Most Popular Books by Rebecca Heddle

Oxford Connections books are based on Literacy Consultant Sue Palmer''s ''skeletons'' concept whereby the children are shown a text model of the text type with which to write notes using the structure of the ''skeleton'' as a guide. Within the titles there are notes, diagrams or pictures that the children will use as the basis for writing a piece of text. A genuinely cross-curricular scheme. Each book contains material to teach literacy and geography, science or history. Each book matches the literacy requirements for non-fiction for one year within the NLS, and history, geography or science material within one unit of the QCA schemes of work for the National Curriculum. Suitable for the Scottish 5-14 and Northern Ireland curricula as well. Teaches children to read and particularly to write different types of non-fiction.

This colorful, exciting book responds to the growing emphasis on scientific exploration for young children. All the activities are safe and easy to do, using ordinary household equipment.

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. So, you think you know the desert? This simple non-fiction report explores the exciting, extraordinary elements of the desert, from beautiful plants, to fantastic creatures, tall buildings, and children themselves! Amazing photographs accompany this information book. Photographs of all the different things that can be found in the desert on pages 14-15 help children to recap and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.

Matt and Lou find a box full of small objects and discover that each time they toss one in the air they are transported to a different time and place and must solve a series of puzzles to stop the thief Anna Krannism from stealing all the treasures of history.

This book is full of experiments designed to help young children learn about how their bodies work.