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There were a lot of changes in Britain between the departure of the Romans in 410 and the Norman invasion in 1066. In this book, find out who ruled the many British kingdoms in that time, and what life was like for the ordinary people living on farms and in towns and villages. - Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. - Text type: An information book - Curriculum links: History

Covering the whole of the new 2016 GCSE biology course, this book is structured around a brand new innovative assessment framework that uses regular check points and tailored intervention to help all students make progress.

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 Teacher''s Books support the Student''s Books by providing comprehensive, clear and easy-to-use teacher resources, including step-by-step lesson plans and suggestions for classroom activities.

This range of Maths and English activity books really helps to boost your child s progress at every stage of their learning. The series aims to build up important skills through activity-packed fun. Each activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement. Help boost confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Motivate children to learn at home using colourful activities that make learning fun. Include helpful tips and answers so that you easily support your child s learning at home."

This range of Maths and English activity books really helps to boost your child s progress at every stage of their learning. The series aims to build up important skills through activity-packed fun. Each activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement. Help boost confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Motivate children to learn at home using colourful activities that make learning fun. Include helpful tips and answers so that you easily support your child s learning at home."

This range of Maths and English activity books really helps to boost your child s progress at every stage of their learning. The series aims to build up important skills through activity-packed fun. Each activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement. Help boost confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Motivate children to learn at home using colourful activities that make learning fun. Include helpful tips and answers so that you easily support your child s learning at home."

This range of Maths and English activity books really helps to boost your child s progress at every stage of their learning. The series aims to build up important skills through activity-packed fun. Each activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement. Help boost confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Motivate children to learn at home using colourful activities that make learning fun. Include helpful tips and answers so that you easily support your child s learning at home."

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 Teacher''s Books support the Student''s Books by providing comprehensive, clear and easy-to-use teacher resources, including step-by-step lesson plans and suggestions for classroom activities.

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 colourful 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 non-fiction 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. Also in the series: the Student''s Books are supported by online resources, workbooks, and comprehensive teacher support.

Support young learners learning Mathematics in English. This workbook provides support for 9- to 10-year-old children who are learning mathematics in English. It teaches young learners the vocabulary and language they need in their mathematics classes. Units are organized by mathematical topic and concepts appropriate to the age group. Key language relating to the mathematical concept of the unit is highlighted. Simple cartoons, clock faces, diagrams and charts help children understand mathematical words and exercises enable children to practice the language taught. Ideas at the end of every unit provide teachers or parents with ways to present the concepts and mathematical vocabulary in the unit."

Support young learners learning Mathematics in English. This workbook provides support for 8- to 9-year-old children who are learning mathematics in English. It teaches young learners the vocabulary and language they need in their mathematics classes. Units are organized by mathematical topic and concepts appropriate to the age group. Key language relating to the mathematical concept of the unit is highlighted. Simple cartoons, clock faces, diagrams and charts help children understand mathematical words and exercises enable children to practice the language taught. Ideas at the end of every unit provide teachers or parents with ways to present the concepts and mathematical vocabulary in the unit."

The 2nd edition of the Collins COBUILD American Basic Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for elementary-level learners of American English. Up-to-date, easy-to-use and fully illustrated, the dictionary is particularly suitable for students who are studying at English-medium schools. The Collins COBUILD American Basic Dictionary covers all the essential words and phrases that students at this level need to master. The full-sentence definitions are written using simple language and the examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how English is really used. It also includes a wide range of curriculum terms for students whose first language is not English, but who are studying other subjects at school through the medium of English. Packed full of engaging vocabulary-building features, the dictionary encourages students to learn new words and improve their fluency. The features help learners to explore the language for themselves, giving them the tools they need to decode new words and texts and to become confident learners and speakers of English. ''Spelling Partners'' show students words that are spelt the same but have different meanings; ''Sound Partners'' show students words that sound alike but have different meanings. ''Word World'' and ''Picture Dictionary'' features illustrate topic-specific vocabulary and ''Word Partners'' highlight common collocations (words that frequently appear together). Finally, ''Word Builders'' and ''Usage'' notes teach students how words are formed, what they mean and how to use words in the correct contexts. With hundreds of images illustrating key terms, the Collins COBUILD American Basic Dictionary is the ideal reference tool for elementary learners of American English.

This new edition of the Collins COBUILD American Advanced Dictionary offers up-to-date coverage of today''s English in a clear, attractive format.

The 3rd edition of the Collins COBUILD American Learner''s Dictionary is packed with features for intermediate-level students who want to build their vocabulary and increase their fluency in English. It is particularly suitable for students who are studying at English-medium schools. The dictionary is ideal for intermediate-level learners of American English. With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. The examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, show learners how the words are really used in authentic contexts. This dictionary covers all the essential words, phrases, and idioms that students at this level need to master in order to speak and write effective American English. It also includes a wide range of curriculum terms for students whose first language is not English, but who are studying other subjects at school through the medium of English. A wide range of vocabulary-building features, many of them with full-colour illustrations, encourage students to learn new words and improve their fluency. The dictionary also includes a Visual Thesaurus, which provides alternatives to the 50 most over-used words in English; an Activity Guide, which helps students learn dictionary skills; a Grammar reference which explains key points in English grammar; a Writer''s Handbook, which provides guidance on spelling, punctuation, letter-writing and CVs; and a Speaker''s Handbook, which includes advice on the best set phrases to use in key situations. The Collins COBUILD American Learner''s Dictionary contains invaluable guidance on the English language and is the complete reference tool for learners of English.

This fun range of Maths and English activity books really helps to boost your child s progress at every stage of their learning. The series aims to build up important skills in line with their learning at school. Each activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement. Help boost confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Motivate children to learn at home using colourful activities that make learning fun. Include helpful tips and answers so that you easily support your child s learning at home."

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 5 books are for children who are ready to read stories with more challenging word patterns or non-verbal sentences with 2 or 3 words, and with total support through illustrations and extensive use of repetition. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends to ensure the focus remains on reading core words. Featuring a variety of cars, this photographically illustrated book cues children to identify different types of car by color. Each left hand page shows the car in close-up while the text cues the color, and the right hand page shows the car in action, driving along a road or tearing around a Grand Prix circuit. A final double page spread shows all of the colors clearly labeled to help children recap.

Attractively packaged in a slipcase, these 2 volumes come in duo-tone soft imitation leather binding, the ideal gift package to take your language use and knowledge further. Specially tailored to meet the needs of the user at home, school, or in the office, the Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus are the perfect reference books for everyday use. Based on Collins 4.5-billion-word database of today''s English, and covering a vast range of words and alternatives, as well as a huge choice of opposites. You will find all the words and definitions you need, with comprehensive coverage of the language we use every day. What''s more, the helpful language notes throughout both books help you to choose the right word for your purpose, and clear, accessible layout ensures users can find the language they need when they need it.

Targeted, level-specific questions to help students focus on key topics and reach their full potential. Written by a trusted math teacher and author, these targeted, level-specific questions help students focus on key topics and are perfect for revision, booster classes, retakes, and intervention groups.

Level: KS3Subject: Maths Based on robust research that proves repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, this Maths workbook provides focused skills practice for all the maths topics relevant to Year 9. Students are encouraged to achieve the best possible results and additional practice will help to build confidence. Packed with practice questions to reinforce and test understanding of all the mathematical concepts and skills taught in school, this Maths workbook allows students to practice the key skills taught at Key Stage 3. Included in this book: * practice in problem solving, reasoning and financial skills* help to ensure mathematical fluency

Level: KS3 Subject: Maths Research proves that repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, which is why this KS3 Maths workbook provides plenty of practice opportunities for all Year 8 maths topics. Packed with problem solving, reasoning and financial skills practice questions, students will be able to reinforce and test their understanding of all the lessons taught in school. Not only does this maths book encourage students to achieve their best possible results, but it will build confidence by ensuring fluency in all Year 8 maths skills taught at Key Stage 3. For more KS3 Maths study materials, try our KS3 Maths Standard All-in-One Revision and Practice (9780007562770) and Advanced All-in-One Revision and Practice (9780007562794).

This All-in-One Revision and Practice book is excellent value for money. It contains all the material from our revision guide, plus lots of extra practice to guarantee the best results.

This All-in-One Revision and Practice book is excellent value for money. It contains all the material from our revision guide, plus lots of extra practice to guarantee the best results.

This All-in-One Revision and Practice book is excellent value for money. It contains all the material from our revision guide, plus lots of extra practice to guarantee the best results.

A handy guide to more than 150 Scotch and Irish whiskies and the distilleries that produce them This excellent introduction to all aspects of this popular spirit delves into its history, dispels the myths surrounding it, and highlights individualities of the many varieties in existence. It discusses the origins and history of whiskey, how whiskies are made today, and how to drink and appreciate it, including developing one''s palate. Buying whiskey is also demystified as the different types are explored, including popular blends, single and vatted malts, grain, and deluxe whiskies. A guide to Scottish distilleries is included along with sections on whiskies of the world, including Irish whiskey and bourbon.

A brand-new illustrated dictionary, suitable for families and children aged 8 and over. In full colour throughout, and with around 20,000 entries, this is an attractive and authoratitive reference for all the family.

The Times Reference Atlas of the World is the best for clarity, layout, and it''s variety and richness of information.

Hundreds of exercises to get you to the next level.

COLLINS COBUILD KEY WORDS FOR FINANCE is a brand-new vocabulary book aimed at anyone who wants to study or work in the finance industry. The title contains the 500 most important words and phrases you will need to succeed and includes practice material to make sure you really learn them. This title has been specially created for foreign learners of English who want to improve their career prospects in finance by learning English. The title covers the most common words found in this area, and will give learners a solid grounding in the key words and phrases that they will need as they start their studies or career in the finance industry. Collins COBUILD Key Words for Finance is unique in that the vocabulary items are organized alphabetically, in a dictionary style, and words are clearly labelled according to topic. Vocabulary-building features, synonyms, and collocations help learners to enrich their vocabulary and increase their accuracy and fluency. Vocabulary items are explained using simple language and are presented in a clear and easy-to-use format. Example sentences for every entry show how the word is really used in English and have been taken from subject-specific corpora from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus. To help users consolidate what they have learnt, the title also contains a thematic word list section, organized according to topic. There is a self-study section which includes practice material, which will ensure that users really learn these fundamental words and phrases. The title also includes an audio CD, which contains audio of all 500 headwords and example sentences. Communication for work and study is crucial, so this additional help with pronunciation will help to build the learner''s confidence when speaking English.

Hundreds of exercises to get you to the next level Collins Work on your Grammar - Advanced (C1) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Advanced level (CEF level C1). This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English grammar. Each of the 30 units presents a different area of grammar using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English. The grammar covered in Collins Work on your Grammar - Advanced (C1) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout makes sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. Collins Work on your Grammar - Advanced (C1) is ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom, and is an essential resource for students and teachers. * Focuses on the grammar required at Advanced level (CEF level C1) * Thirty units with clear presentation material followed by practice exercises * Authentic examples of real English, taken from the Collins Corpus * Clear structure and presentation of language * Plenty of room to write in * Full answer key included * Ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom avigate. Collins Work on your Grammar - Advanced (C1) is ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom, and is an essential resource for students and teachers. * Focuses on the grammar required at Advanced level (CEF level C1) * Thirty units with clear presentation material followed by practice exercises * Authentic examples of real English, taken from the Collins Corpus * Clear structure and presentation of language * Plenty of room to write in * Full answer key included * Ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom

Hundreds of words to learn and remember Collins Work on your Vocabulary - Pre-Intermediate (A2) is a new practice book that covers the key vocabulary needed by learners of English at Pre-Intermediate level (CEF level A2). This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English vocabulary. Each of the 30 units presents vocabulary relating to a particular topic using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English. The vocabulary covered in Collins Work on your Vocabulary - .Pre-Intermediate (A2) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout and simple illustrations make sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. Collins Work on your Vocabulary - Pre-Intermediate (A2) is ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom, and is an essential resource for students and teachers. * Focuses on the vocabulary required at Pre-Intermediate level (CEF level A2) * Thirty units with clear presentation material followed by practice exercises * Authentic examples of real English, taken from the Collins Corpus * Includes line drawings which illustrate key concepts * Clear structure and presentation of language * Plenty of room to write in * Full answer key included * Ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom.