Download or read book The Story of Nian a Folk Tale from China Band 12 Copper Collins Big Cat written by Dr. Wee Bee Geok and published by Collins. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A traditional tale from China, which explores the ancient rituals of Chinese New Year, and explains how it's come to be one of the most celebrated moments of the Chinese calendar. Full of drama and suspense, you can't help but be enthralled by this story of man over beast. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

Download or read book Snow White and Rose Red written by Joanna Nadin and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Fisherman and His Wife written by Tanya Landman and published by Collins. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the chance to change his fortune, but will his wife's dissatisfaction put everything at risk? Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions

Download or read book Nian The Chinese New Year Dragon written by Virginia Loh-Hagan and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mei hates springtime. Why? Because it's only in the spring that Nian, a fierce dragon, is able to leave his mountain prison under the sea to terrorize the local village. When the villagers hear the rumblings of Nian's hungry stomach, they know that winter has ended and spring is coming. But this year on the night before the first day of spring, a magical warrior visits Mei in her dreams. He tells Mei that it is her destiny to face and defeat Nian. But she must do it within 15 days or the dragon will be free forever. Author Virginia Loh-Hagan (PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year) gives this retelling of the Nian legend an original twist, while explaining the origins of Chinese New Year traditions.

Download or read book The Story of Nian written by Bee Geok Wee and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How to Be a Viking written by Scoular Anderson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2007 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scoular Anderson gives tips on how to be a viking. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of the book.

Download or read book The Fisherman and His Wife written by Rachel Isadora and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-01-29 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caldecott Honor winning artist Rachel Isadora brings another fabulous fairy tale to brilliant life with her stunning collages. The Brothers Grimm story of the kind fisherman who catches an enchanted fish, and his greedy wife who always wants more, is perfect for these "give-me" times. Rachel Isadora's captivating collage-style artwork, featuring the African landscape and the increasingly turbulent ocean, provides a wonderful new backdrop for this classic story.

Download or read book The Honey Guide Bird Two Traditional Tales from Africa Band 12 Copper Collins Big Cat written by Deborah Bawden and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two funny, light-hearted traditional tales from Africa.

Download or read book Golden Silk Smoke written by Carol Benedict and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2011-04-10 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tobacco has been pervasive in China almost since its introduction from the Americas in the mid-sixteenth century. One-third of the world's smokers--over 350 million--now live in China, and they account for 25 percent of worldwide smoking-related deaths. This book examines the deep roots of China's contemporary "cigarette culture" and smoking epidemic and provides one of the first comprehensive histories of Chinese consumption in global and comparative perspective"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book How to be an Ancient Egyptian Band 12 Copper Collins Big Cat written by Scoular Anderson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out how to become an Ancient Egyptian in just a few stages with this fact-filled book from popular author and illustrator Scoular Anderson. From living off the land and cooking Egyptian food, to building inspiring pyramids and making mummies – all is revealed in this fun non-fiction guide.

Download or read book The Chinese Navy written by and published by Smashbooks. This book was released on 2012 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book We the Media written by Dan Gillmor and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2006-01-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the emerging phenomenon of online journalism, including Weblogs, Internet chat groups, and email, and how anyone can produce news.

Download or read book Tara Binns High Flying Pilot Band 12 Copper Collins Big Cat written by Lisa Rajan and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book A Chinese New Year written by Johnny LEUNG and published by A Mythical Story Productions . This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Chinese New Year is a children's Picture book narrating a young girls heroic journey to discover the origins of Chinese New Year & Lion dance. Telling the folklore story of the beast of Lunar New Year Nian. Come find out the story of how Sophie & Kevin defeat the New Year monster Nian.

Download or read book Tsunamis written by Emily Dodd and published by Collins. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Monster Joke Book written by Shoo Rayner and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2007 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What do monsters eat for breakfast? Dreaded Wheat!" is just one joke from this extended collection of monster jokes that are arranged by theme. Some jokes will be familiar to children and some will make them groan with delight. Colourful pictures help bring the jokes to life. - Copper/ Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. - Text type - A joke book. - An advert for a 'Monster comedy night' is included on pages 30 and 31. This can be used to help readers think about how they might promote their own Monster Comedy Night. - Curriculum links - ICT: Combining text and graphics. - This book is paired with a non-fiction book on a similar theme: Weird Little Monsters by Nic Bishop.

Download or read book Chocolate written by Anita Ganeri and published by Collins Educational. This book was released on 2013-01-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chocolate comes in many forms - from chocolate bars to hot chocolate - but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report. - Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. - Text type: A non-fiction report - Curriculum links: Geography; History