Bøker av Isabel Thomas

Science meets design in this comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our universe

Anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela's journey from political prisoner to president of South Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity.

The Fresh Start Readers are designed for independent reading after students have finished the Modules. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 31 and Module 32.Read about some amazing inventions by kids and teens in Amazing Things ... Then prepare to be astonished by what science can do in Science vs Impossible.

The Fresh Start Readers are designed for independent reading after students have finished the Modules. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 25 and Module 26.In Goat Boy, strange things start to happen to Billy when he starts a new school. Then meet The EDGE Crew - a group of very odd but important animals.

If frogs come from eggs,and eggs come from frogs,where did the first frog come from?This is the incredible story of how frogs came to be. To find out, we go all the way back to the very beginning. Before frogs, dinosaurs, planet Earth - before even the stars existed . . . back 13.7 billion years to the moment just before the universe began. And from there, through Isabel Thomas's beautifully lyrical text and Daniel Egnéus's breathtaking illustrations, we are transported through time to the evolution of the very first frogs. The story of frog is an epic; an adventure in space and time. It's a story still being told, in every garden, every pond and every corner of our extraordinary planet.

Toxic allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Summer 2, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds. Essential Phonic Readers comprise engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.Beware of the Frog allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Spring 2, Week 6 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

When some European starlings were released in New York more than 130 years ago, they quickly established themselves in their new environment. Today they are one of the most common birds in America. This is their story.Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Book for Sharing is for a teacher to read aloud to pupils in Y5/P6.

When Carl Benz invented the first motor car, his wife Bertha drove off on a big adventure to prove the car would work. Discover how Bertha stayed resilient, despite the setbacks along the way.Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Book for Sharing is for a teacher to read aloud to pupils in Year 4/P5.

Did you know most stuff in space is invisible?! In this book, find out how we explore space, even the invisible bits like black holes. There's a Black Hole in this Book is at Oxford Reading Level 8. Readerful Rise's engaging books help older struggling readers read successfully, and encourage them to read more.

''Top-notch non-fiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it''s the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity'' The Guardian, praise for The Bedtime Book of Impossible QuestionsFollowing on from The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions, this books provides EVEN MORE answers to the weird, wonderful and sometimes downright dumbfounding questions that buzz around kids'' brains at bedtime - covering topics such as philosophy, science, nature, animals, geography, culture and more. With fascinating but short, succinct answers and inviting illustrations, it really is the perfect read for inquisitive children.

In this illustrated non-fiction book, readers are introduced to the potential of a bright imagination. They are then encouraged to explore and celebrate the power of their own imaginations.Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Book for Sharing is for a teacher to read aloud to pupils in Year 3/P4.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.

Not all habitats are lush, green rainforests and deep, blue oceans. Visit any corner of Earth - from fiery volcanoes to gloomy caves - and you'll find oodles of living things! What's it like to live your whole life up a reindeer's nostril. How do you find everything you need when your habitat is a cowpat? This book invites readers to explore Earth's weirdest and most wonderful habitats and meet the creatures that call them home. Horrible Habitats is part of the Reading Planet Cosmos range of books from Hodder Education. Cosmos provides a vibrant collection of fiction and non-fiction books that will widen children's reading horizons. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 8-9 years.

Rainforests around the world keep our world in perfect balance. They are essential to life on earth and are the world's oldest living ecosystems. The Earth's Essential Rainforests introduces why rainforests are so important to us and our planet, and what we can do to protect them.

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.Bats versus Bugs allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Spring 2, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.Fix It! allows children to apply their phonics learning from Reception, Spring 1, Week 6 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.Is It an Insect? allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Autumn 2, Week 5 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.What Are Feelings? allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Autumn 2, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.Paper Engineer allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1 , Summer 1, Week 5 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context.Living Near Volcanoes allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1 , Summer 1, Week 3 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.