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Collins Key English Skills is a series of six books designed to boost your child''s literacy skills as they progress from Years 1-6.

Providing plenty of practice questions for children to work through, this Maths skills book helps to build confidence and improve Maths skills at Key Stage 2. Children can use this book at home for SATS revision, and to build on topics covered in the classroom. Written by educational experts, this Maths skills book saves time with ready-to-practise questions that comprehensively cover the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for KS2 Maths. Packed with engaging pictures and clear practice questions, this handy study guide gives a strong foundation in Maths for Key Stage 2. It builds on the Maths skills learnt in Book 2. Content includes: lots of practice in number (addition, subtraction, notation, multiplication, division, number patterns), fractions, decimals, money (to £1, pounds/pence, shopping), capacity (litres and ml), length (m, cm, mm, km, m, perimeter, area), mass (kg, g) as well as time and graphs.Series

Providing plenty of practice questions for children to work through, this Maths skills book helps to build confidence and improve Maths skills at Key Stage 2. Children can use this book at home for SATS revision, and to build on topics covered in the classroom. Written by educational experts, this Maths skills book saves time with ready-to-practice questions that comprehensively cover the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for KS2 Maths. Packed with engaging pictures and clear practice questions, this handy study guide gives a strong foundation in Maths for Key Stage 2. It builds on the Maths skills learnt in Book 1. Content includes: lots of practice in number and money (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), time (o''clock, 1/2 past, 1/4 past/to, minutes past and to, calendar), simple fractions (1/2, 1/4), simple graphs, length (cm and 1/2 cm) and mass (g and kg).

The ideal way to try Collins Big Cat, to plug gaps and to refresh your reading resources at unbeatable prices. Starter sets contain a complete list of titles from each band or Key Stage with a big discount on the normal price. Containing one of every title in the Collins Big Cat Gold band, with 18 books in total.

The ideal way to try Collins Big Cat, to plug gaps and to refresh your reading resources at unbeatable prices. Starter sets contain a complete list of titles from each band or Key Stage with a big discount on the normal price. Containing one of every title in the Collins Big Cat White band, with 14 books in total.

The ideal way to try Collins Big Cat, to plug gaps and to refresh your reading resources at unbeatable prices. Starter sets contain a complete list of titles from each band or Key Stage with a big discount on the normal price. Containing one of every title in the Collins Big Cat Purple band, with 18 books in total.

The ideal way to try Collins Big Cat, to plug gaps and to refresh your reading resources at unbeatable prices. Starter sets contain a complete list of titles from each band or Key Stage with a big discount on the normal price. Containing one of every title in the Collins Big Cat Green band, with 18 books in total.

The ideal way to try Collins Big Cat, to plug gaps and to refresh your reading resources at unbeatable prices. Starter sets contain a complete list of titles from each band or Key Stage with a big discount on the normal price. Containing one of every title in the Collins Big Cat Lime band, with 14 books in total.

The ideal way to try Collins Big Cat, to plug gaps and to refresh your reading resources at unbeatable prices. Starter sets contain a complete list of titles from each band or Key Stage with a big discount on the normal price. Containing one of every title in the Collins Big Cat Turquoise band, with 18 books in total.

The COBUILD Pocket English Grammar is a handy, new companion for learners of English to carry with them everywhere. Small enough to fit in a pocket, it covers all the most important points of English grammar, explaining them in simple, clear language. The COBUILD Pocket English Grammar is a brand new title created specifically to help learners of English master the language. Based on extensive corpus research into the way English is really used by native speakers, the COBUILD Pocket English Grammar contains all the grammar points you need to know to communicate confidently. With explanations in simple English and thousands of examples from the Collins Corpus, this handy reference is easy to use and easy to understand. It also highlights issues that learners find particularly tricky using warning notes, showing you how to avoid making the same mistakes again! A supplement is included offering information on the grammar of academic English (from text books and journals) and business English (found in meeting rooms and teleconferences across the world).

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.

A series of workbooks that provide really useful practice of basic skills. The books are ideal for use at home or in the classroom for extra practice and reinforcement of topics covered at school. Age range 7-9.

A series of practice skills books to help children develop their literacy and numeracy skills, through lots of fun activities. Motivating activities make learning fun, and helpful tips and answers are included to help support learning.

Prepare students with complete coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE specification for Physics. Collins'' Edexcel International GCSE Teacher Packs are full of lesson ideas, practical instructions, technician''s notes, planning support and more. - Ensure complete and comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE Physics specification - Engage students with accessible language and challenging science presented in a clear and fresh way - Establish and build on prior knowledge with a quick recap of what students should already know at the start of each unit - Build and apply the skills needed to understand and carry out practical investigations - Enable students to be fully prepared for exams with lots of questions all the way through the books, including short text-related questions, worked examples and exam-style questions - Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning using the end-of-unit summary checklists - Stretch and challenge the most able students with extension material clearly marked throughout and hints on how to get the best results - One of a range of new books supporting the Edexcel International GCSE science specifications, approved for use for Edexcel Level 2 Certificates in UK state schools - Seeking endorsement from Edexcel

Collins International GCSE Biology provides complete coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE specification for Biology and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more. * Ensure complete and comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE Biology specification * Engage students with accessible language and challenging science presented in a clear and fresh way * Establish and build on prior knowledge with a quick recap of what students should already know at the start of each unit * Build and apply the skills needed to understand and carry out practical investigations * Enable students to be fully prepared for exams with lots of questions all the way through the books, including short text-related questions, worked examples and exam-style questions * Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning using the end-of-unit summary checklists * Stretch and challenge the most able students with extension material clearly marked throughout and hints on how to get the best results * One of a range of new books supporting the Edexcel International GCSE science specifications, approved for use as Edexcel Level 2 Certificates in UK state schools * Seeking endorsement from Edexcel

Popular guide covering the canals and waterways around Birmingham and central England. Colour Ordnance Survey� maps clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. There are also comprehensive navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns and villages, pubs and restaurants alongside the waterways. In print for over 30 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain''s canals and rivers. They are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain''s inland waterways - from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors. The Ordnance Survey � Maps have added information showing: * Locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes and towpaths. * Waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal. * Boatyards, pubs, restaurants and local shops. * Mile markers and milestones (distance in miles and number of locks to strategic points along the waterways). Text includes: * The history and background to each canal. * Local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants and NEW for this edition: postcodes added for each place. * Opportunities for walking and cycling. * NEW for this edition: notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways. Comprehensive navigational notes include: * Maximum dimensions and low bridges. * Mileages, advice and potential hazards. * Navigation authorities and contact details. Waterways covered in this guide - Ashby Canal, Birming Canal Navigations (Main Line), Birmingham & Faxeley Canal, Coventry Canal, Erewash Canal, Grand Union Canal (Main Line, Leicester Section and the River Soar), Oxford Canal, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stratford-on-Avon Canal, Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Trent & Mersey Canal.

Collins International GCSE Chemistry provides complete coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE specification for Chemistry and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more. - Ensure complete and comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry specification - Engage students with accessible language and challenging science presented in a clear and fresh way - Establish and build on prior knowledge with a quick recap of what students should already know at the start of each unit - Build and apply the skills needed to understand and carry out practical investigations - Enable students to be fully prepared for exams with lots of questions all the way through the books, including short text-related questions, worked examples and exam-style questions - Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning using the end-of-unit summary checklists - Stretch and challenge the most able students with extension material clearly marked throughout and hints on how to get the best results - One of a range of new books supporting the Edexcel International GCSE science specifications, approved for use for Edexcel Level 2 Certificates in UK state schools - Seeking endorsement from Edexcel

This popular guide covers the canals and waterways in the north west of England around Merseyside and Manchester. Colour Ordnance Survey(r) maps clearly show locks, towpaths, and boating facilities. There are also comprehensive navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns and villages, pubs and restaurants alongside the waterways.

This new edition of the Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the most important English idioms from around the world.

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This highly illustrated pictorial atlas is designed to take children on a journey of discovery around the countries of the world. The mapping is clear colourful and highly informative. Simple activities and quizzes encourage children to find out more about the mapped regions. Ages: 7+Each spread includes introductory text about the region. Pictorial symbols are used on clear colourful background mapping to depict themes such as national emblems, customs, food, birds, animals, buildings, sports etc. to help younger readers gain an understanding of peoples around the world. Continental spreads focus on flags and the most important geographical facts e.g. well known highest, lowest, largest physical and demographic features. A variety of activity based features accompany the mapping on each spread e.g. a ''What am I?'' box lists detailed descriptions of familiar features. Activities are designed to encourage the reader to extract information from the map. Other features included are fascinating facts about each country, presented in a fun way, for each spread e.g. Did you know? Try this! It''s a fact etc. Website links are listed to assist further study for the older child. Ages:7+

All the information learners of English need to understand and use phrasal verbs confidently.

Each spread tells a story with easy to read graphical presentation. Each topic is presented by clear world maps, tables, graphs and photographs. Through thematic maps and infographics it illustrates the extent and complexity of development patterns, successes and failures and comparative outcomes. It draws on the authoritative statistics from the World Bank''s World Development indicators. Each spread has a balance of mapping and statistical information represented as graphs and/or statistical tables, fact boxes, illustrations/photographs supported with narrative text. World Watch concentrates on the challenges of climate change, resource degradation, population growth, health, poverty, energy, food and agriculture. This is the ideal ''go-to'' resource for those who understand the importance of caring for a healthy global environment.

Providing plenty of opportunities to improve KS1 mathematical skills, this Maths activity book offers lots of mental maths skills practice and is perfect for use at home. Tailored towards Key Stage 1, this Mental Maths activity book provides a fun way to test maths understanding and improve various maths skills. Included in this book: * Progress charts to help children track progress* Parental notes to support learning at home* Weekly tests to improve understanding and retention

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

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.

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.

This Collins Phonics and Spelling book for ages 10-11 contains lots of opportunities for children to improve their phonics and spelling skills. This fun puzzle activity book provides plenty of phonics and spelling skills practice and is perfect for use at home. This Collins Phonics and Spelling book for ages 10-11 provides plenty of phonics and spelling skills practice. The book includes fun puzzles and challenging activities to help children improve their phonics, word-building, spelling and vocabulary skills, and contains links to the spelling requirements of each primary year group.

Plenty of phonics and spelling skills practice is provided in this fun puzzle activity book for use at home. Children are given lots of opportunities to improve their phonics, word-building, spelling and vocabulary, with links to the spelling requirements of each primary year group. Children can build an understanding of spelling rules and patterns using fun puzzlesChallenging activities support more able children and practice activities support less confident children

A series of workbooks that provide really useful practice of basic Maths skills. The books are ideal for use at home or in the classroom for extra practice and reinforcement of topics covered at school. Age range 7-11.