Jan Burchett Bücher

Make instruments with tins, pans and pins in this non-fiction instruction book.

BUG BATTLE: Josh and Danny have fallen foul of Petty's SWITCH serum and have been turned into a spider and stag beetle! Will they stay out of trouble long enough for the potion to wear off?MAKE SOME NOISE: In their latest madcap mission, Max and Ben meet a brand-new Gargoyle friend in the most unexpected of places - the library!

Ben and Zoe are off to Borneo on their latest mission. An orang-utan has set up home on the palm oil plantation and is resisting all attempts to bring him to the safety of the nearby reservation. When the twins discover that illegal logging has been taking place, it becomes clear that the orang-utan isn't the only one in danger.

Set in 1532, this historical narrative immerses readers in a tumultuous period marked by political intrigue and cultural upheaval. The story follows key figures navigating the complexities of power, betrayal, and ambition against a backdrop of significant societal change. As alliances shift and conflicts arise, themes of loyalty and moral dilemmas emerge, offering a rich exploration of human nature during a pivotal moment in history. The vivid setting and well-drawn characters bring this era to life, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts.

Twins Ben and Zoe are devastated at being left at home when their parents head to Africa for their next veterinary adventure. But they're about to have an adventure of their own. Contacted by renowned zoologist, Dr Steven Fisher, they are recruited into Wild, a secret organisation dedicated to helping animals in danger.

There's a new arrival - a mysterious and exotic young princess - at Court and Lady Grace can't believe how many rumours there are about her already. The exiled Banoo Yasmine from Sharakand is a beautiful girl with a pet panther and - everyone believes - magical powers. Yasmine also possesses the renowned Heart of Kings Ruby - a huge stone that she wears around her neck to balls and feasts, that legend says has the power to make kings. When the famed jewel goes missing, the finger is pointed at Grace's dear friend Ellie the laundrymaid. Grace must prove her friend's innocence, find the true thief and restore the stone to its rightful owner.

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 3-5.

Josh Cutler is having such fun at Hookwell's School. He's made three good friends and he can finally tie a reef knot! But Josh has a problem. Hookwell's School is just for the children of pirates, and Josh's mum is a pilot! He will be expelled if the head teacher finds out ... But when Josh spots a sea monster, he thinks he can show Captain Hookwell that the monster is real, and that he is a proper pirate! But no pirate follows a sea monster into a cave, do they?Hookwell's School for Proper Pirates 2 is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Astro books for Mercury/Purple band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. 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.Interest 7-8 Reading 6-7 years