David MacPhail

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. Big Moments in Space launches you into an out of this world adventure filled with thrilling stories of space exploration. Discover incredible achievements and near disasters, along with cool facts about lesser-known missions. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language. Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Velda is a tiny warrior with a big axe and an even bigger attitude. Some people don't think girls can be proper Vikings. Velda doesn't agree! When Velda's beloved axe is taken hostage by a troublesome (and extremely stinky) troll, Velda and her misfit crew discover there's only one way to defeat him: a special potion made of unicorn horn. Except, unicorns are extinct, aren't they...? Legend says that a herd of the mindreading, magical and frankly fabulous-smelling creatures may still exist in remote Pictland. But Velda's not the only one looking for them, and this enemy wants more than just their horns. Can Velda and her chaotic crew save both her axe and the unicorns, before it's too late? Join Velda as she sets sail on a wild voyage of daring, discovery and er, unicorn doo-doo, all while proving she's the awesomest Viking around.

The first title in an exciting new search-and-find series that blends history with fantasy Cross the moat, pass through the gatehouse, and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times--where lords, ladies, and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought, and the secrets of magic and medicine. From the grand fortress of Dragon Castle to the bustling castle kitchens, the dark dungeon, and beyond the castle walls to noble hunting grounds, there are 12 illustrated scenes to search and 10 medieval characters to spot in every location. Written by a real castle steward and told by a real dragon, this book will spark curiosity in the youngest squires.

Sjov og anderledes søg og find-bog, der foregår blandt riddere og drager i middelalderen! Rejs tilbage til middelalderen med dragen Flamme. Flamme bor på en gammel borg og sørger for, at ingen ubudne gæster kommer inden for borgens stenmure! Han vogter nemlig borgens skatte og holder øje med alt, der foregår på borgen. Søg og find på borgen sammen med Flamme blandt troldmænd og håndværkere, til fest og ved ridderturnering, i køkkenet og på jagtmarkerne. Bogen indeholder masser af sjove søg-og-find-aktiviteter samt alverdens fakta om livet i middelalderen. Levende og farverigt illustreret af Mariana Ruiz Johnson. Fra ca. 4 år.

STEP INTO A WORLD WHERE VIDEO GAMES ARE REAL Power Up is a thrilling new series of illustrated chapter books packed with action and humor. Max Power may seem like an ordinary pre-teen gamer, but he has a BIG secret. Max doesn't just PLAY video games - he LIVES them Ever since Max discovered a glowing key in his grandad's shed, he has been able to transport himself into Arcadia - an incredible, pixellated planet inhabited by creatures called sprites. Max, together with his new friends Sprocket and Jitterbug, must protect Arcadia from a monster called the Glitch. But never fear - they've got the skills, heart, and bravery to take the battle for Arcadia all the way to the FINAL LEVEL IN BOOK TWO OF THIS SERIES... The video-game city called Boom Town is being terrorised by a mashed-up monster that seems partly machine and partly animal. Where did the chimaera come from - and how is it connected to Max's friend, Sprocket? He had better get to the bottom of the mystery before the Glitch's army of villainous viruses arrives. Could the answer lie in the mysterious book of cheat codes given to Max by his grandad? An epic adventure for readers aged 7+.

On a deeply ordinary day Hillman finds that Cassiopeia and her android Silver had landed their space ship in his back garden. Cassiopeia is a princess who rules galaxies, only she's shrunk her armada and needs help or Perseus might defeat her AND destroy this manky planet just to show he means business. He'll do anything for show. ANYTHING. Can she get get her armada back? She'll need it to defeat him. She shouldn't have miniaturised it, but hey we all make mistakes and what fool would place the miniaturise button next to the one for making smoothies? Can Hillman, an eleven year old boy and Cassiopeia defeat Prince Perseus, Lord of the Five Spirals, Admiral of the 1st Attack Fleet, Commander of the Order of Zarg, and more recently winner of the Alpha Centauri Award for Best-Dressed Galactic Despot? We'll see. Perhaps, after many twists and turns.

STEP INTO A WORLD WHERE VIDEO GAMES ARE REAL Power Up is a thrilling new series of illustrated chapter books packed with action and humor. When ten-year-old Max Power finds a pixelated, glowing key in his grandad's garage, he has no idea what it can be ... but he can't help but reach out and touch it. And just like that, he's catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime Max finds himself in a strange world - a patchwork realm called Arcadia. This wonderful place is inhabited by strange creatures called sprites. What's the connection between this fantastic realm and the video games Max has played in the real world? And what big secret has his grandad been keeping all these years? Max won't be able to linger over mysteries too long - because Arcadia is under threat. A monster called the Glitch is trying to capture glowing power-ups like the one that Max found. Each key gives its user a different ability - and if the Glitch can collect them all, it will soon have ULTIMATE POWER.An epic adventure for readers aged 7+.

From blazing ancient beacons to modern solar-powered giants, lighthouses are found all over the world and hold fascinating stories of bravery and innovation. This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions Independent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently Rise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently. How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. - Then encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Discover why cave art is important for helping us to understand the past! All around the world, people have found ancient art in caves. These amazing discoveries tell us about the past and give us clues about how people used to live. Discover how powerful art can really be in this captivating non-fiction book. This book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 7 to 8 to read without support. Readerful: Inspiring Children to Read More Readerful is a specially designed reading library that motivates children aged 4-11 to develop a lifelong love of reading. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books across three key collections: Books for Sharing: Picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessions Independent Library: Fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independently Rise: Fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently. How Readerful works: • Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical reading sessions that motivate children to read more. • Encourage children to choose a book to read by themselves, from Readerful's Independent Library or from Rise. You'll find links between the books' topics, vocabulary, characters and authors - all designed to keep children reading, boost their vocabulary and develop their knowledge of the world around them.

Did you know that long ago Scotland was buried under a layer of ice one kilometre thick? That Orkney's neolithic village of Skara Brae is older than the Great Pyramid in Egypt? Or that, in order to take back Roxburgh Castle, Robert the Bruce's soldiers disguised themselves as cows?From Neolithic settlers and Viking invaders, to Jacobite rebels, great Enlightenment thinkers and World War II evacuees, this fun and fascinating historical atlas takes readers on a tour through time and place. Discover how Scotland's islands, Highlands, cities, castles and crofts connect to the most amazing moments in this nation's rich history.Packed with interesting and informative facts from David MacPhail, and brilliantly vibrant illustrations by Anders Frang, An Amazing Illustrated History Atlas of Scotland will bring history to life for young readers.

Oi, you snivelling pig-dogs! Are you ready for a Viking adventure? Velda is a small girl with a big axe, and she knows how to use it. Alongside her misfit crew, she's living her best Viking life, sailing the seas in her very own longship and teaching anyone who thinks she's 'just a little girl' a lesson. But when a raid on the vault of the treasure-obsessed Count Stollenberg goes wrong, Velda is forced into a deal to bring him the legendary Frost Hammer. The only teensy tiny issue is that it belongs to the Frost Giants, who are anything but teensy tiny. Velda and her crew must trek across snow and ice to break into the giants' mountain home, but it seems the Frost Giants are happier to see them than they expected. A bit too happy, in fact... Join Velda on her mission as she schemes her way out of scrapes and battles enormous enemies, all while proving she's the awesomest Viking around.

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. September 1666.Grace and her brother Simon are on their way to London to claim their inheritance. As a great fire breaks out, Simon is kidnapped. Can Grace rescue her brother and escape the flames? Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically. Text type: A story with a historical setting Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. On Sunday 2nd September 1666, a spark in a baker’s shop ignited one of the most famous fires in history, the Great Fire of London. David Macphail wrote this story because he loves history and is interested in how people used to live and how children would experience such an important historical event.

Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from? From the Ice Age to the present day, discover how the movement of people to and from Britain has shaped the UK. Prompt thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings.

Did you know that dinosaurs lived on the Isle of Skye 165 million years ago? That North Ronaldsay sheep only eat seaweed? Or that Loch Ness is so deep that it holds more water than all of Wales and England's lakes combined? Bursting with all you need to know about its people and places, history and culture -- from warrior kings and mythical monsters, to famous landmarks, spectacular landscapes, unique wildlife and much, much more -- this entertaining and informative atlas offers readers a whirlwind trip around the highlands and islands, lowlands and cities that make Scotland so amazing. With a wealth of exciting and unexpected facts from David MacPhail, and vibrant and dynamic illustrations by Anders Frang, An Amazing Illustrated Atlas of Scotland is a perfect book for young adventurers whether they live in Scotland or not.

Oi, you snivelling pig-dogs! Are you ready for a Viking adventure? Velda is a small girl with a big axe. The only problem is, everyone thinks she can't be a proper Viking because she's "just a little girl". PURLEASE! She sets sail with Freya, captain of the dragonship Valkyrie, and her notoriously ferocious crew for a life of awesome adventure (and very loud belching). But when the Valkyrie and her crew are captured by the Queen of the Saxons, Velda is the only one who can free her friends. The small and mighty Viking must travel to the mysterious Islands of Deadly Doom, but there's just one problem, er, well more than one, actually -- she doesn't have a ship, a crew, or a clue how to get there... Join Velda on her quest as she makes some unlikely new friends and takes on terrifying tasks, all while proving she's the awesomest Viking around.

Mr Braithwaite is a painter and has built a robot to help him on all his decorating jobs - Colourbot. Equipped with every colour you can think of, Colourbot can paint exactly what Mr Braithwaite says. But as time goes on Colourbot starts to have other ideas... Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 4–5 Ideal for reading aloud at home with your child Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from Art and the topic area of colour Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools ‘These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.’ - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.

Prepare yourself for the wrath of the Norsemen! That is, if you don't mind and it's not too inconvenient...Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all.When Chief Harald is poisoned by a putrid sleeping potion, Thorfinn suspects visiting soothsayer Ragwich. Banished for offending the power-hungry wise man, Thorfinn and his friends set sail to find the world's best potion maker to brew a cure. Unfortunately, the antidote requires a very rare ingredient. Can Thorfinn find the cure and wake Harald before Ragwich takes control of the village? Thorfinn and the Putrid Potion is the eighth adventure for Thorfinn the Nicest Viking in this funny, action-packed illustrated series for young readers which bridges the gap between Horrid Henry and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, set in a world where manners mean nothing and politeness is pointless!

July 1969: Clare tucks a letter into the time capsule being buried at her school in honour of the Apollo 11 Moon landings. A letter containing information about space exploration which nobody could possibly know ...July 2019: Space-geek Ryan is given a letter from the same time capsule. A letter written by someone called Clare, who seems to have been able to predict the future ... Could time travel really be possible? The Apollo Time Capsule is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. 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: 10-11 years