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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFrom TVs and fridges to phones and music players, the design of many things we use every day has changed over time. Find out how in this book. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.Text type – An information book.Curriculum links – Design and Technology: ‘Through the evaluation of past and present design and technology, pupils develop a critical understanding of its impact on daily life and the wider world’.A timeline on pages 22–23 allows children to see the evolution of design in one neat summary.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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.From TVs and fridges to phones and music players, the design of many things we use every day has changed over time. Find out how in this book.Design is an important part of our lives, and is always changing, as fashions change, and designers learn more about how things work and find new materials. Follow the fascinating evolution of design in clocks, fridges, phones, music players, TVs, milk cartons and kettles.A timeline on pages 22–23 allows children to see the evolution of design in one neat summary.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Learn how to make a variety of exciting paper planes in this hands-on photographic instruction book. Which one will you choose?Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languageThis book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Learn how to make a variety of exciting paper planes in this hands-on photographic instruction book. Which one will you choose?Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Bond Brain Training Puzzles provide fun challenges that entertain and stretch young minds, and are a great way to build the skills required for the 11+ and other school entrance exams. Word Puzzles has been designed by Bond to develop children's abilities with words through problem-solving. Key features include:• Packed with over 100 puzzles • Puzzles broken up into Warm-up, Intermediate and Tricky levels so children can take on the challenge that suits them best• Builds essential logic and reasoning skills in alignment with the national school curriculum, and core SATS and 11+ exam skills• Perfect for covert learning

Find out about stinky flowers and giant trees, discover the amazing ways creatures use tricks to hide or find food, and sort fact from fiction in the animal quiz.Explore the fantastic nature all around you in this fascinating collection of six Read with Oxford non-fiction texts, ideal for children who are growing in reading confidence. This collection includes six enjoyable non-fiction texts designed to get your child thinking about the wonders of the natural world from animals that disguise themselves as other animals to fish that can fly! Packed full of incredible facts, with full-colour photos and artwork. The texts are phonics-based and have been specially written so that your child can read them for themselves. Tips for parents and fun after-reading activities help you to get the most out of the texts.Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence.Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!

Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book. This pack contains six books, one of each of the following titles: Animal Tricks, Fantastic Plants and Animals, My Dinosaur, Zoom In!, Tree Town and The Missing Bone.

Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book. This pack contains 36 books, six of each of the following titles: Animal Tricks, Fantastic Plants and Animals, My Dinosaur, Zoom In!, Tree Town and The Missing Bone.

Discover some of the most fantastic plants and animals in the world! Each double-page spread shows one plant and one animal who share an amazing characteristic, from bright colours to brilliant disguises. These creatures are brought to life by detailed photographs which readers will love to pore over.Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.

Get active with different animals in the Fun Bunch.Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

Spot the spotty animals and plants with Roy Robot. Find out how being spotty can help them.Using the world's largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We've combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

This book is all about the five senses.

Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1) Book band: Yellow A Phonics phase: 4

 

Meet the National Animals is a playful and humorous look at the animals all around the world who represent their country. Why do they represent the particular country and what is so special or symbolic about them? Featuring over 35 amazing animals, from the mystical Scottish Unicorn to China's much-loved Giant Panda and the wonderful, but extinct, Dodo from Mauritius. The witty text brings each animal to life and celebrates their quirks and characteristics. Includes a playful, charming narrative along the bottom of each spread, which sees Brown Bear gradually bringing all the animals together as they travel the world, celebrating each country as they go. Filled with fascinating facts about each animal and country, the text also touches gently on conservation issues related to each animal and their habitat. The illustrations inject warmth and humour into the narrative, making the animals the stars of their respective countries!

This title is part of Pearson’s Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today’s children to read. Bug Club Phonics gives you a fun, firm foundation in phonics!

This pack contains 6 copies of Senses, all about the five senses. Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1)

Book band: Yellow A Phonics phase: 4

Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is a diverse and inspiring series of fully-decodable titles for reading practice that's matched to phonics knowledge. Aligned to Letters and Sounds, this contemporary series broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency. This pack contains the books in Orange Book Band, Oxford Level 6, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 5.This pack contains six copies of each of the following three books:Orange A: Plant Finders, Orange B: A Horse Called Ed, Orange C: Construction StarsEach book can be used for independent reading, but also contains inside cover notes that include help on developing vocabulary and prompt questions that can be used for guided reading and one-to-one sessions. There are also free teaching notes available on Oxford Owl.

Cheng studies plants. In Plant Finders, learn about the role of a botanist. We can learn a lot from plants and Cheng shows us their many uses, from bamboo toothbrushes to lifesaving medicines! This book is in Orange Book Band, Oxford Level 6, and supports Letters and Sounds Phase 5. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is a diverse and inspiring series of fully-decodable titles for reading practice that's matched to phonics knowledge. Aligned to Letters and Sounds, this contemporary series broadens children's subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Find Your Happy is a stylish fill-in journal that helps kids to keep track of their daily life and their dreams for the future, as well as encouraging them to pay attention to their emotions. Featuring inspirational quotes and fun quizzes, as well as tips and tricks for setting goals and remaining positive, this journal is a great way to reduce stress and improve wellbeing by spending time away from the screens that take up so much of our attention.Exploring topics of gratitude and growth-mindset, this book has a strong focus on compassion and becoming the very best version of yourself.

Find Your Courage is a stylish fill-in journal that helps kids to keep track of their daily life and their dreams for the future, as well as providing advice to increase their confidence. Featuring inspirational quotes and fun quizzes, as well as tips and tricks for setting goals and embracing challenges, this journal is a great way to reduce stress and improve self-esteem.Exploring topics of resilience and growth-mindset, this book has a strong focus on resilience, self expression, and accepting change.

Find Your Calm is a stylish fill-in journal that helps kids to keep track of their daily life and their dreams for the future, as well as providing advice to increase their sense of calm.Featuring inspirational quotes and fun activities, as well as tips and tricks for staying calm under pressure, this journal is a great way to understand stress triggers and anxiety. Exploring topics of mental health, this book has a strong focus on mindfulness, creating healthy habits and self-expression.