From the best-selling master storyteller, Sir Philip Pullman, dive once again into the world of His Dark Materials & The Book of Dust… ‘D’you – er – have you seen her before?’ ‘ Yes. I know who she is.’ ‘ But, Grinstead, this painting is seventy years old – probably nearer eighty! You’re not being serious – I mean... What do you mean?’ On a dark winter’s night in 1970, Horley & Grinstead huddle for warmth in the Senior Common Room of a college in Oxford. Conversation turns to the two impressive works of art that Horley has recently added to his collection. What the two men don’t know is that these pieces are connected in mysterious & improbable ways; & they are about to be caught in the cross-fire of a story which has travelled time & worlds. ...

Bright, beautiful & bursting with wonder! Open up for a voyage of discovery. Some atlases are just about maps. This atlas is all about everything! The kind that sets your imagination on fire with places & things you’d like to see. Flamenco dancers, Russian dolls, Indian temples, African animals: it’s sightseeing heaven. Like we said, not just maps! Of course, there are lots of maps, plus tips to help you read them. But there are also photos, graphics, amazing facts & landmarks that take you on a sensory tour of your world. Can’t hop in a plane right now? No problem. Read this instead. Wonderfully illustrated atlas full of visual appeal Accurate maps, amazing facts & up-to-date statistics Inspiring approach that really sparks children’s curiosity Ideal for school use or as a family reference book ...

Build counting skills, boost confidence & develop a love of learning! This cheerfully illustrated home learning book is full of puzzles & activities which help children to master counting quickly & easily. Helping to build a key skill which is invaluable to school success, the book also shows children how to develop positive learning habits that will last a lifetime. ...

Build literacy, boost confidence & develop a love of learning! This cheerfully illustrated home learning book is full of puzzles & activities which help children to master handwriting quickly & easily. Helping to build a key skill which is invaluable to school success, the book also shows children how to cultivate good learning habits for life. ...

A gentle introduction to numbers, including number sequencing, numerals & written numbers. Perfectly pitched for ages 3 & up, this lively book blends fun puzzles & activities with delightful colour art. Children can count the fingers on a h&, work out which plate has more sandwiches on it, or hunt out examples of the number 5 at a birthday party! Simple tasks are cleanly broken up on the bright pages, making sure youngsters aren’t daunted, & ensuring that learning never feels like a chore. Full of quick activities that can be done together or one by one, this book will delight little learners – including those who can’t sit still for long! ...

Build multiplication skills, boost confidence & develop a love of learning! This cheerfully illustrated home learning book is full of puzzles & activities which help children to master times tables quickly & easily. Helping to build a key skill which is invaluable to school success, the book also shows children how to cultivate good learning habits for life. It covers the 2, 3, 4, 5 & 10 times tables. ...

A gentle introduction to writing, from basic pencil control through to forming complete letters. Perfectly pitched for ages 3 & up, this lively book blends fun puzzles & activities with delightful colour art. Children can trace pictures & letters, follow the path of a boat on a wiggly sea, or follow lines to join babies to their mummies! Simple tasks are cleanly broken up on the bright pages, making sure youngsters aren’t daunted, & ensuring that learning never feels like a chore. Full of quick activities that can be done together or one by one, this book will delight little learners – including those who can’t sit still for long! ...

Do you know how many countries are in our world? Could you find the UK on a map? What kinds of maps are there, & how do you read them? If you’re stumped, you need this atlas! Made especially for little learners aged 4-7, it helps you take your first steps using maps. You’ll start by exploring your local area in photos, finding out how it can be shown on a simple map. Then you’ll move beyond your area, looking at regional, national, continental & world maps. Each map has clear labels to help you find key features, plus easy-read sentences to explain what you’re looking at. A clear & colourful starter atlas for ages 4-7 An ideal introduction to maps, places & countries Introduces basic geographical & atlas vocabulary Moves from local maps to world maps in easy steps sum-18-ie ...

The must-have atlas for children aged 4-7 Collins First Atlas is a fun, vibrant & clear starter atlas for children aged 4-7 years, providing the perfect foundation to basic geography skills. ...

Do you know how many countries are in our world? Could you find the UK on a map? What kinds of maps are there, & how do you read them? If you’re stumped, you need this atlas! Made especially for little learners aged 4-7, it helps you take your first steps using maps. You’ll start by exploring your local area in photos, finding out how it can be shown on a simple map. Then you’ll move beyond your area, looking at regional, national, continental & world maps. Each map has clear labels to help you find key features, plus easy-read sentences to explain what you’re looking at. A clear & colourful starter atlas for ages 4-7 An ideal introduction to maps, places & countries Introduces basic geographical & atlas vocabulary Moves from local maps to world maps in easy steps Supplied as a pack of 30 copies. sum-18-ie ...