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Rollercoasters: Trash (PDF)

Soon to be made into a film, Raphael, Gardo and Rat are three street kids who sort through mountains of trash for anything they can sell or recycle. When they come across a mysterious bag amongst the rubbish, containing a key and a wallet, they are soon on the run, using their wits and quick tongues to stay ahead of the police.

Key Stage 3 History: 1066-1750 (PDF)

Collins Key Stage 3 History is an exciting and accessible new series focused on ensuring that all pupils make clear, measurable progression at Key Stage 3 - whether it is a 2 or a 3 year course.

History For Common Entrance: Medieval Realms Britain 1066-1485 (PDF)

ISEB-endorsed textbook for Common Entrance exam preparation, History for Common Entrance: Medieval Realms Britain 1066-1485 ensures a thorough understanding of the 'Medieval Realms' element of the Common Entrance exam syllabus. Clearly presented content, lively illustrations and challenging end-of-chapter questions encourage learning and inspire a love of History.

History For Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1740-1914 (PDF)

Ensure a thorough understanding of the 1750 - 1914 period of British history with this essential ISEB-endorsed textbook for Common Entrance exam preparation.

Read On - Race to the Pole (PDF)

In 1911 British explorer Robert Falcon Scott hoped to be the first person to reach the South Pole. Little did he know an explorer from Norway had had the same idea. It would be a race to the Pole! Produced in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, this book tells the story of Scott's and Amundsen's epic race and its deadly conclusion. It also explores the scientific legacy of Scott's expedition and looks at the new frontiers of exploration today. -Help Key Stage 3 students move from Level 3b to Level 3a in reading. -Support comprehension with stunning photographs that bring the Antarctic experience to life. -Encourage shared and guided reading using the ready-made tasks and discussion points on the activity pages at the back of the book.

KS3 Maths Progress Progression Workbook PI 3 (PDF)

KS3 Maths Progression Workbooks offer extra practice of key content, along with progression checkers at the end of each Unit and plenty of dynamic student support. Hundreds of extra practice questions at different levels of difficulty: Mastery, Strengthen and Extend Guided questions with partially worked solutions, hints and QR codes linking to worked example videos give students crucial support Progression checkers at the end of each Unit encourage students to take ownership of their learning, and allows them to track their progress as they work through the book.

KS3 Maths Progress Student Book Pi 3 (Maths Progress 2014)

Highly motivating differentiated Student Books develop confidence, fluency and problem-solving, supporting progression: Full ability range : Alpha (Access), Pi (Tier 1), Theta (Tier 2) and Delta (Tier 3) Unit structure based on mastery lessons, formative test, consolidation and extension lessons and a summative unit test Reflection (metacognition) is explicitly encouraged to build perseverance and confidence STEM and Finance lessons highlight these important links to using maths in real life Reasoning and Problem-solving are nurtured in preparation for progressing to GCSE

Pearson Education Education Baccalaureate Francais B Teacher's Book for the IB Diploma (PDF)

Schemes of work, to enable you to design the course in the best way for your students to achieve exam success Comprehensive lesson plans suggesting how best to use the book to develop students' receptive, productive and interactive skills Suggestions for how best to use each exercise, focusing on both oral and written responses. Answers to all exercises Assistance with time planning Practical advice and support with assessment Vocabulary lists

Pearson Education Baccalaureate: Environmental Systems and Societies (2nd edition) (PDF)

Pearson Education Baccalaureate Environmental Systems and Societies, 2nd edition is acomprehensive textbook that covers all eight topics from the course, along with advice on Internal Assessment, the Extended Essay, and links to Theory of Knowledge. It will help you to prepare thoroughly and methodically for your examinations. * Written by experienced IB teachers and examiners. * Detailed diagrams and photographs help to explain key concepts. * Practice questions from past examination papers help you with exam preparation. * Clear links to Theory of Knowledge throughout. * ATL skills are addressed in Challenge Yourself boxes and the online worksheets. * Significant ideas, big questions, and key concepts are signposted throughout. * Provides guidance on Internal Assessment and the Extended Essay. * Written to give you an international and transdisciplinary perspective. * Enhanced eText gives 4 years access to a wealth of additional online materials such as animations, videos, revision worksheets and quizzes to support and extend your studies. There are many more titles in the Pearson Education Baccalaureate series. Visit www.Pearson Educationglobalschools.com/ib for a complete list. Andrew Davis teaches at St Edward's School, Oxford, where he introduced the IB ESS course and is the Head of Environmental Science. Andrew worked in South East Asia for 10 years as part of the Royal Society's Rainforest Research Programme, examining the effects of rainforest disturbance on insect communities. He has published many articles on his insect work and maintains an active interest in tropical ecology and conservation. Garrett Nagle has taught at St Edward's School Oxford since 1986. He has been an IB examiner and moderator since 2004 and has been involved in over 50 textbooks and numerous articles. He is currently an examiner, team leader and workshop leader on IB related topics, as well as Deputy Chief Examiner. He was Head of Geography at St. Edward's School from 1988-2001 and is Chairman of the Oxford Geographical Association.

MathsLinks: Y8 Students' Book C (PDF)

MathsLinks is an engaging series that delivers the KS3 specification in a manageable, practical format. It offers many flexible ways to achieve learning and skills objectives, including unique electronic support through OxBox technology.

The Wind Singer (PDF)

The second book in William Nicholson’s award-winning epic fantasy series, Wind on Fire. ‘Gloriously cinematic and completely enthralling’ – Independent "I hate school! I hate ratings! I won't reach higher! I won't strive harder! I won't make tomorrow better than today!" In the walled city state of Aramanth, rules are everything. When Kestrel Hath dares to rebel, the Chief Examiner humiliates her father and sentences the whole family to the harshest punishment. Desperate to save them, Kestrel learns the secret of the wind singer, and she and her twin brother, Bowman, set out on a terrifying journey to the true source of evil that grips Aramanth . . . Fantasy books for children don’t get more spectacular than The Wind Singer. Since first publication, William Nicholson’s Wind on Fire trilogy has been translated into over 25 languages and won prizes including the Blue Peter Book Award and Smarties Prize Gold Award. One of the greatest writers of our time, William Nicholson’s has not only sold millions of children’s books worldwide, he also written for the screen and the stage, including the Oscar-winning film Gladiator and the BAFTA-winning play Shadowlands.

Oxford Learner's French Dictionary (PDF)

IMPORTANT: This PDF file is created from a non-text recognisable PDF and will contain some errors. This comprehensive dictionary fulfils the requirements of the KS3 Modern Languages Framework from KS3 to GCSE. It includes example sentences to illustrate how the language works and to meet sentence building requirements, French verb tables and boxed entries for important function words, with explanations of usage.

Caminos 1 segunda edicion: Student Book (PDF)

Caminos is a popular Spanish course for beginners. Caminos Segunda Edicion has been fully revised and updated. Caminos Segunda Edicion 1 amp; 2 cover the QCA Scheme of Work for Spanish.

KS3 Science: Book 2 (PDF)

Pupil Book 2 fully matches the new KS3 specs with built-in progression, helping students working at all levels to work at their full potential. Look out for the differentiated colour-coded levelling and How Science Works throughout, making the transition to the new curriculum easy!

Collins KS3 Science, Pupil Book 1, Book 1

Every page in Collins KS3 Science is packed with stimulating Science to engage and involve the whole class. The course is a perfect match for the new Programme of Study, as well as to the new Framework for Science.

KS3 Science: Book 3 (PDF)

Pupil Book 3 fully matches the new KS3 specs with built-in progression, helping students working at all levels to work at their full potential. Look out for the differentiated colour-coded levelling and How Science Works throughout, making the transition to the new curriculum easy!

21st Century Citizenship and PSHE: Book 2 (PDF)

Completely revised and updated, this New Edition of the Citizenship and PSHE scheme provides everything you need to deliver the Programmes of Study for Citizenship and Guidelines for PSHE. Broken down into 3 main sections: Personal; Local and National; International

History For Common Entrance: Making Of The UK 1485-1750 (PDF)

Ensure a thorough understanding of the 1485-1750 period of British history with this essential ISEB-endorsed textbook for Common Entrance exam preparation.

Geography Matters 3: Higher (PDF)

Geography Matters is a Key Stage 3 course created for pupils of all abilities. The pupil textbooks for year nine are parallel in their content coverage but are set at different levels, Foundation and Higher, to provide material at the right level and pace for both less able and more able pupils. Pupil books emphasize investigation skills, and integrated geographical skills such as map work and data analysis. The activities are linked to literacy and numeracy and have integrated ICT skills. Regular tasks provide feedback on progress and extention activities.

Oxford Learner's French Dictionary (2012 edition) (PDF)

This easy-to-use dictionary is ideal for all French language learners from secondary level onwards. It includes vocabulary for the KS3 Modern Languages Framework, KS4 National Curriculum, and Scottish Guidelines. Essential curriculum words are highlighted with a key to deliver the required exam vocabulary easily. Up-to-date examples illustrate how French works and meets the Curriculum's sentence building requirements. It contains full French verb tables with tenses translated, extended entries for important function words and clear footnotes on usage provide extra help. Bite-size information boxes also give cultural tips and help with tackling tricky language issues. An illustrated colour section provides useful everyday phrases on different topics such as words relating to family and friends, holidays, restaurants and shops, travel, transport, jobs and work places, media and communications, and more.nbsp;

Oxford Learner's Spanish dictionary (PDF)

So much more than just a one word look-up dictionary, the Learner's Dictionary gives advice, context and tips to support learners both on paper and verbally. With up-to-date vocabulary delivering the Modern Language Framework and National Curriculum requirements as well as that for everyday life in Spanish-speaking countries, this is the perfect dictionary to take your student through Secondary school.

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Bugsy Malone (Essential Modern Classics) (PDF)

Read the story behind the beloved film - now available in Essential Modern Classics.

Read On: Extreme Survival (PDF)

What would you do to survive? Would you eat frogs, spiders . or even human flesh? Read the amazing true stories of people who have survived in extreme situations.This book tells the real-life stories of people who have survived in extreme situations from plane crashes to getting lost in the jungle, desert or mountains. Learn the basics of survival and take part in survival quizzes to test your knowledge.Help Key Stage 3 students move from Level 3b to Level 3c in reading.Support comprehension with engaging photography and illustration.Encourage shared and guided reading using the ready-made tasks and discussion points on the activity pages at the back of the book. Suitable for Key Stage 3 students with a reading age of 9 years.

KS3 Science: Complete Study and Practice (PDF)

Suitable for KS3 Science, this title provides revision notes, practice SATS questions, worked examples, and a mock SATS paper.