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Build solid critical thinking skills — and a strong foundation for future study, including IB Theory of Knowledge. This structured, comprehensive resource develops key thinking, reasoning, planning, research and presentation skills through engaging, up-to-date global contexts. Varied activities are aligned to the 20 international topics on the latest Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives syllabus, and act as a springboard for discussion. Plus, recommendations for extended project and group work encourage students to explore their interests in greater depth. A free accompanying teacher website includes plenty of up-to-date ideas for expanding on themes introduced in the book, helping you to encourage top achievement. Written by an examiner, the assessment practice helps students to apply their skills, with a focus on exam confidence and success.

Written by experienced teachers and examiners, this fully comprehensive text exactly matches the 2012 Cambridge IGCSE in History. With a dual focus on subject content and skills development, it includes extensive source analysis work and is packed with original, colour sources, graphs, images, maps and more. A dedicated chapter on exam skills fully develops all the skills directly relevant to assessment and the alternative to coursework. Including careful provision for EAL learners, a high level of detail and challenge will stretch your most able students and enable critical thinking.

In these four new stories, illustrated by Korky Paul, everyone's favourite witch adds some magic to every situation. Join her as she takes to the stage in the school panto, transforms her garden into a farm, organises a treasure hunt, or adds some entertainment to a maths lesson. Fans who have grown up with Winnie, or those new to her charms, can enjoy her chaotic capers in this latest young fiction title, perfect for reading alone or for sharing at bedtime. Korky Paul's exuberant black line illustrations complement the humour, slapstick, and moments of real drama that run through each story. Pure magic!

Mulberry is Sam's star pony! But when a new pony arrives on the yard, Mulberry risks losing the limelight and she's not happy about it! Mulberry sets about making the new pony look silly, but when a joke goes too far, does Mulberry have the courage to be a friend to a pony in need? A funny, heart-warming story about a girl and her very mischievous pony.

Disaster strikes at Meadow Vale Stables! Horse thieves have come in the middle of the night and stolen Sam's pony, Mulberry. Horses, Velvet and Lucy, are missing too, and no one knows if any of them will ever be seen again. The horses are taken to a rundown farm and locked up in dirty stables, watched over by a sly cat. Clever Mulberry escapes, but who is going to believe that Sam can talk to Mulberry and knows where the horse thieves are hiding? With Sam riding Mulberry bareback, they set out on the rescue mission alone — alone except for the mischievous Shetland ponies who don't want to be left out of the excitement! But when they get there, it's not just the ponies who need rescuing — a pair of surprisingly cuddly ferrets need their help too. Can Sam and Mulberry save Velvet and the other animals before it's too late? A funny, heart-warming story about a girl and her very mischievous pony.

Sam is broken-hearted when she hears her favourite pony Mulberry is going to be sold. But Mulberry has decided to be very fussy about the home she goes to and sets about causing some serious mischief! Sam is the only rider who can really talk to Mulberry, and the only one prepared to listen. They want to stay together but is their special bond strong enough to persuade Sam's mum to buy the naughtiest pony at Meadow Vale Stables? A funny, heart-warming story about one girl and her VERY naughty pony.

Winnie the Witch is very pleased when she turns her cardboard robot into a real one. Beep, beep! But when the naughty robot takes Winnie's wand, things start to get totally out of control. It's up to Wilbur, Winnie's lovable cat, to stop the magical mayhem and save the day.

The animal bop just won't stop so move your body from bottom to top! Join jolly jellyfish, mischievous meerkats, a gentle giraffe, parading peacocks, and many more in this high energy invitation to take part in the animal bop. The rhythmic rhyming text encourages all sorts of actions and noises that are lots of fun to do-prowling and growling, wiggling and sashaying, trotting and strutting. And every move is gloriously illustrated by Lindsey Gardiner with a kaleidoscope of pattern and collage.

Pippi Longstocking remains one of the best-loved characters in children's literature and this 10-book collection is great for introducing youngsters to even more of Astrid Lindgren's funny and feisty characters, as well as amusing them with classic Pippi escapades. Children will love picking their favourite in each starring role, from Karlson, the adventurous flying man, to the naughty little Lotta and mischievous Emil — both of whom make Horrid Henry look positively angelic! Every one of these wonderful books will have young readers laughing out loud. Extraordinary and engaging tales for children aged 7+.

If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. When five children go exploring in the gravel pit they never expect to find 'It'... a Psammead who can grant them one wish per day. But this grumpy old Sand-fairy has to be in the right mood to grant wishes, and as the children discover having your wishes come true may sound like fun, but can actually turn into a whole heap of trouble... This charming tale is the latest addition to the Oxford Children's Classics series from the author of The Railway Children.

Read with Biff, Chip and Kipper My Phonics Flashcards are a fun way for children to develop their phonics skills, and they support the way children are taught to read at school. These fun, phonics games have been specially created to support children sitting the phonics screening and complement the Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper My Phonics Kit. Playing these phonic games will help children to: Recognise some of the multiple letter combinations that represent a sound e.g. the sound 'ai' as in train, play, angel, lake. Blend sounds to read words. Memorise and apply some of the phonic knowledge which is required for the government's phonics screening check. This set of 55 cards includes information about phonics, fun games and useful tips for using the flashcards. The series provides essential support for parents through www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Visit Oxford Owl for practical advice for helping children learn to read, all you need to know about phonics and the screening check, as well as lots of fun activities and free eBooks.

Young children learn best when they are having fun! These word playing cards can be an enjoyable way to learn to read the most common words in our language and how they are used in sentences. An enjoyable way to practise reading the range of common and tricky words children learn at school alongside phonics. Playing the words games will help children to: BL develop memory and concentration skills. BL recognise many common and tricky words by sight. BL build sentences. The series provides essential support for parents through www.oxfordowl.co.uk. Visit the Oxford Owl for practical advice for helping children learn to read, all you need to know about phonics and lots of fun activities and free eBooks. The cards contain: 48 word cards (2 copies of 24 words); 4 picture cards to help build sentences; 3 parent cards with practical advice on how to use the Flashcards and games to support memory and sentence making, through familiar games like snap.

What do you call a one-eyed dinosaur? A Do-you-think-he-saw-us! Come inside for more hilarious jokes and rhymes, as well as teasing tongue twisters, ridiculous riddles, loopy limericks, batty booklists, cautionary tales and much, much more. You'll roar with laughter!

What happens when the Queen burps? She issues a royal pardon! Come inside for more hilarious jokes and rhymes, as well as teasing tongue twisters, ridiculous riddles, loopy limericks, batty booklists, potty proverbs and much, much more. You'll laugh your head off!

One day, when Winnie and Wilbur are flying over the museum, they see a crowd of people gathered around a huge dinosaur skeleton in the courtyard. It's a Triceratops and there's a competition to draw or make a model of what the dinosaur would have looked like when it was alive. Winnie is really keen to take part! But she just isn't sure what the skeleton might have looked like so she decides the only way to find out is to magic herself and her (not-so-willing) cat Wilbur back into the time of the dinosaurs! Once they arrive in the prehistoric swamp, Winnie and Wilbur hide behind a tree and it's not long before they spot a Triceratops munching the greenery. Pencils and sketchbook in hand, Winnie just can't capture the dinosaur on paper so instead she jumps onto his back and Winnie, Wilbur, and a rather surprised Triceratops crash into the museum courtyard just as the prize is about to be presented by Professor Perkins. The Triceratops is even more surprised when he is given the prize! Then Winnie and Wilbur take him home and it's time for one last magic-wand moment so that Winnie's prehistoric friend can really fit in to his new surroundings.

If you love a good story, then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure and return to again and again. When Mr Earnshaw adopts Heathcliff and brings him to Wuthering Heights, he doesn't foresee the unbreakable bond that develops between the foundling and his daughter, Cathy-a relationship which will lead to a passionate and all-consuming love affair. Although it seems their devotion has no bounds, fate has other plans for the pair... plans which will lead Heathcliff to wreak terrible vengeance on Wuthering Heights. This classic love story is a welcome addition to the Oxford Children's Classics series.

Miss Cluck has some exciting news for her class. There is going to be an end-of-term show! All the animals rehearse tirelessly and soon the day of the show arrives. But then — disaster! Miss Webb and her nursery class who should be coming to watch the show are stuck in the mud. How will the show go on? Boris has an idea. He dashes out (in his superhero costume), finds the stricken tractor, and heaves Miss Webb and her class out of the mud. With the tractor back on track, and Boris squeezed onto the trailer with the ducklings and frogs, Miss Webb makes it to Miss Cluck's class after all and the curtain rises on a wonderfully entertaining show. And, of course, Boris is the hero of the story, both on and off the stage!

Hairier than Hairy Maclary, dirtier than Dirty Bertie, more shocking than Shock-headed Peter, Hugh Shampoo is a boy who will make you gasp, laugh, and wish for a hair-care regime to rival Justin Bieber's! Hugh Shampoo won't go near scissors, brushes, or shower attachments. He simply hates having his hair washed or combed or tampered with in any way. So he's not a particularly unusual little boy. What's more unusual is that his parents are both hairdressers. Poor Hugh! But then, when his parents decide to enter the 'scissor showdown' contest, things are about to change for Hugh... and his messy head of hair. A story told with humour and energy and one that tackles the familiar tussle over hair-washing faced by parents and children everywhere.

Watching from the windows of their zebra-striped all-terrain bus, a group of happy children arrives at the wildlife park. They're joining in the catchy refrain that 'the wheels on the bus go round and round', encouraging readers to do exactly the same! As the bus drives the children all around the park, it's the animals who take centre-stage, allowing this much-loved rhyme to enter new territory, steered by Jan Ormerod's fresh and lively interpretation of the song. So, with the established rhythm of the song put in motion by the bus, children can join in as the 'antelopes spring so high in the air', 'the otters in the pool float paw in paw', and 'the llamas in the field go trot, trot, trot'. And, of course, there are actions inspired by the animals' antics, too. Lindsey Gardiner has created colourful collage illustrations bursting with expressive and energetic animals that children just won't be able to resist wanting to copy as they leap, splash, and roll over the pages! So it's a book for more than reading: it's a book for climbing aboard, singing along to, and joining in with... all... day... long!

Winnie the Witch may not be an expert, but when has that ever stopped her? Here she tries her hand a bit of detective work, she attempts to earn pocket money by doing various jobs, she has a go at shearing sheep, and she even discovers her inner Tarzan when her broomstick is blown off course, dumping her in dense jungle. Four crazily funny stories featuring everyone's favourite witch, her big black cat, Wilbur, and a zany supporting cast of new characters. Korky Paul's exuberant black line illustrations complement the humour, slapstick, and moments of real drama that run through each story. Pure magic!

One day, when Winnie and Wilbur are flying over the museum, they see a crowd of people gathered around a huge dinosaur skeleton in the courtyard. It's a Triceratops and there's a competition to draw or make a model of what the dinosaur would have looked like when it was alive. Winnie is really keen to take part! But she just isn't sure what the skeleton might have looked like so she decides the only way to find out is to magic herself and her (not-so-willing) cat Wilbur back into the time of the dinosaurs! Once they arrive in the prehistoric swamp, Winnie and Wilbur hide behind a tree and it's not long before they spot a Triceratops munching the greenery. Pencils and sketchbook in hand, Winnie just can't capture the dinosaur on paper so instead she jumps onto his back and Winnie, Wilbur, and a rather surprised Triceratops crash into the museum courtyard just as the prize is about to be presented by Professor Perkins. The Triceratops is even more surprised when he is given the prize! Then Winnie and Wilbur take him home and it's time for one last magic-wand moment so that Winnie's prehistoric friend can really fit in to his new surroundings. This edition comes with an audio CD where the story is narrated over an imaginative soundtrack of music and effects.

The Oxford First Illustrated Science Dictionary supports the curriculum and gives your child a head start in understanding first scientific words. Organized alphabetically, this dictionary gives simple and clear meanings for over 300 scientific words and concepts, from 'abdomen' to 'zoo'. Each entry is illustrated with child-friendly artwork plus diagrams to explain, add meaning, and support the definition. Expertly-leveled supplementary material in an illustrated section at the back lists the everyday vocabulary children will come across in their science lessons including the equipment used in class. It is the perfect companion to the Oxford First Illustrated Maths Dictionary.

This new paperback edition of the Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins gives an engaging insight into the origins of the everyday language we use. It provides additional language support and information through funny and absorbing word histories, feature entries on especially curious, 'yucky', and 'mind-boggling' words, and a full thematic section on words from the worlds of food, fashion, dinosaur names, invented and onomatopoeic words and much more. John Ayto, top word expert, entertains all ages from eight to eighty with this informative and humorous dictionary and language reference tool.

The Compact Oxford Russian Dictionary offers over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary Russian and English. It covers all the words you need for everday use, carefully selected from evidence from the Oxford Languages Tracker and the Oxford English Corpus. Also includes Russian and English-speaking culture and grammar supplements.