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Superphonics — the simplest, fastest way to teach your child to read. A superb series of graded readers using the phonic approach. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Green Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 3. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour.

Superphonics — the simplest, fastest way to teach your child to read. A superb series of graded readers using the phonic approach. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Purple Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 4. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. Goat in a Boat focuses on the following sounds: 'ow' as in 'grow', 'o-e' as in 'hole' and 'oa' as in 'boat'.

Superphonics — the simplest, fastest way to teach your child to read. A superb series of graded readers using the phomic approach. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Purple Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 4. All the Story books are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. Jack and the Beanstalk focuses on the following sounds: 'ee' as in 'tree', 'e-e' as in 'here', 'ea' as in 'bean' and 'y' as in 'hungry'.

Superphonics — the simplest, fastest way to teach your child to read. A superb series of graded readers using the phonic approach. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest), Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Blue Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 2. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. Lots of Cats focuses on the following sounds: 'a' as in 'cat', 'e' as in 'hen', 'i' as in 'pig', 'o' as in 'fox' and 'u' as in 'bug'.

Superphonics — the simplest, fastest way to teach your child to read. A superb series of graded readers using the phonic approach. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Turquoise Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 5. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. Mouse Power! focuses on the following sounds: 'ow' as in 'town' and 'ou' as in 'pound'.

A superb series of graded readers using the highly acclaimed phonic approach developed by reading expert Ruth Miskin. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Purple Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 4. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. Runaway Snail focuses on the following sounds: 'ay' as in 'play', 'a-e' as in game, 'ai' as in 'snail' and 'ey' as in 'they'.

Superphonics — the simplest, fastest way to teach your child to read. A superb series of graded readers using the phonic approach. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Turquoise Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 5. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. Dragonclaw focuses on the following sounds: 'or' as in 'thorn', 'aw' as in 'straw' and 'oor' as in 'door'.

A superb series of graded readers using the highly acclaimed phonic approach developed by reading expert Ruth Miskin. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Turquoise Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 5. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. The Three Clares focuses on the following sounds: 'air' as in 'hair', 'are' as in 'dare', 'ear' as in 'bear' and 'ere' as in 'where'.

A superb series of graded readers using the highly acclaimed phonic approach developed by reading expert Ruth Miskin. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Purple Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 4. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. White Knight focuses on the following sounds: 'igh' as in 'fight' and 'i-e' as in 'white'.

A superb series of graded readers using the highly acclaimed phonic approach developed by reading expert Ruth Miskin. There are four levels — Blue (the easiest), Green, Purple and Turquoise (the hardest). Each level is linked to one of the core Superphonics books. Purple Storybooks practise the sounds taught in Superphonics Book 4. All the Storybooks are fun to read and beautifully designed and illustrated in colour. Witchipoo's School focuses on the following sounds: 'oo' as in 'food', 'u-e' as in 'tune' and 'ew' as in 'threw'.

In this delightful story collection, you will find the four classic Kipper picture books: Kipper, Kipper's Toybox, Kipper's Birthday and Kipper's Snowy Day. It is the perfect gift for old and new Kipper fans!

Examining World War I from a European and world perspective, this text evaluates the causes of the war and the aims, strengths and weaknesses of the major combatants. The war on all fronts is examined in the light of recent research and the experience of the participants is reflected through the primary source materials. The reasons for victory and defeat and the impact of four years of total war are also analyzed.

Duffy is engaged. He accepted Mels proposal. But the trips to Ikea, dinner parties for couples and talk of babies are giving him itchy feet and now he s not sure if he can say goodbye to his extended adolescence and face up to that final walk down the aisle. How does he know if she's The One? Can he cope with responsibility? Does he have what it takes to become Mr. Commitment? Because if he doesn't, he may just find that he's lost Mel — forever...

The dazzling debut novel that launched David Mitchell as one of the most exciting talents to emerge for the new millennium gets a stunning new jacket treatment.

Olga Arbyelina, a White Russian princess living quietly with her adolescent son in a small French town, is a relative newcomer to the Russian community there. Intriguingly little is known about her when, in the summer of 1947, she is suspected of murdering a fellow emigre, only for the case to be dropped. As the story of the preceding year unfolds, a picture forms of her upbringing in Russia followed by her exile and marriage in France, and the details of a darker, hidden crime begin to emerge, encircling the narrative in an ever-tightening snare.

It is 1862 and Japan is a land in chaos as the power of the Shugun wanes and the rival factions plan to restore the Emperor. In Yokohama, the gai-jin, the hated foreigners, seek to profit from the chaos. At the head of the Noble House, and heir to the title of Tai-Pan, stands Malcolm Struan who is determined to become his own man and marry the woman he loves. At the head of the Shogunate party is the Lord Yoshi, a direct descendant of Shogun Toranaga.

Set in the turbulent days of the founding of Hong Kong in the 1840s, Tai Pan is the story of Dirk Struan, the ruler — the Tai-Pan — of the most powerful trading company in the Far East. He is also a pirate, an opium smuggler, and a master manipulator of men. This is the tale of his fight to establish himself and his dynasty as the undisputed masters of the Far-East.

Whirlwind is the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979: three weeks of fanaticism, passion, self-sacrifice and heartbreak. Caught between the revolutionaries and the forces of international intrigue is a team of professional pilots. Two of them have Iranian wives they love beyond safety and politics.

Suitable for those who have been dumped, or lived in a dump.

Each title looks at each country through a variety of themes such as location, landscape and climate, population and health, settlements, family life, religion and beliefs, education and learning, employment and economy, industry and trade, farming and food, transport and communications, leisure and tourism and environment and wildlife.Includes maps, statistics panels and simple graphs and charts; and a topic web showing links with this series to other subject areas.

Deals with respect — meaning admiration, concern and consideration. The book explains that we should respect others' opinions, feelings and privacy, also rules, the places we visit and animals. It also looks at disrespect — at people who don't take care of property, or are rude to others. This is one of a series of books which help children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion at home, in the classroom or in assemblies.

Encourages children to take responsibility for themselves and their actions. Situations include doing a few small jobs around the house and looking after a younger brother or sister. The book looks at the good effects that result from being sensible and responsible both at home and at school. This book is one of a series which helps children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion at home and in the classroom or in assemblies.

Deals with honesty — why we tell lies and how telling lies leads to trouble. The text also considers not telling the truth, the grey area of telling a white lie, coping with angry feelings when people tell lies about you and having the courage to be honest. This book is one of a series which help children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion, at home, in the classroom or in assemblies.

Millie's cousin Geraldine is a show-off and a pain. So Millie plots revenge. She tells Geraldine about the ghost with red eyes who lives in the garden shed and comes out at night — but manages to scare herself silly in the process! Everyone is furious, but Millie and Geraldine end up the best of friends! This is a brilliant story about making friends with a funny, slightly spooky twist.