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First Steps: How Walking Upright Made Us Human
by Jeremy DeSilvaHumans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from bipedalism.
Lottie Luna and the Bloom Garden (Lottie Luna #1)
by Vivian FrenchA brand new young fiction series by much-loved children’s author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed. Meet werewolf extraordinaire… Lottie Luna. Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.
Lottie Luna and the Giant Gargoyle: Lottie Luna And The Fang Fairy, Lottie Luna And The Giant Gargoyle (Lottie Luna #4)
by Vivian FrenchA brand new young fiction series by much-loved children’s author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed. Meet werewolf extraordinaire… Lottie Luna. Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.
And to Think that I Saw it on Mulberry Street (Dr. Seuss)
by Dr. SeussThe very first title from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look on its 80th birthday, introducing Marco’s crazy carnival of creatures to a new generation of readers.
Swifts and Us: The Life Of The Bird That Sleeps In The Sky
by Sarah GibsonSwifts live almost entirely in the air. They eat, drink, sleep, mate and gather their nesting materials on the wing, fly thousands of miles across the world, navigating their way around storms, never lighting on tree, cliff or ground, until they return home with the summer.
When Fishes Flew: The Story Of Elena's War
by Michael MorpurgoThis first new novel in two years from the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller is a sweeping story of love and rescue – an unforgettable journey to the Greek island of Ithaca, and back in time to World War Two…
The Curse of the School Rabbit
by Judith KerrThe laugh-out-loud story of a boy who needs a new bike for Christmas, the rabbit who might help him get it, and a lot of bad luck… From the one and only Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat!
Max the Miracle Dog: The Heart-warming Tale Of A Life-saving Friendship
by Kerry IrvingThe Sunday Times bestseller ’Are you ready, Max? If anyone’s going to help me do this, it’s you.’ The heart-warming tale of a life-saving friendship.
Ten Things My Cat Hates About You
by Lottie LucasThis funny, warm-hearted rom com is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Mhairi McFarlane! ‘The sweetest tale…crammed with joy’ Sunday Times bestseller Milly Johnson
How to Lose an Ex in Ten Days
by Lottie LucasFor a fresh twist on How to Lose An Ex in Ten Days! This funny, warm-hearted romantic comedy is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk!
A Friend Called Alfie
by Rachel WellsThe Sunday Times bestseller returns for a sixth book! Alfie and his mischievous kitten George are back for more adventures – this time with a puppy in tow…
Beak, Tooth and Claw: Living With Predators In Britain
by Mary Colwell‘A must read for all wildlife lovers’ Dominic Dyer Foxes, buzzards, crows, badgers, weasels, seals, kites – Britain and Ireland’s predators are impressive and diverse and they capture our collective imagination. But many consider them to our competition, even our enemies.
Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar: The Cat Superstar (Marshmallow Pie Ser. #01)
by Clara VulliamyA hilarious new series from Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective, about grumpy cat Marshmallow Pie and his reluctant pursuit of stardom. Perfect for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat or The Secret Life of Pets.
Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar On TV (Marshmallow Pie Ser. #02)
by Clara VulliamyThe second book in the Marshmallow Pie Cat Superstar series by Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective. Perfect for fans of Toto the Ninja Cat or The Secret Life of Pets.
Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar in Hollywood (Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar #3)
by Clara VulliamyThe third book in the Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar series by Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective.
Marshmallow Pie The Cat Superstar On Stage (Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar #4)
by Clara VulliamyThe fourth book in the Marshmallow Pie the Cat Superstar series by Clara Vulliamy, the author-illustrator of Dotty Detective
A Cosy Christmas in Cornwall
by Jane LinfootThe perfect cosy read for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Trisha Ashley and Holly Martin! A December to remember…
Exotic Vetting: What Treating Wild Animals Teaches You About Their Lives
by Romain PizziAnaesthetising a fish, x-raying a frog and hospitalising a walrus are all in a day’s work for the world’s wildest veterinarian.
Chimpanzees: Band 3 Yellow (PDF) (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Ben HubbardCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Learn all about chimpanzees, from where they live to what they eat, in this photographic non-fiction book. Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language This book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes. Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
Face To Face With Dolphins: Level 5 (PDF)
by Flip Nicklin Linda NicklinNational Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Dive deep into the world of Dolphins with experienced nature photographers Flip and Linda Nicklin and learn about these friendly and fascinating mammals. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and marine biologists of tomorrow! Level 5 readers are ideal for kids who are confident in reading independently and ready for the challenge of varied sentence lengths, some technical vocabulary and increasing inference.
Face To Face With Butterflies: Level 6 (PDF)
by Darlyne MurawskiNational Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Join experienced nature photographer Darlyne Murawski on a journey of transformation and discovery to learn all about these delicate, beautiful creatures. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and insect scientists of tomorrow! Level 6 readers are ideal for kids who are very confident in reading independently and ready to challenge themselves with a wide variety of sentence structures and writing styles, a range of new technical vocabulary and the need for more complex inference.
Face To Face With Gorillas: Level 5 (PDF)
by Michael Nichols Elizabeth CarneyNational Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Journey deep into the jungle with experienced nature photographers to learn about one of humankind’s closest cousins. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and primatologists of tomorrow! Level 5 readers are ideal for kids who are confident in reading independently and ready for the challenge of varied sentence lengths, some technical vocabulary and increasing inference.
Face To Face With Manatees: Level 5 (PDF)
by Brian Skerry Elizabeth CarneyNational Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Dive deep into the watery world of Manatees with an experienced nature photographer and learn all about these gentle giants. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and marine biologists of tomorrow! Level 5 readers are ideal for kids who are confident in reading independently and ready for the challenge of varied sentence lengths, some technical vocabulary and increasing inference.
Face To Face With Lions: Level 5 (PDF)
by Dereck Joubert Beverly JoubertNational Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Journey to the plains of Africa and join experienced nature photographers Dereck and Beverly Joubert to learn all about the fearsome and magnificent lion. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and scientists of tomorrow! Level 5 readers are ideal for kids who are confident in reading independently and ready for the challenge of varied sentence lengths, some technical vocabulary and increasing inference.
Face To Face With Orangutans: Level 5 (PDF)
by Tim Laman Cheryl KnottNational Geographic Face to Face Readers is a high-interest series of books for confident, independent readers that have been adapted to a Key Stage 2 audience by education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively first-person text and fascinating facts about the natural world. Journey to the rainforests of Borneo and join experienced nature photographers to learn all about these highly intelligent, tree-dwelling primates. Written in an engaging and fun to read format, the captivating photos and fascinating facts are perfect for encouraging the future explorers and primatologists of tomorrow! Level 5 readers are ideal for kids who are confident in reading independently and ready for the challenge of varied sentence lengths, some technical vocabulary and increasing inference.