New Releases by HarperCollins Publishers

Providing a balanced approach to the teaching of reading skills and strategies, this series consists of a range of materials in each of eight stages, numbered 0 to 7, and provides coverage of the National Curriculum and Scottish 5-14 Guidelines. This evaluation pack for Stage 3 consists of the 24 core books, the four workbooks and the teacher''s notes.

"If you buy one book ... for sheer fun, there''s no question it should be this one". -- San Diego Union Tribune Edward is fired of being an emu, so he decides to try being something else for a change. First he spends some time swimming with the seals. Next, he lounges with the lions. He even slithers with the snakes. But Edward soon discovers that being an emu may not be so bad after all. So he heads back to his pen, only to find a big surprise awaiting him .... Sheena Knowles''s upbeat, rhyming text and Rod Clement''s deliciously droll illustrations are sure to make readers laugh out loud in this whimsical picture book by the creators of Edwina the Emu.

Donald Duck, after much encouragement from his nephews, agrees to go mountain climbing with a guide named Goofy.

These interesting and attractive maps of the British Isles not only guide you through specific destinations, they inform you about the local heritage of these culturally rich areas. Whether you''re looking for a map of Scottish Castles, the origins of Irish family names or a detailed road map of England, these full-color maps and atlases are perfect for exploring Great Britain and Ireland''s fascinating past and present.