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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.Where does rain go after it lands? Follow a little raindrop as it journeys all the way from the cloud, along the land and rivers, into the sea – and back again.Orange/Band 6 offers varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ a /ee/ ey, y, e /ch/ tch, t /l/ le /s/ se /igh/ y /c/ ch /v/ ve /oo/ u /j/ g, dge /z/ sePages 22 and 23 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.

Psst! Calling all super-cunning spies. Yes, I mean YOU.Can you find the real-life spies hidden throughout this book? With 8 fiendish spotting scenes, only the most cunning reader will be able to find these spies.Discover the true stories of 8 fascinating spies: one who crawled across the rooftops of Paris, one who hid secrets in her wooden leg, and even the grandma-next-door who turned out to have been a spy . . .Along the way you'll learn top-secret skills such as the art of disguise, coding secret messages and writing in invisible ink.With spotting scenes, real-life incredible stories from throughout history, and devious spy skills to learn - this book will keep all budding spies busy. Published in partnership with the experts at the Imperial War Museums.

Look up! What do you see? This charming nature book will encourage children to look, listen, and feel nature all around. From cloud patterns to constellations, the chirrup of a single sparrow to the trees that rustle in the wind - the beauty of nature is everywhere. This children's book is perfect for cultivating a love of natural science.Inside this beautifully illustrated children's guide, Up In The Air you'll discover:- Cross-curriculum science topics covering botany, ornithology, meteorology and more- Charming illustrations that help your little one develop their sky-watching skills - perfect for young readers between the ages of 7-9- Plant and animal species that live above us from all around the world- A guide to bird watching for kids, cloud spotting and identifying different constellations of starsUp In The Air looks at the habitats above our heads, uncovering the insects that make their homes in tree trunks and the animals that move from tree to tree in towering rainforests. Young readers will discover the joy nature can bring to us, and build on their understanding of the natural world.This nature activity book for kids is the perfect introduction to climatology, astronomy and the intricacies of flora and fauna life. Children will learn about Earth's ecosystem and understand why living things are vital for our planet's future, whether they are insects pollinating plants, or trees helping to make the air we breathe.

In Earth's jungles and deserts and deep beneath the sea curious creatures are hard at work. Some resourceful animals use tools to get the job done, just like you do. There are bottlenose dolphins holding sponges to protect their snouts, chimps wielding rocky hammers and tailorbirds stitching leaves with spider silk. Learn how and why these animals toil with tools, and discover that you have more in common with them than you ever imagined. Children will learn all about these clever creatures, and explore how their daily routines have a lot in common with human kids! A perfect book for children with a curiosity to learn more about the wonderful animals we share our planet with.

There are spiders that dance, whales that sing and lemurs that communicate with seriously smelly stink fights! Learn to read the signals they send and discover what these amazing animals are actually saying. You might find you have more in common than you ever imagined.

When a little blackbird questions why an old oak tree just stands there doing nothing, a gentle journey of discovery begins. We see all the ways in which the tree is, in fact, very busy. We learn about how the tree is central to its ecosystem - the many ways in which it offers shelter and sustenance to the wildlife all around. And when the tree itself is under attack, the blackbird is quick to help defend it.