Diego Vaisberg – illustratör

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 3–5.We put lots of our rubbish into recycling bins – but what happens next? Find out what happens to our recycling once it's collected in this illustrated information book, narrated by a friendly rat!Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.The focus sounds in this book are: /ch/ /sh/ /th/, and adjacent consonants.Pages 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.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.Fluency 8 books have a word count of 5280 words with an expected reading rate of 110 words per minute.We are all body-owners but how much do we really know about them? From bones to brains,learn all about the incredible things going on inside our bodies every minute. Join the guided tour!

The ultimate introduction to big machines for kids 3-5, packed with construction facts and building foldout fun.Journey to a modern-day construction site with this captivating toddler truck book. From the tough bulldozer to the towering crane, young builders will meet their favourite construction vehicles in stunning detail.Turn each page and see the big machines move in one by one to get to work, finally revealing a foldout surprise: the completed apartment building with a landscaped garden!See the demolition truck knock down an abandoned building, marvel at the power of the excavator as it digs the foundations, and watch the concrete mixer as it prepares the walls of the new apartment block. Plus, spot the moving van arriving as families move into their new homes.Spot all the fun details in each scene:Meet 13 helpful big machines – from the ever-popular dump truck and backhoe, to the grader and steamroller.Bold, full-colour illustrations bring the construction site to life, helping children identify different vehicles and their unique jobs.Fascinating facts about the daily life of a building project that combine easy-to-understand bite-sized chunks with a lively narrative tone - ideal for curious early learners.An interactive experience that encourages children to spot details, answer questions, and follow the process of building, fostering active learning and observation skills.An educational gift for kids who like trucks and diggers, discover the mechanical giants of the construction site with this narrative book of big machine facts - a must-have for every young engineer’s bookshelf.More in the series Loved exploring the construction site in Time to Explore Big Machines? Journey back in time to medieval times in Time to Explore Castles or even further to the prehistoric world in Time to Explore Dinosaurs.

A vibrant and hands-on approach to practical science experiments. Discover it Yourself: Sound and Light is packed with scientific facts, experiments, and activities linked to sound and light. Keen scientists can discover why thunder and lightning occur, how vibrations are made and who can see in the dark. After learning the essential key facts, children can find almost everything they need for the corresponding experiments around the home, with the materials and instructions simply, safely and clearly presented. Written by David Glover, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to make a sound amplifier, a rainbow, a periscope, musical instruments and much more.

Discover it Yourself: Inside the Body is packed with scientific facts, experiments and activities linked to the human body. It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical science experiments.Children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, and the materials and instructions are simply, safely and clearly presented. Written by Sally Morgan, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to test their fitness and reflexes, find out how much air they can expel from their lungs, measure their heart rate, and much more.Kids will learn, explore and discover STEM in the world around them with the Discover It Yourself series.

Discover it Yourself: Animals In Action is packed with scientific facts, experiments and activities linked to the world of animals.It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical experiments. Children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, and the materials and instructions are simply, safely and clearly presented. Written by Sally Morgan, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to test a hamster’s IQ with a home-made maze, observe nocturnal animals, keep a diary of the changing seasons and much more.Kids will learn, explore and discover STEM in the world around them with the Discover It Yourself series.

Discover it Yourself: Minibeasts is packed with scientific facts, experiments and activities linked to the world of bugs and insects. It brings a lively, hands-on approach to practical STEM experiments.Children can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, and the materials and instructions are simply, safely and clearly presented. Written by Sally Morgan, this STEM-focused book will show readers how to be a worm-charmer, go pond dipping, build a minibeast house, and much more.Kids will learn, explore and discover STEM in the world around them with the Discover It Yourself series.

A large-format panoramic seek-and-find activity board book featuring world monuments and playful illustrated characters. Monuments of the World: Panoramic Seek & Find is a large-format activity board book that invites children to explore bustling panoramic illustrations filled with iconic landmarks and playful characters. Each detailed spread includes monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, the pyramids of Egypt, and more, alongside quirky characters and everyday objects hidden in plain sight. Readers are challenged to locate dozens of items per scene while enjoying the humorous details and imaginative settings. Key Features: Panoramic seek-and-find illustrations, some in landscape and some in portrait orientation, making for an interactive appealFamous world monuments and landmarks encourage cultural knowledge30 hidden items per spreadHumorous recurring charactersLarge format for group playEncourages focus, observation, and patienceDesigned for ages 4 and upA globe-spanning activity adventure that keeps children entertained while sharpening their observation skills.

Bloodhounds have sensitive noses, and Ellie is learning how to use hers in this early graphic novel. She comes from a family of search-and-rescue dogs. Ellie wants to be the best, but will the pressure get to her before she finishes her first training?

Tucker can’t wait to become an allergy detection dog! But this perky poodle has a lot to learn before that happens in this early graphic novel. During a smell test, Tucker can’t sit still and wanders off. Is he following a scent or getting distracted from his job?

This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Robots on the Farm is a non-fiction text reporting on how robots are used in farming. The simple sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for an independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

Get ready to launch into the amazing world of rockets! This action-packed book, produced in association with the National Space Academy is perfect for readers aged 9 plus who want to discover how we blast off from Earth and explore the stars. From the first rocket inventions to the cutting-edge tech of tomorrow, young readers will uncover the science behind space travel in a way that's fun and easy to understand. Contents include:How rockets work and what makes them flyThe wild ride to orbit (and why it's so tricky!)Real-life launch days and what astronauts go throughWhy rockets fall apart on purpose What it takes to train like an astronautAnd the thrilling future of space travel - to the Moon, Mars, and beyond!Packed with cool facts and detailed illustrations, this book is perfect for kids who dream of becoming astronauts or engineers or just want to know how things work.

Get ready to launch into the amazing world of rockets! This action-packed book, produced in association with the National Space Academy is perfect for readers aged 9 plus who want to discover how we blast off from Earth and explore the stars. From the first rocket inventions to the cutting-edge tech of tomorrow, young readers will uncover the science behind space travel in a way that's fun and easy to understand. Contents include:How rockets work and what makes them flyThe wild ride to orbit (and why it's so tricky!)Real-life launch days and what astronauts go throughWhy rockets fall apart on purpose What it takes to train like an astronautAnd the thrilling future of space travel - to the Moon, Mars, and beyond!Packed with cool facts and detailed illustrations, this book is perfect for kids who dream of becoming astronauts or engineers or just want to know how things work.

This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Nuclear power has always been quite contraversial. It isn't totally sustainable, so how is it better than fossil fuel? How does nuclear energy work? And what are the risks and benefits?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used through clear diagrams and beautiful illustrations.Suitable for reader aged 9+.

This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Nuclear power has always been quite controversial. It isn't totally sustainable, so how is it better than fossil fuel? How does nuclear energy work? And what are the risks and benefits?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, its technology, how it is used to meet power needs and its impacts on the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used through clear diagrams and beautiful illustrations.Suitable for readers aged 9+.

This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Solar power is one of the major sustainable energy sources. But how does harnessing the Sun's energy work? What's needed and can it fulfil our energy needs?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, its technology, how it is used to meet power needs and its impact on the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used.Suitable for readers aged 9+.

This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Wind power is one of the major ustainable power sources. But how does harnessing the wind's energy work? What's needed and can it fulfill our energy needs?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used.Suitable for reader aged 9+.

This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Wind power is one of the major sustainable power sources. But how does harnessing the wind's energy work? What's needed and can it fulfil our energy needs?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans. Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used.Suitable for readers aged 9+.

This series explores alternative energy resources, how they are produced, the technology necessary and what the future holds.With global warming and climate crisis and the rise in energy prices, looking at more sustainable types of energy resources, how well they can meet our power needs and how they work has never felt so relevant.Water power comes in many different forms. We can harness the tides, the waves or the flow of a river. How do we harness the energy made by water? What's needed and can it fulfil our energy needs? And what are the risks and benefits?While new technologies are being developed, each energy resource comes at a cost. This series looks at each energy resource, the technology and cost of how it is used to meet power needs and how it impacts the environment and humans.Each book explains how that power is generated and where it is used through clear diagrams and beautiful illustrations.Suitable for readers aged 9+.