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Richard Brown, Kate Ruttle |
Cambridge
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In the Mirror
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This book could be a good read for someone looking for a thought-provoking and heart-warming story of personal transformation. The protagonist's journey towards self-acceptance and discovery will resonate with readers seeking a relatable and engaging narrative.
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Neil Grant
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Oxford
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Children's History of the World 2005
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The whole of human history is here, from the earliest settlement of the world to the beginning of the new millennium, in one sumptuously illustrated and easy to use volume. The essential events of world history are easy to find, because each subject is given its own double page spread. Substantial coverage of each subject is given in the lively narrative text, from a top author of history books for children, backed by a team of expert consultants. This is a new edition with a new jacket design and updated text.
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Roderick Hunt, Cynthia Rider, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
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Read at Home: 2a: Poor Old Rabbit Book + CD
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This book is perfect for beginner readers, as it offers a variety of activities support reading skills and parental guidance. The inclusion of a CD makes it an engaging experience for children as they listen and read along. The tips for reading together and "think about the story" page also offer helpful guidance for parents. Overall, this book is a great way to make reading enjoyable for children while also improving their skills.
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Peter Hogarth
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Oxford
University
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The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses
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If you're intrigued by the intricate web of life that thrives in coastal environments, "The Biology of Mangroves and Seagrasses" is a veritable treasure. Not only does it dive deep into the unique adaptations and biodiversity within these habitats, but it also elucidates their critical role in our global ecosystem. You won't merely walk away informed; you'll gain a profound respect for these vital, yet often overlooked, aquatic communities.
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Ladybird Read It Yourself
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This level is useful for children who are confident readers who can read simple stories with some help. The stories are written in a simple way, helping children who are learning to read. The book has approximately 47 pages with bright colors and cute illustrations, making reading fun for little ones. Supports Early Years Foundation Stage.
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Roderick Hunt | Oxford University Press, Usa
Roderick Hunt | Oxford University Press, Usa
Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Floppy's Phonics: The Playground
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"Oxford Reading Tree: Level 5: Floppy's Phonics: The Playground" is a great book for young readers who are just beginning to learn about phonics. The story is fun and engaging, making it an enjoyable reading experience for children. Additionally, the book contains notes to help support children in their reading development, allowing for a smooth and successful reading experience. Overall, this book is a great choice for parents or teachers looking to help young children develop their reading skills in an easy and enjoyable way.
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Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta | Oxford University Press, Usa
Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta | Oxford University Press, Usa
Biff's Wonder Words - Read With Biff, Chip & Kipper. Phonics. Level 1
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If you're looking to spark a love for reading in your little one, "Biff's Wonder Words" is a brilliant choice. It's colorful, engaging, and crafted to build foundational phonics skills. Imagine your child exploring letters and sounds in a fun, story-like format—it's a great stepping stone into the world of words!
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Julia Donaldson, Clare Kirtley |
Oxford
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Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 2: Songbirds: This And That
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"This And That" is a great book for beginning readers who are learning to decode words phonetically. Written by the award-winning Julia Donaldson, these stories are engaging and fully decodable, making them perfect for young children who are just starting to read. The built-in progression helps children achieve immediate reading success, which will boost their self-confidence and encourage them to keep reading. This book is also part of a larger series of phonics books, making it easy to find follow-up materials that will keep children engaged and learning.
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Clare Hibbert | Oxford University Press
Clare Hibbert | Oxford University Press
The Ultimate Book of Knowledge
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Dive into The Ultimate Book of Knowledge and let your curiosity soar. This fully illustrated encyclopedia is a treasure trove of information for children who want to learn about themselves, the world around them, and beyond. With accessible sections covering a range of fascinating topics such as sports, animals, and space, this book will ignite your imagination and keep you engaged for hours. Get ready to embark on a journey of endless learning and exploration.
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This informative series for young children makes a perfect introduction to the wonders of the natural world. We look at related groups of animals in spectacular photographs, and zoom right in on their fascinating details, to see close-up how nature has designed them for living. The deadliest members of the animal kingdom are here! We explore the hunting skills of predators large and small, and take a close look at how they trap, chase, and catch their prey.
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Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta | Oxford University Press, Usa
Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta | Oxford University Press, Usa
Kipper's Alphabet I Spy - Read With Biff, Chip & Kipper. Phonics. Level 1
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If your little one is just starting their journey into the world of words, 'Kipper’s Alphabet I Spy' could be a delightful companion. The familiar and beloved characters, Biff, Chip, Kipper, and Floppy make learning phonics fun, with vibrant illustrations by Alex Brychta adding to the allure. This book not only introduces basic phonics but also involves parents with practical reading strategies, all wrapped in enjoyable activities. It's a holistic approach to beginning reading.
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Alex Brychta, Roderick Hunt, Cynthia Rider |
Oxford
University
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Read at Home: 1c: Dad's Birthday Book + CD
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This book is perfect for beginner readers who want to have interactive and fun reading experience with their dads. With a CD that has a reading of the story and page turn alerts, children can read along, enhancing their reading skills. The book also provides games and puzzles that are related to the story. With parental support in the form of practical tips and vocabulary lists, this is an excellent book for kids who are just starting to read.
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R. Porter, S. Christensen, P. Schiermacker-Hansen |
Princeton
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Field Guide to the Birds of the Middle East
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This book is a must-read for bird enthusiasts visiting or living in the Middle East. It provides descriptions of over 700 species with details on their plumage and voice, as well as maps of their habitats. The special plates commissioned for the book are a particular highlight and the authors' extensive experience in ornithology in the region makes it a credible and authoritative source of information.
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Sue Arengo, Katherine Lucas |
Oxford
University
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Classic Tales: Ugly Duckling Beginner level 2
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This book is a great pick for parents or teachers looking to introduce young children to classic fairy tales. The colorful illustrations and simple language are appealing to young readers, while the glossary and puzzles help develop vocabulary and comprehension skills. The accompanying cassettes also provide an opportunity to work on listening and pronunciation skills.
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Larry Kimball, Margaret Gargiullo |
Oxford
University
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A Field Guide To Plants Of Costa Rica
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This book is an essential guide for naturalists, both beginners and experts alike, who want to explore the wide variety of plants in Costa Rica. With over 850 species accompanied by color photographs and detailed descriptions, it is easy to identify the plants by type of vegetation. The illustrated glossary of plant parts, five maps of Costa Rica, and laminated covers make it a durable and practical tool for exploring the country's flora.
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Dennis Pepper
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Oxford
University
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The Oxford Book of Animal Stories
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The Oxford Book of Animal Stories is a unique anthology featuring animal tales from various cultures worldwide, alongside classic fables and stories from 20th-century writers. The book is beautifully illustrated with ink drawings, making it an attractive read for animal lovers of all ages. The collection is a compassionate and thoughtful look at our relationship with the animal world, teaching us to appreciate and care for the creatures that share the Earth with us.
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Sue Arengo, Teri Gower (Illustrator) |
Oxford
University
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The Gingerbread Man
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This retelling of the classic tale of The Gingerbread Man is perfect for parents looking to introduce their young children to traditional stories. With engaging illustrations and simplified text, this book is sure to capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader.
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Alastair Fothergill, Mark Brownlow, Vanessa Berlowitz |
University
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California
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Planet Earth: As You've Never Seen It Before
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This book is a must-read for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. With its breathtaking photographs and rare footage, it takes you on an immersive journey, unveiling the hidden marvels of our planet. From the depths of the ocean to the highest mountain peaks, you'll witness the beauty and diversity of nature like never before. Prepare to be amazed and inspired as you explore the untouched corners of our Earth and discover the incredible creatures that call it home. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you in awe of our planet's wonders.
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Korky Paul, Laura Owen |
Oxford
University
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Whizz-Bang Winnie
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This book is perfect for young readers who love magical, hilarious, and action-packed stories. Join Winnie the Witch and her loyal cat, Wilbur, as they embark on four crazy adventures filled with humor, drama, and pure magic. With Korky Paul's lively illustrations bringing the characters to life, you won't be able to put this book down. Get ready for a whirlwind of fun with Whizz-Bang Winnie!
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Jonathan Emmett, Ed Eaves |
Oxford
University
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Fast and Furry Racers: The Silver Serpent Cup
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Today the town of Furryville’s a very noisy place,Crammed with crowds of creatures getting ready for a race.The air is filled with honking horns and engines revving up,As racers take their places for THE SILVER SERPENT CUP!A high-speed, adrenaline-fuelled rhyming romp of a picture book!
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Annemarie Young, Roderick Hunt, Kate Ruttle |
Oxford
University
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Read at Home: More Level 2C: Ouch!
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Read at Home: More Level 2C: Ouch! is a great choice for parents looking for beginner-friendly books for their young ones. This book offers real-life and fantasy adventures that are entertaining and engaging for children who are starting to read. With careful grading and gradual progression, the book is designed to help children learn new words, letters, and sentences. The humorous and detailed illustrations by Alex Brychta make the stories come alive, making it enjoyable for kids to read.
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Oxford University Press
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Ladybird Read it Yourself
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Ladybird Read it Yourself books are perfect for parents who want their children to develop confidence in reading. These books present familiar tales, such as Cinderella or The Three Little Pigs, in simple language and encourage early readers to follow along with the story. With colorful illustrations and relatable characters, Ladybird books are an engaging and fun pick for children just starting to read on their own.
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Barbara Taylor
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Oxford
University
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Going, Going, Gone
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"Weird and Wonderful" is a new series of four books on the most amazing creatures and features of the natural world. The books are produced in collaboration with The Natural History Museum in London. Unlike many natural history books, these combine both living creatures and the Earth itself, in an original and dynamic approach that focuses on their amazing characteristics. On every spread spectacular photographs, taken especially for these books, display the wonders of the natural world. Woven around them is an expert, lively text from top children's author, Barbara Taylor. Going, Going, Gone explores the oldest and rarest creatures and features of our world, plus the extinct and the threatened. From dinosaurs to fossils to dazzling precious stones. Barbara Taylor is a prolific and award-winning author of children's books on natural history. Her many published titles include "Earth Explained" (Marshall Editions) which won the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award 1998 and the "Look Closer" series for DK.
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Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
University
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The Go-Kart
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The Go-Kart is a wonderful addition to the Oxford Reading Tree series, with its engaging new artwork and simplified structure. This book is perfect for young readers who want to immerse themselves in exciting new stories while sharpening their reading skills. Its vibrant illustrations and relatable characters are sure to captivate and entertain children of all ages.
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Zena Sutherland
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University
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Chicago
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The Best in Children's Books : The University of Chicago Guide to Children's Literature, 1979-84
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Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984.This volume carries on the tradition established by Zena Sutherland's two earlier collections covering the periods from 1966 to 1972 and 1973 to 1978. Her 1973 edition of The Best in Children's Books was cited by the American School Board Journal as one of the outstanding books of the year in education.
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Cynthia Rider, Roderick Hunt, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
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Read at Home: 4a: Looking After Gran
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"Read at Home: 4a: Looking After Gran Book + CD" is a great read for parents and children to share and enjoy together. With its focus on beginner readers, it provides a wide range of activities to support reading skills and encourages parents to get involved in their child's learning journey. The inclusion of a CD to read along with adds an element of interactivity and fun to the reading experience.
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Valerie Thomas
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Oxford
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Winnie's Pirate Adventure
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Winnie's Pirate Adventure is a wonderful read for children who love magical and adventurous stories. The book is filled with captivating illustrations and engaging characters – including Winnie the Witch, who transforms into a pirate - that will keep young readers entertained throughout. The story also has a unique twist where children dress up as pirates and go on a treasure hunt.
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Cynthia Rider, Alex Brychta |
Oxford
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Read at Home: Level 2b: I Can Trick a Tiger Book + CD
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"I Can Trick a Tiger" is a great choice for beginner readers who want an interactive reading experience. The audio CD included in the book helps children to learn new words, understand expressions and enjoy stories. The "Tips for Reading Together" section of the book helps parents to support their child's reading development. The puzzle and game activities included in the book help make it fun and engaging for children.
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Pippa Goodhart
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Oxford
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Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 6: Bad, Bad Dog
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Miss Petal has a very bad dog called Growly, who is always getting into trouble for behaving badly. But it turns out that Growly isn't the one behaving badly after all ...Children will enjoy using the illustrations to work out what is really happening in this entertaining story about a dog with a heart of gold. Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children's imaginations. These 36 original stories will get children thinking, and develop and deepen their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustration styles broadens children's reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it's easy to match every child to the right book for them. They also contain inside cover notes, to enable parents and teachers to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development is also available at
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Roderick Hunt, Cynthia Rider, Kate Ruttle |
Oxford
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Read at Home: Level 1a: Funny Fish Book + CD
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Read at Home: Level 1a: Funny Fish Book + CD is a great option for parents who want to get their children into beginner reading. The interactive CD-ROM format, sound signals, and puzzle activity makes reading more enjoyable for young learners. The "Tips for Reading Together" and "Think about the Story" sections also provide useful discussion points for parents and children to further engage with the story. The humorous and detailed illustrations by Alex Brychta adds to the story's charm, making it a fun read-along with plenty of creative and educational engagement opportunities.
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