Captain Scott travelled to the Antarctic in 1901 -- the first man in the world ever to go there. Join one man as he follows in Scott's footsteps and understands why the Antarctic is so important to us in this evocative book by Anne Curtis.
Captain Scott travelled to the Antarctic in 1901 -- the first man in the world ever to go there. Join one man as he follows in Scott's footsteps and u...
Find out what life was like for the children growing up during World War II. With photographs straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum, Jillian Powell looks at rationing, schooling and evacuation and how the daily lives of children were affected by the war.
Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love reading Dual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability level Every book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable...
Find out what life was like for the children growing up during World War II. With photographs straight from the archives of the Imperial War Museum...
Long ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot. But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby swamp - Grendel. Could the brave warrior Beowulf save Denmark's people and fight the monster? This retelling of the Old English tale was written by award-winning author Anita Ganeri.
Long ago, the king of Denmark built a huge hall for feasts, and he called it Heorot. But the noise from the hall woke a sleeping monster in the nearby...
This exciting mystery story will keep readers gripped, as brothers Joe and Carl quickly realise it s not always best to keep what you find. Written by Alan Durant.
Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.
Text type: A mystery story
Curriculum links: P.E."
This exciting mystery story will keep readers gripped, as brothers Joe and Carl quickly realise it s not always best to keep what you find. Written...
Follow the amazing true story of Mary Anning, a child from a poor family who sold seashells for a living and stumbled across a world of dinosaurs and fame. This fascinating story was written by Lou Kuenzler and illustrated in a graphic novel style.
Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.
Text type: A graphic novel
Curriculum links: History"
Follow the amazing true story of Mary Anning, a child from a poor family who sold seashells for a living and stumbled across a world of dinosaurs a...
A steam train is slowly making its way through a terrible thunderstorm towards its destination. Suddenly, out of the darkness comes a lonely figure with a haunting message for the passengers ... This spooky tale, written by Alan Durant, has been beautifully illustrated by Dave Hill.
A steam train is slowly making its way through a terrible thunderstorm towards its destination. Suddenly, out of the darkness comes a lonely figure wi...
Search and rescue dogs play a crucial part in helping people in danger. Find out how they are trained and what they can do to help the humans who are risking their lives to save others in this book by Chris Oxlade.
Search and rescue dogs play a crucial part in helping people in danger. Find out how they are trained and what they can do to help the humans who are ...
The Ironman triathlon competition is the ultimate test of endurance. Find out how competitors train and compete in such a gruelling event in this exciting photographic non-fiction report by Mary Colson.
Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.
Text type: An information book
Curriculum links: P.E."
The Ironman triathlon competition is the ultimate test of endurance. Find out how competitors train and compete in such a gruelling event in this e...
It s a young boy s last day at primary school, and he excitedly lists off all the points he won t miss when he goes to Big School . But is there anything he will miss? This thought-provoking story was written by Dave Cousins.
Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.
Text type: A story with a familiar setting
Curriculum links: Citizenship"
It s a young boy s last day at primary school, and he excitedly lists off all the points he won t miss when he goes to Big School . But is there an...
In Ancient Greece, the warrior Perseus was tricked by a cunning king to fight a monster called Medusa, who lived in a cave and had hair of hissing snakes - and anyone who looked into her eyes was turned to stone. Could Perseus survive his mission and return home safely? This thrilling retelling of the traditional tale was written by Zoe Clarke.
In Ancient Greece, the warrior Perseus was tricked by a cunning king to fight a monster called Medusa, who lived in a cave and had hair of hissing sna...
