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Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: The Fisherman and his Wife (PDF)
by Tanya LandmanA traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the chance to change his fortune, but will his wife's dissatisfaction put everything at risk? Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions
Collins Big Cat, Band 12 Copper: Life In Britain Before And After Claudius's Invasion (PDF)
by Ciaran MurtaghWhen the Roman Emperor Claudius invaded in 43 AD, life for people in Britain changed - a lot! This book will show you how people in Roman Britain lived, travelled, ate, dressed and even washed themselves. You'll also find out why the Romans came to Britain in the first place - and why they had to leave in the end. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - History
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: The Making of Mozart (PDF)
by Ciaran Murtagh Collins Big Cat StaffGet ready to meet a small boy with a big talent! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composing music and travelling the world to perform for kings and emperors when he was only eight years old. This is his story. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 28 and 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Music
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Snow and White and Red Rose (PDF)
by Joanna NadinA traditional tale from Germany, about two sisters and their friendship with a bear, who turns out to be not at all what he seems. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions.
Collins Big Cat,Band 12,Copper: Mega Plants (PDF)
by Steve ParkerPlants are amazing, different around the world - and the biggest living things ever. There are leaves twice as long as a bus, flowers that attract insects by smelling like dead bodies, and trees that grow taller than the Statue of Liberty or weigh ten times as much as a blue whale! * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Science
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: Dick Whittington (PDF)
by Kate ScottA fun, lively retelling of the traditional tale of Dick and how he hopes to change his fortune by travelling to London. But the big city is not paved with gold after all, and Dick's life is still hard, until he meets a curious cat, and suddenly his world changes. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper: On the Track (PDF)
by Andy Seed Collins Big Cat StaffTrack cycling has been around since the 1870s, but it's never been so popular as today! Find out all about the specialist bikes, breathtaking races and top riders in this book. * Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 28 and 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Physical Education; History
Collins Big Cat, Band 12, Copper:The Emperor’s New Clothes (PDF)
by Susie DayA traditional tale originating from Denmark about a vain king, who'll do anything to dress to impress, even if it ends up making him look rather silly! Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A traditional tale. Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: Living in an Earthquake Zone (PDF)
by Catriona Clarke Collins Big Cat StaffWhat's it really like to live in an earthquake zone and how do people know when one's about to happen? Explore where and why earthquakes take place and what to do when one strikes. *Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on page 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Geography - physical geography
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: Women in the Skies (PDF)
by Charlotte Coleman-Smith Collins Big Cat StaffFrom the first planes to modern spacecraft, follow the women who had the courage, grit and determination to conquer the skies! * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 28 and 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - History (beyond 1066)
Collins Big Cat, Band 13/Topaz: Underwater Treasure (PDF)
by Juliet KerriganDive under the water and discover lost treasures! Sunken ships, gold coins, giant statues and a drowned city are all waiting to be found. . . * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum links: history, geography, science
Collins Big Cat, Band 13/Topaz: Leisure and Entertainment since 1900 (PDF)
by Timothy KnapmanCan you imagine what life was like before television was invented? Find out about how music, dancing, film, television, sport and computing have changed since 1900. Read about the different things people used to do in their spare time and how this is different from what we do today. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum Links: History
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz: A Finders’ Guide to Rocks, Fossils and Soils (PDF)
by Alison Milford Collins Big Cat StaffJoin the experts on their field trip and discover how the rocks, fossils and soils are a vital part of our planet. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Science - Rocks; Geography - Natural resources
Collins Big Cat, Band 13/Topaz: Caribbean Carnival (PDF)
by Jillian PowellWear a bright costume, bang a drum, dance and sing. Come and join the carnival as the Caribbean islands celebrate in style! * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * An information book. * Curriculum Links: Geography
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz, Wind Power (PDF)
by Emily Dodd Collins Big Cat StaffWind power is used more and more around the world to give us electricity in our homes. But what is wind? How can it be used to make electricity and why is it replacing other forms of energy? Find out in this book. * Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 28 and 29 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Science - Electricity
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: The Life Cycle of a Polar Bear (PDF)
by Catriona Clarke Collins Big Cat StaffFollow the journey of a polar bear from cub to adulthood to find out how they reach the top of the Arctic food chain and survive in the frozen north. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 44 and 45 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Science - Living things and their habitats
Collins Big Cat, Band 14/Ruby: Early Kings of England (PDF)
by Jonathan Clements J. M. SertoriThere were a lot of changes in Britain between the departure of the Romans in 410 and the Norman invasion in 1066. In this book, find out who ruled the many British kingdoms in that time, and what life was like for the ordinary people living on farms and in towns and villages. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type: An information book * Curriculum links: History
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: What's Up with Time? (PDF)
by Becca Heddle Alan Rowe Collins Big Cat StaffHow do we measure time, and where does it come from? How do clocks work - and what happened before they were invented? Find out the fascinating answers inside. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on page 44 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Mathematics - measurement; History - chronological understanding
Collins Big Cat, Band 14/Ruby: Greatest Ashes Moments (PDF)
by Nick HunterWhen England and Australia play each other at cricket, there is a lot at stake: pride, passion, and a tiny trophy known as the Ashes. The contests between these two nations have been full of great moments. Find out which ones stand head and shoulder above the rest! * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type: An information book * Curriculum links: History
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: Vikings in Britain (PDF)
by David Macphail Collins Big Cat StaffThey came in their longships from Scandinavia, stealing gold and spreading fear. From fighting to settling, this is the story of how Vikings shaped the history of Britain as we know it. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 44 and 45 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - History - Viking raids and invasion
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: The Gargling Gorilla (PDF)
by Margaret Mahy Mike Phillips Collins Big Cat StaffBrave Tim agrees to look after Rosa's pets. He isn't afraid of vultures or wolfhounds, or even giant rabbits. But he isn't so sure about the gorilla, gargling in the kitchen! A comic story with a familiar setting, from Margaret Mahy. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type - Story with a familiar setting. * The reader response page consists of a story map to encourage children to retell the story in their own words. * Curriculum links - Citizenship: Animals and us; Music: Animal magic, exploring descriptive sounds. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader
Collins Big Cat, Band 14/Ruby: The Water Cycle (PDF)
by Alison MilfordWe all need water to survive - without it there would be no life on Earth! Find out how the Earth recycles water, and what we can do to help. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type: An information book * Curriculum links: science, geography
Collins Big Cat, Band 14/Ruby: Food Chains (PDF)
by Sally MorganAll living things need food to survive. Find out who eats whom, and how we all link together to form a food chain. • Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. • Text type: an information book • Curriculum links: science, geography
Collins Big Cat, Band 14, Ruby: Welcome to My City (PDF)
by Charlotte Raby Collins Big Cat StaffCome on a tour of four exciting - and very different - cities! Find out what it's like to live in Bristol, Paris, Los Angeles and Abu Dhabi, and discover: * fun things to do * important landmarks and history * how the local landscape and climate have affected life in each city. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. * Text type - An information book. * The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. * The glossary and index on pages 44 and 45 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. * Curriculum links - Geography - locational knowledge
Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: The Fall Of Julius Caesar (PDF)
by John DoughertyReacquaint yourself with Shakespeare's classic tale of power, control and leadership. When ruler Julius Caesar is offered more and more honours, and gains more and more power, there's only one way to put a stop to him. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Text type: Fiction from our literary heritage Curriculum links: English: fiction from the English literary heritage