Best Selling Books by Elspeth Graham

TreeTops Non-Fiction is an exciting extension to the Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops range.Robots - Friend or Foe? - everything that you need to know about robots in a handy, balanced account. Allows the reader to judge for themselves about the impact of robots on our lifestyle, and the potential for the future.What's Left Behind? - a guide to understanding how we work out what happened in the past, from the physical clues left behind. This includes looking at buildings, monuments, paintings, bodies and rubbish.Pirates - a look at the history, traditional accounts of, and an interesting take on the nature of modern piracy.Michael Rosen's Scrapbook - a look at what made Michael Rosen the man, and what made him write his poetry. A useful biography, and a fun look at the creative writing process.Reach for the Skies - showing how amazing feats of achievement are quite possible, even with innate disadvantages or acquired ones.Eyes of Every Shape and Size - examines and questions why animals have different sorts of eyes.Teaching notes - handy, free set of notes that covers all the titles in the Pack.

Nests have lots of eggs and a nest must be hidden to protect it. Discover the range of places where birds build nests in this lovely, decodable non-fiction book by Elspeth Graham. - Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. - Text type: A simple non-fiction book - Pages 14-15 provide an opportunity for children to recap the book. - Curriculum links: Science, PSHE, Geography

TreeTops Non-fiction are part of a structured reading programme for juniors from Oxford Reading Tree, Stages 9-16. The high-interest subject matter they cover will motivate all children to read - especially boys. They are ideal for guided reading. They are available in mixed packs of six books or class packs of 36 books.

TreeTops Non-fiction are part of a structured reading programme for juniors from Oxford Reading Tree, Stages 9-16. The high-interest subject matter they cover will motivate all children to read - especially boys. They are ideal for guided reading. They are available in mixed packs of six books or class packs of 36 books.

Routes to Writing is designed to close the gap between pupils' reading and writing. It provides 1 differentiated pupil book in each of nine text types at Year 2(Everyday Stories, Instructions, Poetry, Traditional Stories, Dictionaries, Explanations, Different Stories by the Same Author, Reports and Stories by Significant Authors). Each pupil book contains 2 whole texts, one easier and one harder, that have been carefully levelled as child-friendly models for writing. The key features ofthe text type are highlighted to consolidate understanding, and a wide variety of illustrations, photographs and texts encourages enthusiasm for writing. The Teaching Notes contain facsimiles of the Big Book and Pupil's Books, comprehensive prompts and ideas for Shared, Guided and Independent Writing, photocopy masters for writing activities and clear and accessible advice on planning and assessment. Corresponding ORT stages are also indicated on the back for easy class management. * Easy-to-use Teaching Notes, FREE with Pupil Book Packs * Carefully levelled, original writing outcomes to make children really want to write * Facsimiles of the Big Book and Pupil Book, for easy planning and preparation

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum in Northern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry. The "Non-Fiction" strand is a series of colourful, lively information books. They can be used to teach valuable information retrieval and research skills, and they enable children to learn to read and write a range of different text types. The books can be used with children at different levels of reading ability for shared reading with the teacher, guided reading, or independent reading. The First Non-Fiction books are designed to be used with childrenat Reception or Year 1. They present a range of text types on a variety of infant topics at a very low reading level (there is normally no more than one or two lines of text per page). The books are available in both standard and `big book' format. How Do You Sleep? illustrates the sleeping habits of different animals.

A fascinating set of information books on a popular children's topic, suitable for guided, shared or independent reading, with good cross-curricular links. These books exemplify the different text types required by the National Literacy Strategy - recount/record, alphabetical reference, report, instructions. "Spots and other Lumps and Bumps" (report, recount) - All sorts of spots, from chicken pox and freckles to the Black Death (Jenner, Ramessess II, beauty patches Lots of ugh! factor for children here) "Experiments on Myself" (instructions, report) - Information about the human body and experiments to prove it. Is your foot as long as your forearm? How many smells can you sense in a day? How does holding your nose affect taste? Models scientific approach and writing "A Body Dictionary" (alphabetic reference, report) - A classic reference book with an entry for every letter, sometimes two. Vital facts and some wacky ones too - you have enough blood to fill 15 drink cans, people eat the weight of 8.5 elephants in a lifetime "A History of the Flu" (report, recount) - Charts various outbreaks showing how deadly (and otherwise) this virus can be. Includes first-hand accounts and newspaper reports.

A wide-ranging guide to designing, making and maintaining all sorts of gardens from pots and flower boxes to large-scale school gardens.

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum inNorthern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry. The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. In the Duck Green School stories, early school experiences arebrought to life through a cast of lovable characters. Children can enjoy their own `soap opera' while learning specific vocabulary in context. In the Stage 3 Duck Green Stories, we continue to read about Mrs Best's reception class and learn more about the Year 1 class and their teacher, Mr Jelly, while Cheep the baby bird finds a friend in Josh. This level introduces a greater variety both in layout and types of text, including morerhyming stories. The books are available in both standard and `big book' format.

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum inNorthern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry.The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. In the Duck Green School stories, early school experiences arebrought to life through a cast of lovable characters. Children can enjoy their own `soap opera' while learning specific vocabulary in context. This demonstration book, with durable stand, allows the teacher to introduce the characters and settings for the Duck Green School stories from Starter Stage to Stage 5 and is ideal for speaking and listening activities and shared reading and writing. The text includes information panels on thecharacters and story scripts to be read aloud from the back of the stand while children study the picture. The stories are supported by questions which develop comprehension and prediction skills.

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum inNorthern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry.The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. In the Duck Green School stories, early school experiences arebrought to life through a cast of lovable characters. Children can enjoy their own `soap opera' while learning specific vocabulary in context. The Starter Stage is a mixture of wordless books and books with minimal text, introducing the reception class at Duck Green School and their teacher, Mrs Best. The books are available both in standard and `big book' format.

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum inNorthern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry. The "Non-Fiction" strand is a series of colourful, lively information books. They can be used to teach valuable information retrieval and research skills, and they enable children to learn to read and write a range of different text types. The books can be used with children at different levels ofreading ability for shared reading with the teacher, guided reading, or independent reading. The First Non-Fiction books are designed to be used with children at Reception or Year 1. They present a range of text types on a variety of infant topics at a very low reading level (there is normally nomore than one or two lines of text per page). The books are available in both standard and 'big book' format.Make a Milk-shake contains instructions to a child for making a simple chocolate milk-shake.

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum in Northern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry. The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. In the Duck Green School stories, early school experiences are brought to life through a cast of lovable characters. Children can enjoy their own `soap opera' while learning specific vocabulary in context. In Stage 6it's Sports Day and Josh is determined to win a race, some ducks have a treat when they come to school, and Cheep gets into a sticky situation. In the fantasy tales Cinderella is reinterpreted in Leela and the Lost Shoe, Gulliver's Travels is reinterpreted in The Rescue, and The Emperor's Nightingale is reinterpreted in The Songbird. Duck Green School stories introduce key word vocabulary in the context of a familiar setting and familiar characters.

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum in Northern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry. The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. In the Duck Green School stories, early school experiences are brought to life through a cast of lovable characters. Children can enjoy their own `soap opera' while learning specific vocabulary in context. In Stage 5 Duck Green Stories a fantasy element is introduced through the storytelling of Leela's grandparents, Mr and Mrs Lalloo. We learn about the sneezing dragon and Wiz, the Weather Wizard, Leela plans a surprise for Poppy, and Jo gets hiccups! The final 36 key words are introduced at this stage. The books are available in both standard and `big book' format.

The Oxford Literacy Web is an exciting new literacy programme designed to guide schools successfully through the primary years. Fitting the requirements of the National Literacy Strategy, National Curriculum in England and Wales, English Language 5-14 in Scotland, and Common Curriculum in Northern Ireland, the Oxford Literacy Web guides pupils through the core skills associated with learning to read and write with a diverse range of literary styles within the genres of fiction, non-fiction, rhymes, language, and poetry. The "Fiction" strand: there can be no better way to learn to read than through the Duck Green School and Variety story strands. Exciting stories, hilarious events, and dynamic illustrations combine to ensure diversity and enjoyment. In the Duck Green School stories, early school experiences are brought to life through a cast of lovable characters. Children can enjoy their own `soap opera' while learning specific vocabulary in context. Stage 4 of Duck Green Stories reinforces earlier sight vocabulary and introduces 20 new key words. We also meet the children in Miss Ross's class, including Poppy's brothers, Mike and Spike, and Leela Lalloo, whose grandparents own The Treasure Chest. The books are available in both standard and `big book' format.