This literacy programme for juniors offers fiction, poetry and non-fiction reading and writing materials for shared, guided and group reading and writing, and teaching materials. Comets should capture the imagination of more able pupils, and software integrates ICT with literacy teaching.
Ruby's first day back at school turns into an extraordinary adventure as she encounters a tiger and other formidable beasts during her morning walk with Mom. Facing these challenges, Ruby must summon her courage to navigate the daunting journey to school, where her real adventure awaits. The story is vividly illustrated in full color, enhancing the thrilling experience of Ruby's imaginative challenges.
Little Bear doesn't want to snuggle down and sleep all winter, he wants to know what snow is like!
Here comes the crocodile. And he's sniffing and he's snarling, and he's grumbling and he's growling, and his great big tummy's rumbling -- oh no! He's hungry!! Run!
The story revolves around Snowshoe and his friends, who are anxious about the winter when Snowshoe is predicted to turn white and melt. Together, they devise a plan to protect him. The book also includes fascinating facts about weather and offers a fun activity where readers can create their own snowglobe.
The Brontes are the world's most remarkable literary family and their novels are among the best loved books in the English language. They have been translated into dozens of languages and dramatized on stage, screen and television many times. This short biography covers the Brontes' childhood at Haworth parsonage, set on the edge of the Yorkshire moors, their trials as teachers and governesses, the sad decline of their only brother, Branwell, and their tragic early deaths. They are also set within the context of nineteenth-century society and the position of women and education in both their lives and novels is explored.
The nut looks so delicious that everybody wants to eat it. So Badger organises a competition to decide who will have it. But the nut race soon turns into a nutty nut chase
Running a Bed & Breakfast For Dummies provides professional advice for those interested in starting and running a successful B&B; or inn. The information included covers everything from finding the perfect location to determining what to charge and establishing a budget.
Could you pass the test to join the Tickle Squad? One brave mouse is willing to give it a go! It's easy to tickle a giraffe and fun to tickle a bear. An octopus is trickier (underwater with all those arms) but tickling a crocodile is the hardest one - with those sharp teeth! This is a ticklish tale that children will love.
First published in 1797, THE ITALIAN is Ann Radcliffe's classic creation of Gothic romance. Set against the backdrop of the Holy Inquisition, the narrative revolves around a sinister and mysterious monk and two ill-fated lovers. With a new Introduction and updated notes, this edition examines the formal, historical, and political aspects of Radcliffe's most brilliant work.
