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Anne studied English at Cambridge and began writing fiction and non fiction for children for early years to teens ten years ago. She was longlisted for ther Aventis Science Prize in 2004. Anne lives in Cambridge.
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This striking, energetic series of which this is one of the titles, takes a rapid-fire ‘look and learn’ approach to subjects suitable for children aged 8 and over and each title makes the learning experience really fun. With fascinating topics ranging from Dinosaurs to Art, from Myths to Science, each of these books presents a key subject in a fresh and fascinating format. The subjects in each title are explained in 30-second sound-bites, supported by 3-second flash summaries. And if all that isn’t stimulating enough, the 3-minute mini-missions included will further challenge lively young minds. With colourful, original explanatory artwork on every page and text from a range of expert authors, these books are loaded with fun information and fast-track facts.
Minecraft Master Builder: Mega Metropolis will take you step-by-step through the process of designing and constructing your own Minecraft city. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create an amazing city with skyscrapers, a shopping centre, a sports stadium, apartment blocks, an underground railway and an awesome amusement park complete with ferris wheel, water ride, haunted house, and bouncy castle! The instructions are accompanied with images to clearly show how to put together each building, plus discover some of the science behind construction as you go.
Collins 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. Join two children as they pack lots of healthy food for a picnic in the garden in this photographic non-fiction book by Anne Rooney. Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion. The focus sounds in this book are: /ee/ /igh/ /oa/ /oo/ /oo/ /ar/ /or/ /ur/ /ow/ /ure/ /er/ nn, rr, pp, gg, dd, tt 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.
Largest. Fastest. Biggest. Most Extreme. From gigantic, spaceship-carrying transporters to ultra-luxurious motorhomes and the Large Hadron Collider - the biggest machine ever constructed by humans - this eye-popping book covers everything young readers want to know about the most amazing machines on the planet! Covering machines on land, in the air, at sea and in space.
What does it really mean when you give 100%? How does money work? Can you measure your volume while taking a bath? With the help of dynamic illustrations and fun activities, My STEM Day explains how marvellous maths is right behind a whole host of everyday activities. Follow the clock through an average day, and find out how maths makes a difference in a huge amount of activities outside the classroom. The pages are filled with unique, fun and original illustrations, not to mention projects and experiments that turns maths from a scary challenge into a playful pastime.
Why do ice lollies melt? How do your lungs work? How do you digest your lunch? With the help of dynamic illustrations and fun activities, My STEM Day Science takes you through the day and explain how incredible science underpins everything you do. Starting in the morning and working through the day, you'll find out how science lies behind so many everyday tasks and objects. Every page is filled with amazing original illustrations which explain science ideas in a fun and simple way. Plus there are experiments, projects and activities for readers to try themselves, helping to bring science to life.
Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature If you're looking for a smart, fast and highly effective way to plan, organise and speed through your AQA GCSE study and revision of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, these clever revision cards are the answer. The 55 compact cards in this nifty pack will walk you through everything you need to succeed in your studies. Characters and quotations, plots and contexts, themes and language - it's all here. We've even included special last-minute revision tips and exam practice cards dedicated to building your confidence. Effortlessly tailor and target your study sessions, revise key facts in a flash, build your skills and knowledge of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, get to grips with key quotations and race ahead to great results.
This highly illustrated swashbuckling title is a visual treat and a book for the whole family to treasure. In it, readers can discover who were the real pirates of the Caribbean (and elsewhere). In Pirates: True Stories of Seafaring Rogues, we explore pirates throughout history and across the globe. We come face to face with some of the most villainous and scurrilous rogues ever to sail the seven seas. Included are the notorious Blackbeard, who terrorized the Caribbean and the Atlantic seaboard of America until he met his end in a dramatic shoot-out; and Captain Kidd, who might be the unluckiest pirate of all time, and whose legendary treasure is still sought after. These in-depth pirate profiles are interspersed with highly visual maps and curiosities exploring all the incredible details of life as a pirate on the high seas.
Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Don't let being short of time or inspiration stop you studying and revising. This AQA GCSE Rapid Revision guide to Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has been expertly written and designed to provide everything you need to succeed, in no time at all. Cleverly structured and easy to use, this nifty guide is packed with all the content, quotations and questions you need to study, practise and revise effectively and efficiently. And with quick quizzes, memorable ideas maps and model answers you'll be able to remember and recall what you've learned with ease. Whether you're after some fast and focused help with studying the text, or counting down to an exam, Rapid Revision for The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is the quick and powerful way to race ahead to great results.
Space is mind-boggling. Time is measured in billions of years, and distances in trillions of miles. Space Record Breakers takes all this wonder and packages it in digestible, factual form, focusing half on the natural wonders of space and half on the history (and future) of humankind's exploration. What's the biggest known planet? The hottest star? The most intrepid astronaut? The first woman in space? The biggest volcano in the solar system?
112 fantastic pages crammed with facts about the world's biggest, fastest and most powerful vehicles, from speedboats to monster trucks, as well as rocketships, submarines, supertrucks... and more! Mega Machine Record Breakers is bursting with stats and facts, alongside stunning full-page photographs of the most amazing machines on Earth. From a giant crane that could lift 11 blue whales to a space probe that's travelled 17,000 million kilometres and counting - it's all in here.
Curious Questions & Answers About Science takes a sideways look at all that is wild, wonderful and downright weird about science. Mind-boggling questions and answers Fresh, quirky illustrations will appeal to children Fun approach to learning with humorous Would you Rather? questions The entertaining question and answer format make Curious Questions & Answers About Science the perfect book for both eager learners and reluctant readers aged 7+. Find out how super body cells attack germs, what made the loudest sound ever heard, and how many stars there are in the known universe. Pauline Reeves' lively illustrations complete this wonderfully quirky fact book.
Simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for constructing a Minecraft theme park, including a bouncy castle, water ride, haunted house, ferris wheel, roller coaster and animal park. Read about STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) topics in the real world, then put your learning to use within the game, discovering the differences between real life and the Minecraft world. Using core STEM principles, this book will take you through the process of designing and constructing your own Minecraft theme park - from calculating area when building your rides and understanding the different properties of the materials available to you, to learning how gravity and friction affect the speed of your roller coaster. At the end of the book you will have created one amazing theme park, complete with multiple attractions, ticket booths and lighting.
Build a bustling Minecraft metropolis - and get to grips with STEM concepts (science, technology, engineering and maths) as you play! Using core STEM principles, this book will take you step-by-step through the process of designing and constructing your own mega Minecraft city - from calculating area when building your foundations and understanding the different properties of the materials available to you, to learning about lighting and the use of symmetry in architecture. Read about science topics in the real world, then put your learning to use within the game, discovering the differences between real life and the Minecraft world. At the end of the book the reader will have created one amazing city, with skyscrapers, shops, a sports stadium, roads and houses.
Feel fully confident, prepared and exam-ready with seven AQA practice tests to work through Calm your nerves and overcome your worries by getting familiar with exam-style questions before the final exam Reduce your anxiety about the time you'll have to plan and answer questions by experiencing examination conditions before you enter the exam room Maximise your grades and aim higher by comparing your work against the sample answers provided We take your success seriously, so if you're studying Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson for your AQA English Literature GCSE and are looking for some essential test practice before your final exam, you can trust this book to get you up to speed. Proper practice is crucial if you want to perform at your best, and this is the only book of AQA practice tests dedicated solely to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Use it before your final exam to test your knowledge, focus your revision and face your exam feeling ready, prepared and confident. Why not use these AQA Practice Tests with our Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Study Guide and Workbook for the most complete practice and revision solution? Just search for 9781447982180 for the Study Guide, and 9781292138084 for the Workbook.
From early dinosaurs to creatures of the deep, land dinosaurs to wetland dinosaurs and prehistoric flying creatures, learn about how dinosaurs lived in the Mesozoic era. Lift the flaps, layer by layer, to discover everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs - and hear how the different dinosaurs sounded! Listen to the sounds of the prehistoric world as you lift the final flap on each page to activate the sound effect and bring each scene to vivid life! Learn fascinating facts about these jurassic creatures and their habitats including hunters, planteaters, marine and flying reptiles and insects and enjoy hours of interactive fun as you lift the flaps and listen to the sounds of each dinosaur habitat. With flaps to lift and sounds to listen to, this vibrant book introduces children to dinosaurs in the most fun way!
From the Pacific to the Indian oceans, discover how wild animals live in different underwater habitats around the world. Listen to the sounds of the ocean as you lift the final flap on each page to activate the sound effect and bring each scene to vivid life! Learn fascinating facts about wild creatures and their habitats including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects and arachnids and enjoy hours of interactive fun as you lift the flaps and listen to the sounds of each wildlife habitat. With flaps to lift and sounds to listen to, this vibrant book introduces children to creatures of the deep blue underwater world in the most fun way!
From the Amazon rainforest to the North American Rockies, European scrubland to the African savanna to the forests of Asia, discover how wild animals live in different habitats around the world. Listen to the sounds of the savanna or the atmospheric jungle noises as you lift the final flap on each page to activate the sound effect and bring each scene to vivid life! Learn fascinating facts about wild creatures and their habitats including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects and arachnids and enjoy hours of interactive fun as you lift the flaps and listen to the sounds of each wildlife habitat. With flaps to lift and sounds to listen to, this vibrant book introduces children to the animals of the world in the most fun way!
Largest. Fastest. Biggest. Most Extreme. From gigantic, spaceship-carrying transporters to ultra-luxurious motorhomes and the Large Hadron Collider - the biggest machine ever constructed by humans - this eye-popping book covers everything young readers want to know about the most amazing machines on the planet! Covering machines on land, in the air, at sea and in space, Extreme Machines is guaranteed to keep gadget-mad kids spellbound.
In Pirates: Dead Men's Tales, we explore pirates throughout history and across the globe. We come face-to-face with some of the most villainous and scurrilous rogues ever to sail the seven seas. Included are the notorious Blackbeard, who terrorised the Caribbean and the Atlantic seaboard of America until he met his end in a dramatic shoot-out; and Captain Kidd, who might be the unluckiest pirate of all time, and whose legendary treasure is still sought after. Lavish hand-drawn illustrations bring the real life stories of legendary pirate-rogues to life. With in-depth pirate profiles and highly visual maps and explore all the incredible details of life as a pirate on the high seas.
Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This book is part of Slipstream LEVEL 2. The 350-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 7-9, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley.
30 marvellous maths topics for enquiring mini minds. What is maths? Why do we need it? Can birds count? What is the biggest number conceivable? Maths in 30 Seconds answers these and other questions in 30 awesome topics. Each topic is presented in a concise 30-second summary, supported by a 3-second flash soundbite and full-colour artwork. Fun, active elements for kids to make-and-do support the topics, encouraging them to test, explore, and discover more. With fast facts, mini missions, and engaging artwork, this book is an exciting introduction to the amazing world of maths.
Find out about the animals that ruled the sea, land and skies from before the time of the dinosaurs until humans appeared. Evolution - the story of changing life on Earth - is uncovered through examining fossils and remains, from dinosaur poo to shells to deep-frozen mammoths. * Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. * Text type: An information book * Curriculum links: Science
Test and improve your knowledge of every part of the text with a huge range of questions, activities and exercises Find out what you really know about key characters and quotations Practise and perfect your grammar, punctuation and spelling skills Boost your progress and get vital experience of exam-style questions We take your success seriously, so if you're studying Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson for GCSE, this York Notes write-in Workbook, complete with answers, is the best way to practise for better grades. The biggest and most in-depth available, this Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Workbook from York Notes is simple to use and suitable for AQA, Pearson Edexcel and all other GCSE (Grades 9-1) English Literature exams. Use it throughout your course to practise and improve, or for last-minute revision to test and hone your knowledge before the exam. Why not combine this Workbook with our Study Guide or Practice Papers for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? It's the best and most comprehensive way to make sure you're on track for exam success. Just search for 9781447982180 for the Study Guide and 9781292236841 for the AQA Practice Papers.
What is it like to witness a natural disaster? This series of books looks at a range of natural disasters, using first-hand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists and the media.
Go on an exciting real-life maths journey to practise the core topics of number, geometry, statistics, ratio & proportion, algebra and measurement. Through data visualisation methods which include colourful diagrams, pictograms, illustrations, photographs and infographics, Go Figure! brings maths into the real world in an innovative, exciting and engaging visual way. It makes even the trickiest problem easier to understand and builds valuable confidence in maths! Find out how the maths you learn at school can help you go on a journey through the human body! Maths challenges use real life data and fascinating facts to solve mathematical problems that will help you on your travels through space.
Go on an exciting real-life maths journey to practise the core topics of number, geometry, statistics, ratio & proportion, algebra and measurement. Through data visualisation methods which include colourful diagrams, pictograms, illustrations, photographs and infographics, Go Figure! brings maths into the real world in an innovative, exciting and engaging visual way. It makes even the trickiest problem easier to understand and builds valuable confidence in maths! Find out how the maths you learn at school can help you go on a journey around Planet Earth! Maths challenges use real life data and fascinating facts to solve mathematical problems that will help you on your travels!
Go on an exciting real-life maths journey to practise the core topics of number, geometry, statistics, ratio & proportion, algebra and measurement. Through data visualisation methods which include colourful diagrams, pictograms, illustrations, photographs and infographics, Go Figure! brings maths into the real world in an innovative, exciting and engaging visual way. It makes even the trickiest problem easier to understand and builds valuable confidence in maths! Find out how the maths you learn at school can help you go on a journey through the animal kingdom! Maths challenges use real life data and fascinating facts to solve mathematical problems that will help you learn all about the animal kingdom!
An informational text about winter, the coldest season of the year, this book ties in with the UK Key Stage 1 National Curriculum. Winter is a book-banded reading book for early readers, carefully levelled at Blue Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 227-word non-fiction book is suitable for ages 5 - 6. Winter featues a longer, less structured text with a more flexible vocabulary. There is variation in sentence patterns and content, little repetition, and longer language patterns. It has a full range of punctuation. Winter is part of Ransom Reading Stars, a structured programme for children learning to read. The series has fifteen levels: four phonics levels and eleven book band levels (Pink through to Lime).
From dogs and cats to stick insects and sea monkeys, there are many types of pet. Which one is right for you? * Purple/ Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary. * Text type - information book. * This non-fiction report includes a glossary and index on page 21, as well as a summary on pages 22-23 that allows the reader to look back at all the pets' needs. * Curriculum links - Science: 'Pupils should be taught to ... identify and name a variety of common animals'.
Do you know where you can find an upside-down house? Or a hotel made of ice? What about a tree house you can hardly see? No? Then find out in Bizarre Buildings - filled with facts about some of the strangest buildings on Earth. Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This book is part of Slipstream LEVEL 2. The 350-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 7-9, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley.
When Ben discovers that his Facebook page has been changed, he is worried. Then someone sends emails from his account! Have his personal and work files been hacked? This book looks at the topics of computer science and information and communications technology to explain how Ben's laptop and his company's network have been compromised, and how the systems administrator, network manager, and police investigators can track down the person carrying out the cyber attack.
Go on an exciting real-life maths journey to practise the core topics of number, geometry, statistics, ratio & proportion, algebra and measurement. Through data visualisation methods which include colourful diagrams, pictograms, illustrations, photographs and infographics, Go Figure! brings maths into the real world in an innovative, exciting and engaging visual way. It makes even the trickiest problem easier to understand and builds valuable confidence in maths! Find out how the maths you learn at school can help you go on a journey through the human body! Maths challenges use real life data and fascinating facts to solve mathematical problems that will help you on your travels through space.
Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This book is part of Slipstream LEVEL 2. The 350-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 7-9, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley. Do you know what an earthquake is? Or the name of the largest volcano? What about tornadoes - do you know how fast they spin? No? Then find out in Dangerous Earth - filled with facts about some of the most dangerous natural activity on Earth.
128 fantastic pages crammed with facts about the world's biggest, fastest and most powerful vehicles, from speedboats to monster trucks! Mega Machine Record Breakers is crammed with boy-friendly stats and facts, alongside stunning full-page photographs of the most amazing machines on Earth.
Our bodies are always growing and changing - from before we are born until the day we die. Even when we're asleep our hearts continue to beat, we keep on breathing, and the cells that make up our bodies are constantly being repaired and renewed. But how and why does this happen? This book looks at the physical changes our bodies undergo, from reflex actions and changes to bones, to the impact of wounds, disease, and ageing.
Drew isn't worried when his little brother Martin digs up a bone in the garden, but then Martin finds more bones in the shape of a hand. The hand starts leaving Drew spooky messages. Who is the soldier boy, and what does he want from Drew?
Can two boys solve a mystery they were never supposed to know about? Karl is on the train going home from school when he sees two men dumping a rolled up carpet into a ditch. Karl notices a scruffy shoe sticking out of one end. ...
Danny is a Runner - a refugee running away from a country destroyed by climate change. When Chris finds Danny, he knows he should hand him in. It's the law. Instead, Chris decides to help Danny. Even though climate change is turning more people into Runners every day. Republished as a new edition, this book is one of the Shades 2.0 series. This book is perfect for reluctant teens who still want an exciting, unpatronising story that is relevant to their interests and concerns, but who don't want to read a longer novel. With a length of only 6,000 words, and filled with drama, this story will appeal to all reluctant teen readers.
Do you know what is the fastest bird? Or who is the fastest man? What about the name of the fastest car, or the fastest boat? No? Then find out in World's Fastest - filled with facts about some of the fastest things on Earth. Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This book is part of Slipstream LEVEL 1. The 300-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 7, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley.
Do you know who the Rolling Stones are? Or when The Who formed? What about the Arctic Monkeys? No? Then find out in Greatest Rock Bands - filled with facts about some of the world's best rock bands. Slipstream is a new generation of reading resources specifically designed for struggling and reluctant readers. Through exciting and carefully levelled texts, Slipstream enables readers to accelerate their reading experience. This book is part of Slipstream LEVEL 1. The 300-word text is levelled for readers with a reading age of 5-7, but its engaging content makes it perfect for a wide range of older readers too. All texts are levelled by reading experts Dee Reid and Diana Bentley.
Our bodies are always growing and changing - from before we are born until the day we die. Even when we're asleep our hearts continue to beat, we keep on breathing, and the cells that make up our bodies are constantly being repaired and renewed. But how and why does this happen? This book looks at the physical changes our bodies undergo, from reflex actions and changes to bones, to the impact of wounds, disease, and ageing.
If we go into hospital today, we know anaesthetics, antibiotics and antiseptics will be used to make the visit as pain-free and safe as possible. But how were they discovered, and what were operations like before they were used? This fact-filled information book looks at the journey surgery has made, from its early days to modern hospitals. * 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; History. * This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
What's the worst smell in the world? The ugliest animal? The most revolting parasite? You'll find the answers to all these questions and more in this book of most revolting things...Particularly suitable for reluctant readers and for 10-14s with a reading age of 8+. You may have heard about world records for things like the fastest runner or tallest person, but how about the records of some truly disgusting facts and feats - like the grossest smells, most horrible hobbies or revolting foods? Have you ever seen a painting made out of elephant dung? Or eaten crispy fried spiders? Find out more bizarre information about the world around you in this delightfully disgusting book!
How do you cope when you are suddenly turned in to a vampire? No doubt you have many questions. How long will you live? Do you really need to sleep in a coffin? Con you still fall in love? Can you still eat take-away meals? As vampirism spreads in the wake of Vampire Dawn, this guide to living as one of the undead is a crucial handbook for new vampires. Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. As part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, it is written as a 'guide' for new vampires. It is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.
Juliette is a model - but she's also a vampire. In the glamorous world of high fashion, her odd behavior usually goes unnoticed. But a photoshoot in Paris brings Juliette face to face with how her life had changed since she became a vampire. As she falls in love, she finds herself drawn into an alien world of passion, jealousy and murder that stretches back hundreds of years. Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.
Finn's life sucks. And he writes songs about it. But now he's a vampire, he has something else to sing about, something unique - and dangerous. It adds an edge to his music that sees his career take off at last. Fame and fortune are not that simple, though, and he soon finds that vampires make enemies easily. Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.
Omar thinks he's flying to New York for work experience in a laboratory - but he's kidnapped en route and taken far away. With no possibility of escaping, he's forced to work with other vampires in a cutting-edge science establishment - but their methods are unorthodox and unethical, and he doesn't want to be involved. Is Omar the experimenter - or is he the subject? Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.
Five teenagers camping in a forest in Hungary stumble across a dead body. That's scary enough - but what happens next is beyond scary. The discovery triggers a terrifying decent in to blood-lust and vampirism that leads them in to an ancient underworld rules by a French nobleman nearly 400 years old. Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. The first part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world, a group of teenagers, smartphones and the internet. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.
What happens when a vampire is involved in a hit-and-run accident? And when the hospital where the body is taken is struck by a series of mysterious and ghastly crimes? Ruby goes to the hospital to search for her vampire brother, fearing the worst. But his body has gone missing, and Ruby is soon caught in a tense life-or-death race to find out what has happened. Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.
Ava doesn't know how she came to be in Kosovo, or what is wrong with her. Released by the vampire elite, who believes she is immune to vampirism, she must fend for herself in the freezing Balkan winter. When she falls for a boy who works in the circus, she thinks things are finally going her way - but terror is only ever one step behind her. Edgy and exciting, this book is a fantastic addition to the vampire genre. Part of the clever Vampire Dawn series, this story intertwines fascinating historical (vampire) figures with the contemporary world a group of smartphones and the internet. After reading the first book, Die Now or Live Forever, the books can be read in any order. This book is ideal for reluctant readers who want to delve into the world of vampires.
Tsunami! describes how earthquakes and volcanoes cause deadly waves, the devastation they inflict on communities and the environment, and why they are so difficult to predict.
Alcohol gives the straight facts about alcohol, addresses teenagers' concerns, and offers help for anyone affected by an alcohol problem.
Bullying offers support and practical advice about dealing with bullies and discusses how we can all help solve the bullying problem together.
Is Our Climate Changing? looks at the complex issues surrounding climate change.
You can't build a bridge, bake a cake or even do your shopping without maths, but many children (and adults) are put off it at school because it can seem pretty tricky and, dare we say it, boring...50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Maths will help you over your maths hurdles once and for all. Packed with hundreds of amazing puzzles, games and facts, each chapter breaks down the basics in a fun, accessible way. The weird and wonderful scenarios - which include How to be a Codebreaker, How to Measure a Mountain and and How to Contact an Alien - will entertain as much as they inform, making learning maths a breeze.
Level: KS1 Subject: English Suitable for the 2020 tests Covering all required English Key Stage 1 curriculum content, this book offers clear assessment testing and includes advice from teachers on how best to use the tests in order to move up to the next level. With a simple layout in black and white, these English tests are designed to mimic the real tests, encouraging children to gain confidence through the assessment process. Children age 6-7 will enjoy practising the key English skills learned at KS1. Included in this book: * Comprehensive and in-depth test practice * All required KS1 curriculum content * Test advice from experienced teachers * Pull-out answer section
Did you know that an adult human has two kilograms of skin? Or that if you took all the iron in the body, you'd be able to make a nail? Or that you have as many hairs as a chimpanzee? Find out just how horrible you are in this book of weird and wonderful facts about the human body! Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.
Find out how people in the most populated country in the world dress every day and for special occasions. Topics include how the climates in different parts of China affect what people wear, the various types of fabric used, and how cultural changes have influenced styles of dress throughout the centuries.
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