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Bug Club Comprehension Year 6 A Tsunami Unfolds (PDF)
by Susan Korman Kimiko KajikawaThe 2011 Japanese tsunami was one of the most powerful natural disasters ever recorded. What was it like to be there, and what happened next'. Track the tsunami through the experiences of people who lived through this extraordinary event.
Brilliant Activities For Reading Comprehension, Year 1: Engaging Stories and Activities to Develop Comprehension Skills (PDF)
by Charlotte MakhloufThe Brilliant Activities for Reading Comprehension series (2nd edition) addresses the Programmes of Study for reading comprehension in the National Curriculum for England for primary schools. It is vital that children understand what they are reading. It is also fundamental that they enjoy what they are reading, so that they grow up to become lifelong readers. The 35 passages in Brilliant Activities for Reading Comprehension, Year 1 are designed to do just that. They provide children with a variety of engaging, enjoyable texts that will grab their attention, and indeed their teacherʼs attention as well. The passages begin in the Year 1 book with simple picture comprehension and poems for reading aloud to children. The types of comprehension passages range from newspaper articles and dialogues, to plays, stories and poems. They gradually increase in difficulty as you progress through the book, and through the series, encouraging children to develop their ability to read for meaning and use a range of strategies to engage with the text.
Breathe Slower, Deeper, Better: Make Deep Breathing a Habit with Simple Yoga Exercises
by Yael BlochLive better—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—by taking simple steps to enhance your breathing You breathe over 21,000 times per day. But are you breathing well? In Breathe Slower, Deeper, Better, yoga instructor Yael Bloch helps you identify shallow, rushed, or misplaced breathing and shows you how to build better habits with simple exercises inspired by yoga and meditation. In just a few minutes a day, you can: Develop a deep, lasting sense of calm and relaxation.Improve your lung capacity, abdominal strength, and blood circulation.Reduce negative emotions, such as stress, anxiety, and depression.Strengthen your immune system and relieve health issues, including asthma, hypertension, and muscle pain. You don&’t have to be a yogi: Anyone can unlock centered, supple, slow, and harmonious breathing—and access a new, vibrant way of living!
Brazil: Countries: Brazil (library Ebook) (Fact Cat: Countries #5)
by Alice HarmanRead all about Brazil, what continent it is on, what countries surround it, what natural resources it has and what the landscape and climate is like. You will learn about Brazilian people and their lives and culture.
Brainy Boris: Book 4 (My Freaky Family #4)
by Laurence AnholtMeet Boris - the brainiest of all Ruby's relations! Join Ruby and Boris as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt's much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.
The Boy Who Grew Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons #1)
by Andy ShepherdWhen Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker ... Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very ... unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons ... The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series.
The Boy Who Cried Ninja
by Alex LatimerOnce there was a boy named Tim whom no one believed, even when he was telling the truth. No one believed that it was a ninja who snaffled the last slice of cake; or that a giant squid ate his homework; or that it really was a time-travelling monkey who was throwing pencils at Grampa. How can Tim get his parents to believe him - when the truth is too incredible to be true?
Borgon the Axeboy and the Dangerous Breakfast
by Kjartan PoskittA dangerously funny new series for boys and girls age 7-9 from bestselling author Kjartan Poskitt, illustrations by the one and only Philip Reeve.Borgon the Axeboy is the last barbarian in the Lost Desert and he's on a mission to track down the MOST DANGEROUS breakfast ever! He sets out to find the scariest dragon on the plains, but his annoying neighbour insists on tagging along. Grizzy is a little savage and far too nosey for her own good! But their adventure turns to peril when breakfast draws near. They'll have to learn to get along if they're ever going to survive . . .This series is set to have you rolling in the desert with laughter.
Books of Bayern Series Bundle: Books 1 - 4 (Books of Bayern #Bk. 1)
by Shannon HaleAni needs to embrace her gift before she can become queen.Enna learns how to control the flames before they consume her. Razo embarks on a special mission to save his kingdom. Rin leaves behind the forest she loves to find herself. Spun from a classic German fairy tale, master storyteller Shannon Hale weaves together a series that is equal parts fantastical and romantic, with unforgettable protagonists to root for at its center. Now all together in a single volume, readers will dive into a world of hidden magic, epic quests, and above all, friendship.
The Book With No Pictures
by B. J. NovakYou might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here's how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. And even if the words include things like BLAGGITY BLAGGITY and MY HEAD IS MADE OF BLUEBERRY PIZZA! That's the rule. That's the deal. Brilliantly irreverent and very, very silly, The Book With No Pictures will delight kids and have them begging for more. From award-winning US comic writer and actor, B.J. Novak.
Book or Bell?
by Chris Barton Ashley SpiresThe first page has Henry hooked.The second page has him captivated.The third page . . .BBBBRRRRIIIIINNNNNGGGGG!. . . will have to wait.That is, unless Henry ignores the bell, stays put, and keeps on reading the most awesome book.By not springing up with the ringing of the bell, Henry sets off a chain reaction unlike anything his school or town has ever seen. Luckily, Mayor Wise, Governor Bright, and Senator Brilliant know exactly what the situation calls for:A louder bell. MUCH louder.With this hilarious, high-energy satire from bestselling author Chris Barton and illustrator Ashley Spires, readers will be cheering louder still as one of their own continues to just stay put.
The Book of Cards for Kids
by Gail MacCollThe thrill of double war. The excitement of shouting "Gin!" Every kid knows at least a handful of card classics, and every grown up kid remembers the fun of playing them. Now promising an abundance of entertainment for children and their families comes the first book to focus exclusively on card games for kids-and to be paired with an over-sized, custom-designed set of playing cards.From such favorites as Baby Snap, Go Fish, Concentration, and Blackjack to the less well-known Chase the Ace, Racing Demon, Smudge, and Frogs in the Pond, here are over 35 games for two to six players, plus Solitaire for a rainy day.Specially created for the book, the Kids' Card Deck is a brightly colored, big and bold pack of 54 cards based on the standard 52-card playing deck plus two jokers. Each suit is a different color to make it immediately distinguishable; numerals and letters are large and easy to read. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club.Suitable for ages 4-9. Over 1.1 million copies in print.
The Book Against God
by James WoodThomas Bunting, charming, chaotic, and deeply untruthful, is in despair. His marriage is disintegrating, and his academic career is in ruins: instead of completing his philosophy PhD, he is secretly writing what he hopes will be his masterwork, a vast atheistic project he has privately entitled 'The Book Against God'. But when his father is suddenly taken ill Thomas returns home, to the tiny village in the north of England where his father still works as a parish priest. Thomas hopes that he may finally be able to communicate honestly with his father, a brilliant and formidable Christian example, and sort out his wayward life. But Thomas is a chronic liar, as well as an atheist, and he finds, instead, that once at home he only falls back into the disastrous and evasive patterns of his childhood years.
The Boggarts of Britain: Stories of mischievous shape-shifters
by Frank MillsStories have been told about the little people for hundreds of years and they appear in many forms. Fairies are either good or wicked. Imps are mischievous. Elves are cheeky and Pixies love to mislead travellers. Although not so well known as these tribes, Boggarts do crop up in such stories as 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' but this book greatly expands their role in literature and shows the mischievous ways of these small creatures who, in spite of their reputation, are neither spiteful nor dangerous but just like having fun. Ages 5 - 10 years.
The Bird Woman: A Novel
by Kerry HardieThe much anticipated second novel from prize-winning Irish poet and novelist, Kerry Hardie.
Bilbo's Last Song
by J R TolkienWhile Bilbo embarks on his last journey to the West, his mind is cast back to his first big adventure, THE HOBBIT. J.R.R TOLKIEN's beautiful poem is bought to life through Pauline Bayne's stunning illustrations. It's the perfect introduction to the epic fantasy series of THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS for younger readers, and a real treat for all Tolkien fans.Baynes' illustrations have been fully restored in this fantastic new edition, which is published to coincide with the film release of THE HOBBIT in autumn 2012.
Big Brother: Reality Tv In The Twenty-first Century (PDF)
by Jonathan BignellJonathan Bignell presents a wide-ranging analysis of the television phenomenon of the early twenty-first century: Reality TV, exploring its cultural and political meanings, explaining the genesis of the form and its relationship to contemporary television production, and considering how it connects with, and breaks away from, factual and fictional conventions in television. Relationships with surveillance, celebrity and media culture are examined, leading to an appraisal of the directions that television culture is taking in the new century. His highly-readable style is accessible to readers at all levels of Culture and Media studies.
Big and Little (Rigby Star Independent #Pink Level)
by Mary WalkerGenre: A first information book with repetitive, patterned sentences Skills Focus: Initial letter sounds
Big! (Collins Big Cat Ser.)
by Tim HopgoodA refreshingly simple book that celebrates growing up Up UP!Tim Hopgood's stylish illustrations bring this endearing little boy to life as he contrasts himself with an ant, a bear and an elephant... The boy grows throughout the story, and by the end he's bigger than his best friend.This book confronts a preoccupation of every child, and every child will recognise and empathise with this little boy's wish to be BIG!Owing to the page turn spread, this ebook is best viewed with screen orientation locked.
Berry Goes to Winterland: Book 2 (Railway Rabbits #2)
by Georgie AdamsSnow has come to the Ripple River Valley! But when Berry and Wisher go exploring, a mix-up with Father Christmas's bag of toys brings them to Fairweather's Farm Park and makes them a part of the Christmas celebrations. Can they find their way home safely?Heartwarming and hilarious, with Anna Currey's charming illustrations, this is a brilliant animal adventure series from a bestselling children's author.
Bendy Ben: Book 5 (My Freaky Family #5)
by Laurence AnholtMeet Ben - the bendiest of all Ruby's relations! Join Ruby and Ben as they continue the hilarious tour of their crazy family in this delightful new spin on Laurence Anholt's much-loved series. With the original fabulous illustrations by Tony Ross, these popular books have been refreshed for a vibrant and contemporary feel.
La bella durmiente
by Charles PerraultDe la serie Princesitas, La bella durmiente es la historia de una hermosa niña que por las malas artes de un hada malvada durmió cien años esperando el beso de amor de un príncipe. Con esta serie viviremos los sueños de tantas niñas que como tú aprendieron que todo lo que deseamos puede convertirse en realidad. En estas páginas entrarás en el bosque encantado y descubrirás un castillo escondido entre la maleza. Ahí descansa La bella dunniente esperando ser rescatada por un apuesto príncipe. Este hermoso cuento te mostrará que convertirte en una princesa puede ser más fácil de lo que te imaginas. iEmociónate al leerla!
Bedtime for Monsters
by Ed VereThis eBook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices.What if a monster were looking for a bedtime snack? And what if that snack just happened to be you? GULP! He's getting closer and closer . . . and his tummy is rumbling REALLY loudly. But all this monster actually wants is a lovely monster-sized goodnight kiss. Night, night!
Bedtime for Monsters
by Ed VereWhat if a monster were looking for a bedtime snack? And what if that snack just happened to be you? GULP! He's getting closer and closer . . . and his tummy is rumbling REALLY loudly. But all this monster actually wants is a lovely monster-sized goodnight kiss. Night, night!
The Bedtime Book of Incredible Questions
by Isabel ThomasThis fascinating and fact-filled book tackles a multitude of weird and wonderful questions about everything from unicorns to the universe.A Guardian Best Children's Book of 2022"The perfect present for any inquisitive child." -The Sunday Times Have you ever struggled to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing around your brain? Here are answers to seventy-one of the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of. How many stars are in the night sky? Why don't animals wear clothes? Do plants have feelings?This book will define, debunk, and demystify the trickiest of questions and open your eyes to amazing facts you have never even thought of! With engaging and accessible text and accompanied by exciting, inviting illustrations, The Bedtime Book of Incredible Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything."Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished creator, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity." -Guardian