The way we listen to music has come a long way since the invention of the phonograph by Thomas Edison in 1877. Today we can enjoy music in many ways – on a tiny minidisc CD player, on the radio or TV, or even on the Internet. Radio technology has developed too, from live broadcasts in the 1920s to the modern DJ who uses a computer to search for music tracks. We can play electronic versions of traditional instruments such as piano & drums, & the Internet has meant that more people have access to music from all over the world. Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books & non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles & genres to develop their own reading tastes. For children who prefer to read non-fiction texts, the PM Plus Non-fiction titles offer carefully researched information thematically linked to key learning areas. The texts are supported with superb photography & realistic illustrations. pm 19-offer ...

The best thing about starting at a new school, for Katie, is making friends with Jade. The only thing she’s worried about is introducing Jade to her little brother, Harry. Harry is autistic, and he doesn’t always like new people. What if Harry doesn’t like Jade? What if Jade doesn’t understand Harry? Katie wants to invite Jade to her house, but she can’t stop worrying. Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books & non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles & genres to develop their own reading tastes. PM Guided Reading Fiction books are engaging stories that increase in word count & pages in line with progression of children’s reading age, for appropriate literacy skills development. The books represent all the standard text types & include a number of literal, inferential & applied knowledge comprehension questions. pm-gr-books pm-new-2017 pm-2017 pm 19-offer ...

The best thing about starting at a new school, for Katie, is making friends with Jade. The only thing she’s worried about is introducing Jade to her little brother, Harry. Harry is autistic, and he doesn’t always like new people. What if Harry doesn’t like Jade? What if Jade doesn’t understand Harry? Katie wants to invite Jade to her house, but she can’t stop worrying. Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books & non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles & genres to develop their own reading tastes. PM Guided Reading Fiction books are engaging stories that increase in word count & pages in line with progression of children’s reading age, for appropriate literacy skills development. The books represent all the standard text types & include a number of literal, inferential & applied knowledge comprehension questions. pm 19-offer ...

Tess & Nathan’s parents have separated, & the children are having trouble adjusting to the change. However, with the support & love of their parents, & their grandmother, they learn new ways of being a family. Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books & non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles & genres to develop their own reading tastes. PM Plus Chapter Books  (levels 25–30) provide a selection of stories chosen for their broad range of content, characters, topics & points of view. The high-interest topics include adventure, emergencies, natural disasters, risk-taking, historical events & investigation. pm 19-offer ...

Tess & Nathan’s parents have separated, & the children are having trouble adjusting to the change. However, with the support & love of their parents, & their grandmother, they learn new ways of being a family. Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books & non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles & genres to develop their own reading tastes. PM Plus Chapter Books  (levels 25–30) provide a selection of stories chosen for their broad range of content, characters, topics & points of view. The high-interest topics include adventure, emergencies, natural disasters, risk-taking, historical events & investigation. pm 19-offer ...

PM is a firm favourite amongst Primary Schools due to its reputation for reading success. Offering over 800 carefully levelled fiction & non-fiction books, PM builds confidence through gradual progression & step-by-step support. ...

Sophie & her pony, Popcorn, have just joined the Silver Saddles Pony Club. They used to perform in a circus, where Popcorn the Wonder Pony did all sorts of amazing tricks. Now, Popcorn wants to show off his tricks at the pony club! Will they fit in with the other ponies & riders? & can Popcorn win a prize at the annual pony club fun day? Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books & non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles & genres to develop their own reading tastes. PM Guided Reading Fiction books are engaging stories that increase in word count & pages in line with progression of children’s reading age, for appropriate literacy skills development. The books represent all the standard text types & include a number of literal, inferential & applied knowledge comprehension questions. pm-gr-books pm-new-2017 pm-2017 pm 19-offer ...

Sophie & her pony, Popcorn, have just joined the Silver Saddles Pony Club. They used to perform in a circus, where Popcorn the Wonder Pony did all sorts of amazing tricks. Now, Popcorn wants to show off his tricks at the pony club! Will they fit in with the other ponies & riders? & can Popcorn win a prize at the annual pony club fun day? Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books & non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles & genres to develop their own reading tastes. PM Guided Reading Fiction books are engaging stories that increase in word count & pages in line with progression of children’s reading age, for appropriate literacy skills development. The books represent all the standard text types & include a number of literal, inferential & applied knowledge comprehension questions. pm 19-offer ...

Ken & Kath head off to the annual fair. When handed a flyer about making puppets they are so interested that they investigate all the aspects of puppets, from the actual making to the history & the performances. Ken & Kath put on their own puppet show. I wonder if you would be able to organise a puppet show. Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books & non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles & genres to develop their own reading tastes. pm 19-offer ...

Ken & Kath head off to the annual fair. When handed a flyer about making puppets they are so interested that they investigate all the aspects of puppets, from the actual making to the history & the performances. Ken & Kath put on their own puppet show. I wonder if you would be able to organise a puppet show. Emerald level (equivalent to the Lime bridging book band) provides a variety of chapter books & non-fiction titles. Readers are encouraged to experience different text types, writing styles & genres to develop their own reading tastes. pm 19-offer ...