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This book is a fantastic source of Reading practice for pupils in Year 3, and is the ideal way to start building 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 7-8. Tips on how to tackle the different question types are scattered throughout the book, and answers are included in the back!
The home of trusted Spanish dictionaries for everyday language learning. An easy-reference Spanish to English and English to Spanish Collins dictionary with key GCSE curriculum words highlighted and a practical, fun supplement covering key vocabulary areas. It is the ideal dictionary for learners of Spanish, and especially for those aiming for exam success. Fully endorsed by the exam board Pearson Edexcel. Designed for learners of Spanish, whether you are studying for exams at school, in an evening class, for business or to go on holiday to Spain. Covering everyday Spanish and English (including all essential set expressions) and key curriculum words are highlighted to help with exam preparation. Clear and concise language notes provide information on common errors and confusable words, while handy culture notes explain cultural differences. Spanish verbs are cross-referred to comprehensive verb tables, helping you find all the Spanish verb forms you need. Combined with a text which is colour-coded and very easy to navigate. Visit collins.co.uk/languagesupport to access downloadable resources to help you practise and consolidate your language skills.
The astonishing, beautiful new story for all readers of 10 and over from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER. There are stories about people who want to live forever. This is not one of those stories. This is a story about someone who wants to stop... Alfie Monk is like any other nearly teenage boy - except he's 1,000 years old and can remember the last Viking invasion of England. Obviously no one believes him. So when everything Alfie knows and loves is destroyed in a fire, and the modern world comes crashing in, Alfie embarks on a mission to find friendship, acceptance, and a different way to live... ... which means finding a way to make sure he will eventually die.
From the bestselling author of The Garden of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling new mystery filled with ticking secrets and gripping adventure, set against an Edwardian backdrop of invention and change. JUNE, 1905. Helena and her parrot, Orbit, are swept off to Cambridge when her father is appointed clock-winder to one of the wealthiest men in England. There is only one rule: the clocks must never stop. Soon Helena discovers the house of one hundred clocks holds many mysteries; a ghostly figure, strange notes and stolen winding keys... Can she work out the house's secrets before time runs out?
If you're after Year 8 Maths practice, look no further. This KS3 Maths Yearly Targeted Workbook is loaded with practice questions - ideal for honing those essential Maths skills! It covers a range of topics and techniques from the KS3 syllabus, all set at the perfect difficulty for Year 8 pupils. For each topic, questions begin with a gentle warm-up, designed to get pupils up to speed and test what they already know, then progress to more difficult questions. Full answers are provided in the back of the book. 
The landmark new novel from Ross Welford, one of the fastest-growing and most critically acclaimed middle grade authors in the UK, this funny, moving and brilliant sixth book cements his position as the most exciting storyteller around for readers of 10+. When eleven-year-old Malky and his younger brother Seb become the owners of a "Dreaminator", they are thrust into worlds beyond their wildest imagination. From tree-top flights and Spanish galleons, to thrilling battles and sporting greatness - it seems like nothing is out of reach when you can share a dream with someone else. But... impossible dreams come with incredible risks, and when Seb won't wake up and is taken to hospital in a coma, Malky is forced to leave reality behind and undertake a final, terrifying journey to the stone-age to wake his brother...
This amazing Weekly Workouts book for Year 7 has stacks of bite-sized Maths workouts - one for each week of the school year! Each workout consists of a selection of warm-up questions, followed by more challenging questions and problem-solving activities. This book introduces Year 7 topics gradually, then re-tests them throughout the year - so it's perfect for helping students practise and remember everything they've learned! Answers to each Workout are included at the back of the book, alongside a helpful score sheet to record students' marks and keep track of their progress. We've also drawn up a handy Topic Map to explain where each topic from the curriculum appears in our Weekly Workouts, just in case your school teaches KS3 Maths in a slightly different order to our books - just follow the link inside the book.
This fantastic CGP Complete Revision & Practice book has everything students need to succeed in Key Stage Three English (ages 11-14). It's packed with crystal-clear study notes, examples and essential practice questions to help students improve their writing, analyse texts and more! Plus, we've included mixed-topic tests, a speaking and listening section and a practice exam (with answers) to help students build their skills. And to top things off, the book comes with a free Online Edition - just use the code printed inside the book to read it on a PC, Mac or tablet.
This KS2 English Targeted Question Book is packed with engaging, colourful practice for grammar, spelling and punctuation. It's at just the right level for Year 4 pupils (ages 8-9), and fully up-to-date for the National Curriculum from September 2014 and beyond. There are notes and examples throughout the book to help children get started, and tick-boxes to help them keep track of how confident they feel about each topic. Complete answers are included at the back for easy marking.
This KS2 English Targeted Question Book is packed with engaging, colourful practice for grammar, spelling and punctuation. It's at just the right level for Year 3 pupils (ages 7-8), and fully up-to-date for the National Curriculum from September 2014 and beyond. There are notes and examples throughout the book to help children get started, and tick-boxes to help them keep track of how confident they feel about each topic. Complete answers are included at the back for easy marking.
The second title in The Polar Bear Explorers' Club series , this gorgeously imaginative middle grade fantasy adventure series combines the best of Peter Pan, Lemony Snicket, Northern Lights and Alice in Wonderland. Stella Starflake Pearl is eagerly anticipating her next expedition. Suddenly disaster strikes when Stella's father, Felix, is snatched by a fearsome witch. Stella must bring her magic ice princess tiara to Witch Mountain or she will never see Felix again! But no one ever returns from Witch Mountain . . . Stella, Ethan, Shay, Beanie and reluctant Jungle Cat explorer, Gideon, set off into the unknown. They will face chomping pumpkin patches, vampire trolls, poisonous rabbits, outraged vultures and deranged broomsticks in their quest to rescue Felix. For ages 9+ Format: Paperback | 384 pages ISBN:  9780571332564
This superb Targeted Question Book is perfect for stretching Year 3 pupils who need an extra challenge. It's packed with tough Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling questions, all matched to the national curriculum for English. Topics are introduced with notes and examples, and there are answers at the end of the book. We've also included quizzes after each section to test pupils' understanding. For ages 7-8 Format: Paperback | 96 pages ISBN:  9781782949459
This fabulous all-in-one Study & Question book is a brilliant way for Year One pupils to get to grips with KS1 English! It covers all the essential topics in CGP's famous, easy-to-understand style. After each page of clear, colourful notes there's a page loaded with questions — all ordered by difficulty. We've also included two objective tests to assess children's skills at the start and end of the year – ideal for tracking progress. All answers are included in the back of the book.
This superb book has everything Year Two pupils need to master KS1 English! It covers all the essential topics in CGP's famous, easy-to-understand style. After each page of clear, colourful notes there's a page loaded with questions — all ordered by difficulty. We've also included two objective tests to assess children's skills at the start and end of the year – ideal for tracking progress. All answers are included in the back of the book. For ages 5-7 Format: Paperback | 88 pages ISBN: 9781789084207
A red Early Reader full of humour and fun, from bestselling author and actor, Steven Butler. Robbie always behaves. He always does what he's told. Until one day, when he just doesn't want to anymore. That's when the RAAAH appears... Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books.
This children's book covers everything you need to know about birds, from eagles, owls, and parrots, to hummingbirds, penguins, and birds of paradise. Find out how birds from around the world fly, feed, sense the world, communicate, build nests, protect their eggs, raise chicks, keep their feathers in top condition, defend themselves, and travel in search of food and nesting sites. Packed with information, photographs, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Birds is the ultimate kids bird book. The DKfindout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supportive of schoolwork. Ranging from core topics, to more specialized subjects, the DKfindout! series will inspire and delight kids. For ages 7+ Key Stage: 2 ISBN: 9780241358474
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Animals teaches kids everything they would want to know about the animal kingdom. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! For any kid that can't get enough of animals facts, DKfindout! Animals is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of all their favourite creatures, from mammals to reptiles. Discover what makes up a bird and how animals use camouflage to hide, to which animal spends the longest time in bed. DKfindout! Earth will surprise and delight young readers. For ages 7+ Key Stage: 2 ISBN: 9780241285107
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. Look inside your brilliant body with DK's brand new human body book. DKfindout! Human Body will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! From gooey gastric juices, to our amazing brains, and everything in the human body in-between, this book will give kids the understanding they crave about how our bodies work. DKfindout! Human Body explains the complex systems like digestion that keep us ticking over, and will satisfy any budding biologist. DKfindout! Human Body will surprise and delight young readers. For ages 7+ Key Stage: 2 ISBN: 9780241285077
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. Find out all about wriggling reptiles and amazing amphibians! DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians takes kids close to all kinds of cold blooded creatures with beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! Did you know komodo dragons can spit venom at their enemies, or can you spot the difference between crocodile and iguana scales? Whether they're looking for reptile facts, amphibian facts or anything in-between, DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of reptile life. Find out about real-life dragons, extreme environments, life cycles and habitats. DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians will surprise and delight young readers. For ages 7+ Key Stage: 2 ISBN: 9780241285015
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Bugs takes kids close to all kinds of creepy-crawlies with beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information. The DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! Whether they're looking for cricket facts, tardigrade facts or anything in between, DKfindout! Bugs is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of bugs life. Find out how bugs sense the world, and how they help humans via pest control and pollination. DKfindout! Bugs will surprise and delight young readers, making a great addition to their bug club book list. For ages 7+ Key Stage: 2 ISBN: 9780241284735
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Sharks teaches kids everything they would want to know about the world of sharks. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! For any kid that can't get enough of shark facts, DKfindout! Sharks is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of all their favourite sharks including bullhead, carpet and angel sharks. Discover sharks from prehistoric times to matching sharks eggs to their parents. DKfindout! Sharks will surprise and delight young readers. For ages 7+ Key Stage: 2 ISBN: 9780241282731
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Dinosaurs teaches kids everything they would want to know about the prehistoric world. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! For any child that can't get enough of these fearsome beasts, DKfindout! Dinosaurs is packed with up-to-date information, quizzes, fun facts and incredible images of all their favourite dinosaurs. Discover how fossils are formed, find out which was the biggest dinosaur, and which was the size of a cat. DKfindout! Dinosaurs will let children uncover the ancient animals of our planet. For ages 7+ Key Stage: 2 ISBN: 9780241250266
Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. DKfindout! Animals teaches kids everything they would want to know about the animal kingdom. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DKfindout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! For any kid that can't get enough of animals facts, DKfindout! Animals is packed with up-to-date information, fun quizzes and incredible images of all their favourite creatures, from mammals to reptiles. Discover what makes up a bird and how animals use camouflage to hide, to which animal spends the longest time in bed. DKfindout! Animals will surprise and delight young readers. For ages 7+ Key Stage: 2 ISBN: 9780241250259
Part of an award-winning book series for children, this is the ultimate guide to our magnificent solar system and the astronauts who explore it. An entertaining, educational adventure for young readers. Engage the senses through vivid deep-space photography, cutaways and illustrations, quiz questions, and quirky fun facts. It's the perfect book for any kid who can't get enough of outer space! Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids is perfect for ages 6-9 and contains key curriculum information. Although, age is but a number, don't let our recommendations put you off enjoying this absolute masterpiece of extraordinary astrology! This kids' educational book is so much more than just another book about space. It allows children to discover the mysteries of asteroids hurtling through space, comets lighting up the sky, and the biggest star in our glorious solar system, the Sun. It also explores the steps we've taken to study outer space, like launching the International Space Station. Not to mention the exquisite photographs of nearby planets, stars, and astronomical bodies. Find stunning details on each of Earth's neighbouring planets, including fascinating facts about their moons, mineral makeup, and more. While it's packed with a lot of information, it is presented in a way that can be read in snippets that are appropriate to any level of understanding. You can return to it over and over again to enjoy the majestic realm that is outer space in more detail. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favourite STEM- and history-related subjects. Find out Amazing Facts About Our Solar System! What is the weather like on Jupiter? Which planet is the hottest? What are Saturn's remarkable rings made of? How long would it take to get to Pluto? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Solar System. This incredible book is packed with surprising facts and amazing pictures that are simply put, out of this world! From comets to craters, this book captures the beauty of our celestial system as best as one can without going into space itself. Explore the world of astronomy and travel our solar system as we know it today: -Explore Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto -Learn about Space rocks, ice giants, and asteroid belts -Adventure through space ages, meet alien hunters and go beyond the solar system! DKfindout! Solar System is one title in the DKfindout! series of educational books for kids, and Silver award winner in the MadeForMums Awards 2017 children's books series category. For ages 7+ Key Stage: 2 ISBN: 9780241225202
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