This guide to pharaohs and mummies contains pop-ups, acetate pages, flaps, wheels and windows to stimulate young readers. Its spiral binding ensures durability and ease of reference.

Pharaohs and Mummies (Trailblazers)

History

Ganeri,Anita

Middle East

HarperCollins Publishers Canada, Limited

Designed to accompany the ground-breaking TV series Ancient Egyptians – due for screening in November 2003 – this fascinating book vividly brings to life four thrilling events that took place in Egypt over 2,000 years ago, as recorded on wall paintings, etched in stone and written on papyrus.The book opens with The Battle of Megiddo, the heroic tale of Pharaoh Tuthmosis who overcame his enemies by conquering the city of Megiddo in ancient Palestine. Following on is Tomb Robbers, a story of corruption in high places and thievery in deep vaults, as readers follow Amenpanufer’s bid to plunder the tomb of the Pharaoh Sobekemsaf.Murder in the Temple plumbs the depths of villainy when two young sons are murdered by vengeful priests jealous of their father’s power.In conclusion, The Twins is the story of two unhappy sisters who, cast out from their mother’s home, find themselves paying homage to a dead bull in order to avoid destitution.The storylines are supplemented by box features on topics of special interest, such as how mummies were made, records were kept and tombs built. An eight page colour section is packed with stunning live action shots and computer generated images taken from the TV series.

Pharaohs, Villains and Thieves (Ancient Egyptians) (Book 3)

Children's Books

HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

This little bird may be small, but it’s very helpful to bigger animals. This photographic non-fiction book shows how the bird is able to help the larger animals around it, set against the stunning backdrop of Africa.• Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language• Children can recap the different ways the bird can help other animals on pages 14–15.• Text type: A simple non-fiction book• Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us

Helper Bird: Band 03/Yellow (Collins Big Cat)

Animals

Collins Educational

Where does the food in your lunch-box come from? How far has it travelled? Find out where bananas are grown, where tuna is found and how chocolate is made in this highly photographic information book.

Long-distance Lunch: Band 05 Green/Band 14 Ruby (Collins Big Cat Progress)

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

HarperCollins, UK

Chocolate comes in many forms – from chocolate bars to hot chocolate – but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report.
• Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.
• Text type: A non-fiction report
• Curriculum links: Geography; History

Chocolate: From Bean to Bar: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)

Education & Reference

This little bird may be small, but it's very helpful to bigger animals. This photographic non-fiction book shows how the bird is able to help the larger animals around it, set against the stunning backdrop of Africa.

Helper Bird (Collins Big Cat)

In 1838 a young woman named Grace Darling was thrown into the spotlight after helping her lighthouse keeper father to save a group of people who had been shipwrecked on the rocks in a storm. This biography by Anita Ganeri explains the true story that captured the imagination of the Victorian public. • Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. • Text type: A biography • Curriculum links: History; Citizenship

Grace Darling: Band 07 Turquoise/Band 17 Diamond (Collins Big Cat Progress)

Literature & Fiction

Stories in the Stars: Band 10+/White Plus (Collins Big Cat)

Teen & Young Adult

Collins

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading. Fluency 7 books have a word count of 4800 words with an expected reading rate of 100 words per minute. Come on a trip to the rainforest! Take a look into the fascinating lives of sloths!

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency: A Sloth's Life

Education & Teaching

Exploration into India

Surveys the history of India from the Indus Valley civilization to the present, introduces religion, the arts, and culture, and recounts the lives of Indian leaders and noteworthy visitors

Geography & Cultures

New Discovery

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