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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelImagine you were a child in Victorian times. What was your day like? What did you wear, eat and play with? Did you go to school, or out to work? Find out what life was like for children in this enthralling non-fiction book. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.A timeline on pages 54 and 55 help children to recap the main events of the Victorian era.Text type: A non-chronological reportThis book is paired with Moving Out a fiction story set in the past about a family in post-World-War-Two London deciding whether to move out to a New Town.Curriculum links: History: What was it like for children living in Victorian Britain.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Let's get creative and have fun! Get an old sock, some glue, marker pens and material and follow this simple instruction text to make your own cool frog or snake hand puppet. Photographically illustrated the lively, colourful images show each stage and each instruction clearly for children to follow. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Text type: A simple instruction text.Photographs of each instruction on pages 14-15 help children to recap each instruction.Curriculum links: Creative Development

What different objects can children use during play? Find out in this photographic non-fiction book. Pink/1A – A simple non-fiction book.Text type: Non-fiction.Focus phonemes: s, a, t, i, p, n, m, d.Photos of each of the items on pages 14-15 help children to recap the book and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.

Interested in football? This photographic non-fiction book looks at all the different football skills needed to play the game, score and win. Pink/1B – A simple non-fiction bookText type: Non-fictionFocus phonemes: i, c, a, n, p, ck, t, k, o, d, r, u, g, e, sPictures of all the individual skills on pages 14-15 help children to recap what they've read and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelHave you ever been camping? Become an expert camper – find out how to read maps, set up camp, cook campfire food and even track wild-animals with this fun non-fiction information book. Stunning photographs and useful step-by-step drawings accompany the text. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.An information book.Pages 30 and 31 outline the 'Dos' and 'Don'ts' of camping, allowing readers to recap information from the book.Curriculum Links; Geography: Improving the Environment, Citizenship: Animals and UsThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

From pigeons and elephants to parachuting dogs – millions of animals helped in both world wars. This non-fiction book, with fascinating photographs from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, focuses on the animals that were involved and their bravery in the face of battle. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love readingDual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability levelEvery book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gapThe books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readersDesigned to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographsEvery book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisationTopics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusionProgress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehensionIdeas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each childThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Find out what life was like for the children growing up during World War II. With photographs straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, Jillian Powell looks at rationing, schooling and evacuation and how the daily lives of children were affected by the war. Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love readingDual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability levelEvery book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gapThe books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readersDesigned to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographsEvery book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisationTopics are relevant for children in years 3-6 and connected to the curriculum and framework objectives for these years to support inclusionProgress titles contain a Reader Response page to encourage the pupil to respond to and recall what they have read. This offers an ideal opportunity to check comprehensionIdeas for Reading, written by primary literacy expert Gill Howell are included in the back of every book to help you support the reading needs of each childThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader

Every winner of an Olympic event has had to work hard to get to the top, but some have to work even harder to succeed. Find out which athletes have overcome racial inequality, illness and disabilities to earn their medals. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.Text type: An information bookCurriculum Links: Citizenship: Living in a diverse worldThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

It’s 1941 and you are a secret agent for Great Britain. Find out what training and skills you need to ensure you achieve your mission and return home safely. This instruction book was written by Jillian Powell, with photos straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A non-fiction reportCurriculum links: History

During the Second World War, bomber planes were used in combat. With photographs straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, discover what it was like to be a bomber pilot in preparation for a dangerous but important mission. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A non-fiction reportCurriculum links: HistoryThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

This photographic non-fiction book gives children simple instructions for how to build their own tent in the garden using a sheet, a rope and some rocks. This photographic non-fiction book gives children simple instructions for how to build their own tent in the garden using a sheet, a rope and some rocks.Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Children can recap the stages of how to make a camp on pages 14–15.Text type: An instruction textCurriculum links: Art

This fascinating information book, written in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum, explores how and why artists created images of the First World War. Covering everything from recruitment posters and camouflage art to poignant sketches by artist-soldiers, this book will encourage children to both appreciate and interrogate artwork. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links:

This non-fiction book explores what it was like to live through the First World War, from life in the trenches and the weapons used on the battlefield, to the war effort at home and the role that children played. This title has been written in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum and includes fascinating photographs from their archives. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A non-fiction recountCurriculum links:

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWear a bright costume, bang a drum, dance and sing. Come and join the carnival as the Caribbean islands celebrate in style! Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.An information book.Curriculum Links: Geography

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.Flowers talk to animals. Do you know how?Includes: Before and after reading activitiesPicture dictionaryExam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working towards A1 MoversReading guide online

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.Kerry finds a treasure.Includes: Before and after reading activitiesPicture dictionaryExam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working towards A1 MoversReading guide online

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.What do you know about frogs?Includes: Before and after reading activitiesPicture dictionaryExam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working towards A1 MoversReading guide online

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.Wow! Bang! Bang! Do you like fireworks?Includes: Before and after reading activitiesPicture dictionaryExam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 StartersReading guide online

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.Eve has a new baby brother. But he doesn't listen!Includes: Before and after reading activitiesPicture dictionaryExam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 StartersReading guide online

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.There's a mouse in the house, but Mum is sleeping!Includes: Before and after reading activitiesPicture dictionaryExam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 StartersReading guide online

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.A new person is moving into Hill Street. Who could it be?Includes: Before and after reading activitiesPicture dictionaryExam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working towards A1 MoversReading guide online

Inspire a love of reading with stories that are written from a child’s perspective and will encourage children to discover the world around them. With audio and activities, Peapod Readers are the perfect start to a child’s journey into learning English.Kim is writing a crocodile file. What do you know about crocodiles?Includes: Before and after reading activitiesPicture dictionaryExam practice for Cambridge Pre A1 Starters, working towards A1 MoversReading guide online

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day of the Treasure Hunt.Find out the answers to questions you've always wanted to know about treasure.People have been burying and finding treasure for centuries. In this book, you can find out if there’s any missing treasure out there, and how you can go on a treasure hunt.White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Find out about exotic plants, explore beautiful beaches and see the world through an animal's eyes. Explore our wonderful world in this fascinating collection of seven Read with Oxford non-fiction texts, ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. This collection includes seven enjoyable non-fiction texts designed to tap into your child's interest and pleasure in the wonderful world around us. 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!

Project X CODE Extra introduces more exciting adventure stories and stimulating non-fiction texts into the Project X CODE series. This pack contains 1 copy of each of the following titles: Run!, Bug Trail, Hang on, Max!, My Mars Trip.In line with the phonic, vocabulary and comprehension progression in Project X CODE, these books are ideal for additional practice outside of the core intervention sessions, for introducing children to non-fiction texts, and for children who simply want to read more of the CODE adventure!

Project X CODE Extra introduces more exciting adventure stories and stimulating non-fiction texts into the Project X CODE series. This pack contains 1 copy of each of the following titles: Panic in the Jungle, Big in the Jungle, Shark!, The Deadly Depths.In line with the phonic, vocabulary and comprehension progression in Project X CODE, these books are ideal for additional practice outside of the core intervention sessions, for introducing children to non-fiction texts, and for children who simply want to read more of the CODE adventure!

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: Exotic Plant Shop, Big Animal Vet, Pancakes, Things with Wings, Off to the Beach and The Toy Box.

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: Exotic Plant Shop, Big Animal Vet, Pancakes, Things with Wings, Off to the Beach and The Toy Box.

Follow a vet as he travels around in his helicopter, looking after sick and injured animals on an African wildlife reserve. Children can meet elephants and lions, and learn how vets play a key role in looking after even the biggest animals. This book combines photography with delightful illustrations.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.