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Here is an overview of the specialized formats that Bookshare offers its members with links that go to the Help Center for more information.

• Bookshare Web Reader - A customized reading tool for Bookshare members offering all the features of DAISY with a single click of the "Read Now" link.
• DAISY (Digital Accessible Information System) - A digital book file format. DAISY books from Bookshare are DAISY 3.0 text files that work with just about every type of access technology that reads text. Books that contain images will have the download option of ‘DAISY Text with Images’.
• BRF (Braille Refreshable Format) - Digital Braille for use with refreshable Braille devices and Braille embossers.
• MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3) - Provides audio only with no text. These books are created with a text-to-speech engine and spoken by Kendra, a high quality synthetic voice from Ivona. Any device that supports MP3 playback is compatible.
• DAISY Audio - Similar to the DAISY option above; however, this option uses MP3 files created with our text-to-speech engine that utilizes Ivonas Kendra voice. This format will work with Daisy Audio compatible players such as Victor Reader Stream and Read2Go.
• 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

Rapid, Series 1, Stage 2, Set B: Knights and Fights

Sir Bold and the Tournament Sir Bold wants to win the prize at the tournament. But is he brave enough to fight Sir Crusher? Knights and their Weapons Long ago, knights fought each other on horseback in tournaments. Find out about the weapons they used! Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

(Rapid, Starter, Level 1, Set B: Feel the Fear

Are You Scared? Emma tries to scare Lee, but he is not scared. What will scare them both? Scary Animals Are you scared of animals that bite? Find out about some scary animals! Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

Rapid, Starter, Level 1, Set B: Bigger and Better

What Eats What? In the sea, smaller creatures are eaten by bigger creatures. Can you guess what eats what? I Want a Pet Lee tells Emma that he wants a pet ant. Who will think of the best pet to have? Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

Rapid, Starter, Level 2, Set A: Catch It!

Watch Dogs Lots of dogs make good watch dogs. Which kind of watch dog would you have? The Burglar Bones chases a burglar away from the garden. Then, Wag sees the postman in the garden ... Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

Rapid, Starter, Level 2, Set A: Get Wet!

Water Rides Some water rides are scary and you can get very wet! Would you like to go on a water ride? The Water Hose Bones helps the master to put the washing out to dry. Wag wants to help too ... Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

Rapid, Starter, Level 2, Set A: Good Exercise!

The Walk Wag wants to go for a walk, but the master is sleeping ... Walkies! Pets need lots of exercise to stay healthy. But some pets are easier to exercise than others! Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

Rapid, Starter, Level 2, Set A: Holes

The Newspaper Bones sees a newspaper in the door and takes it to the master. What happens when Wag tries to help? Good Holes and Bad Holes There are lots of different sorts of holes. But do you think all holes are bad holes? Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

Rapid, Series 2, Stage 1, Set A: Up and Away

Cool Cat and the Balloon Cool Cat stays cool when some children are in danger in a balloon. How will he get the balloon down? Balloon Adventures What would it be like to fly around the world in a balloon? Read about two famous people who did just that! Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

Rapid, Series 2, Stage 1, Set A: White Water

White Water Rafting Would you like to go down a fast river on a raft? Find out how dangerous--and how much fun--it can be! Cool Cat and River Cool cat stay cool when some children are in danger on their raft. Will he be able to save them? Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

Rapid, Series 2, Stage 1, Set A: Cool Caves

Amazing Paintings One day in 1940, some children in France found a secret cave. On the walls were some paintings. Who had made the paintings, and how long ago? Cool Cat and the Cave Cool Cat stays cool when some children are stuck in a cave.Will he be able to get them out? Part of the Rapid Reading series, created to help children catch up. Rapid Reading is the UK's most comprehensive reading intervention programme. The books and unique speech-recognition software are guaranteed to motivate children with SEN and struggling readers at Key Stage 2 (1st/2nd Level)

Sparklers, Level 1, Red: Black Dots

Bubbles and little black dots float on the pond. They are shiny and wet. What are they? Are they alive? Sparklers are chapter books with great stories and wonderful illustrations The eight books in each set are carefully graded so pupils can read them all without encountering any sudden increase in difficulty Each level will help your pupils improve their reading skills so that they will want to read more!

Sparklers, Level 1, Red: Living Aunt Lizzie

Aunt Lizzie wants to live to be 100 years old. She knows she must be very, very careful. She buys a book to help her BUT is eating lots of chocolate cake a good idea? Sparklers are chapter books with great stories and wonderful illustrations The eight books in each set are carefully graded so pupils can read them all without encountering any sudden increase in difficulty Each level will help your pupils improve their reading skills so that they will want to read more!

Sparklers, Level 2, Blue: No More Worries

Ned is the biggest worrier in the world. He worries about everything and no-one can help. Then Grandpa has a clever idea. Can Ned work out how to get rid of his worries forever? Sparklers are chapter books with great stories and wonderful illustrations The eight books in each set are carefully graded so pupils can read them all without encountering any sudden increase in difficulty Each level will help your pupils improve their reading skills so that they will want to read more!

Sparklers, Level 2, Blue: Dog Food

Everyday, Mrs McTavish eats dinner with her dog, Mutt. When Gladys decides Mutt's food is better than her own, something very strange begins to happen. What is to become of Mrs McTavish? Sparklers are chapter books with great stories and wonderful illustrations The eight books in each set are carefully graded so pupils can read them all without encountering any sudden increase in difficulty Each level will help your pupils improve their reading skills so that they will want to read more!

Sparklers, Level 3, Green: Imagine That!

Under Joe's house is a dark, spooky tunnel. Joe leads his friend, Peter, deep into the dark tunnel. What is it that gives Peter the fright of his life? Sparklers are chapter books with great stories and wonderful illustrations The eight books in each set are carefully graded so pupils can read them all without encountering any sudden increase in difficulty Each level will help your pupils improve their reading skills so that they will want to read more!

The Shark Caller

WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD CHILDREN'S TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 A SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK Dive beneath the waves with this spell-binding adventure of friendship, forgiveness and bravery, set on the shores of Papua New Guinea, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Eva Ibbotson. "I want to be able to call the sharks. Teach me the magic and show me the ways." Blue Wing is desperate to become a shark caller, but instead she must befriend infuriating newcomer Maple, who arrives unexpectedly on Blue Wing's island. At first, the girls are too angry to share their secrets and become friends. But when the tide breathes the promise of treasure, they must journey together to the bottom of the ocean to brave the deadliest shark of them all...

Rising Stars Assessment Reading Progress Tests: Year 3 (PDF)

Assess pupils progress in gaining reading comprehension skills as required by the new Programme of Study for English. These brand new tests have been developed to support the new National Curriculum 2014.

Rising Stars Assessment Reading Progress Tests: Year 4 (PDF)

'Rising Stars Assessment Reading Progress Tests' are a whole school approach to the assessment of reading for the new Programme of Study for English.

Snap Science, Teaching Framework Year 5 (PDF)

Snap Science Teaching Framework Year 5 provides sequenced lesson plans and high-quality resource sheets for every topic in the new Programme of Study. The materials have been developed with scientific enquiry at the heart and all lessons are stimulated by a question for children to answer, scientific phenomenon to investigate or problem to solve. Snap Science supports best practice in primary science teaching and teacher assessment. The printed Teaching Framework is organised into a series of modules, based on the topics in the new Programme of Study.

Asha And The Spirit Bird

Winner of the Costa Children's Book Award 2019 Winner of the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2017 Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020 Longlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2019 Chosen as one of the Guardian's Best Books of 2019 'This book is such a light-filled, huge-hearted delight of an adventure.' KATHERINE RUNDELL 'An evocative debut novel ... satisfyingly classic in feel' GUARDIAN 'A heartfelt and mystical children's adventure story.' TELEGRAPH Asha lives in the foothills of the Himalayas. Money is tight and she misses her papa who works in the city. When he suddenly stops sending his wages, a ruthless moneylender ransacks their home and her mother talks of leaving. From her den in the mango tree, Asha makes a pact with her best friend, Jeevan, to find her father and make things right. But the journey is dangerous: they must cross the world's highest mountains and face hunger, tiredness - even snow leopards. And yet, Asha has the unshakeable sense that the spirit bird of her grandmother - her nanijee - is watching over her ... A gorgeously original and magical adventure set in India, for children aged 9 and up.

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 …

Jane Eyre (Classics Retold Ser.)

Oxford Reading Tree, Level 12, TreeTops Non-fiction: What's Strange About Saturday? (PDF)

Book band 13 grey. Oxford level 12. TreeTops Non-fiction offers fascinating titles in which children can access a wide range of interesting and thought-provoking topics. Supports the transition from learning to read, to reading to learn. Covers a wide range of popular topics, fueling discussion. Great for combinating literacy with other subjects. Covers a range of non-fiction text types needed to expand your students' reading skills. Stunning photography and artwork engages readers and brings topics to life.

Usborne Young Reading, Series 2: Mystery Mansion (PDF)

Mystery Mansion is a place of dark secrets and terrifying nightmares. Harry the boot boy tries to ignore them all and get on with his job - until he finds himself caught up in an adventure more scary than any nightmare. Usborne Young Reading Series Two is for readers who are growing in confidence. For readers who have just started reading along, try the exciting stories in Series One. Series three is for readers who are ready for longer stories.

Collins Big Cats, Band 13, Topaz: stories from West Africa (PDF)

Inspired by three traditional African tales, follow the crafty spider Anansi, and find out how his greed and cunning don't always get him what he wants.