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Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.

Nerves. Stress. Life spiraling out of control. Things that cause anxiety are all around. That''s completely normal! The good news is that we can all learn how to deal with those feelings in a healthier, more effective way. Find out what you can do to cope with any problem that comes at you.

打折、特價就一定划算嗎？ 網路購物需要注意哪些細節呢？ 學會花「對的錢」買「對的東西」，理性購物帶來真正的滿足感！ 艾娃在商店裡看到了一雙喜歡的運動鞋，而且店員也說很適合她！不過艾娃其實已經有一雙了……於是她詢問了媽媽的意見，媽媽提醒她，不用急著馬上做決定，可以回家再想想。 回到家以後，她在網路上發現跟剛剛那雙一模一樣的運動鞋，而且因為有折扣，所以價格更便宜！這讓艾娃好想立刻買下這雙鞋，但是爸爸提醒了她，在網路上買東西，看到的價格和實際結帳的金額可能會不同，因為有時還得加上運費，這樣算起來，可能就跟實體店面賣的價錢差不多了，而且，還有可能買到假貨…… 可是艾娃想著折扣以後的價格，她覺得不買實在太可惜了，但是當哥哥一提醒艾娃，她才驚覺，對呀！她早就有一雙很喜歡的運動鞋了……為什麼要浪費那麼多時間煩惱自己不需要的東西呢？ 這本書以相當活潑且生活化的方式呈現了孩子在剛開始花用金錢時，普遍會遇到的問題和煩惱，除了講述各種行銷折扣以及網路購路潛藏的風險，如何建立理性消費的好習慣，這本書也提出了很多實際的方法，教導孩子分辨「想要」和「需要」的差別，在受到折扣吸引、很想花錢的時候，可以透過列清單的方式避免衝動購物。學會理性分配自己的金錢支出，才能享受到務實花費所來帶的滿足與幸福感！ ★精彩的圖文搭配解謎購物時容易掉入的陷阱，教孩子做個聰明的消費者！ ★書末附錄含隨堂小測驗與生字解釋！全系列繪本為孩子建立正確金錢觀念！

如果想賺更多零用錢……從生活經驗逐步建立金錢觀念 以淺顯易懂的方式讓孩子了解從事一份工作應具備的基本常識 瑪雅每個禮拜都會從爸爸媽媽那裡得到一些零用錢，不過，如果她想賺多一點錢，可以怎麼做呢？ 媽媽告訴她，大部分的人必須透過「工作」才能換取金錢，比如說，媽媽在咖啡廳擔任服務生、瑪雅的外婆年輕時是個「創業家」，開了一間果汁攤，賣好喝的飲料給客人、瑪雅的堂姊則是在附近的商店「兼職打工」…… 聽到各式各樣的工作讓瑪雅非常感興趣，她也想找一份工作，自己賺錢！剛好鄰居瑪格麗特需要人手幫忙整理車庫，並且答應支付前來幫忙的人「基本工資」，於是，瑪雅決定接下這份工作！不過，她很快就發現這份工作一點也不輕鬆，甚至累得讓人想中途放棄……她可以順利完成工作，賺取人生中第一份工資嗎？ 大人給的零用錢，通常是孩子建立金錢觀念的開始，這本書便是以此為開頭，透過小女孩與大人的一問一答，以及為鄰居打工的經驗，讓小讀者了解社會中付出勞力、提供服務，以工作換取金錢的運作模式，並認識工作時所享有的權利和應盡的義務，將基本工資、繳稅等重要觀念以淺顯易懂的方式讓孩子理解！ ★踏入大人世界之前要知道的事！全系列繪本為孩子建立正確金錢觀念！ ★書末附錄含隨堂小測驗與生字解釋！解開藏在鈔票和硬幣裡的小祕密！

帶孩子了解現今社會多元支付方式 輕鬆搞懂利息、金融卡、存摺等開戶必備的基礎金融知識 今天是里歐的七歲生日，他收到了阿姨送給他的生日禮金！里歐興奮地開始計劃他要用這筆錢買哪些東西，但是他很快就發現，雖然他有錢，可是很多想要的東西，他都買不起…… 里歐覺得很奇怪，用錢買東西，似乎有很多規定，為什麼不能像中午在學校吃便當的時候，和朋友蘋果換香蕉，果汁換三明治，直接用交換的方式，這樣不是簡單多了嗎？ 還有，既然很多東西都要用錢來買，為什麼爸爸不用出門就可以在家買東西、媽媽不用鈔票付錢而是用一張叫做信用卡的卡片、而姐姐只要在手機上點幾下就付好錢了？這些錢到底存在哪裡，又去了哪裡呢？ 本書透過主角里歐與老師和父母的一問一答，引導孩子了解金錢的運作模式，並從以物易物、貨幣的發明，一路講到現代社會多元的支付方式，書中更提及銀行開戶的目的與重要性，把開立帳戶、利息、存摺及金融卡的使用，以淺顯易懂的方式說明，讓孩子輕鬆搞懂金融機構運作方式並建立儲蓄的概念。唯有了解工具的使用守則，才能做最有效的運用，及早為孩子建立正確的金錢觀念，就從這本書開始！ ★踏入大人世界之前要知道的事！一本現代孩子需要的金錢知識繪本！ ★書末附贈隨堂小測驗與生字解釋，全系列繪本為孩子建立正確金錢觀念！

Collins Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 4-11. Top children''s authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that your children will love to read, banded to help you choose the right book for every child. Practical ideas for guided reading are included at the back of each book. The glossary and index can be used to develop children''s information retrieval skills further. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. Ideas for guided reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

The Internet can be a fun, creative, collaborative place to share, learn and experience the world and connect with all kinds of people. But being a good digital citizen comes with rules and responsibilities. Digital 101 will help children aged 6+ to navigate this sophisticated and ever-changing form of communication through a series of scenarios, from learning how to set a strong password to how to deal with trolls, and most importantly, knowing when it''s time to step away from the screen and enjoy the real world all around us.

Stress is everywhere. There''s no way to escape it, but there are ways to deal with it. Take a deep breath. Control your schedule. Get rid of distractions. Replace tension and anxiety with relaxation and coping mechanisms that really work

"Connections made with other people affect the way we grow and thrive. But it can be hard to make new friends and maintain old relationships. Learn how to connect with people, be a good friend, and get the most out of friendships"--

"Whether it''s school, extracurricular activities, jobs, or home life, stress and anxiety find ways to overwhelm our minds. It can be easy to get lost in problems. Being mindful and living in the present moment can help. Learn techniques to clear your mind, relax, and shut out distraction. Take the next step to being mindful"--

Nerves. Stress. Life spiraling out of control. Things that cause anxiety are all around. That''s completely normal! The good news is that we can all learn how to deal with those feelings in a healthier, more effective way. Find out what you can do to cope with any problem that comes at you.

What if you could look back in time and meet everyday children just like you, but from a totally different world? How We Lived in Ancient Times is an amazing window into history through the lives of children through time, showing the clothes they wore, the food they ate, the games they played, and the amazing worlds they lived in. Each section opens with a new child introducing themselves to the reader in a stunning illustrated double-page scene. Behind them, the reader can see the child''s environment, from prehistoric caves to Egyptian temples. This is followed by fact-filled pages, allowing readers to see their tools they used, the toys they loved, the food they ate, and much more. Join them in a Japanese palace, explore a Viking village, and race with them on horseback across the Scythian plains. How We Lived in Ancient Times is an unforgettable journey back in time.

Everything you ever wanted to know about Earth''s oceans in easy-to-read e-guide.Nearly 97 percent of our planet''s water is held in the vast oceans that teem with life. This incredible ebook on oceans for children aged 9-12 uses stunning images and clear artworks to reveal the secrets of this underwater world.Within the pages of this ebook you''ll discover the range of organisms - from colossal whales to microscopic plankton - that call the oceans home. Find out about tidal pools, salt marshes, coral reefs, ocean floor ridges, and the other natural features of these vast bodies of water. Learn how the oceans formed, what causes tsunamis, how tidal waves are used to generate electricity, and what marine experts are doing to save our oceans. The catalog format of this mini-encyclopedia features an amazing photograph of every animal or natural feature, and breaks down even the most complex topics into simple, bite-size chunks of information, supported by helpful stats.Whether you are a reluctant young reader who wants to digest key points about the oceans or a budding Jacques Costeau-like ocean explorer excited to learn all about them, the style of the Pocket Eyewitness series is perfect for all children.

Plague examines history''s most destructive pandemics including The Black Death (Bubonic Plague), The Great Plague of London, the 1918 Spanish Flu, HIV/AIDS and more. It uses a narrative structure to describe the causes, events and eventual cessation of each outbreak. It features case stories of those affected, the science behind each disease, the physical symptoms and effects, and the different approaches to stopping or eradicating the diseases. This is a highly topical book that addresses the outbreak of COVID-19. It offers a message of hope to those worried or affected by COVID-19. That is, that pandemics come and go, people have survived through them, and with each one our understanding of how to slow or stop them increases. The book features illustrations and etchings from the Middle Ages and photographs from pandemics later in history.

Travel back in time to Jorvik and find out all about the Vikings in Britain. Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features and explain local culture. Each highlighted destination contains an explanation of what took place in these areas, as well as a look at important artefacts found there providing a bigger picture of life in the past. Typical travel guide notes include, ''best time to visit'', ''what to eat'' and ''where to stay''. Suitable for ages 7+.

Look inside natural disasters and discover how they work! Natural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people''s ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all about Earthquakes and Tsunamis. Find out how they form, where they are most to happen and how scientists study them through diagrams and case studies. Explore how natural disasters work by cracking them open and looking at them from the inside. How do they happen? How are they destructive? What happens on the inside of each phenomena? And where in the world are the danger zones? This series explore each of these questions in detail. This series uses detailed artwork, cutaways and images from real-life to give a rounded view of each event. Perfect for readers aged 9 and over.

O que fez do T-Rex um predador tão assustador? Quais dinossauros foram os mais inteligentes, os mais rápidos e os mais fortes? E o que fez com que todos eles sumissem? As respostas a essas e a muitas outras perguntas sobre essas terríveis feras pré-históricas podem ser encontradas neste livro incrível. Cheio de fatos fascinantes, este é o guia ideal para levar você ao perigoso mundo dos dinossauros. Desde o tamanho do Estegossauro até o conteúdo do cocô dos dinos, descubra os segredos desse incrível mundo pré-histórico... e os monstros que o dominaram.

Illustrated with more than 200 colour and black-and-white photographs, maps and artworks, The Plantagenets is an expertly-written account of a medieval dynasty who have long captured the popular imagination.

Maya wants some extra money but her parents tell her she has to earn it! So Maya helps tidy up her neighbor�s garage. But it�s harder work than she thought. Will Maya finish the job and earn the money?

An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House.

An exciting introduction to the awesome adventures of the eager explorers, dynamic daredevils, imaginative inventors, and other pioneers who shaped the world. Take a dive into the great unknown and go on a daring journey across land, sea, and sky as you explore the highest mountains, deepest oceans, and everything in between. On your journey you''ll travel through time visiting the workshops, labs, and studios of history''s most important minds and meet inventors, explorers, pirates, daredevils, and more. Read about the pioneers who dared to go where nobody had been before, archaeologists who made startling discoveries, and all of the exciting adventures they had along the way.

Travel back in time to Chichén Itzá and find out all about the Maya. Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features and explain local culture. Each highlighted destination contains an explanation of what took part in these areas, as well as a look at important artefacts found there providing a bigger picture of life in the past. Typical travel guide notes include, ''best time to visit'', ''what to eat'' and ''where to stay''.

Travel back in time to Londinium and find out all about the Romans in Britain. Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features and explain local culture. Each highlighted destination contains an explanation of what took part in these areas, as well as a look at important artefacts found there providing a bigger picture of life in the past. Typical travel guide notes include, ''best time to visit'', ''what to eat'' and ''where to stay''. Perfect for the KS2 history curriculum.

Poison documents the tales of the users and victims of these mysterious substances. Profiles of the most commonly used toxins of each era reveal how poisoners have harnessed these natural killers to achieve their ends.