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This All-in-One Revision and Practice book is excellent value for money. It contains all the material from our revision guide, plus lots of extra practice to guarantee the best results.

When the British public voted for their top ten Britons, they included a writer, musician, campaigner, engineer and politician in the list. What do they all have in common? Find out what it takes to be a Great Briton. * Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children''s information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - History

Level: KS3Subject: Maths Based on robust research that proves repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, this Maths workbook provides focused skills practice for all the maths topics relevant to Year 9. Students are encouraged to achieve the best possible results and additional practice will help to build confidence. Packed with practice questions to reinforce and test understanding of all the mathematical concepts and skills taught in school, this Maths workbook allows students to practice the key skills taught at Key Stage 3. Included in this book: * practice in problem solving, reasoning and financial skills* help to ensure mathematical fluency

Take cover! This second book in our Su Doku Grandmaster series contains even more of the most ferocious puzzles ever to stalk to earth, puzzles so hard they have never been set down in print before. Compiled by Andrew Stuart, a top British puzzle maker, this collection of Su Doku will test the best. Every puzzle can be solved through logical deduction alone. But they go well beyond the level of the most difficult daily puzzles and will challenge your solving abilities to breaking point. âe¢ 40 âe~toughâe(tm) puzzles equivalent to the âe~fiendishâe(tm) puzzles found in newspapers âe¢ 40 âe~diabolicalâe(tm) Su Doku that will make you tear your hair out âe¢ 21 âe~extremeâe(tm) puzzles, the like of which has never been seen

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 6 books provide an advance on level 5. Sentences are still highly repetitive but slightly longer, with simple story development supported by illustrations. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends. Although the focus at level 6 remains on reading the core words, the concept of reading hamzat al-was l and sun letters correctly is introduced in non-verbal sentences of up to 4-5 words. This superb text uses atmospheric illustrations to show what happens in the neighborhood when it is dark. Who can be found in the city streets when children are tucked up in bed? Which animals prowl in the wood by the light of the moon? Pages 14 and 15 repeat the scenes explored throughout the book, allowing children the chance to recap on the narrative, and answer the question "Where is it dark?"

Provides an overview of the world''s people and places, offering analysis of social, geographic, economic, and environmental trends and descriptions of key social, cultural, historical, and physical features of countries and cities.

Scale: 1:2,000,000 Handy road atlas of Europe at A5 format with lie-flat spiral binding. Ideal format for both drivers and those travelling by public transport. Scenic routes are plotted on the maps.

Prepared specifically to support social studies, map skills, geography skills plus history and heritage topics at upper primary and lower secondary levels throughout the Caribbean. This workbook supports the use of the Social Studies Atlas for the Caribbean as a practical tool in the primary and secondary social studies and geography classrooms. -Covers a wide range of social studies and geography topics -Activities and worksheets which follow the atlas -Wide range of practice activities including word searches, map drawing, extended learning and research-based projects -Includes STEAM/STEM activities including model-making and group games

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 6 books provide an advance on level 5. Sentences are still highly repetitive but slightly longer, with simple story development supported by illustrations. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends. Although the focus at level 6 remains on reading the core words, the concept of reading hamzat al-wasl and sun letters correctly is introduced in non-verbal sentences of up to 4-5 words. The red balloon flies up, up, and away! Follow the balloon''s journey over the captivating landscape of the rooftops, river, mountains, and the sea in this simple nonfiction recount. The flow chart on pages 14 and 15 allows children to discuss and recap the balloon''s journey.

Level: KS3 Subject: Maths Research proves that repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, which is why this KS3 Maths workbook provides plenty of practice opportunities for all Year 8 maths topics. Packed with problem solving, reasoning and financial skills practice questions, students will be able to reinforce and test their understanding of all the lessons taught in school. Not only does this maths book encourage students to achieve their best possible results, but it will build confidence by ensuring fluency in all Year 8 maths skills taught at Key Stage 3. For more KS3 Maths study materials, try our KS3 Maths Standard All-in-One Revision and Practice (9780007562770) and Advanced All-in-One Revision and Practice (9780007562794).

''¡A Volar!'' is a new 5-level primary Spanish course from Collins, offering a fun and engaging approach to language learning. Developed to meet the requirements of primary school curriculums, ''¡A Volar!'' introduces the Spanish language to children in a highly accessible format for beginners and young learners, with careful progression through the levels. Designed for teachers to use alongside the main coursebooks, the Teacher''s Guides provide clear and comprehensive support for all teachers, whatever their level of experience or competence in Spanish. With step-by-step lesson plans, detailed notes, and suggestions for a variety of optional and extension activities, teachers can be confident that they will be fully prepared for each lesson.

This revision guide is matched to the new Key Stage 3 Programme of Study for History. It contains clear and accessible explanations of all the essential content, with lots of practice opportunities for each topic throughout the book to ensure the best results.

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 4 books are for children who are ready to start to read stories with simple single words or non-verbal sentences with 2 or 3 short words, and with total support through illustrations and extensive use of repetition. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends, with the focus on reading core words. Three hungry ants send their dad out to hunt for food but aren''t satisfied by the chocolate and cake he brings back! Pages 14-15 recap the ants'' reactions to the different foods Dad brings, and the comic ending of the story.

There were a lot of changes in Britain between the departure of the Romans in 410 and the Norman invasion in 1066. In this book, find out who ruled the many British kingdoms in that time, and what life was like for the ordinary people living on farms and in towns and villages. - Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. - Text type: An information book - Curriculum links: History

Children will have hours of fun solving these maths puzzles and brain teasing activities. Written to support the primary curriculum, each puzzle is designed to test their problem-solving skills and logical thinking. This fun and motivating maths puzzles book: - Covers key areas of maths that children are required to learn at school.- Includes guidance for parents and answers.- Provides hours of holiday fun.

Written by teachers for teachers, ''Collins New Primary Maths'' is a whole numeracy programme that builds and develops all the key skills needed to be successful in mathematics. Practical teaching and assessment ideas for every unit mean you can focus on teaching.

Easy Learning Gem Phrasebook and CD combinations provide the perfect tools to hear and practice a language—with short and simple phrases, by listening two or three times, it is simple to pick up language essentials In all of the most common travel situations, travelers need the reassurance that they can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable, and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Easy Learning CD Pack, with a phrasebook plus accompanying CD to help learners hear and practice the language for real, the right word can always be at every traveler''s fingertips. The indispensable multimedia language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up every day on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine. It also includes fully updated travel information, travel tips, a 3,000 word dictionary, a comprehensive menu decoder, grammar and pronunciation sections, and "face to face" sections. With the help of Gem Easy Learning Phrasebook and CD Pack, travelers and language learners need never be at a loss for words again.

Build your child''s reading confidence at home with books at the right level David Attenborough has dedicated his life to nature. Through his television programmes he has brought amazing wildlife into our homes and helped us to understand more about the world. Find out all about his incredible life. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children''s sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type - An information book The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. The glossary and index can be used to develop children''s information retrieval skills further. Curriculum links - Science

''¡A Volar!'' is a new 5-level primary Spanish course from Collins, offering a fun and engaging approach to language learning. Developed to meet the requirements of primary school curriculums, ''¡A Volar!'' introduces the Spanish language to children in a highly accessible format for beginners and young learners, with careful progression through the levels. Designed for teachers to use alongside the main coursebooks, the Teacher''s Guides provide clear and comprehensive support for all teachers, whatever their level of experience or competence in Spanish. With step-by-step lesson plans, detailed notes, and suggestions for a variety of optional and extension activities, teachers can be confident that they will be fully prepared for each lesson.

A fun activity book for 5-8 year olds, this exciting sticker book is full of awesome images of the planets and galaxies. With over 150 reusable stickers the book is a perfect introduction to the ever popular topic of the planets and intergalactic space. An introduction to the ever-popular topic of space and the amazing worlds that make up our solar system. Written in clear and easy-to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations, photographs and peel-able stickers. Young children can find out facts about the Sun, the planets, asteroids and comets. Educational and entertaining, and full of colourful photographs. A perfect combination of learning and fun.

Prepared specifically to support social studies, map skills, early geography skills plus history and heritage topics in Trinidad and Tobago. The atlas is fully illustrated and includes the most up to date reference and thematic mapping of Trinidad and Tobago, countries within the Caribbean Community and the broader Caribbean region. Maps are fully supported with illustrations, photographs and data. World maps cover international issues which have a bearing on Caribbean development.

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 6 books provide an advance on level 5. Sentences are still highly repetitive but slightly longer, with simple story development supported by illustrations. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends. Although the focus at level 6 remains on reading the core words, the concept of reading hamzat al-wasl and sun letters correctly is introduced in nonverbal sentences of up to 4-5 words. Follow this girl and her dog as they take a walk through changing landscapes and seasons and show how much fun walking can be in this seasonal story. Children can re-tell the story using the map on pages 14-15.

A wonderful retelling of Oscar Wilde''s classic story about a fierce, angry giant, who wants nothing to do with the children who play in his beautiful garden. But when he finds himself miserable and alone in an eternal winter-land, it''s an act of kindness to an unlikely friend that brings back Spring and, finally, happiness. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 13 books feature longer and more complex sentence structures. Sentences make use of a wide range of stylistic features which reflect progression in the teaching of Arabic grammar. Stories may also contain more literary, metaphorical language, including similes and other figurative language to help the reader create mental images, plus exaggeration for dramatic or humorous effect. Non-fiction titles contain longer, more formal sentences and a broader range of unfamiliar terms. "You won''t catch me, you won''t eat me...!" This original twist on the traditional Gingerbread Man tale sees the crafty breadster zipping through India, past the well, the market, the temple, eluding all pursuers, until he reaches the river ... A visual summary of the Indian scenery on pages 30 and 31 helps children to recap the main events of the story.

Level: KS1Subject: English Children will have lots of fun practising their spelling using these word searches. Written to match the new primary curriculum, each word search ensures that your child covers the key word lists required at school. * Contains 25 puzzles covering the key words children are required to learn at school* A fun and motivating way for children to practise their spelling* Makes an ideal holiday purchase.

Get Ready for IELTS is the perfect course for students who are preparing to take the Academic version of the IELTS exam. It has been specially designed to help lower-level students to "get ready" for an IELTS preparation course. Get Ready for IELTS provides a firm foundation for lower-level students who are starting out in their IELTS preparation and are working within a band score of 3.5-4.5. The information, advice and practice material will enable students to improve their score and develop the key skills and strategies they need for success in IELTS. The Teacher''s Guide that accompanies the course provides full, detailed support and includes clear and easy-to-follow lesson plans, explanations, and instructions; activities to spot-check understanding of key language points and introduce topics; pointers on typical mistakes students make and notes on how to correct them in a way they will understand; an answer key with model answers for Writing and Speaking exercises; an audio CD with material for Listening and Speaking sections, and model answers for Speaking; and audio scripts.