Explore the ancient city of Timbuktu with Musa, from its first days 900 years ago to modern life in this fascinating city. Books in the Wayfarers strand are for learners who can read a range of texts accurately and fluently. Wayfarers titles require learners to read beyond what's on the page, inferring characters feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions. There is more emphasis on learners' understanding through reading and less use of illustrations to show meaning. Repetition is used for dramatic effect rather than to build high-frequency vocabulary. Contains teaching support...

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.