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Fire Rescue: Fire Rescue (Emergency Vehicles #2)

Fire engines whizz along with hoses and ladders at the ready as they race to the rescue...Lots of noisy words and plenty of high-speed action introduce emergency vehicles and other life-saving equipment in a lively and exciting way.

First Bible Stories

Children and their parents will enjoy meeting Adam and Eve and the sneaky snake; brave Daniel in the lions' den; Jonah and the enormous whale, and Joseph and his rough-tough brothers. These nine tales, full of lively characters, make the perfect introduction to Bible stories."Positively jaunty in tone, and Nicola Smee's friendly illustrations make this collection very accessible"- Parenting MagazineContents:How the World Was MadeThe Story of Adam and EveThe Story of the FloodJoseph and His Jealous BrothersClever Miriam, Moses and the PrincessThe Story of David and GoliathThe Story of Jonah and the Incredibly Enormous FishBrave Daniel's Story

First Phonics Ages 3-4 (Collins Easy Learning Preschool Ser.)

An engaging First Phonics activity book to really help boost your child’s progress at every stage of their learning! Fully in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child’s learning at home. Combining useful English practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this First Phonics practice book helps to boost your child’s confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.

Five Children and It (Oxford Bookworms Series)

'Don't you know a sand-fairy when you see one?'I dare say you have often thought about what you would do if you were granted three wishes. The five children - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother - had often talked about it but when they are faced with the grumpy sand-fairy they find it difficult to make up their minds. And that is just the beginning of their dilemmas. As they discover, there is nothing quite like a wish for getting you into terrible trouble.BACKSTORY: Learn about what it was like to be a child in 1902 and try some fun activities!

Five Children and It (Macmillan Collector's Library #127)

Whilst out playing in the countryside, five children come across a Psammead called ‘It’ – a cantankerous little sand fairy who agrees to grant them one wish every day, though its effects will only last until sunset. The possibilities seem endless to the adventurous siblings but whatever their wishes, whether it’s having piles of money, growing wings, or disposing of their annoying infant brother, their days never seem to go as planned. Indeed, the consequences of all their wishes lead the children into many thrilling and often hilarious escapades. Edith Nesbit was inspired by her own five children to write this enchanting novel, and its warm and funny portrayal of a magical childhood has ensured its presence in print ever since. This beautifully illustrated Macmillan Collector’s Library edition of Five Children and It features the drawings of H. R. Millar, and an afterword by writer, critic and broadcaster Nicolette Jones.Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector’s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector’s Library are books to love and treasure.

Five Children and It: Large Print (Oxford Bookworms Series)

When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead – an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don't realize all the trouble wishes can cause . . .A timeless classic with an introduction by Quentin Blake, award-winning illustrator and first-ever Children's Laureate (1999–2001).

Flower Fairies of the Autumn (Flower Fairies Ser.)

First published in the 1920s, the 'Flower Fairy' books by Cicely Mary Barker have delighted generations of children with their exquisite illustrations and engaging poems. In 'Flower Fairies of the Autumn' we meet the fairies who hide among the fallen leaves, make mischief among the blackberries and encourage us to look at nature and learn to appreciate the true beauty and wonder of the 'ordinary' world around us.

Flower Power: The Story of How Plants Are Pollinated (Plant Life)

This 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.

Forces: Tractors (Project Science)

Features a mix of practical projects, research ideas and craft activities and includes maps, charts and graphs.

The Foundations of Research (Macmillan Study Skills)

The fully revised second edition of this popular text provides an accessible introduction to the tools, terminology and research perspectives that students need to know in order to engage in academic debate and successfully complete research-based assignments. It first explores the language and nature of research, before developing readers’ understanding of different research methods and the role of theory in research. Chapters are complemented by examples, boxed summaries of key ideas and suggestions for further reading.This text will be an essential resource for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates of all disciplines.

Fox: A Circle of Life Story (City Safari Ser.)

From the author and illustrator behind the acclaimed Moth, a scientific look at the circle of life.In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her and bringing the forest to life. Death is not just an end, it's also a beginning.With gorgeous illustrations and lyrical, kid-friendly text, Fox: A Circle of Life Story answers the big scientific question: What happens when animals die?

Foxes (National Geographic Readers)

Mysterious, cunning, smart, and sleek, foxes are one of kids' favourite animals. Learn all about this fantastic forest canine!

France: (Popcorn: Countries) (PDF)

Find out about the people and culture of France in this fun and interactive beginners book about the country. Part of a series of 4 books in the Popcorn range.

France (Fact Cat: Countries) (PDF)

A charming introduction to popular topics for young children as the illustrated 'Fact Cat' character leads the reader on a trail through the book helping them to discover answers to key questions.

The Frankenstein Teacher (Colour First Reader Ser.)

The floor shook. The tables and chairs shook. The children shook. Suddenly, the door creaked open... and a huge figure loomed over them. It was... The Frankenstein Teacher!Class 3F get a very unusual new teacher. Frankenstein! But although Frankenstein looks very very scary, he has a very big heart and Class 3 learn to see beyond his scary appearance to the real person beneath when the class hamster meets a very sticky end...

Fran’s pet crab: Initial Code Unit 9 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Frida Kahlo (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Frida Kahlo, the world-renowned painter. When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Frog and Toad All Year (Frog and Toad)

One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book contains five engaging, warm and very funny stories about Frog and Toad.

Fruit: Fruit (Photo Word Book #4)

Photo word books are simple, non-fiction reading books to help establish vocabulary, basic grammar and comprehension alongside current reading schemes. Designed to bridge the gap between nursery and the national curriculum, these books will introduce emergent readers to curriculum topics in a charming and visually stimulating way.

Funny Faces

In this bold book for babies, toddlers celebrate funny faces from "happy" and"sad" to "silly" and "sleepy." Full color.

Funnybones: Bumps In The Night (Funnybones)

A new edition of this beloved and bestselling Hallowe'en classic.DescriptionThis is how the story begins.On a dark dark hillthere was a dark dark town.In the dark dark townthere was a dark dark street . . .Janet and Allan's frightfully funny Hallowe'en classic tells the story of three skeletons - a big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton - who venture out of their cellar one night to find someone to scare, only to find that everyone is in bed. Who will they scare now?!

Genghis Khan: Life, Death, And Resurrection

Genghis Khan - creator of the greatest empire the world has ever seen - is one of history's immortals. In Central Asia, they still use his name to frighten children. In China, he is honoured as the founder of a dynasty. In Mongolia he is the father of the nation. In the USA, Time magazine, voted Genghis Khan 'the most important person of the last millennium'. But how much do we really know about this man? How is it that an unlettered, unsophisticated warrior-nomad came to have such a profound effect on world politics that his influence can still be felt some 800 years later? How he united the deeply divided Mongol peoples and went on to rule an empire that stretched from China in the east to Poland in the west (one substantially larger than Rome's at its zenith) is an epic tale of martial genius and breathtaking cruelty. John Man's towering achievement in this book, enriched by his experiences in China and Mongolia today, is to bring this little-known story vividly and viscerally to life.

Get Set For Fun: Band 2b/red B (Collins Big Cat Phonics Ser.)

Ghostly Holler-Day: Ghostly Holler-day (Frightfully Friendly Ghosties)

It's winter, and what better than a ghostly holler-day by the sea? But how are the ghosties to decide between Frighten-on-Sea and Scare-borough? A postcard from their friend Headless Leslie decides for them: Headless is in Frighten and cannot remember how to get home. He wrote the address on the postcard, then he forgot what the address was. So the friends set of on an exciting ghostie caper involving a haunted Frighten pier, a fun fair, and a mysterious phantom magician. But wil it all end in spooky fun or devilish disaster? And will Leslie keep his head?

Ghostyshocks and the Three Mummies: Scary Fairy Tales: 5: Ghostyshocks And The Three Mummies (ebook) (Seriously Silly: Scary Fairy Tales #5)

When Ghostyshocks messes with some mad, mangy and murderous mummies, she's BOUND to get TANGLED up in all sorts of trouble!