Best Selling Books by Tim Collins

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A new edition of the popular picture dictionary, available in 13 bilingual editions that meet the language needs of young adult and adult students around the world.

Part four of a four level standards-based course that readies students of English as a second language for self-sufficiency in the three principal areas of their lives: community, home and workplace. Teacher''s resource binder contains photocopiable teacher support materials.

When Harry the alien lands his spacebin in his friend Colin''s garden, it''s time for an adventure! There''s just one problem - they''ll have to take Colin''s naughty, snotty little brother with them... Colin''s day is about to turn Cosmic! But when aliens attack, will it end in disaster?

Uses picture dictionary and textbook formats to introduce content-area knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of science programs and state assessments. Teaches vocabulary and concepts from the following areas: science basics, life science, earth science, physical science. Includes glossary with Spanish translations. Appropriate for English language learners.

Sherlock Bones, the world''s greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. Bones and Catson are visiting New York when the local police chief tracks them down. She explains that the city is being terrorised by a mysterious masked villain who is threatening the police with chaos if they don''t solve his riddles. The officers are struggling, and it''s lucky for them that the world''s greatest puzzle experts are in town. After thwarting a fiendish plot in Manhattan, Bones and Catson are hot on the heels of the mysterious criminal, on a chase that will take them to Niagara Falls and across the faces of the great dog presidents on Mount Ruffmore. But there''s a greater mystery to solve while all this is going on. Who is the villain? And how can they unmask them? The fifth book in Buster''s Sherlock Bones fiction series features intricate artwork and illustrated puzzles - including search-and-finds, mazes and number riddles - that are woven into the action, so the reader feels immersed in the exciting detective plot. Also available in the series: 9781780557502 Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels 9781780557519 Sherlock Bones and the Curse of the Pharaoh''s Mask 9781780559216 Sherlock Bones and the Mystery of the Vanishing Magician 9781780559223 Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle

The Zero to Hero series of hilarious fictional diaries puts the reader inside the heads of hapless children in frazzling historical situations. Viking follows a child who embarks on a voyage of pillage and discovery with a Viking crew. "Get Real" fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies, and a glossary in the end matter.

Time Zones is a motivating new four-skills series for teenagers, with a strong international focus. It combines a communicative approach to learning English with stunning National Geographic images, video, and content. The series features educational content covering four exciting areas: people and places, the natural world, history and culture, and science and education. With Time Zones, learners will:·EXPLORE amazing places and fascinating cultures with National Geographic and our team of young global reporters·DISCOVER the exciting worlds of science and technology, nature, history, geography, and popular culture·LEARN how to use English to communicate effectively in the real world, by developing both language and critical thinking skills

The Zero to Hero series of hilarious fictional diaries puts the reader inside the heads of hapless children in frazzling historical situations. Engineers follows a set of twins who help Gustave Eiffel build the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. "Get Real" fact boxes feature throughout, providing historical context and further information, as well as a timeline, historical biographies, and a glossary in the end matter.

The Workplace Plus Manufacturing Job Pack expand the general language introduced in the series to the specific needs of manufacturing professionals. This supplement will help learners comprehend spoken and written English related to manufacturing, and will afford learners practice in communicating in a manufacturing setting. It will also help learners understand the expectations of the manufacturing workplace.

The tenth volume in this series of newly produced plays by emerging playwrights. Covers the breadth of indie theatre premiered in New York during the September 2007 to September 2008 season. (A couple of the plays premiered elsewhere before their New York debut.).

When we start school we''re told the rules no running in the corridors, no chewing gum in class and always put your hand up before answering a question. Now, a couple of decades later it''s time for the real school rules to be recorded. They might bring back a few memories. Never tell anyone it''s your birthday, in case the big kids flush your head down the toilet, never get caught reading a book instead of playing British Bulldog at lunch time, and remember...if you smelt it, you dealt it

In a daring and unprovoked spark of madness, one man declares war on the impossible, the sun itself as it rests in the heavens, and sets off on a roller coaster ride through the world, both rich and poor, seen and unseen, to create complete destruction, or, rather, destroy creation. Driven by what can only be blind fury and embraced foolishness, he weaves a harrowing trail of death and moral disease, spreading his illness like cancer and held captive by his own twisted vision, until it brings about a startling conclusion that will unsettle the settled and entrance readers in this one mans struggle to be free of himself, of the world, and to understand. In this thought-provoking and suspense-ridden book of surprises, one might find ultimate meaning, as humanitys will to create and humanitys will to destroy tee off in a cosmic battle of the ages, where only one will emerge the victor.

Time Zones is a motivating new four-skills series for teenagers, with a strong international focus. It combines a communicative approach to learning English with stunning National Geographic images, video, and content. The series features educational content covering four exciting areas: people and places, the natural world, history and culture, and science and education. With Time Zones, learners will: ·EXPLORE amazing places and fascinating cultures with National Geographic and our team of young global reporters ·DISCOVER the exciting worlds of science and technology, nature, history, geography, and popular culture ·LEARN how to use English to communicate effectively in the real world, by developing both language and critical thinking skills

The second book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling space-themed mathematical quest in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are summoned to World Space HQ by a mysterious letter written in secret code. An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their mathematical skills to qualify for the mission before journeying into space to stop the asteroid and save planet Earth! Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this thrilling adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 8+ in maths. Over four chapters, readers will develop key maths skills, including addition and subtraction, multiplication, division, problem-solving and logic, as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster''s Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a maths consultant.Also available:9781780559377 The Sorcerer of Science: A STEAM Puzzle Adventure

Solve the mystery to save history! Romy (a wolf) and Remus (an owl) are an inventive, time-travelling duo who use special watches to visit different eras in history. The catch is that their watches will only take them back in time for 24 hours. In the first book in the ''Out of Time'' series, Romy and Remus travel back to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. But all is not what it seems - behind its bustling streets and peaceful temples, a mystery is afoot that could change the course of history. Romy and Remus must race against the clock to save the day before it''s too late and they, literally, run out of time ...

Gateway to Science is a unique program designed to introduce students to content-area knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of science programs and state assessments. Using picture dictionary and textbook formats, students acquire key vocabulary, concepts, and learning strategies that help boost their success in science!

Gateway to Science is a unique program designed to introduce students to content-area knowledge and skills needed to meet the requirements of science programs and state assessments. Using picture dictionary and textbook formats, students acquire key vocabulary, concepts, and learning strategies that help boost their success in science!