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HarperCollins Publishers
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The renowned children’s writer Michael Morpurgo has written this vivid account of a child’s stay at a farm, told in the form of letters home and illustrated with photographs of animals and children on location at the farm. Humorous and engaging, it conveys the fun and excitement of working closely with animals. |
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Another captivating title written and photographed by BBC Big Cat Diaries presenters, Jonathan and Angela Scott; authors of the Collins Big Cat titles Antartica: Land of the Penguins and Big Cat Babies. This time they look at the lives of Africa's three biggest land animals — the elephant, the rhino and the hippo. Another captivating title written and photographed by BBC Big Cat Diaries presenters, Jonathan and Angela Scott; authors of the Collins Big Cat titles Antartica: Land of the Penguins and Big Cat Babies. This time they look at the lives of Africa's three biggest land animals — the elephant, the rhino and the hippo. Turquoise/Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. 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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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. Brother Aelred loved singing and looking after the pigs. But it was his secret weapon that stopped the Vikings getting the treasure! |
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An atmospheric collection of new poems about the sea and earth by poet Judith Nicholls, beautifully illustrated by Judy Musselle. An atmospheric collection of new poems about the sea and earth by poet Judith Nicholls, beautifully illustrated by Judy Musselle. 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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This report with its dramatic photography helps us understand what brown bears look like and the savage, unspoilt, grandeur of their habitat. It persuades us that these animals are to be respected and saved from encroachment on their habitat. * Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type — A non chronological report. * There is a useful glossary on page 44 and a summary of the bear's year on page 46 to encourage speaking and listening. * Curriculum links — Geography: Knowledge and understanding of environmental change and sustainable development; ICT: Working with others to explore a variety of information sources and ICT tools. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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Have you ever been camping? Become an expert camper — find out how to read maps, set up camp, cook campfire food and even track wild-animals with this fun non-fiction information book. Stunning photographs and useful step-by-step drawings accompany the text. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Pages 30 and 31 outline the 'Dos' and 'Don'ts' of camping, allowing readers to recap information from the book. * Curriculum Links; Geography: Improving the Environment, Citizenship: Animals and Us * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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Molly ran. The giant ran. And at last they came to the Bridge of One Hair. Molly ran over the bridge but the giant couldn't. Can Molly outsmart the hungry giant once again? Well, she just might, or her name is not Molly Whuppie! |
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Spider McDrew gets the chance to play for the Parkfield school football team, in the end-of-season cup draw. As usual though, things are not plain sailing for Spider who lets his side down by giving away a crucial penalty kick. Poor Spider is a pitiful sight as he stands on the touchline all alone. Then, he is asked to take one last corner kick. |
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The lives of a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster are turned upside-down when they are abandoned by their owners. Do not fear, however, as these remarkable animals use their wit and sheer determination to get themselves out of their ominous situation. Discover how they use music to save themselves. * Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type — A play based on a traditional German folktale. * Curriculum links — Music: Animal magic — Exploring descriptive sounds; Art and Design: Portraying relationships; Citizenship: Animals and us. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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A strange sound came from the darkness outside and the old woman wished she had never gone into the nearby forest. She made it back home safely to bed, but that's when the spooky stuff really started to happen. Read on to find out what — if you're brave enough! * Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type — A play based on a traditional American tale. * Curriculum links — Music: Painting with sound — Exploring sound colours; Art and design: Viewpoints. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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What's it like to compete in the world's largest sporting event? Find out all about the Olympic Games, when they began and how they have changed over time. Read about the different events and some of the amazing stories of how athletes have won their medals in this fascinating information book. * Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type: An infomation book. * A useful chart on pages 46-47 compares Olympic events from the ancient games, the first modern games and the most recent games to help children discuss what they've read and think about the way the sporting event has changed and developed over time. * Additional information retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills. * Curriculum links: Geography: Connecting ourselves to the world; Citizenship: Living in a diverse world. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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The Three Princes are all desperate to win the love of Princess Halima, and a challenge is set by her father to find the most beautiful, magical gift they can find. But when disaster strikes, will they be magical enough? Full of rich, bold illustrations, this traditional Arabian tale is humorously retold by double-Carnegie-winner Berlie Doherty. |
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In these two animal stories from the Caribbean, find out in the first why Tiger wanted to get rid of all the other animals and keep the jungle for himself and what clever Anansi did about it, and in the second how shy Owl nearly lost everything because he didn't have the courage to show his face. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type: Tweo stories from another culture. * The feelings roller coaster for Owl on pages 30-31 help children to discuss the different emotions addressed in the story. * Curriculum links: Geography: Passport to the world; Citizenship: Living in a diverse world; ICT: Combining text and graphics. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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'What Happened to the Dinosaurs' investigates why these huge creatures disappeared. The important question, 'How do we know they existed?' is answered with a clear timeline of images. Various theories are suggested, which support knowledge and understanding of climate change, volcanoes, asteroids and evolution of the animals which did survive. |
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Flash Harriet , the famous girl detective, is on the trail of a crime...and it has led her to the shores of Loch Ness. Find out what happens in this comic detective story. * Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type — A humorous story. * There are chapters, which give the book an adult feel. * There is a reader response page, which gives important clues to the 'Mystery at Swag Hall'. These help young readers review the plot and know the importance of clues in their own adventure writing. * Curriculum links — Citizenship: Respect for property; DT: Moving monsters. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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Do you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football skills. It will help children to understand how to study a football game and how to look for the skills of different types of players: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers. * Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type — An information book. * A reader response page provides lots of opportunities for speaking, listening, and writing. * Curriculum links — PE: Invasion games. * This title is paired with a story at the same level: Spider's Big Match by Alan Durant. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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So you want to be an Anglo-Saxon? Find out how to do it in just a few stages. From fighting the Vikings and praying to gods, to making books from animal skin — all is revealed in this fun non-fiction guide by Scoular Anderson. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum Links; History: Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past: An Anglo Saxon Case Study * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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Jack's mum is furious when he returns from the market with a can of baked beans rather than money, in return for their beloved cow. But their luck is about to change, as the beans are magic! Find out what mayhem ensues is a comic retelling of a traditional tale. * Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type — A modern play based on a fairytale. * Curriculum links — Citizenship: Choices; Respect for property. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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Ruby and Tom love playing in the caves; that's before the Gang arrive. But they're not about to give them up without a fight. When a simple plan goes wrong, it looks like they might need the gang after all. Find out what happens in this exciting adventure story by Carnegie winner, Gillian Cross, and illustrated by Marilee Harrald-Pilz. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type: An adventure story. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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Bored of spending all your holidays on Mars? Now you can travel further off the beaten astral plane with this fact-packed guide. • Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. • A travel guide to all the planets in the solar system on pages 54 and 55 makes it easy for children to recap what the key facts they’ve learnt. • Text type: A non-chronological report. • Curriculum links: Science; Geography; Citizenship. • This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. |
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