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Horrible Christmas (Horrible Histories Ser.)

HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS is filled with all the festive facts every HORRIBLE HISTORIES reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask! Updated for the 20th anniversary of HORRIBLE HISTORIES, the complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when the Puritans tried to abolish Christmas, to Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footballs. Plus dreadful jokes, rotten recipes, and a Christmas quiz!

Horrible Histories Frightful First World War

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the FRIGHTFUL FIRST WORLD WAR, including what the 'Fat King' did with food scraps and dead horses, how sniffing your own pee could save your life in a gas attack and why a pair of old socks gave away top German secrets. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. Revised by the author to make HORRIBLE HISTORIES more accessible to young readers. www.horrible-histories.co.uk

The Hound of the Baskervilles: PDF (Graphic Revolve UK)

Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions and writing prompts.

How Does a Lighthouse Work?

How can we tell one lighthouse from another? What does a lighthouse keeper do? Where are the most unusual lighthouses in the world? Depart on an enchanting voyage with the school children in this book to discover the answers to these questions along with other fascinating facts about lighthouses and how they work.

How to Have Totally Awesome Parents (Louis the Laugh)

When Louis' mum and dad discover he's been power-napping in class, and they 'totally overreact', Louis' life suddenly get's a whole lot worse. From checking his homework, to recorder lessons, his supervillain parents want to be involved with everything! Just how far will Louis go to try turn things back to how they were - and to convince his parents to let him appear on the most awesome vlog in the entire universe? Follow the hilarious adventures – and misadventures! – of Louis, the aspiring schoolboy comedian, in this laugh-out-loud series from the award-winning author of 'How to Train Your Parents', Pete Johnson.

How to Speak Spook (and Stay Alive)

A hilarious new ghostly adventure story from the award-winning writer of BEAST and SPARKS. Donald can see, hear and chat with ghosts. So can his mum, but she isn't very good at it (not that she knows that, so don't tell her). She's often called to help solve ghostly problems, like ridding the local supermarket of a ghoulish flip-flopping display of reanimated fish. Donald actually solves the problems himself by having a chat with the ghosts, but he pretends it was his mum, just to be nice. But now some sort of ancient monster ghost has turned up and seems like it wants to cause a lot of trouble. And this monster ghost doesn't want to talk.

How To Update Your Parents (Louis The Laugh)

When Louis's parents decide he spends too long "glued to screens", they come up with their worst idea ever – a total ban on tablets, computers and mobiles! Louis needs a plan to fight back, and fast! Can his best friend, Maddy, come to the rescue? From the author of How to Train Your Parents comes another hilarious addition to the Louis the Laugh’s adventures.

Hwdi (Cyfres Mellt)

Nofel ar gyfer disgyblion Blynyddoedd 7-9 i'w darllen fel dosbarth neu fel unigolion. Mae Gareth F. Williams yn feistr ar storïau sy'n codi gwallt eich pen a bydd Hwdi yn gwneud i chi edrych dros eich hysgwydd dro ar ôl tro ... [An exciting story by master novelist Gareth F. Williams for Year 7-9 pupils, with many hair-raising occurrences to keep readers looking over their shoulder time and time again …] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

Ignite English Student Book 1 (PDF)

Ignite English aims to excite and motivate teachers and students by making learning relevant and supporting teachers. Addressing key concerns raised in recent Ofsted reports as well as meeting the needs of the new KS3 National Curriculum, the Student Books are structured around thematic units that cover a variety of forms as well as including unique immersive production based-units. Ignite English has a core focus on engaging students by connecting their skill development, through the theme of the unit, with Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills used in a range of relevant and interesting jobs outside school.

Ignite English Student Book 2 (PDF)

Ignite English aims to excite and motivate teachers and students by making learning relevant and supporting teachers. Addressing key concerns raised in recent Ofsted reports as well as meeting the needs of the new KS3 National Curriculum, the Student Books are structured around thematic units that cover a variety of forms as well as including unique immersive production based-units. Ignite English has a core focus on engaging students by connecting their skill development, through the theme of the unit, with Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills used in a range of relevant and interesting jobs outside school.

Impact English - Year 8: student book 2

Through its range of engaging extracts Impact English: enables you to teach all abilities in every class using three levels of differentiation per year / integrates the study of grammar and language skills in a way that makes it relevant to the subject as a whole / shows pupils the features and conventions of all the National Curriculum and Framework text types using strong model texts / develops the key skills in English through lots of individual and group activities / saves you time by giving you the opportunity to use the same texts across all ability levels.

Impact English - Year 8: student book 2 (PDF)

Through its range of engaging extracts Impact English: enables you to teach all abilities in every class using three levels of differentiation per year / integrates the study of grammar and language skills in a way that makes it relevant to the subject as a whole / shows pupils the features and conventions of all the National Curriculum and Framework text types using strong model texts / develops the key skills in English through lots of individual and group activities / saves you time by giving you the opportunity to use the same texts across all ability levels.

In Search of History: Early Times - 1066 (PDF)

In Search of History' is a well established and trusted series which covers British history from early times through to the twentieth century, The material is presented in an enjoyable way and contains a unique blend of social and political history. The author has produced a lively and easy-to-read narrative that is accessible to a wide range of pupils. Extensive use is made of contemporary illustrative sources as well as line drawings, diagrams and cartoons which have been specially selected to stimulate interest and curiosity. Where appropriate, there are evidence sections, using written and visual evidence. Graded questions based on the text and evidence sections are also included to test and develop various skills such as deduction and decision-making

Indians of North America: student book (PDF)

Focusing on the North American Indians, this is one of a history series, modular in structure, which offers teachers the flexibility to design their own scheme of work at Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum. Each book covers all the core study units and also a wide range of optional units, and aims to be visually stimulating as well as offering activities which develop both skills and understanding. An extensive selection of primary and secondary sources is provided.

Industry, Invention and Empire: Britain 1745-1901 (PDF)

Written to match the new 2014 National Curriculum this book covers: from farming to factories, transport,an age of invention, industrial towns, the Slave Trade, Britain and France, the British in India, the fight for rights, the British in Ireland and change over time.

I'r Tir Tywyll

Nofel afaelgar yn dilyn anturiaethau tri ffrind wrth iddynt ymchwilio'n ddyfnach i'r pwerau tywyll sy'n rheoli bywydau trigolion pentref Blaencelyn; i ddarllenwyr 9-13 oed. Dilyniant i Olion Hen Elyn. [A gripping novel following the adventures of three friends as they delve deeper into the dark forces that govern the lives of the inhabitants of Blaencelyn village; for readers aged 9-13 years. A sequel to Olion Hen Elyn.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.

ISEB English for Common Entrance: Pupil's Book (PDF)

Endorsed by ISEB, the Pupil's Book contains full coverage of all the text types in the ISEB syllabus, together with integrated comprehension work. It offers specific exam preparation for the two revised format English papers at 13+, and guidance on tackling CE style questions. It also features practice exam questions. A grammar and punctuaction reference section is included as a discrete section in the endmatter. Higher level sections are included to prepare scholarship candidates, offering essential differentiation for teachers with classes of mixed ability.

ISEB English for Common Entrance: Study and Revision Guide (PDF)

Succeed in the exam with this revision guide, designed specifically for the brand new Common Entrance English syllabus. It breaks down the content into manageable and straightforward chunks with easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions that should take away the fear of CE and guide you through all aspects of the exam.

ISEB Geography for Common Entrance (PDF)

Endorsed by ISEB, this authoritative textbook prepares pupils for the Independent Schools Examinations Board's Common Entrance Geography examination. This book covers the five themes of Rivers and Coasts, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, Weather and Climate, Population and Settlement and Transport and Industry. Environmental issues are studied through the human geography topics, and OS map skills are developed throughout.nbsp;

ISEB Religious Studies for Common Entrance: Pupil's Book (PDF)

An authoritative textbook to prepare pupils for the compulsory sections of the Independent Schools Examination Board's (ISEB) Common Entrance Religious Studies examination. Updated and revised to reflect the latest syllabus, this book covers all the nominated Old Testament and New Testament texts through an investigative approach, providing active learning for the classroom as well as tasks for independent study and revision.nbsp;

Jane Eyre (Classics Retold Ser.)

Jemima Small vs the Universe

Johnny and the Dead

Johnny Maxwell can see the dead. He can talk to them, too--much to his friends' amazement. So when the news breaks that the local council plans to sell the cemetery to a property developer, Johnny learns that there are some things in life (and death) that are worth fighting for ...

Johnny and the Dead (PDF)

Johnny Maxwell can see the dead. He can talk to them, too--much to his friends' amazement. So when the news breaks that the local council plans to sell the cemetery to a property developer, Johnny learns that there are some things in life (and death) that are worth fighting for ...

Jummy At The River School (Jummy At The River School Series #1)

Jummy has won a place at the River School, the finest girls’ boarding school in Southern Nigeria. It’s everything she could wish for, until her less fortunate best friend from home, Caro, arrives unexpectedly at the school ... to work, not to learn.