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• EPUB - A standard e-book format that can be read on many tools, such as iBooks, Readium or others.
• Word - Accessible Word output, which can be unzipped and opened in any tool that allows .docx files

How Does a Lighthouse Work?

How can we tell one lighthouse from another? What does a lighthouse keeper do? Where are the most unusual lighthouses in the world? Depart on an enchanting voyage with the school children in this book to discover the answers to these questions along with other fascinating facts about lighthouses and how they work.

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 …

Space Oddity

You might think that this story is going to be an intergalactic adventure filled with UFOs, black holes, killer robots and some very foul-smelling aliens. And you’d be right. But it’s mostly about a boy called Jake, his embarrassing dad, and the mindboggling question … are we really alone in the universe?

The Odyssey (Illustrated Stories)

A beautiful edition of Homer's classic tale from Ancient Greece, vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic, stylish illustrations bring to life brave Odysseus' encounters with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops... A beautiful gift for any child who loves adventure stories.

What's Happening to Me? (Boy)

A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to male puberty, this book will prove invaluable for both young boys and their parents alike, tackling key subjects from the physical changes that occur at this time to the emotional upheaval this can cause.

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.

Cally And Jimmy Twins Together (Cally and Jimmy #3)

Four fantastic new stories about everyone’s favourite twins. There’s always double trouble when these two are about, so get ready for more mayhem as they look after the school hamster for half term, have a competition to build the best snowman, raise money with a yard sale, and have a rollercoaster of a time at the local theme park!

While The Storm Rages

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

Yr Haf Gorau Erioed (Cyfres Strach)

Nofel gyffrous wedi'i lleoli yn ardal Tregaron am anturiaethau criw o blant. Mae'r suon am drysor, cyffuriau a chyfrinachau o'r gorffennol yn peri i wyliau'r haf wibio heibio - yr haf gorau erioed! [An exciting novel about the summer escapades of a crew of children in the Tregaron area, with mention of treasure, drugs and secrets from the past making the summer fly - the best summer ever!]

City Of Rust (ebook)

Railey dreams of winning the drone races with her bio-robotic gecko friend, Atti. But when a bounty hunter crashes their biggest race yet, the pair are forced to flee to the feared Junker clans who mine the rubbish orbiting the Earth. Rescued by a couple of Junker kids, they discover a danger bigger than anything they’d imagined – but can three kids, a gecko and an ancient computer save the world against the huge trash bomb (and its power-crazed creator) threatening to destroy the world? In this fun, original and thrilling middle-grade debut from Gemma Fowler, think Star Wars meets Wall-E in an ecologically-themed mystery adventure – sci-fi for a new generation!

KS2 History Discover & Learn: Mayan Civilisation Study Book

"This KS2 Discover & Learn: Mayan Civilisation book is brilliant for helping children in Key Stage 2 to understand and engage with the history of the Mayans! Each topic is explained in a pupil-friendly style, with full-colour timelines, photos and illustrations. There are clear headings to break up the text, plus questions to get children thinking about the way people lived at the time. There’s also a matching Activity Book (9781782949725) containing a range of thought-provoking questions about the Mayans – ideal for making sure all that new knowledge really sticks. "

KS2 English Year 5 Reading Targeted Question Book

"This book is a fantastic source of Reading practice for pupils in Year 5, and is the ideal way to build skills for the SATS. It's packed with engaging and varied texts, each followed by heaps of SATS-style questions, all set at the perfect difficulty for pupils aged 9-10. Tips on how to tackle the different question types are scattered throughout the book, and answers are included in the back! For more Reading practice with a heavier focus on Comprehension try our brilliant Comprehension Book (9781782944508) for Year 5. "

School's Cancelled (Anisha, Accidental Detective)

"I've been working sooo hard with Milo and Govi to make our super-erupting volcano for the school science fair. I really thought we might win first prize - a trip to the National Space Centre. But now we're in BIG trouble. One minute we were in the lab practising our science demo, and the next thing we knew, our volcano exploded and flooded the corridors. School had to be cancelled! But did we really get our project so wrong - or is someone else trying to win first prize? Looks like a case for Anisha, Accidental Detective!" Shortlisted for a Blue Peter Book Award

KS2 Science Study Book

This friendly, colourful book explains every Science topic children will need to understand for Key Stage Two (ages 7-11). Each section is packed with clear, easy-to-read study notes, along with plenty of helpful tips and examples. In addition, there are quick recap questions throughout the book to help make sure children have mastered the essential skills. For even more practice, a CGP KS2 Science Question Book is also available - see 9781841462592.

Knights (Beginners Ser.)

Maths — No Problem! Workbook 5B: (pdf)

"Maths — No Problem! is a series of textbooks and workbooks written to meet the requirements of the English National Curriculum and all subsequent non-statutory requirements. The focus of the series is on teaching to mastery. This research-based approach emphasises problem solving and utilises pupils’ core competencies to develop a relational understanding of mathematical concepts."

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.]

Y Tywysog a'r Dewin

Wnei di fy helpu i achub Tywysog Cymru? Mae'r Brenin Edward wedi cipio cestyll Cymru, a dydi Ifor ddim yn rhy hapus am hynny. [Will you help me save the Prince of Wales? King Edward has seized the castles of Wales, and Ifor is not happy about the situation.]

Maths — No Problem! Textbook 5B: (pdf)

"Maths — No Problem! is a series of textbooks and workbooks written to meet the requirements of the English National Curriculum and all subsequent non-statutory requirements. The focus of the series is on teaching to mastery. This research-based approach emphasises problem solving and utilises pupils’ core competencies to develop a relational understanding of mathematical concepts."

Roman Invasion (My Story Ser.)

It's AD 84 when Bran, a prince of the Carvetii tribe, is captured by the Romans. A legion of soldiers is marching east, to build a military road. It's hostile country, and Bran is to go with them as a hostage to ensure the legion's safety ... but no one is safe in newly conquered Britain.

KS2 Discover & Learn: Geography - North and South America Study Book

This colourful KS2 Geography book is packed with facts and info about the countries in North & South America. It covers everything pupils need to know, including major cities, rivers, mountain ranges and biomes, plus info on lines of latitude. All this is rounded off with an array of colourful maps and images, alongside a healthy portion of engaging activities. This book is perfectly paired with the matching North & South America Activity Book (9781782949831). It's filled to the brim with questions and activities to further pupils' understanding and interest in Geography.

13 Amp plug and heater (UEB Contracted)

This page shows a labelled diagram of a UK 13 Amp plug connected to an electric heater. The plug has its top removed to reveal its internal wiring and the heater has its cover removed. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The heater is to the left of the page. It has its cover removed. Its components are attached to a square backing plate that fills most of the left of the page. At the top, are the two heating elements made of coiled wire connected to the switch to the right and to the mains cable down and right. The earth wire is screwed to a terminal on the bottom of the heaters backing plate. The thick cable extends from the bottom left of the heater to where it is clamped to the plug on the right of the page. The three wires emerge from the cable and connect to the three screw terminals marked neutral, earth and live. The fuse is shown just down the page from the live terminal.

Practice Book 4a: (PDF) (The Shanghai Maths Project Series)

The Shanghai Maths Project is based on the maths programme delivered in Shanghai. This authentic resource will provide complete coverage of the curriculum for years 1-11 plus varied practice of key concepts and summative assessments for each year. This second edition of The Shanghai Maths Project is an authentic Shanghai resource adapted for the English curriculum. • 2 workbooks per year • Units of practice linked to the teaching in the Teacher’s Guides • End of unit tests, end of year test • Learner books support pupils with key maths facts and vocabulary • Full coverage of UK curriculum objectives

Stretch And Challenge 5: (PDF) (Busy Ant Maths Series)

Challenge and stretch Year 5 pupils with this resource designed to broaden and deepen children’s mathematical understanding. This book supports the classroom teacher in delivering structured guidance and support for gifted children who are exceeding age-related expectations in mathematics. contains 36 photocopiable newspaper-style issues packed with investigations, problem-solving activities and maths challenges specific teacher guidance (and answers) in the accompanying teachers notes for all 36 issues all content is within the years programme of study evaluate children’s learning and identify the next steps for progression with detailed assessment guidance encourage children to apply their mathematical knowledge and skills across the curriculum with cross-curricular activities

Busy Ant Maths European edition — PUPIL BOOK 3C: (PDF)

The Busy Ant Maths Pupil Book 3C contains three levels of differentiated challenge built-in to each lesson as well as extra consolidation and extension activities to ensure rapid progression for every child.