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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Going against the tendency to 'read history backwards' from Adolf Hitler's rise to power in 1933, this book rescues from obscurity the forgotten phenomenon of left-wing patriotism in Weimar Germany. It takes as a case study 'Die Weltbühne', a weekly political journal that evolved...

The fifth and sixth volumes of Dr Shackleton Bailey's edition of the Atticus letters contain a revised version of the text first published in the Oxford Classical Texts in 1961. Problems of dating in this part of the correspondence are severe, and prolonged study...

Since the 1970s, there has been increasing concern with the impact of (post)colonialism on British identities and culture. White Teeth by Zadie Smith is the story of three families from three different cultural backgrounds, set mostly in multicultural London. The first part of this...

IntroductionThis English translation of 102 quatrains by Yuan Mei invites readers into the intimate world of a celebrated poet of the Qing Dynasty. Yuan Mei (1716-1798), known for his remarkable poetry, essays, and culinary passions, believed that the true essence of poetic creation lies...

Presently, there is not a single book that would offer a comprehensive description of George Orwell's views on language. Andrey Reznikov's work is the first attempt to fill this gap. Professor Reznikov puts together pieces of Orwell's language puzzle, scattered throughout his essays, diaries,...

Premium workbook for primary education. An engaging full color workbook filled with focused and effective exercises. Students will work through the following topics: Four Types of Sentences Complete Sentences Comma Usage Homonyms All of OnBoard's lessons are designed by, edited by and evaluated by...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Herodotus' Histories are the primary source for the conflict between Greece and the enormous Persian Empire in the fifth century BC. Book VII begins after the defeat of the first Persian invasion by Athens at the Battle of Marathon and covers the Persian decision...

Teacher's Guide 5 provides a complete English programme for Year 5 with 15 teaching sequences focused on different genres of text such as diaries, letters and poetry. Each sequence also weaves together key dimensions of the National Curriculum for English - Comprehension, Spelling, Composition,...

Teacher's Guide 1 provides a complete English programme for Year 1 with 15 teaching sequences focused on different genres of text such as recounts, letters and reports. Each sequence also weaves together key dimensions of the National Curriculum for English - Comprehension, Spelling, Composition,...

Treasure House Composition Pupil Books are aimed at ages 5-11. They include both classic and contemporary fiction and non-fiction, which stimulate children to think, talk and write for a range of purposes.This Treasure House pupil book: - covers all the composition skills in the...

Treasure House: Composition Pupil Books are aimed at ages 5-11. They include both classic and contemporary fiction and non-fiction, which stimulate children to think, talk and write for a range of purposes.This Treasure House pupil book: - covers all the composition skills in the...

"Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm Chapatti Man!" But will Chapatti Man escape?- White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.- Text type: a traditional tale.- A visual summary of the Indian scenery on pages 30...

Spring. Summer. Autumn. Winter. The garden changes with every season of the year. New surprises, new shoots, and new jobs for the gardener.-Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.- Text type--an information book.- At the end...

This photographic information book takes a look at the men's Heptathlon - a contest with seven different athletic events focused around running, jumping and throwing. Looking at technique, training, diet and rest, Mary Colson's book shows how athletes become the best runners, jumpers and...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to...

The Winter Olympics is an exciting competition that sees the world's top athletes try to win medals on snow and ice. Find out more about the Winter Olympic Games. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who...

This captivating information book explores the life of one of nature's most elusive animals. From where they live and how they hunt to how we can protect them in the future, Jen Green's clear writing style tells readers all they need to know about...

Find out about Felix Baumgartner's daredevil life of skydiving and BASE jumping in this thrilling biography. Detailing his attempt at the highest ever skydive, this incredible book includes photographs taken by Felix as he jumped to earth from the edge of space. Collins Big...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to...

Join Sam as she goes to her first ever football game. This exciting narrative by Tom Palmer follows Sam's day from beginning to end, describing her journey to the stadium, the football songs she hears and the goals! Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books...

This exciting mystery story will keep readers gripped, as brothers Joe and Carl quickly realise it's not always best to keep what you find. Written by Alan Durant. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have...

Find out how several amazing animals have adapted to life in the world's toughest and most hostile places. This fascinating information book by Charlotte Guillain shows the extreme features the animals have developed to survive, and is packed with impressive photographs and facts. Collins...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelCollins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11 edited by Cliff Moon. Top children's authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to...

This action-packed graphic novel retells the legend of King Arthur, following him as he is transformed from an ordinary young boy to a powerful and famous monarch. Written by Mary Hoffman, this well-known story has been brought to life with illustrations by Dante Ginevra....

Written by award-winning author, poet and performer Benjamin Zephaniah, this modern story follows Jaden's first few weeks at his new secondary school. As two rival groups of boys both befriend Jaden, the pressure mounts - who will he choose and does he really want...

This adventure-filled graphic novel retells the famous story of Lemuel Gulliver, as he is shipwrecked and wakes up on the island of Lilliput. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading...

This exciting retelling of a traditional story takes the reader on an adventure with Odysseus and his men to the island of the Cyclops. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1...

On a school trip to the Hall of the Bulls in France, Simon and Dan find themselves face to face with real cave men. This exciting prehistoric adventure story has been written by Tom Bradman. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for...

This non-fiction book by Sue Graves looks at festivals around the world, from Jamaica and China to India and Thailand. Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and...

Trees are found all around the world, but how much do we really know about them? This photographic non-fiction book explains where trees can be found, how they grow and change, and how they are used by both animals and people. Collins Big Cat...

Jack is trying to get his cat, Max, down from the top of a tree. But as a thunder storm hits, it is soon Jack who needs to be rescued. This dramatic narrative is written by award-winning author Adele Geras. Collins Big Cat Phonics...

Red Hen works hard to dig, plant, cut and mill the grain while the other animals refuse to help. Will they wish they hadn't been so lazy when Red Hen has finished making her big jam buns? This beautifully illustrated retelling of the traditional...

Find out what happens when Sinbad the sailor is left stranded on an island with a giant seagull. Will he find a way to get back to his ship? This entertaining narrative is written by award-winning authors Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham. Collins Big...

With vibrant and lively photographs, this non-fiction book explores various movements in sport including spinning, skidding, dragging and stopping. Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering...

Follow Dan as he uses his computer Map Pad to guide him on a treasure hunt. This funny story is written by well-known children's author and illustrator Shoo Rayner.-Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate texts...

When Dan dips his net into a rock pool, he finds Nip. Will Dan successfully reunite Nip and Nip's dad? This beautifully illustrated story is written by Jane Clarke. Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling readers, giving them age-appropriate...

Using simple explanations and vibrant photographs, this engaging information book by Greg Cook looks at the process of making mats in India and goes on to show different mats from around the world. Collins Big Cat Phonics Progress books are specifically designed for struggling...

Mars is the closest planet to Earth, but how much do we know about it? Written by science author Steve Parker, this fact-packed book takes a look at the physical features of the planet and at the amazing exploration that has been done on...

How do animals in the wild hide when they are hunting or being hunted? This photographic information book shows how animals camouflage themselves in their natural environment. How do animals in the wild hide when they are hunting or being hunted? This photographic information...

Who lives in the Arctic? This photographic information book by Sean Callery explores the Arctic and looks at how the animals and people that inhabit this frozen landscape survive there. Who lives in the Arctic? This photographic information book by Sean Callery explores the...

In this delightful retelling of Aesop's well-known fable, children's-book-award winner Melanie Williamson captures the story of the slow and steady tortoise and the overly-confident hare. In this delightful retelling of Aesop's well-known fable, children's-book-award winner Melanie Williamson captures the story of the slow and...

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...

Take a look at different climates and landscapes from around the globe. Explore climates that are wet, dry, hot and cold using simple explanations and vibrant pictures in this photographic non-fiction book by Monica Hughes. Take a look at different climates and landscapes from...

Meg and her mum go to the market with their donkey, but find that listening to everyone else's advice along the way doesn't always make for a smooth journey. This humorous fiction story is based on Aesop's fable The Farmer, His Son and the...

This photographic non-fiction book explores the sea and looks at what kinds of plants and creatures live there - including fish, jellyfish, seaweed and seals! This photographic non-fiction book explores the sea and looks at what kinds of plants and creatures live there -...

This non-fiction book takes you on a journey into the jungle and looks at the people, animals and wildlife that live there, including parrots, monkeys and big cats. This non-fiction book takes you on a journey into the jungle and looks at the people,...

Rat has a magic wishing hat and let's his friends have a wish, but it all goes terribly wrong when they all want a second wish. This fun, decodable story is beautifully written and illustrated by Laura Hambleton.- Red B/Band 2B books offer simple...