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Roderick Hunt, Cynthia Rider, Kate Ruttle |
Oxford
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Read at Home: Level 1a: Funny Fish Book + CD
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Read at Home: Level 1a: Funny Fish Book + CD is a great option for parents who want to get their children into beginner reading. The interactive CD-ROM format, sound signals, and puzzle activity makes reading more enjoyable for young learners. The "Tips for Reading Together" and "Think about the Story" sections also provide useful discussion points for parents and children to further engage with the story. The humorous and detailed illustrations by Alex Brychta adds to the story's charm, making it a fun read-along with plenty of creative and educational engagement opportunities.
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This informative series for young children makes a perfect introduction to the wonders of the natural world. We look at related groups of animals in spectacular photographs, and zoom right in on their fascinating details, to see close-up how nature has designed them for living. The deadliest members of the animal kingdom are here! We explore the hunting skills of predators large and small, and take a close look at how they trap, chase, and catch their prey.
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Roderick Hunt, Cynthia Rider, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
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Read at Home: 2a: Poor Old Rabbit Book + CD
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This book is perfect for beginner readers, as it offers a variety of activities support reading skills and parental guidance. The inclusion of a CD makes it an engaging experience for children as they listen and read along. The tips for reading together and "think about the story" page also offer helpful guidance for parents. Overall, this book is a great way to make reading enjoyable for children while also improving their skills.
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Korky Paul, Laura Owen |
Oxford
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Whizz-Bang Winnie
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This book is perfect for young readers who love magical, hilarious, and action-packed stories. Join Winnie the Witch and her loyal cat, Wilbur, as they embark on four crazy adventures filled with humor, drama, and pure magic. With Korky Paul's lively illustrations bringing the characters to life, you won't be able to put this book down. Get ready for a whirlwind of fun with Whizz-Bang Winnie!
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Cynthia Rider, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
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Read at Home: Level 2b: I Can Trick a Tiger Book + CD
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"I Can Trick a Tiger" is a great choice for beginner readers who want an interactive reading experience. The audio CD included in the book helps children to learn new words, understand expressions and enjoy stories. The "Tips for Reading Together" section of the book helps parents to support their child's reading development. The puzzle and game activities included in the book help make it fun and engaging for children.
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Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
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The Spaceship, Level 4
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"The Spaceship, Level 4" is a perfect fit for children who are developing their vocabulary and reading skills. With engaging Biff, Chip and Kipper storybooks, puzzles, and fun activities, children will enjoy reading about a thrilling spaceship adventure. Written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, this book will help build children's confidence and enjoyment in reading while introducing and practising a range of key everyday words. The accompanying tips for reading together and talking about the story make it an excellent choice for parents to support their child's learning journey.
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Alastair Fothergill, Mark Brownlow, Vanessa Berlowitz |
University
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Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It Before
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This book is a must-read for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. With its breathtaking photographs and rare footage, it takes you on an immersive journey, unveiling the hidden marvels of our planet. From the depths of the ocean to the highest mountain peaks, you'll witness the beauty and diversity of nature like never before. Prepare to be amazed and inspired as you explore the untouched corners of our Earth and discover the incredible creatures that call it home. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you in awe of our planet's wonders.
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Richard Brown, Kate Ruttle |
Cambridge
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In the Mirror
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This book could be a good read for someone looking for a thought-provoking and heart-warming story of personal transformation. The protagonist's journey towards self-acceptance and discovery will resonate with readers seeking a relatable and engaging narrative.
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Oxford University Press
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Oxford
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Oxford Illustrated Children's Thesaurus
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Easy-to-use illustrated thesaurus, with thousands of entries, synonyms, photographs and artworks to support children's writing at home.
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Barbara Taylor
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Oxford
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Mega and Micro
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"Weird and Wonderful" is a new series of four books on the most amazing creatures and features of the natural world. The books are produced in collaboration with The Natural History Museum in London. Unlike many natural history books, these combine both living creatures and the Earth itself,in an original and dynamic approach that focuses on their amazing characteristics. On every spread spectacular photographs, taken especially for these books, display the wonders of the natural world. Woven around them is an expert, lively text from top children's author, Barbara Taylor.Mega and here are the world's record breakers, both the biggest and the smallest. Water monsters, giant killers, mini-beasts and microscopic marvels.Barbara Taylor is a prolific and award-winning author of children's books on natural history. Her many published titles include "Earth Explained" (Marshall Editions) which won the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award 1998 and the "Look Closer" series for DK.
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Ladybird Read It Yourself
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This level is useful for children who are confident readers who can read simple stories with some help. The stories are written in a simple way, helping children who are learning to read. The book has approximately 47 pages with bright colors and cute illustrations, making reading fun for little ones. Supports Early Years Foundation Stage.
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Zena Sutherland
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University
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The Best in Children's Books : The University of Chicago Guide to Children's Literature, 1979-84
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Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984.This volume carries on the tradition established by Zena Sutherland's two earlier collections covering the periods from 1966 to 1972 and 1973 to 1978. Her 1973 edition of The Best in Children's Books was cited by the American School Board Journal as one of the outstanding books of the year in education.
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Alex Brychta, Roderick Hunt |
Oxford
University
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Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: First Words: Fun at the Beach
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Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1: First Words: Fun at the Beach is a great choice for parents or educators introducing young children to reading. The carefully graded stories about Biff, Chip, and Kipper and their adventures, along with built-in progression and vocabulary repetition, make this book accessible and enjoyable for young readers. The included teaching notes also make it a useful tool for teaching assistants or educators.
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Alex Brychta, Roderick Hunt, Cynthia Rider |
Oxford
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Read at Home: 1c: Dad's Birthday Book + CD
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This book is perfect for beginner readers who want to have interactive and fun reading experience with their dads. With a CD that has a reading of the story and page turn alerts, children can read along, enhancing their reading skills. The book also provides games and puzzles that are related to the story. With parental support in the form of practical tips and vocabulary lists, this is an excellent book for kids who are just starting to read.
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Alan Pearson, Allen Jeyarajasingam |
Oxford
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A Field Guide to the Birds of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore
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This book is a must-have for anyone interested in birdwatching in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Its comprehensive coverage of all known bird species in the region makes it an invaluable tool for experienced ornithologists and beginners alike. The stunning full-color plates, painted specifically for this book, illustrate the various plumage variations for each bird, making identification easier. The text is accessible and highlights all the important identification features - from plumage variations to calls and songs, range, distribution, and status. The introductory sections describing the region and the best sites for watching birds, make this book a perfect companion for birdwatchers planning to visit the area.
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Julia Donaldson, Clare Kirtley |
Oxford
University
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Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: Songbirds: This And That
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"This And That" is a great book for beginning readers who are learning to decode words phonetically. Written by the award-winning Julia Donaldson, these stories are engaging and fully decodable, making them perfect for young children who are just starting to read. The built-in progression helps children achieve immediate reading success, which will boost their self-confidence and encourage them to keep reading. This book is also part of a larger series of phonics books, making it easy to find follow-up materials that will keep children engaged and learning.
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Peter Hogarth
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Oxford
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The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses
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If you're intrigued by the intricate web of life that thrives in coastal environments, "The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses" is a veritable treasure. Not only does it dive deep into the unique adaptations and biodiversity within these habitats, but it also elucidates their critical role in our global ecosystem. You won't merely walk away informed; you'll gain a profound respect for these vital, yet often overlooked, aquatic communities.
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Larry Kimball, Margaret Gargiullo |
Oxford
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A Field Guide To Plants Of Costa Rica
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This book is an essential guide for naturalists, both beginners and experts alike, who want to explore the wide variety of plants in Costa Rica. With over 850 species accompanied by color photographs and detailed descriptions, it is easy to identify the plants by type of vegetation. The illustrated glossary of plant parts, five maps of Costa Rica, and laminated covers make it a durable and practical tool for exploring the country's flora.
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Pippa Goodhart
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Oxford
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Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 6: Bad, Bad Dog
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Miss Petal has a very bad dog called Growly, who is always getting into trouble for behaving badly. But it turns out that Growly isn't the one behaving badly after all ...Children will enjoy using the illustrations to work out what is really happening in this entertaining story about a dog with a heart of gold. Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at
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Dennis Pepper
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Oxford
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The Oxford Book of Animal Stories
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The Oxford Book of Animal Stories is a unique anthology featuring animal tales from various cultures worldwide, alongside classic fables and stories from 20th-century writers. The book is beautifully illustrated with ink drawings, making it an attractive read for animal lovers of all ages. The collection is a compassionate and thoughtful look at our relationship with the animal world, teaching us to appreciate and care for the creatures that share the Earth with us.
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Oxford University Press
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Ladybird Read it Yourself
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Ladybird Read it Yourself books are perfect for parents who want their children to develop confidence in reading. These books present familiar tales, such as Cinderella or The Three Little Pigs, in simple language and encourage early readers to follow along with the story. With colorful illustrations and relatable characters, Ladybird books are an engaging and fun pick for children just starting to read on their own.
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Cynthia Rider, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
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Read at Home: 4a: Looking After Gran
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"Read at Home: 4a: Looking After Gran Book + CD" is a great read for parents and children to share and enjoy together. With its focus on beginner readers, it provides a wide range of activities to support reading skills and encourages parents to get involved in their child's learning journey. The inclusion of a CD to read along with adds an element of interactivity and fun to the reading experience.
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Neil Grant
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Oxford
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Children's History of the World 2005
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The whole of human history is here, from the earliest settlement of the world to the beginning of the new millennium, in one sumptuously illustrated and easy to use volume. The essential events of world history are easy to find, because each subject is given its own double page spread. Substantial coverage of each subject is given in the lively narrative text, from a top author of history books for children, backed by a team of expert consultants. This is a new edition with a new jacket design and updated text.
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Valerie Thomas
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Oxford
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Winnie's Pirate Adventure
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Winnie's Pirate Adventure is a wonderful read for children who love magical and adventurous stories. The book is filled with captivating illustrations and engaging characters – including Winnie the Witch, who transforms into a pirate - that will keep young readers entertained throughout. The story also has a unique twist where children dress up as pirates and go on a treasure hunt.
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