We use oil every day - whether on the bus to school or writing with a pen. But where does it come from? What impact is our use of it having on the environment? What will happen when we run out completely? Explore the answers to these questions in this detailed information book, with stunning photographs and clear diagrams.

- Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.

- Text type: A non-chronological report.

- Curriculum links: Geography: Improving the Environment, Citizenship: Choices.

The classic story of Narnia, the fantastic land that lies beyond an ordinary wardrobe door.

On the other side of that wardrobe door lies a world full of magic. A world frozen in the perpetual winter of the White Witch's enchantment. A world where Christmas never comes. Would you have the courage to stand shoulder to shoulder with Aslan, the Great Lion, and fight the Witch to free the land of Narnia? Are you brave enough to share the adventures that change the lives of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy forever.

This timeless novel provides many wonderful passages for the study of narrative, as well as complex characters and motivations ideal for class discussion.

Collins International Primary English is a six-level, multi-component course for the international market which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students. Collins is working with Cambridge International Examinations towards endorsement of these titles. Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at primary level. Consisting of students books, workbooks, teachers guides, and a digital resource, it includes a wide range of stimulating and engaging texts to build literacy and language skills. With a colorful and engaging design, the Student s Books follow a clear structure and progression through the levels.They feature carefully selected texts, covering both fiction and nonfiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. Skills are clearly defined and different levels of ability are catered for within each unit. The Student s Books are supported by online resources, workbooks, and comprehensive teacher support.

Sam the squirrel has seen a juicy looking nut at the top of a tree, but when he tries to knock it down, it falls to the ground and into the paws of a cat and a dog. Will he ever get his nut back? Beautiful illustrations by Giuditta Gaviraghi accompany this story.

- Pink/1B - A simple story with a familiar setting

- Text type: Fiction

- Focus phonemes: s, a, t, i, p, n, m, c, g, k, ck, d, e, o, u

- A story map on pages 14-15 helps children recap important events of the narrative and provides a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities

Collins International Primary English is a six-level, multi-component course for the international market which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students. Collins is working with Cambridge International Examinations towards endorsement of these titles. Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at primary level. The course follows a clear structure and progression through the levels, with carefully selected texts covering both fiction and non-fiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. The Workbooks support the Student s Books by providing additional material for practice and reinforcement. Exercises and activities are linked to each unit of the corresponding Student s Book, offering further practice in the key skills.

Collins International Primary English is a six-level, multi-component course for the international market which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students. Collins is working with Cambridge International Examinations towards endorsement of these titles. Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at primary level. Consisting of students books, workbooks, teachers guides, and a digital resource, it includes a wide range of stimulating and engaging texts to build literacy and language skills. With a colorful and engaging design, the Student s Books follow a clear structure and progression through the levels.They feature carefully selected texts, covering both fiction and nonfiction genres, including extracts from the highly successful Collins Big Cat series. Skills are clearly defined and different levels of ability are catered for within each unit. The Student s Books are supported by online resources, workbooks, and comprehensive teacher support.

A range of beautifully illustrated Michael Rosen's poems, including many of his classic works such as 'Down behind the dustbin'. The poems resonate with children's lives as they refer to everyday family life issues such as boredom on long car journeys. Many are appropriate for performance and can provide a framework for children's own writing.

- Copper/ Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

- Text type - Poetry book.

- A 'feelings wheel' on pages 30 and 31 encourages children to match phrases from the poems to feelings such as 'happy' and 'cross'. This encourages them to scan back through the poems and reflect on how they should be read aloud.

- Curriculum links - ICT: Combining text and graphics; Music: Play it again - Exploring rhythmic patterns.

The Three Princes are all desperate to win the love of Princess Halima, and a challenge is set by her father to find the most beautiful, magical gift they can find. But when disaster strikes, will they be magical enough? Full of rich, bold illustrations, this traditional Arabian tale is humorously retold by double-Carnegie-winner Berlie Doherty.

- Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.

- A traditional folktale.

- A summary on pages 30 and 31 of the magical objects that the princes find helps readers to recap the story.

- Curriculum Links; Citizenship: living in a diverse world, Art and Design: Self Portrait

- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

So you want to be a Victorian? From dirty streets and factories, to watching Punch and Judy shows and riding the stagecoach - find out the real facts of Victorian living in this humerous non-fiction guide.

- 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: History

Everyone at Parkfield School thinks that Spider McDrew is a hopeless case. He is always muddling things up and saying or doing the wrong thing. In this story, his class visit the local museum to learn about life in Roman times. As usual, Spider's mind wanders and he finds himself in the wrong part of the museum looking at other things instead!

-Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.

- Text type - A humorous story.

- Pages 30 and 31 show the artefacts that caught Spider's eye, providing an opportunity to recap the story.

- Curriculum links - History: Romans, Ancient Egypt; Art and Design: Investigating patterns.

- Another great story about the lovable Spider McDrew. by Alan Durant.

- This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader

A humorous story featuring two whacky scientists building a robot. They assemble the robot carefully with each body part, but where is the head? In this simple text, each body part is named as it is added, and as the different parts are used, a repeated reply of thank you reinforces the phrase.

- Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.

- Text type - A patterned story with predictable structure

- The body parts are repeated in a single labelled diagram of the completed robot on pages 14 and 15 providing opportunities for speaking, listening and writing.

- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

Open the door and see who is there: a cat in a hat, a fox in socks, a dog and a frog; and they all want to play! But the final visitor is not so welcome - a dinosaur - ROAR!

- Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language.

- Text type - A rhyming story with a predictable and repetitive pattern.

- A storyboard on pages 14 and 15 gives children the opportunity to recap and discuss the story.

- Curriculum links - Music: exploring sounds, including chants.

- This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

- Track students' progress in the new linear GCSE course through a brand new, innovative assessment framework. Teaching is organized into four semesters that function as checkpoints.
- Each spread starts with language and ideas at a lower level and increases in complexity, engaging students of all ability levels
- Key concept spreads highlight concepts that students must grasp before they can move on
- Stipulated practicals spreads in each chapter build and test students' development of the appropriate skills (e.g. analyzing, evaluating and applying to different contexts)
- Math skills are embedded throughout the book and tested at the appropriate level
- Real-life contexts and applications are included to show the students the relevance of the concepts they are studying
- Prepare students for the demands of the new specification with differentiated questions, worked examples and lots of opportunities to practice
- Co-teach both Foundation and Higher tier with a single book (the Higher-only content is clearly flagged)

Formula 1 races are world famous for being exciting and fast-paced, involving the most up-to-date cars. Find out how the competition began and what is involved in each race in this non-fiction book by Mary Colson.

- 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 non-fiction book

- Curriculum links: P.E.