Download or read book Collins Big Cat Unusual Traditions Band 08 Purple written by John McIlwain and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you look forward to the annual cheese-rolling? Or have you taken part in a dragonboat race? Perhaps you have danced in the street as part of a big street carnival. All around the world people take part in traditions that might seem unusual, but are great fun for everyone who joins in! Find out about all these and more in this information book. •Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. • Text type - Non-chronological report. • An index is shown on page 21, and a labelled map of the world on pages 22 and 23 showing where the traditions featured in the book originate, an ideal cue for further discussion. • Curriculum links - Citizenship: Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people; Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby bear?, Passport to the world.
Download or read book Collins Big Cat Living Dinosaurs Band 08 Purple written by Jonathan Scott and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered why the dinosaurs didn’t survive? In this fascinating non-chronological report the success story of crocodiles and lizards (focusing on monitor lizards), and some of the reasons why they have survived since the time of the dinosaurs is explored. • Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. • Text type - A non-chronological report. • The book includes a contents page on page 1, plus a glossary and index on pages 20 and 21. • A fact chart on pages 22 and 23 summarises the distinguishing aspects of each of crocodiles and monitor lizards. • Curriculum links - Science: Humans and other animals.
Download or read book Captain Scott written by Adrian Bradbury and published by Collins Big Cat. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One hundred years ago, Captain Scott, naval officer and explorer wanted to be the first person to reach the South Pole. Was he the first to reach it? Discover what happened to him and his men when they went to the coldest place on Earth. * Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. * Text type: An information book * Curriculum links: Literacy: Information texts.
Download or read book Collins Big Cat The Pot of Gold Band 08 Purple written by Julia Donaldson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julia Donaldson tells the tale of the misfortunate characters Bonny and Sandy, who are forever arguing. One day a little man comes to stay, and it looks as though their luck has changed. Julia Donaldson tells the tale of the misfortunate characters Bonny and Sandy, who are forever arguing. One day a little man comes to stay, and it looks as though their luck has changed. Pages 14-15 contain a flow chart, giving the opportunity to summarise and discuss the events of the story. Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language with some challenging vocabulary. Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Download or read book Chicken Licken written by Jeremy Strong and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2007 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chicken Licken is worried the sky is going to fall on his head, so he sets off with an increasing band of followers to tell the King. But will he get that far...'
Download or read book The Stubborn Prince written by Ciaran Murtagh and published by Collins. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hilarious traditional Norwegian tale, which will have the whole class in stiches. Find out how Prince Magnus gets on when he leaves home thinking he knows best, only to end up living with a ferocious giant determined for him to fail, which he surely would if it wasn't for a little helper Magnus finds. Perhaps he doesn't know best after all? Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. Text type: A traditional tale from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions
Download or read book Let s Go to Mars written by Janice Marriott and published by Collins Big Cat. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique persuasive text takes the form of a fictional holiday to Mars, presenting factual information about the red planet. The text draws comparisons between Earth and Mars, and considers aspects of space travel such as weightlessness and the lack of oxygen.
Download or read book Landmarks of the World written by Helen Chapman and published by Collins Big Cat. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the pyramids in Egypt to the Sydney Opera House, landmarks have been built all over the world. Find out what makes them so special. - Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. - Text type--an information book. - A map of the world on pages 22 and 23 shows the location of all the landmarks. - Curriculum links--Geography: "The location and characteristics of a range of the world's most significant human and physical features."
Download or read book Unusual Traditions written by John McIlwain and published by Collins Big Cat. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you look forward to the annual cheese-rolling? Or have you taken part in a dragonboat race? Perhaps you have danced in the street as part of a big street carnival. All around the world people take part in traditions that might seem unusual, but are great fun for everyone who joins in! Find out about all these and more in this information book. *Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. * Text type - Non-chronological report. * An index is shown on page 21, and a labelled map of the world on pages 22 and 23 showing where the traditions featured in the book originate, an ideal cue for further discussion. * Curriculum links - Citizenship: Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people; Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby bear?, Passport to the world.
Download or read book The Masai written by Jonathan Scott and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2007 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Masai have a reputation for courage, independence and a way of life that fits with the grasslands of the East African plains. Find out all about the people, their history and how they live, in this stunning non-fiction book by top BBC wildlife filmmakers and photographers Jonathan and Angela Scott. * Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts. * Text type - A non-chronological report. * There is a useful glossary and index on pages 44 and 45 and a diary of the day in the life f a Masai child on pages 46 and 47. * Curriculum links - Geography: knowledge and understanding of places; Citizenship: developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people.
Download or read book Collins Big Cat Were They Real Band 08 Purple written by Scoular Anderson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An information book about the celebrated historical and fictional characters Cleopatra, Boudica, King Arthur, Robin Hood, the Pied Piper, Pocahontas, Blackbeard, Dracula and Tarzan. The book investigates which of them really existed, and which are based on legend. • Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. • Text type - An information book. • An index and a glossary are included on pages 22 and 23 to aid comprehension. • Curriculum links - History: Why do we remember great people? How do we know about great events?
Download or read book Harry the Clever Spider at School written by Julia Jarman and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This humorous story follows Harry the spider to Clare's school, where the class is studying minibeasts. Displeased with his box, Harry escapes in the classroom. The fuming teacher is reconciled to Harry when he finds her lost glasses. She admits that Harry is a very clever spider.
Download or read book Collins Big Cat Hector and the Cello Band 08 Purple written by Ros Asquith and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-11-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hector the Hippo wants to play the cello more than anything else in the world. But who in the jungle will teach him? Most of the other animals laugh at the idea. Finally Hector meets a musician who can help him, a lyrebird. He practices everyday until he has a chance to play at a grand concert in front of all the other animals. • Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. • Text type - A story by a significant author. • A storyboard on pages 22 and 23 summarises the story in eight illustrations providing an opportunity to recap the key events. • Curriculum links - Music: Exploring sounds, Classroom instruments, Combining sounds to make music; Science: Animals; ICT: Using text and tables to develop ideas.
Download or read book Twinkle Twinkle Firefly Band 08 Purple Collins Big Cat written by John Agard and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2021-07-12 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful anthology of poetry by award winning poets John Agard and Grace Nichols, brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Satoshi Kitamura.
Download or read book The Dragon e tm s Bride and Other Dragon Stories written by Fiona Macdonald and published by Collins. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three dragon tales from different cultures. Find out how brave Maren defies the terrifying beast on her wedding day, how a dragon's granny helps three boys escape his cruel claws, and how Tokoyo's quest to free her father, sees her defeat the dreadful dragon and free her whole country at the same time. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. Text type: Traditional tales from other cultures Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions
Download or read book Dani Binns Brilliant Builder Band 08 Purple Collins Big Cat written by Lisa Rajan and published by Collins. This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dani Binns is a builder! The team are busy constructing a new development of houses when they hit a brick wall with the building plans. They need Dani's help, but how will she measure up?
Download or read book So You Want a Pet written by Anne Rooney and published by Collins Big Cat. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to choosing and caring for pets of various kinds, for younger children.
