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(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) This widely adopted text and K-8 practitioner resource demonstrates how successful literacy teachers combine explicit skills instruction with an emphasis on reading for meaning. Distinguished researcher Richard L. Allington builds on the late Michael Pressley's work to explain the theories and findings that guide balanced teaching and illustrate what exemplary lessons look like in action. Detailed examples offer a window into highly motivating classrooms around the country. Comprehensive in scope, the book discusses specific ways to build word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, especially for readers who are struggling.New to This Edition*Updated throughout to reflect important recent research advances.*Chapter summing up the past century's reading debates and the growing acceptance of balanced teaching.*New and revised vignettes of exemplary teachers. Format:Hardback Pages:487

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days "DK Readers" is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season, kid's ages 4-9 will find the perfect book at their appropriate reading level to help with school projects or independent reading. Follow the adventures of the rebels as they fight against the Galactic Empire-all in LEGO(R) form, with "DK Readers: LEGO(R) Star Wars(R) The Empire Strikes Back." Clear, informative text helps beginner readers to read on their own in this all-new Level 2 "Star Wars" Reader from DK. Features Summary "DK Readers" is a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With nine new exciting titles to choose from this season... Author Emma Grange Publisher DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Release date 20140616 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4654-2029-0 ISBN 13 978-1-4654-2029-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The authors of the successful New All-in-One series for Grades R to 3 present the Best Books Graded Reading Series. The reading series is written by experts in the field of elementary teaching and reading. All the writers already have a number of graded readers, which are used in many classrooms. The series was developed under the guidance of Mart Meij, who has enjoyed great success with her readers used in schools. Overview of the reading series: The Best Books Graded Reading Series for Home Language was developed for Foundation Phase learners to encourage young reader's language level; vocabulary to expand; learning words; improve reading speed. This reading series is growing in excitement and make students eager to read! These readers have interesting and fun themes and important initial knowledge that follows the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. The books are graded according to level language - easy to difficult to more difficult. Make the Best Books Graded Reading Series part of your classroom! Features Summary The authors of the successful New All-in-One series for Grades R to 3 present the Best Books Graded Reading Series. Graded Reading Series for Home Language was developed for Foundation Phase learners to encourage young reader's language level. Author Marina van Eeden (Author), Zelda Vorster (Author) Publisher Best Books Release date 20160401 Pages 22 ISBN 1-77589-702-8 ISBN 13 978-1-77589-702-6

PIG Reading Books Set 2 includes all six reading books in the PIG series. The Pig series is published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist publisher for reluctant readers and struggling readers. The Pig reading books all feature Peter Ian Green - although everybody calls him Pig, even his teachers. The 'Pig' reading series offers friendly, fast-paced and extremely funny stories in first-person diary format, for readers who want a great story in a quick read. Pig is ideal for reluctant readers aged 7 to 12 with a reading age of 8 - 9 years. Format:Multiple copy pack

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 13 - 17 working days The authors of the successful New All-in-One series for Grades R to 3 present the Best Books Graded Reading Series. The reading series is written by experts in the field of elementary teaching and reading. All the writers already have a number of graded readers, which are used in many classrooms. The series was developed under the guidance of Mart Meij, who has enjoyed great success with her readers used in schools. Overview of the reading series: The Best Books Graded Reading Series for Home Language was developed for Foundation Phase learners to encourage young reader's language level; vocabulary to expand; learning words; improve reading speed. This reading series is growing in excitement and make students eager to read! These readers have interesting and fun themes and important initial knowledge that follows the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. The books are graded according to level language - easy to difficult to more difficult. Make the Best Books Graded Reading Series part of your classroom! Features Summary The authors of the successful New All-in-One series for Grades R to 3 present the Best Books Graded Reading Series. Graded Reading Series for Home Language was developed for Foundation Phase learners to encourage young reader's language level. Author Marina van Eeden (Author), Zelda Vorster (Author) Publisher Best Books Release date 20160401 Pages 22 ISBN 1-77589-705-2 ISBN 13 978-1-77589-705-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days The authors of the successful New All-in-One series for Grades R to 3 present the Best Books Graded Reading Series. The reading series is written by experts in the field of elementary teaching and reading. All the writers already have a number of graded readers, which are used in many classrooms. The series was developed under the guidance of Mart Meij, who has enjoyed great success with her readers used in schools. Overview of the reading series: The Best Books Graded Reading Series for Home Language was developed for Foundation Phase learners to encourage young reader's language level; vocabulary to expand; learning words; improve reading speed. This reading series is growing in excitement and make students eager to read! These readers have interesting and fun themes and important initial knowledge that follows the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. The books are graded according to level language - easy to difficult to more difficult. Make the Best Books Graded Reading Series part of your classroom! Features Summary The authors of the successful New All-in-One series for Grades R to 3 present the Best Books Graded Reading Series. Graded Reading Series for Home Language was developed for Foundation Phase learners to encourage young reader's language level. Author Mart Meij (Author), Beatrix de Villiers (Author) Publisher Best Books Release date 20160401 ISBN 1-77589-618-8 ISBN 13 978-1-77589-618-0

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 7-10 working days once ordered) This grated reading scheme for the Foundation Phase enables learners to develop literacy skills incrementally and with confidence. Each reader uses the vocabulary that was used in the previous book in the series and also adds a few new words. Kagiso Readers is more than a reading course. It also meets the requirements of the literacy-learning programme outlined in one Revised National Curriculum statement. In accordance with the Languages learning area Statement, reading in this series is integrated with the other aspects of language, and thus the series also develops listening, speaking, writing, thinking and reasoning skills, and language structure and use. This series can be used to support reading skills and as complete Literacy learning programme. Each Grade has a number of Readers and a Teacher's Guide. For Grade 1 learners, there is also a Workbook, including exciting activities. The Teacher's guide gives thorough guidelines for activities that develop all the Literacy learning outcomes and relevant assessment standards for each Grade. It also highlights relevant learning outcomes and assessment standards for each activity and provides suggestions for continuous assessment. The Kagiso Readers will engage learners and motivate theme to read. They are colourful and beautifully illustrated an the stories present a range of situations and contexts authentically and realistically. Format:book (details unknown)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Purple Boy puts Blue Boy in the mud. Bad Purple Boy! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. In the Mud, a Starter B Activity Book, is ideal for children who are beginning to learn English for the first time. It introduces letter formation and includes listening activities and a phonics chant to aid pronunciation. The gradual progression will allow children to begin reading and writing letters, words and short sentences. It is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework. Features Summary Purple Boy puts Blue Boy in the mud. Bad Purple Boy! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170731 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-29893-8 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29893-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days It is a fun run. The children run. Miss Tess has a medal for Ross and Gus. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. The Fun Run, a Starter A Activity Book, is ideal for children who are beginning to learn English for the first time. It introduces letter formation and includes listening activities and a phonics chant to aid pronunciation. The gradual progression will allow children to begin reading and writing letters, words and short sentences. It is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework. Features Summary It is a fun run. The children run. Miss Tess has a medal for Ross and Gus. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170126 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-28334-5 ISBN 13 978-0-241-28334-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Farmer Carl is on his farm. Carl is working. Does Martha help him? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Farmer Carl, a Starter B Activity Book, is ideal for children who are beginning to learn English for the first time. It introduces letter formation and includes listening activities and a phonics chant to aid pronunciation. The gradual progression will allow children to begin reading and writing letters, words and short sentences. It is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework. Features Summary Farmer Carl is on his farm. Carl is working. Does Martha help him? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170126 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-28331-0 ISBN 13 978-0-241-28331-8

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Starstruck Reading Books Set One includes one of each of the first six titles the Starstruck series. The six titles are: Circus Skills, Contemporary Dance, Strreet Dance, Acting, Musical Theatre, Stage Make-up. The Starstruck series is published by Ransom Publishing, a specialist publisher for reluctant readers and struggling readers. This series is designed for kids interested in the performing arts. Each book is highly illustrated with both photos and colour illustrations. The text is carefully written to make it easier for reluctant and struggling readers. The first half of the book is non-fiction, followed by a fiction story on the same topic. Starstruck is ideal for reluctant readers aged 8 to 14 with a reading age of 6 - 7 years. Format:Paperback Pages:216

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Intended for beginner readers, these stories about dragons are written in simple text for readers who have, or are gaining confidence in reading alone. Features Summary Intended for beginner readers, these stories about dragons are written in simple text for readers who have, or are gaining confidence in reading alone.. Author Christopher Rawson Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20190130 Pages 48 ISBN 0-7460-5404-1 ISBN 13 978-0-7460-5404-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Intended for beginner readers, this story about princes and princesses is written in simple text for readers who have, or are gaining confidence in reading alone. Features Summary Intended for beginner readers, this story about princes and princesses is written in simple text for readers who have, or are gaining confidence in reading alone.. Author Christopher Rawson Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20190130 Pages 48 ISBN 0-7460-5406-8 ISBN 13 978-0-7460-5406-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days May and Max have got a new boat! They see lots of nice things. "Let's take photos."Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for children aged 4+, the five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2) and include language activities that help develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams.This Starter B Reader is ideal for children who are beginning to learn English for the first time. It introduces more complex letter combinations and their sounds, and encourages children to begin blending simple words and reading short sentences. It is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework. Features Summary May and Max have got a new boat! They see lots of nice things. "Let's take photos."Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170630 Pages 32 ISBN 0-241-28345-0 ISBN 13 978-0-241-28345-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days "You must go to Earth," Optimus Prime told Bumblebee. On Earth, the Autobots must stop Underbite from eating a city! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Transformers: A Fight with Underbite, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Features Summary "You must go to Earth," Optimus Prime told Bumblebee. On Earth, the Autobots must stop Underbite from eating a city! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170706 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-29890-3 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29890-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Sometimes, animals must make long or difficult journeys. They do this to find food, run from danger, or have babies. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. BBC Earth: Dangerous Journeys, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Features Summary Sometimes, animals must make long or difficult journeys. They do this to find food, run from danger, or have babies. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170706 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-29891-1 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29891-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Wild animals do not live with people. They live on the plains, in trees, in deserts and in the sea. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Wild Animals, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs. Features Summary Wild animals do not live with people. They live on the plains, in trees, in deserts and in the sea. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20160707 Pages 48 ISBN 0-241-25445-0 ISBN 13 978-0-241-25445-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Find out about many different minibeasts and where they live. What do spiders eat? How do bees help us? Why don't we like flies? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Minibeasts, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses. Features Summary Find out about many different minibeasts and where they live. What do spiders eat? How do bees help us? Why don't we like flies? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170126 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-28404-X ISBN 13 978-0-241-28404-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Dinosaurs lived on Earth in the past. Some dinosaurs liked plants, some liked meat. Some dinosaurs were big and some were small! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. Dinosaurs, a Level 2 Activity Book, is A1 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The activities encourage children to practice short sentences containing a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs. Features Summary Dinosaurs lived on Earth in the past. Some dinosaurs liked plants, some liked meat. Some dinosaurs were big and some were small! Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20160707 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-25455-8 ISBN 13 978-0-241-25455-4

This five-level graded reading series, launched in January 2012, is sure to grip children's interest. Developed with literacy experts, the series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone. Format:Paperback Pages:32

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop are exciting new titles in the Oxford Reading Tree series. The stories continue to provide storylines full of humour and drama, with familiar settings and characters. They also support children's transition from fully decodable readers, such as Floppy's Phonics, to a richer, wider reading experience with high-interest vocabulary. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Features Summary An exciting new set of Biff, Chip and Kipper stories from Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta full of modern-day appeal. These stories support children's transition from fully decodable phonic readers to stories with richer language... Author Roderick Hunt (Author), Annemarie Young (Author), Liz Miles (Author), Lucy Tritton (Author), Alex Brychta (Illustrator), Nick Schon (Illustrator) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20110106 Pages 16 ISBN 0-19-848394-5 ISBN 13 978-0-19-848394-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for children aged 5+, the four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework (Pre-A1 to A2) and include language activities that help develop key skills and provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. This Level 4 Pack is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. It contains four Readers and four Activity Books, and is available to order from the warehouse. Features Summary Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20160707 ISBN 0-241-29376-6 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29376-8

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) The New Reading 360 series is designed to provide a solid literary foundation for infants and build on previous literacy knowledge for juniors. Readers help to develop literacy skills and build up confidence. The title in this set are: "Look"; "Here"; "Home"; "Help"; "Digger"; and "A New Home". Format:Paperback Pages:96

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days The ever popular Farmyard Tales series is now getting a new life in the Reading Programme. The charming stories have been adapted for readers of this level of reading. There's a new pony at Old Gate Farm, but why does she look so sad? A heart-warming story of rescue and friendship for young children to enjoy. Illustrations: Full colour throughout Features Summary Poppy and Sam have found a pony in a field near Apple Tree Farm. It's lonely and hungry. Can they help it? Find out in this lively Usborne First Reading story for beginner readers from the ever-popular Farmyard Tales series... Author Heather Amery (Author), Stephen Cartwright (Illustrator) Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20180301 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4095-9824-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4095-9824-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Inspired by the traditions of Ignatian Spirituality, the Sacred Reading series by the Apostleship of Prayer, an international Jesuit prayer ministry, is a unique guide to the use of lectio divinia through a simple, six-step process that provides a prayerful and imaginative exploration of the daily Gospel readings and helps readers look for application in their own lives. Beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing through Holy Week, Sacred Reading for Lent 2016 is a practical resource for anyone who is interested in a deeper prayer life or seeking a new approach to praying and living the Scriptures. A catalyst for an intimate encounter with Christ, the prayer book includes brief, seasonally inspired quotes from Popes Francis, Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II, and guides readers to read, reflect, pray, and respond to the Word of God in a way that is both familiar and fresh. Features Summary Inspired by the traditions of Ignatian Spirituality, the Sacred Reading series by the Apostleship of Prayer, an international Jesuit prayer ministry, is a unique guide to the use of lectio divinia through a simple... Author Apostleship Of Prayer Publisher Ave Maria Press Release date 20151016 Pages 128 ISBN 1-59471-611-0 ISBN 13 978-1-59471-611-9

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Everyone in Hamelin was happy until the rats came. One day, a man went to see the mayor. "I can make the rats leave Hamelin, " he said. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. The Pied Piper of Hamelin, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Format:Paperback Pages:64

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Beginner readers are taken on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with experts at the University of Roehampton, this title is full of information on how knights fought, what they did for fun and also includes short biographies of real-life knights and descriptions of some of the castles that can still be seen today. The book is accompanied by Internet links to carefully selected websites that reveal more about knights and castles. Features Summary Beginner readers are taken on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme... Author Rachel Firth Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20100830 Pages 48 ISBN 1-4095-0662-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4095-0662-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Search for 'Read with Oxford' to find out more about an exciting NEW range of levelled readers for children aged 3-8 Read With Biff, Chip and Kipper is the UK's best-selling home reading series. Over 5 million copies of the series sold in the UK alone since 2005. It is based on Oxford Reading Tree which is used in 80% of primary schools. Level 5 First Stories have been specially written to introduce and practise a range of everyday words and story language. Fun plots and carefully levelled text with gradual progression create the perfect combination to build children's confidence and enjoyment of reading. Key words at this level include: very, so, away, thought, pulled, faster, must, suddenly, must, looking, find, must, looked These four engaging Biff, Chip and Kipper adventures include tips for reading together and for talking about the story, puzzles and fun activities. Written by Roderick Hunt and beautifully illustrated by Alex Brychta, they are perfect for children who are developing their vocabulary and confidence in reading. Level 5 Phonics stories are also available to introduce letter sounds and practise reading by sounding out words, as children learn to do at school. This series also provides essential support for parents through www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Visit the Oxford Owl for practical advice for helping children learn to read, all you need to know about phonics and lots of fun activities and free eBooks. Features Summary Read With Biff, Chip and Kipper Level 5 First Stories have been specially written to practise reading a range of everyday words and to build children's confidence and enjoyment of reading... Author Roderick Hunt (Author), Kate Ruttle (Editor), Annemarie Young (Editor), Alex Brychta (Illustrator) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20110501 Pages 30 ISBN 0-19-848655-3 ISBN 13 978-0-19-848655-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Can Dolly the horse save the day when the old steam train breaks down? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.This simple story, set on Apple Tree Farm, is part of the Usborne Reading Programme - more than 300 books across seven levels, for children who are learning to read. With extra quizzes and activities at the end. Illustrations: Full colour throughout Features Summary When Poppy and Sam's school trip goes wrong, only Dolly the horse can save the day! Beginner readers will love this story from the popular Farmyard Tales series... Author Heather Amery (Author), Stephen Cartwright (Illustrator) Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20170401 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4095-9812-8 ISBN 13 978-1-4095-9812-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This is a bright and appealing addition to the inspiring "Very First Reading" series, specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read. This lively wordbook helps young readers develop their phonics awareness, a vital early step to literacy. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics, this title supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme used in schools. Irresistible illustrations by Fred Blunt make each page a treat. Features Summary Suitable for young children who are just beginning to learn to read, this book helps young readers develop their phonics awareness, a vital early step to literacy... Author Mairi Mackinnon Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20111001 Pages 48 ISBN 1-4095-2227-X ISBN 13 978-1-4095-2227-0