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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.
The Ancient Roman gladiatorial games were grand
spectacles where gladiators and animals fought and
died in front of a crowd. Discover how different Roman
emperors played their part in shaping this savage sport
and turning it into entertainment for the masses.
Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.
Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 973 in the Collins Big Cat Series. See all Collins Big Cat books here.
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Ben Hubbard is an author of nonfiction for children and adults.
More about Ben HubbardAdrian Bradbury was born in Manchester and worked as a PE teacher before moving overseas to teach English in Europe, the Middle East and Far East. After returning to England he worked as Deputy Head in three schools and now divides his time between teaching and writing. As well as writing educational materials for HarperCollins and other publishers, he also
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