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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. Jack is a very mischievous cat. In this humorous rhyming story, he gets stuck in a hat and then stuck up a tree too! Will the family be able to get Jack back down? And if they do, will Jack be able to stay out of mischief for more than five minutes? Reading age: 4-5 years Features Summary Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading... Author Amy Sparkes Publisher Hodder Education Release date 20161028 Pages 12 ISBN 1-4718-7950-X ISBN 13 978-1-4718-7950-0

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

From Aunt Annie's alligator to the colourful Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, Dr. Seuss's delightful book introduces early learners to the letters of the alphabet through an amazing array of crazy creatures. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide. As the first step in a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching 17 of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books, including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Dr. Seuss's ABC belongs to the Blue Back Book range. Format:Paperback Pages:64

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In this hilarious book, the irrepressible Fox in Socks teaches a baffled Mr. Knox some of the slickest, quickest tongue-twisters in town.Fox in Socks teaches a baffled Mr. Knox some of the slickest, quickest tongue-twisters in town, and you can read along too - if your tongue can manage it!With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching 17 of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books, including such perennial favourites as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and Fox in Socks. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Fox in Socks belongs to the Green Back Book range. Features Summary In this hilarious book, the irrepressible Fox in Socks teaches a baffled Mr. Knox some of the slickest, quickest tongue-twisters in town. Author Dr. Seuss Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20161015 Pages 61 ISBN 0-00-820150-1 ISBN 13 978-0-00-820150-0

From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere. In this hilarious exploration of simple concepts such as colours, numbers and opposites, Dr. Seuss presents a crazy world of boxing Goxes and winking Yinks that drink pink ink! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide. As the first step in a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching 17 of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books, including such perennial favourites as 'The Cat in the Hat', 'Green Eggs and Ham' and 'Fox in Socks'. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much-needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. 'One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish' belongs to the Blue Back Book range. Format:Paperback

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Everyone laughs when Horton the Elephant offers to sit on Mayzie bird's egg while she goes on holiday. Horton's kindness and faithfulness are sorely tested when he, and the egg, are kidnapped and sold to a circus - but his reward for being faithful is more wonderful than he could ever have dreamed! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Dr. Seuss is a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide. As part of a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching Dr. Seuss's best-selling books. In response to consumer demand, bright new cover designs incorporate much-needed guidance on reading levels. The standard paperbacks divide into three reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. This is a Yellow Back book. Format:Paperback

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 4 - 8 working days 'Required reading for anyone remotely curious about how they came to be remotely curious' Observer 'Enthralling' Spectator What is human consciousness and how is it possible? These questions fascinate thinking people from poets and painters to physicists, psychologists, and philosophers. This is Daniel C. Dennett's brilliant answer, extending perspectives from his earlier work in surprising directions, exploring the deep interactions of evolution, brains and human culture. Part philosophical whodunnit, part bold scientific conjecture, this landmark work enlarges themes that have sustained Dennett's career at the forefront of philosophical thought. In his inimitable style, laced with wit and thought experiments, Dennett shows how culture enables reflection by installing a profusion of thinking tools, or memes, in our brains, and how language turbocharges this process. The result: a mind that can comprehend the questions it poses, has emerged from a process of cultural evolution. An agenda-setting book for a new generation of philosophers and thinkers, From Bacteria to Bach and Back is essential for anyone who hopes to understand human creativity in all its applications. Features Summary 'Required reading for anyone remotely curious about how they came to be remotely curious' Observer 'Enthralling' Spectator What is human consciousness and how is it possible? Author Daniel C. Dennett Publisher Allen Lane Release date 20170329 Pages 476 ISBN 0-241-00356-3 ISBN 13 978-0-241-00356-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Dr. John E. Sarno is a medical pioneer whose program has helped thousands of thousands of people overcome their back conditions--without or drugs or dangerous surgery. Now, using his grounbreaking research into TMS (Tension Mytostis Syndrome), Dr. Sarno goes one step further: after identifyig stress and other psychological factors in back pain, he demonstrates how many of his patiens have gone on to heal themselves without exercise or other physical therapy. Find out: Why self-motivated and successful people are prone to TMS How anxiety and repressed anger trigger muscle spasms How people "train themselves' to experience back pain How you may get relief from back pain within two to six weeks by recognizing TMS and its causes With case histories and the results of in-depth mind-body research, Dr. Sarno describes how patients recognize the emotional roots of their TMS and sever the connections between mental and physical pain... and how, just by reading this book, you may start recovering from back pain today. Features Summary Without drugs, without surgery, without exercise - back pain can be stopped forever. Author John E. Sarno Publisher Wellness Central Release date 20100304 Pages 223 ISBN 0-446-55768-4 ISBN 13 978-0-446-55768-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Enjoy the magic of reading aloud and switch off from the distractions of life through the contemplation of poetry. Reciting poetry is a tradition as old as time. Ancient Greeks used it for awakening the mind and shaping character. Memorising poetry exercises the brain and gives it strength to learn and remember other information. It is also innately mindful as it calls us back to focus on where we are right now. It makes us pay attention and helps us inhabit the moment. This is a gift book that celebrates the power of spoken word. With 52 short poems, week by week, you will be taken on a very special journey. Each poem will be accompanied by an explanation of its key messages along with some insight about the poet. You will then have the opportunity to learn it. Drawing both on familiar favourites and new voices, this is a book to capture your creative imagination through verse. In addition to that, it honours our rich oral tradition and inspires the gift of reading aloud. Features Summary Learn a poem a week for a year and experience the mindful joy of reading it aloud Author Georgina Rodgers Publisher Yellow Kite Release date 20180928 Pages 224 ISBN 1-4736-7089-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4736-7089-1

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Some people just won't take the hint when it's time to go to bed, but Marvin K. Mooney eventually gets the message! This fun tale by Dr. Seuss will delight young readers and remind them that they sometimes have to do what they are told! This delightful book forms part of the second stage in HarperCollins' major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. With the relaunch of 10 more titles in August 2003, such all-time favourites as How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? and Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book boast bright new covers that incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels: Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books are for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! belongs to the Green Back Book range. Format:Paperback Pages:32

Full of wonderful yawning creatures who spread sleep thoughts at bedtime, this book is the perfect remedy for children who don't want to go to sleep. This delightful book forms part of the second stage in HarperCollins' major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. With the relaunch of 10 more titles in August 2003, such all-time favourites as How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? and Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book boast bright new covers that incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels: Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books are for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. Dr. Seuss' Sleep Book belongs to the Yellow Back Book range. Format:Paperback Pages:64

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, Kipper and friends are older now and their true destiny is about to be revealed. Join them as they embark on the mission of a lifetime! In Book 11, The Enigma Plot, Wilma, Nadim and Kipper travel back in time to 1941. With World War II raging, it's the perfect time for the Virans to attack and change the course of history. Can the children stop them? Time Chronicles is a series of fun and accessible first chapter books perfect for moving your child on from picture books to longer stories. Each book in the series is an exciting story in its own right, as the children fight to save the world from the evil Virans. The books are carefully levelled to boost the confidence of the child, whilst also introducing more vibrant and interesting vocabulary. They are perfect for keeping the attention of all children with fast paced action, lots of authentic historical facts and cool gadgets! Set in a real historical time with characters from the past, these books are packed full of extras including questions, historical fact files, character information, photos, artwork and glossaries. Support for parents is also included. Time Chronicles are part of Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper - the UK's most popular home reading series. Features Summary Biff, Chip, Kipper and friends are older now and their true destiny is about to be revealed! Join them as they embark on the mission of a lifetime in this exciting series of carefully levelled and accessible first chapter books... Author Roderick Hunt (Author), David Hunt (Author), Alex Brychta (Illustrator) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20160210 Pages 48 ISBN 0-19-273915-8 ISBN 13 978-0-19-273915-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days The one and only Cat in the Hat gets a brand new look as he once more steps into the lives of Sally and her brother, in this mayhem-filled sequel to the original classic adventure. When the Cat in the Hat comes back, Sally and her brother know it's going to mean trouble. And guess what? They're right! The Cat in the Hat is one of the most popular characters in children's fiction, and this classic title is one that every child should have the joy of reading. The perfect book for early readers, the new look and style brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation. Features Summary The one and only Cat in the Hat gets a brand new look as he once more steps into the lives of Sally and her brother, in this mayhem-filled sequel to the original classic adventure. Author Dr. Seuss (Author), Dr. Seuss (Illustrator) Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books Release date 20110106 Pages 64 ISBN 0-00-735555-6 ISBN 13 978-0-00-735555-6

With a host of crazy crackpot creatures, from wockets in pockets to waskets in baskets, this hilarious books helps young children set off on the road to reading.

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go" In this delightful book, Dr. Seuss celebrates the joys of reading, encouraging young children to take pride in their budding reading abilities. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranked among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide. As the first step in a major rebrand programme, HarperCollins is relaunching 17 of Dr. Seuss's best-selling books, including such perennial favourites as 'The Cat in the Hat', 'Green Eggs and Ham' and 'Fox in Socks'. In response to consumer demand, the bright new cover designs incorporate much-needed guidance on reading levels, with the standard paperbacks divided into three reading strands - Blue Back Books for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. 'I Can Read with My Eyes Shut' belongs to the Green Back Book range. Format:Paperback

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Eight titles in the popular "First Reading" series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making this book and CD easy to store together. "The Young Reading" series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. Features Summary Part of "The Young Reading" series, this title helps young readers grow in confidence and ability. Author Lesley Sims Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20111028 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4095-3324-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4095-3324-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Seven titles in the popular "First Reading" series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making this book and CD easy to store together. "The Young Reading" series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. Features Summary Part of "The Young Reading" series, this title helps young readers grow in confidence and ability. Author Kate Davies (Author), Rocio Martinez (Illustrator) Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20110825 Pages 48 ISBN 1-4095-3369-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4095-3369-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days A re-telling of the classic E.Nesbit story for children growing in reading confidence. When their father is accused of spying, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis' life is changed overnight by their move from London to the countryside. But will their father ever come back? Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns. Features Summary A re-telling of the classic E.Nesbit story for children growing in reading confidence. When their father is accused of spying, Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis' life is changed overnight by their move from London to the countryside... Author E. Nesbit (Author), Alan Marks (Illustrator), Mary Sebag-Montefiore (Retold by) Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20080725 Pages 60 ISBN 0-7460-9659-3 ISBN 13 978-0-7460-9659-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Blast off on the biggest micro-adventure yet with the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger and their new robot micro-friend, Eight. Carefully levelled and highly motivating, this book is ideal for independent reading. The Excelsa is nearing the Waythroo Wormhole, but time is short and supplies are running low. Tiger tries to duplicate an emergency ration-pack in the ship's fabricator so there's enough food for the rest of the trip. What he doesnt realize is that there's a stowaway on board whos tampered with the fabricator. Can the micro-friends defeat thwart disaster and make it through the wormhole back home? This book also contains notes on the inside front and back covers that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and give a follow-up activity to support children in their reading and comprehension skills. Features Summary Blast off on the biggest micro-adventure yet with the popular Project X characters Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger and their new robot micro-friend, Eight. Carefully levelled and highly motivating... Author Jacqueline Rayner Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20140109 Pages 48 ISBN 0-19-839141-2 ISBN 13 978-0-19-839141-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In this haunting fable about the dangers of destroying our forests and woodlands, the long-suffering Lorax struggles to save all the Truffula Trees from the wicked Once-ler's axe. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranking among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a million books sold worldwide. This delightful book forms part of the third stage in HarperCollins' major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. With the relaunch of six more titles in January 2004, such all-time favourites as The Lorax, The Foot Book and Yertle the Turtle boast bright new covers that incorporate much needed guidance on reading levels: Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books are for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. The Lorax belongs to the Yellow Back Book range. Features Summary In this haunting fable about the dangers of destroying our forests and woodlands, the long-suffering Lorax struggles to save all the Truffula Trees from the wicked Once-ler's axe.. Author Dr. Seuss (Author), Dr. Seuss (Illustrator) Publisher Collins Release date 20040105 ISBN 0-00-717311-3 ISBN 13 978-0-00-717311-2

From dreamy thoughts about colour to fantastic notions on left and right, this surreal book encourages young children to let their imaginations run riot and think up all kinds of weird and wonderful things. This delightful Beginner Book now joins 16 of Dr. Seusss' most popular works in the Classic Collection series, which also contains 'The Cat in the Hat', 'Fox in Socks' and 'Green Eggs and Ham'. With Dr. Seuss's usual measure of riotous rhyme and wacky illustrations it will encourage even the most reluctant child to learn to read. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranking among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a million books sold worldwide. This delightful book forms part of the third stage in HarperCollins' major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. With the relaunch of six more titles in January 2004, such all-time favourites as 'The Lorax', 'The Foot Book' and 'Yertle the Turtle' boast bright new covers that incorporate much needed-guidance on reading levels: Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books are for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. 'Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!' belongs to the Green Back Book range. Format:Paperback Pages:0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days In this hilarious tale of mishap and misadventure, Dr. Seuss reminds us that there is always someone, somewhere, worse off than ourselves. With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat, and ranking among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with over 650 million books sold worldwide. This delightful book forms part of the third stage in HarperCollins' major Dr. Seuss rebrand programme. With the relaunch of six more titles in January 2004, such all-time favourites as `The Lorax', `The Foot Book' and `Yertle the Turtle' boast bright new covers that incorporate much-needed guidance on reading levels: Blue Back Books are for parents to share with young children, Green Back Books are for budding readers to tackle on their own, and Yellow Back Books are for older, more fluent readers to enjoy. `Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?' belongs to the Yellow Back Book range. Features Summary In this hilarious tale of mishap and misadventure, Dr. Seuss reminds us that there is always someone, somewhere, worse off than ourselves. Author Dr. Seuss (Author), Dr. Seuss (Illustrator) Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Release date 20040105 Pages 64 ISBN 0-00-717312-1 ISBN 13 978-0-00-717312-9

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 7-10 working days once ordered) Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Horrid Henry hates babysitters - and he knows exactly how to make sure they never come back. That is, until he meets Rabid Rebecca, the toughest teen in town. Format:Paperback Pages:80

The Golden Bough - A Study in Magic and Religion By: Sir James George Frazer *** Reading Copy*** An Abridged hardcover edition published by MacMillan in 1924 Blue cover boards with gold writing to the spine & illustration to front cover, cover boards have agewear & borer holes, book has been treated, a good reading copy, binding is tight & strong, but front cover is loose, foxing to front & rear flyleaves borer has penetrated pages front & back Postage inside South Africa R40.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quote  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Help develop your child's reading and writing skills at home using this invaluable practice workbook. In line with the new National Curriculum, this Phonics practice workbook provides invaluable skills practice and preparation for KS1 National Tests (SATs).Matched to the requirements of the National Curriculum, this KS1 Phonics practice workbook contains plenty of useful questions and answers to test children's understanding, and engaging images and diagrams to make learning more enjoyable.Included in this book:* Colourful images and diagrams throughout* Mixed practice questions at the back of the book* Easy-to-follow answers and marking scheme* Colourful activities designed to support your child's learning at school* Lots of opportunities to practise letters, sounds and reading skills* Helpful guidance for parents and a `What have I learned?' section to check progress Features Summary Help develop your child's reading and writing skills at home using this invaluable practice workbook. In line with the new National Curriculum, this Phonics practice workbook provides invaluable skills practice and preparation for KS1 National Tests (SATs). Author Letts KS1 Publisher Letts Educational Ltd Release date 20151218 Pages 96 ISBN 1-84419-874-X ISBN 13 978-1-84419-874-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Theseus is determined to slay the monster that lives at the heart of the Labyrinth. But even if he succeeds, will he make it back home to Athens in one piece? Part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, based on the Greek myth, aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. Features Summary The classic Greek myth retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Brave Theseus takes on the challenge of defeating the fearsome Minotaur deep in a maze of tunnels below Crete... Author Russell Punter Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20090701 Pages 48 ISBN 0-7460-9696-8 ISBN 13 978-0-7460-9696-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities, and exciting, fully dramatized audio for every story, the new edition of the series makes reading motivating for students while making it easy for you to develop their reading and language skills. Listen along with downloadable MP3 Audio. Features Summary Medusa is a she-monster with snakes for hair. Can Perseus find and kill Medusa? And what happens after he goes back to Seriphos? Author Bill Bowler Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20160215 ISBN 0-19-463904-5 ISBN 13 978-0-19-463904-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days This is an engaging retelling of an Anansi story, written for children just learning to read. Anansi, the African trickster spider, tells Elephant and Rhino he can beat them both in a tug of war. To their astonishment, he does...or does he? This title features easy reading text that is brought to life with delightful illustrations. There are puzzles at the back of the book that consolidate learning. It is part of the successful "Usborne First Reading" series, developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at Roehampton University. Features Summary Anansi, the African trickster spider, tells Elephant and Rhino he can beat them both in a tug of war. To their astonishment, he does... or does he? Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd Release date 20180301 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4095-3582-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4095-3582-9

Most of us would rather not spend a lot of time contemplating death, but the characters in Connie Willis's novel Passage make a living at it. Joanna Lander is a medical researcher specializing in Near Death Experiences (NDEs) and how the brain constructs them. Her partner in this endeavor is Richard Wright, a single-minded scientist who induces NDEs in healthy people by injecting a compound that tricks the brain into thinking it's dying. Joanna and Richard team up and try to find test subjects whose ability to report their experiences objectively hasn't been wrecked by reading the books of pop-psychologist and hospital gadabout Maurice Mandrake. Mandrake has gained fame and fortune by convincing people that they can expect light, warmth, and welcoming loved ones once they die. Joanna and Richard try to quantify NDEs in more scientific terms, a frustrating exercise to say the least. The brain cells started to die within moments of death. By the end of four to six minutes the damage was irreversible, and people brought back from death after that didn't talk about tunnels and life reviews. They didn't talk at all.... But if the dying were facing annihilation, why didn't they say, "It's over!" or, "I'm shutting down"?... Why did they say, "It's beautiful over there," and, "I'm coming, Mother!" When Joanna decides to become a test subject and see an NDE firsthand, she discovers that death is both more and less than she expected. Telling anything at all about her experience would be spoiling the book's suspenseful buildup, but readers are in for some shocks as Willis reveals the secrets and mysteries of the afterlife. Unfortunately, several running gags--the maze-like complexity of the hospital, Mandrake's oily sales pitch, and a tiresomely talkative World War II veteran--go on a little too long and threaten the pace of the story near the middle. But don't stop reading! We expect a lot from Connie Willis because she's so good, and Passage's payoff is incredible--the ending will leave you breathless, and more than a little haunted. Passage masterfully blends tragedy, humor, and fear in an unforgettable meditation on humanity and death.