Roman Life in Britain: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)


Book Description

When the Roman Emperor Claudius invaded in 43 AD, life for people in Britain changed - a lot! This book will show you how people in Roman Britain lived, travelled, ate, dressed and even washed themselves. You'll also find out why the Romans came to Britain in the first place - and why they had to leave in the end. - Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. - Text type - An information book. - The book is organised into short chapters to help children practise the skills of locating and identifying important information. - The glossary and index on pages 30 and 31 can be used to develop children's information retrieval skills further. - Curriculum links - History




Roman Life in Britain: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)


Book Description

When the Roman Emperor Claudius invaded in 43 AD, life for people in Britain changed – a lot! This book will show you how people in Roman Britain lived, travelled, ate, dressed and even washed themselves. You’ll also find out why the Romans came to Britain in the first place – and why they had to leave in the end.




The Sauce That Went Bang!: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)


Book Description

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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Ever wished vegetables tasted of burgers and chips instead of vegetables? Join Josh and Zena to see their grand plan to revolutionize the taste of food! But will it work? Can you have too much success? Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. Text type: A humorous story Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities




How to be a Roman: Band 14/Ruby (Collins Big Cat)


Book Description

So you want to be a Roman? Here is everything you need to know – in 20 easy stages. From the battle ground to building roads – find out the REAL facts to Roman living in this humorous non-fiction information book from Scoular Anderson.




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


Book Description

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.




Life in Roman Britain


Book Description

This series introduces significant periods of British history from a child's viewpoint. It explains general features of each period, but focuses on what life was like for children, including where they lived, what they learned at school and where they worked. The text is supported by primary source material, including paintings, artefacts, and quotes. A final section explains how we use historical evidence to reconstruct the past.




Underwater Treasure: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat)


Book Description

Dive under the water and discover lost treasures! Sunken ships, gold coins, giant statues and a drowned city are all waiting to be found... - Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. - An information book. - Curriculum links: history, geography, science




Roman Diary


Book Description

A diary account of a Greek girl's experience of life as a slave in Rome.




Roman Britain


Book Description

Library Friendly Edition of original- A comprehensive history of the Romans in Britain, from Julius Caesarâe(tm)s first invasions and Boudiccaâe(tm)s rebellion to the founding of Roman London and the building of Hadrianâe(tm)s Wall.




The House of the Nine Doors: Band 12/Copper (Collins Big Cat)


Book Description

A classic tale of the Irish legend Finn McCaul, as he strives to fulfill a challenge to free his jailed uncle. The question is, is it even humanly possible?! Find out in this non-stop, funny story of perseverance, imagination--and a bit of speed, written by the Canongate Prize winner Lari Don. - Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina. - Text type: a retelling of a traditional tale - Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths, and legends - Ideas for reading at the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities