4)
by Jen GreenFull of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of a city. This book will show you what a bird's eye map is by looking at aerial photos; how landmarkscan be shown as symbols; how to measure scale and distance on a walk around a city; what map plans are; how compass points show you how to find directions; how to follow pathways and roads; how to use grid references; looking at landuse ; and looking at transport maps.Illustrations by Sarah Horne in an amusing and lively style are combined with photographs to really capture a child's attention helping them to learn these important map skills.
Where People Work: Where People Work (Mapping #3)
by Jen GreenFull of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of a where people work. This book will show you what a bird's eye map is by looking at aerial photos; how landmarks can be shown as symbols; how to measure scale and distance; what map plans are; how compass points show you how to find directions; how to follow pathways and roads; how to use grid references; looking at landuse ; and looking at transport maps.Illustrations by Sarah Horne in an amusing and lively style are combined with photographs to really capture a child's attention helping them to learn these important map skills.
the Seaside: The Seaside (Mapping #6)
by Jen GreenFull of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of the seaside. This book will show you what a bird's eye map is by looking at aerial photos of a seaside town;how tourist maps can help you find your way around; how symbols are used to represent landmarks, how to use a compass at the beach; how scale works by comparing two different harbours; to make a plan map of a pier showing how it is used; using grid references on a holiday campsite; planning a walk near a river estuary using a map; showing contour lines to map cliffs; using weather maps and landuse maps to show seaside buildings such as shops, hotels and houses; looking at islands and how teh water around them is mapped.Illustrations by Sarah Horne in an amusing and lively style are combined with photographs to really capture a child's attention helping them to learn these important map skills.
A School: A School (Mapping #2)
by Jen GreenFull of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of a school. This book will show you what a bird's eye map is by looking at aerial photos of a school; how symbols make a map clearer; how compass points can help you find your way around a school; how a plan map shows features of a classroom such as shelves, desks, tables and cupboards; how scale is used to measure a school or a school hall; how to use compass points in the playground; how land use maps work by mapping the rooms in the building; how to use grid references to find classrooms in a school; how to use street maps to find your way from home to school or use transport maps to get to school by bus or further afield on a school trip.Illustrations by Sarah Horne in an amusing and lively style are combined with photographs to really capture a child's attention helping them to learn these important map skills.
My Country: My Country (Mapping #5)
by Jen GreenFull of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of a the UK. This book will show you what a bird's eye map is by looking at aerial photos; how landmarks can be shown as symbols; how to measure scale and distance; what map plans are; how compass points show you how to find directions; how to follow pathways and roads; how to use grid references; looking at landuse ; and looking at transport maps.Illustrations by Sarah Horne in an amusing and lively style are combined with photographs to really capture a child's attention helping them to learn these important map skills.
A Village: Village (library Ebook) (Mapping #1)
by Jen GreenFull of hands-on activities to help you learn all about map skills whilst also learning about the features of a village. This book will show you what a bird's eye map is by looking at aerial photos of villages; how village landmarks, such as churches and village greens can be shown as symbols; how to measure scale and distance on a walk around a village; what map plans are using a village shop and a farmers' market, as examples; how compass points show you how to find directions around a stable yard; how to follow pathways, roads and bridleways on a country walk; how to use grid references by looking at a village green; what contour lines are by looking at a country valley; looking at landuse by showing farming land; and looking at transport maps showing routes between different villages.Illustrations by Sarah Horne in an amusing and lively style are combined with photographs to really capture a child's attention helping them to learn these important map skills.
Let's Bake a Cake: Let's Bake A Cake (lib Ebook) (Let's Find Out #2)
by Ruth Walton'Let's Bake a cake' takes you around the world to find out where the ingredients in a cake come from. Discover how butter is made, where wheat and sugar come from and much more.You can also follow the recipe to make your very own chocolate cake! This book is part of the innovative non-fiction series for children 'Let's find out'. Through quirky illustrations and lively text, each book helps children find out about the world around them, and beyond.
Let's Get Dressed: Let's Get Dressed (lib Ebook) (Let's Find Out #1)
by Ruth Walton'Let's get dressed' takes you around the world to find out what your clothes are made from. Discover where cotton and leather come from, how woollen clothes are made and much more. This book is part of the innovative non-fiction series for children 'Let's find out'. Through quirky illustrations and lively text, each book helps children find out about the world around them, and beyond.
Where I Live: What I Like: Where I Live (lib Ebook) (Little Stars: What I Like #5)
by Liz LennonUsing simple words and colourful photographs, this book helps young children find out about what local areas are like. A perfect way to to explore and discuss a child's world, the text is ideal for sharing or reading out loud. Notes for parents or caregivers are also included.It is part of the Little Stars series, which introduce first concepts in a friendly and engaging way.
Espresso: Eddy's Space Adventure (Espresso: Story Time)
by Diane MarwoodPolly and Ash are making a space rocket. Polly says her little brother Eddy is too young to join in the game. But Eddy has other ideas...This series featuring the popular characters from Espresso Education includes fun stories in under 200 words for children building their reading confidence.
Kim's Treehouse Pirate: Kim's Treehouse Pirate (Espresso: Story Time #1)
by Diane MarwoodKim and Sal are in the treehouse reading a book about pirates. Then, suddenly, a pirate appears! The sad pirate has lost his ship. Can Kim and Sal help him find it?This series featuring the popular characters from Espresso Education includes fun stories in under 200 words for children building their reading confidence.
Polly's Wobbly Tooth: Polly's Wobbly Tooth (Espresso: Story Time #8)
by Sue GravesIn this familiar setting story, Polly has a very annoying wobbly tooth. She wobbles it all the time, but it just won't fall out. Whatever can she do?This series featuring the popular characters from Espresso Education includes fun stories in under 200 words for children building their reading confidence.
Scully Saves the Day!: Scully Saves The Day (Espresso: Story Time #2)
by Diane MarwoodAsh and Sal are taking Scully for a walk. Scully is so excited - he can't wait to get to the park! Suddenly, he stops outside an old shed and refuses to move. Whatever can be the matter? This series featuring the popular characters from Espresso Education includes fun stories in under 200 words for children building their reading confidence.
The Cave Monsters: The Cave Monsters (Espresso: Story Time #4)
by Sue GravesPolly, Kim and Ash are at the beach with the dogs, Scully and Scrap. They decide to explore a cave, but there are MONSTERS inside!This series featuring the popular characters from Espresso Education includes fun stories in under 200 words for children building their reading confidence.