How to be an Ancient Egyptian: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)


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Find out how to become an Ancient Egyptian in just a few stages with this fact-filled book from popular author and illustrator Scoular Anderson. From living off the land and cooking Egyptian food, to building inspiring pyramids and making mummies – all is revealed in this fun non-fiction guide.




How to Be a Viking


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Scoular Anderson gives tips on how to be a viking. Practical teaching notes are included at the back of the book.




Spider McDrew and the Egyptians: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)


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Everyone at Parkfield School thinks that Spider McDrew is a hopeless case. He is always muddling things up and saying or doing the wrong thing. In this story, his class visit the local museum to learn about life in Roman times. As usual, Spider's mind wanders and he finds himself in the wrong part of the museum looking at other things instead!




Snow White and Rose Red


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The Fisherman and His Wife


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Caldecott Honor winning artist Rachel Isadora brings another fabulous fairy tale to brilliant life with her stunning collages. The Brothers Grimm story of the kind fisherman who catches an enchanted fish, and his greedy wife who always wants more, is perfect for these "give-me" times. Rachel Isadora's captivating collage-style artwork, featuring the African landscape and the increasingly turbulent ocean, provides a wonderful new backdrop for this classic story.




The Dolphin King: Band 04 Blue/Band 12 Copper (Collins Big Cat Progress)


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When a fisherman throws a spear at a dolphin he discovers that he has injured the dolphin king and must make him well if he is to save himself and his friends from drowning.







The Story of Nian: a Folk Tale from China: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)


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A traditional tale from China, which explores the ancient rituals of Chinese New Year, and explains how it's come to be one of the most celebrated moments of the Chinese calendar. Full of drama and suspense, you can't help but be enthralled by this story of man over beast. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.




Tsunamis


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Chocolate


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Chocolate comes in many forms - from chocolate bars to hot chocolate - but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report. - Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. - Text type: A non-fiction report - Curriculum links: Geography; History