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Книги издательства «HarperCollins Publishers»
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This stunning non-fiction book presents the underwater world and why we must protect this special place. There are simple descriptions of food chains, bizarre ways in which deep creatures support each other and ecosystems. Threats to marine life as well as conservation efforts are described in detail. • Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. • Text type — An information book. • There is a useful glossary and index on page 44 and a sample poster on page 47, designed to persuade us to 'Save our Oceans'. • Curriculum links — PSHE and citizenship:Preparing to play an active role as citizens; to research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events. |
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The spring fair is an exciting event for any family – with traditional games, rides, stall and competitions. This year, the farmer has a problem. Find out what happens when everyone tries to help – will it be a case of 'too many cooks…'?! • Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. • Text type — A play based on a traditional folktale. • Curriculum links — Mathematics: Measures, shape and space. • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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Dana has started her new school and is keen to meet new friends, but Sophie isn't making it easy for her. When Dana decides to stand up to Sophie and her gang, everything changes. Written by Keith West and accompanied with detailed illustrations of the characters, this play sensitively tackles the serious issue of bullying in the classroom. * Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. * Text type: A playscript. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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So you want to be a Roman? Here is everything you need to know – in 20 easy stages. From the battle ground to building roads – find out the REAL facts to Roman living in this humorous non-fiction information book from Scoular Anderson. • Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. • Text type: An information book. • A gallery of the things the Romans did that changed the way we live on pages 46-47 enables children to recap the main features left over from Roman times. • Additional information retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills. • Curriculum links: History: Whay have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past — a Roman case study. • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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Have you ever wanted to be a Tudor? Here's how to do it — in just twenty easy stages. Find out all about the Tudor monarchs, homes, food and much more in this funny historical non-fiction book. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type — An information book. * Reader/Response page with summary pictures to be used as a stimulus for further speaking, listening and writing opportunities. * Additional information retrieval devices such as a glossary, index and monarch information summary pages can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills. This title is paired with an adventure story, Stowaway! set in Tudor times about a young boy who travels around the world with Sir Francis Drake. *Curriculum links — History: What were the differences between the lives of rich and poor people in Tudor times? * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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What are codes for and who uses them? How do you make a code, how do you break a code? If you think only spies and soldiers use codes, you're wrong! Find out how codes have been used throughout history, from Ancient Egypt through to the Cold War in this enthralling non-fiction book by award-winning author, Richard Platt. What are codes for and who uses them? How do you make a code, how do you break a code? If you think only spies and soldiers use codes, you're wrong! Find out how codes have been used throughout history, from Ancient Egypt through to the Cold War in this enthralling non-fiction book by award-winning author, Richard Platt. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. |
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Omar and Sasha wander through war-torn streets with their dog Valentine, searching for an address at the Rue Bel Tesoro. On their journey they meet a variety of unusual, quirky characters, little realising that their search may be over sooner than they think. Find out what happens in this dramatic play, beautifully illustrated by Philip Bannister. Omar and Sasha wander through war-torn streets with their dog Valentine, searching for an address at the Rue Bel Tesoro. On their journey they meet a variety of unusual, quirky characters, little realising that their search may be over sooner than they think. Find out what happens in this dramatic play, beautifully illustrated by Philip Bannister. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. |
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Part of the Collins Big Cat guided reading series for ages 4-7, this anthology of three plays features a prize of 3500 biscuits, a creature on Earth, square tomatoes and underwater torches. It is based on original poems by Michael Rosen. |
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Berlin in 1938 is not a safe place to be if you're Jewish. For Matti and many other Jewish children it means being sent to England for safety. Placed with a foster family in the British countryside, Matti is happy but desperate for his parents to join him. He starts working on a plan, but will it work out in time? Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: A story set in the past. A map of Europe on pages 46-47 shows Matti's route from Berlin to London. Curriculum links: History: What was it like for children in the Second World War? |
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Long ago, when the world was new, the sun decided to start racing across the sky. But on Earth, everyone was far from happy! The days were so short and there was no time to get anything done! People complained — Someone ought to do something! But no one did! until Maui came along with a plan! This title retells a traditional Maori legend. |
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Follow Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong's amazing life from a small town in Ghana to the slopes of the 2010 Winter Olympics, via the Snowdome in Milton Keynes. As the first Ghanaian skier in the Winter Olympics, this fascinating autobiography shows how perseverance and determination can overcome the greatest of challenges. Follow Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong's amazing life from a small town in Ghana to the slopes of the 2010 Winter Olympics, via the Snowdome in Milton Keynes. As the first Ghanaian skier in the Winter Olympics, this fascinating autobiography shows how perseverance and determination can overcome the greatest of challenges. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Ideas for guided reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. |
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Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-9 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. In 1807 parliament passed a law that finally ended slavery in Britain. One of the most important people in getting this law passed was a brave and brilliant man who died ten years before. His name was Olaudah Equiano and this is his story. |
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What`s it really like to go on safari? What do you take? What will you find? Go on a journey with Jonathan and Angela Scott to the famous game parks of Kenya, and discover the excitement, the wonder and the dangers of travelling into the wild. |
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Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-7 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. It's Cal's first day at a new school and he's feeling nervous. Will his sister tell everyone the secret about their dad? |
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Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-9 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. When the Game Player of Zob pays a visit to earth and challenges the earthling children to a game, the children soon find out that the alien is a very bad loser — and that isn't good news for them... A funny sci-fic story. |
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Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-9 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. Find out all about the Masai tribe in this stunning non-fiction book by top BBC wildlife filmmakers and photographers Jonathan and Angela Scott. |
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How do you test a rain-soaked young girl to make sure she is a Princess? You hide a pea in her bed, of course! Only a real Princess can feel a pea under twenty plump mattresses. But, this Princess has a mind of her own. Will she endure the test? Will she win the heart of the Prince? This title retells the famous Hans Christian Anderson tale. |
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Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-9 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of each book. This fascinating book, written in conjunction with the London National Portrait Gallery, examines what portraits are and what they can tell you about the sitter (and the artist) through examining some of the world's greatest portraits. |
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Can you imagine a world with whales that could walk and giant earth moles? They both lived on Earth long ago and their relatives still live here today. Explore the terrifying, giant, strange ancestors of everyday creatures, in this captivating information text, illustrated with realistic imagery from Jon Stuart. Can you imagine a world with whales that could walk and giant earth moles? They both lived on Earth long ago and their relatives still live here today. Explore the terrifying, giant, strange ancestors of everyday creatures, in this captivating information text, illustrated with realistic imagery from Jon Stuart. Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. |
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