The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence. Photographs show several examples of castles and castle remains that can still be visited today.

Castles: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)

Children's Books

Phillips, Mike

Murray, Pat

Freeman, Maggie

Literature & Fiction

Letts

The Camel Fair is a non-fiction recount of a holiday in India, accompanied by spectacular, atmospheric photographs. The highlight of the visit, and the central focus of the book, is the Pushkar Camel Fair. The event is recounted in a letter format through the eyes of a child, Sarina who is visiting relatives.

The Camel Fair: Band 10/White (Collins Big Cat)

Cooling, Wendy

Holidays & Celebrations

<p>Written by teachers for teachers to perfectly support the renewed framework, 'Collins Primary Literacy' is a whole school language programme that builds key reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through structured creative work. It provides teaching ideas and clear assessment for every unit.</p>

Teacher’s Guide 1 (Collins Primary Literacy)

Stones, Brenda

Hiatt, Kay

Education & Reference

Collins Easy Learning Spelling Practice helps KS1 children develop their literacy skills, through lots of fun activities. * Colourful motivating activities make learning spelling fun. * Helpful tips and answers are included to help support spelling practice. * More than 3/4 million copies of this series sold in the last 3 years. Helps develop spelling proficiency for children age 5-7. Covers the following: * Spelling patterns * Different word endings * Different vowel sounds * Prefixes * Suffixes * Compound words * Easy to use - clear guidance for parents on supporting their child with spelling * Easy to learn - colourful and engaging activities keep motivation levels high * Easy to remember - information and activities organised in clear, memorable chunks

Spelling Practice (Collins Easy Learning Age 5-7)

Law, Karina

An illustrated anthology of Wendy Cope's poems, this collection includes well-loved classics such as 'Summer Toes' and 'Into the Bathtub' as well of lots of brand-new poems which take us on a wonderful journey full of little adventures that will resonate with children everywhere.

Going for a Drive: Band 07/Turquoise (Collins Big Cat)

COPE, Wendy

Cinderella is tired of a life of chores, but everything changes when her fairy godmother turns up. But just as she meets her perfect prince, the clock chimes twelve and she has to run. Will this retelling of the traditional fairytale end happily ever after?

Cinderella (Collins Big Cat)

Wood, Mr. David

Classics

Riding a BMX, or Bicycle Motocross, is very different to riding an ordinary road bike. Find out all the differences, the tricks, techniques and amazing skills that go into making a great Olympic BMX competitor, in this photographic non-fiction book.

Olympic BMX: Band 03 Yellow/Band 14 Ruby (Collins Big Cat Progress)

Guillain, Charlotte

<p>Jean and his friends are fishermen. Jean throws a spear at a passing dolphin to show his strength and suddenly the crew are swept into a terrible storm. Jean soon realises that he has injured the Dolphin King and put the lives of his friends in peril. Will Jean be able to make up for his mistakes?</p>

The Dolphin King: Band 04 Blue/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)

Pirotta, Saviour

At the 2012 Olympics, the modern pentathlon will be 100 years old. This photographic non-fiction report shows the events that are included in the pentathlon and the extraordinary skills needed to compete in this challenging event.

The Modern Pentathlon: Band 04 Blue/Band 16 Sapphire (Collins Big Cat Progress)

Clarke, Zoë

Collins Easy Learning practice skills books help children develop their literacy and numeracy skills, through lots of fun activities. Colourful motivating activities make learning fun. Helpful tips and answers are included to help support learning. * Easy to use - clear guidance for parent and child * Easy to learn - colourful and engaging activities keep motivation levels high * Easy to remember - information and activities organised in clear, memorable chunks

Telling Time (Collins Easy Learning Age 7-11)

HarperCollins UK

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