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Young Learners Section   

Astronomy
by Lippincott, Kristin
Barcode # 041266

In this title, children can be the first to discover the next Halley's Comet or take a trip out of this world to discover the planets, stars and galaxies around us. They can visit the moon, blast off to Mars or take a stroll round the Milky Way. Useful for project work, the book features a glossary and websites plus reference pages.

Bird
by Burnie, David ; British Museum (Natural History)
Barcode # 041276

Have you ever wondered how feathers grow, or what owls eat? Did you know Aepyornis titan, the extinct "elephant bird" of Madagascar, laid eggs that weighed 26 lbs? In Bird, all things avian are revealed: feathers, food and fossils, along with courtship, nest-building and camouflaging behaviour. In this Who's Who of the bird world, you'll discover which of our feathered friends is fastest, slowest, largest and smallest, and you'll see for yourself how new-born chicks hatch from eggs. Also included are handy pointers for attracting birds and observing some of the 600 species found solely in Europe. With superb colour photographs and eye-catching text, this highly informative guide will turn an inquisitive child into a knowledgeable ornithologist in no time.

Christianity
by Wilkinson, Philip
Barcode # 041263

Talks about Christian life, beliefs and culture around the world and reveals the different ways Christians worship and pray. This book shows how people celebrate Christian festivals, takes a look inside a monastery and talks about the amazing stories in the Bible.

Crystal and gem
by Symes, R. F., Robert F ; Harding, Roger ; British Museum
Barcode # 041258

This Eyewitness guide to crystals and gemstones provides information on all aspects of this topic, as well as showing the reader diamonds being used to cut through a brick wall and where crystals grow in your home.

Da Vinci and this times
by Langley, Andrew
Barcode # 041277

Do you know who designed the world's first platform shoes? Or who first used glue as a beauty aid? This book takes a detailed look at the Renaissance period, exploring facts about the great artist, as well as showing everyday life in an Italian city-state. Featuring full-colour photographs, this book describes the Renaissance period.

Early humans
by Michele, Tracey
Barcode # 041268

Ever wondered what the first humans looked like or why people first stood upright? Containing photographs of tools, clothing and even remains of bodies, this text provides an account of what life was like for our earliest ancestors.

Explorer
by Matthews, Rupert ; National Maritime Museum
Barcode # 041269

This text takes a look at the often hazardous and perilous world of exploration from the lives and navigation techniques of the first sailors to the types of food eaten on space missions. In-depth facts and photographs make it a useful resource for projects, reference and discovery.

Horse
by Clutton-Brock, Juliet
Barcode # 041271

This is a resource for readers who want to learn all about horses, from grooming tips to their role in human civilization. Discover facts such as the difference between an English and a Western saddle and how to clean a horseshoe.

Insect
by Mound, Laurence Alfred ; Keates, Colin
Barcode # 041285

This is a resource for young readers learning about insects. Discover facts such as why some insects shed their skins and the secrets behind unusual camouflage techniques.

Jethro Byrde, fairy child
by Graham, Bob
Barcode # 041393

Annabelle's dad says she'll never find fairies in cement and weeds. But Annabelle does. She finds a tiny fairy child, Jethro Byrde, and his family, who are on their way to the Fairy Travellers' Picnic. And together, they spend a magical afternoon.

Jungle
by Greenaway, Theresa ; Dann, Geoff
Barcode # 041280

Enter the world of the jungle from Australia to Africa and discover the lives of the creatures within. See the largest of the jungle predators, the Nile crocodile, or learn how the net-casting spider catches its prey. With in-depth facts and photographs, this text should prove a useful resource.

Oceans
by Macquitty, Mirinda
Barcode # 041256

See ocean research vessels in operation and discover how jellyfish catch prey with their slime in this exploration of the ocean. The text includes photographs of deep-sea creatures and models of the sea floor and provides an insight into the animals and plants that make up the world's marine life.

Rocks and minerals
by Symes, R. F., Robert F ; Harding, Roger ; British Museum
Barcode # 041252

How would our lives be different without rocks and minerals? What makes a crystal different from a gem or a diamond? What is salt? Taking a groundbreaking journey of rock and mineral discovery, this title helps you learn various aspects of the world beneath our feet.

Seashore
by Parker, Steve
Barcode # 041274               

See how a sea urchin disguises itself or find out how a crab can grow a new leg. Reel in the secrets of the seashore from the various fish in the sea to crabs and other beach critters, which manage to survive the harsh conditions.

Titanic
by Adams, Simon
Barcode # 041254               

Prepare for a voyage of adventure, triumph and, ultimately, tragedy on the ultimate ship of dreams. This book is a guide to the Titanic's one and only journey, detailing the fate of the captain, passengers and treasures that were doomed along with the ship.

Tree
by Burnie, David ; British Museum (Natural History)
Barcode # 041262

Each title in this series offers concise, comprehensive treatment of its subject area, and combines an exciting introduction to new areas of knowledge with the lasting worth of valuable reference information. This book focuses on trees.

Self-access Centre (Junior Readers with audio cassette and CD)   

Fairy Tales
by Jones, Terry
Barcode # 038244- available in the Audio Loan Section (book + tape)

Dual-level text, on each page a simple line for beginner readers and a more complex one which can be read aloud by an adult or reading child. Age 2+.

Sleep-overs
by Wilson, Jacqueline & Sharatt, Nick
Barcode # 034772 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

This is a moving story for younger readers about friendship and insecurity, read by Susannah Harker. Daisy is the new girl at school. She is finding her feet with a new group of friends and has become part of the 'alphabet club' - A for Amy, B for Bella, C for Chloe, D for Daisy and E for Emily. As each one celebrates her birthday, they have a sleepover party to which they invite the rest of the gang. Most of the girls are friendly, except for bossy, stuck-up Chloe, with her snide bullying tactics. Having Chloe as a friend is hard work, but having her as an enemy would be far worse. With her own turn to play host fast approaching, Daisy is desperate to have a sleepover. But she is faced with a dilemma - if she does, she'll have to let her new friends meet her older sister, who is mentally and physically disabled. How will they react, and will they still want to be friends with her? Jacqueline Wilson has sold over 20 million books in the UK and has been awarded an OBE for services to literacy in schools. Among her many awards are the Smarties Prize, the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and Blue Peter's People's Choice Award.

Kensuke's Kingdom
by Murpurgo, Michael
Barcode # 035229 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Michael Morpurgo's 'Kensuke's Kingdom' is a fascinating story about a boy called Michael and a man called Kensuke. It's a very emotional story about a boy that gets stranded on an island.

After Michael's parents lose their jobs, they decide to buy a boat called the 'Peggy Sue ', and journey around the world. One very stormy night, when Michael is on watch, Stella [his dog] climbs to the front of the boat and Michael follows, the boat jerks out of control and sends Michael and Stella in to the cold of the sea. The next morning they are washed up on to a lonely island. Michael starts searching for food, but to no avail. Michael gives up and goes to sleep. When he wakes there is fish, fruit and fresh water next to him. Michael spends his day searching for the mysterious stranger who left him food.

Thus begins Michael's incredible adventure on the magical kingdom of the mysterious Kensuke. Will Michael survive this terrible ordeal? Will he ever see his parents again? This book was a very good book, it was interesting and exciting.

The Amazing story of Adolphus Tips
by Morpurgo, Michael
Barcode # 038151 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

A heart-warming tale of courage and warmth, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat! 'Classic Morpurgo brilliance' - Publishing News. "Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again." It's 1943, and Lily Tregenze lives on a farm, in the idyllic seaside village of Slapton. Apart from her father being away, and the 'townie' evacuees at school, her life is scarcely touched by the war. Until one day, Lily and her family, along with 3000 other villagers, are told to move out of their homes - lock, stock and barrel. Soon, the whole area is out of bounds, as the Allied forces practise their landings for D-day, preparing to invade France. But Tips, Lily's adored cat, has other ideas - barbed wire and keep-out signs mean nothing to her, nor does the danger of guns and bombs. Frantic to find her, Lily makes friends with two young American soldiers, who promise to help her. But will she ever see her cat again? Lily decides to cross the wire into the danger zone to look for Tips herself! Now, many years later, as Michael is reading his Grandma Lily's diary, he learns about 'The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips' - and wonders how one adventurous cat could still affect their lives sixty years later.

The Butterfly Lion
by Morpurgo, Michael
Barcode # 038150 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + tape)

The story of a young boy who rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African bush. They remain inseparable until Bertie has to go away to boarding school and the lion is sold to a circus. Years later they are reunited, until the lion gently dies of old age.

Farm boy
by Michael Morpurgo, Michael
Barcode # 038141 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + tape)

Read by Derek Jacobi and Michael Morpurgo Set on a farm in rural Devon, this is a collection of Grandpa's reminiscences and stories as told to his grandson. Grandpa's nature and his touching relationship with the boy is evoked superbly by Michael Morpurgo's writing. This two-voice read brings the characters to life as the story of Grandpa's 'shame' (the fact that he cannot read and write) unfolds. Derek Jacobi is sensitive and compelling in the role of Grandpa, inspiring a true sense of achievement and triumph as he finally tells his own story in his own words.

The twins at St. Clare's
by Blyton, Enid
Barcode # 039554 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + tape)

Pat and Isabel, the O'Sullivan twins, find life at St Clare's is not at all as easy as at their old school. They have several shocks and arguments before they realise the difficulties are of their own making, and settle down and make friends.

The O'Sullivan Twins
by Blyton, Enid
Barcode #  021362 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + tape)

The Twins at St Clare's Patricia and Isabel O'Sullivan aren't looking forward at all to their first term at a new boarding-school. But they're surprised what fun St. Clare's can be...The O'Sullivan Twins. There are three new girls in Pat and Isabel's second term at St. Clare's, including their own cousin Alison. They're all as different as can be - and there are surprises in store for all of them!Contents include:"The Twins at St. Clare's" and "The O'Sullivan Twins".

Self-access Centre (Young Readers with audio CD)   

Funny Fish: Level 1 a
by Cynthia Rider, Cynthia & Brychta, Akex
Barcode # 040590 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

"Funny Fish" is for Level 1a children getting ready to read - those children who can recognize their own name, match some words and recognize some letter sounds. The story has a high degree of patterning and vocabulary repetition with one sentence per page. Level 1 corresponds roughly to ORT Stage 1+.  

Silly Races: Level 1b
by Hunt, Roderick & Brychta, Alex
Barcode # 040591 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Biff, Chip, Kipper, Mum and Dad have silly races at home and win silly prizes. "Read at Home" is a new series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home. These entertaining stories, with real life and fantasy adventures, are carefully graded across 4 levels, and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. "Silly Races" is Level 1b for children getting ready to read - those children who can recognize their own name, match some words and recognize some letter sounds. The story has a high degree of patterning and vocabulary repetition with one sentence per page. Level 1 corresponds roughly to ORT stage 1+ - 2.

Dad's birthday: Level 1c
by Rider, Cynthia & Brychta, Alex
Barcode # 040587 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Dad gets a birthday surprise! "Read at Home" is a new series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home. These entertaining stories, with real life and fantasy adventures, are carefully graded across 4 levels, and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. "Dad's Birthday" is Level 1c for children getting ready to read - those children who can recognize their own name, match some words and recognize some letter sounds. The story has a high degree of patterning and vocabulary repetition with one sentence per page. Level 1 corresponds roughly to ORT stage 1+-2.

Poor Old Rabbit: level 2 a
by Rider, Cynthia & Brychta, Alex
Barcode # 040592 - available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Kipper finds an old toy rabbit and soon everyone wants it. "Read at Home" is a new series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home. These entertaining stories, with real life and fantasy adventures, are carefully graded across 4 levels, and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. "Poor Old Rabbit!" is Level 2a for children starting to read - those children who can recognize a few words by sight, can use pictures to help read simple sentences, and know some letter sounds. The story has a high degree of patterning and vocabulary repetition with one to two sentences per page. Level 2 corresponds roughly to ORT stage 2-3.

I can trick a tiger: Level 2 b
by Rider, Cynthia & Brychta, Alex
Barcode # 040596- available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

"I Can Trick a Tiger" is Level 2b for children starting to read - those children who can recognize a few words by sight, can use pictures to help read simple sentences, and know some letter sounds. The story has a high degree of patterning and vocabulary repetition with one to two sentences per page. Level 2 corresponds roughly to ORT Stage 2-3.

Floppy and the bone: Level 2 c
by Rider, Cynthia
Barcode # 040588- available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Floppy has a big bone, but then he wants one even bigger. "Read at Home" is a new series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home. These entertaining stories, with real life and fantasy adventures, are carefully graded across 4 levels, and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. "Floppy and the Bone" is Level 2c for children starting to read - those children who can recognize a few words by sight, can use pictures to help read simple sentences, and know some letter sounds. The story has a high degree of patterning and vocabulary repetition with one to two sentences per page. It retells the fable "The Dog and the Bone" as an everyday story, so there are opportunities for children to compare the two stories. Level 2 corresponds roughly to ORT stage 2-3.

The Old Tree Stump: Level 3 a
by Hunt, Roderick & Brychta, Alex
Barcode # 040595- available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Biff, Chip, Kipper, Mum and Dad all try to pull up the old stump but Floppy saves the day. "Read at Home" is a new series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home. These entertaining stories, with real life and fantasy adventures, are carefully graded across 4 levels, and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. "The Old Tree Stump" is for children becoming a reader - those children who can recognize 10-20 words by sight, can read simple sentences, and know all the initial letter sounds. The story is written with a simple sentence structure and vocabulary repetition with two to three sentences per page. Level 3 corresponds roughly to ORT stage 3-4.

The Spaceship: Level 3 c
by Hunt, Roderick & Brychta, Alex
Barcode # 040597- available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Floppy dreams he is on a spaceship, where he has to avoid the fireballs and a terrible accident. "Read at Home" is a new series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home. These entertaining stories, with real life and fantasy adventures, are carefully graded across 4 levels, and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. "The Spaceship" is Level 3c for children becoming a Reader - those children who can recognize 10-20 words by sight, can read simple sentences, and know all the initial letter sounds. The story is written with a simple sentence structure and vocabulary repetition with two to three sentences per page. Level 3 corresponds roughly to ORT stage 3-4.

Looking after Gran: Level 4 a
by By Hunt, Roderick & Brychta, Alex
Barcode # 040594- available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Gran is meant to look after Floppy, but Floppy ends up looking after Gran. "Read at Home" is a new series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home. These entertaining stories, with real life and fantasy adventures, are carefully graded across 4 levels, and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. "Looking After Gran" is Level 4a for children building confidence in reading - those children who can recognize 30-50 words by sight, can read harder sentences, with less support, and can use sounds to help make words. The story is written with simple but more varied sentence structure and vocabulary with three to four sentences per page. Level 4 corresponds roughly to ORT stage 4-5.

Hungry Floppy: Level 4 b
by Hunt, Roderick & Brychta, Alex
Barcode # 040589- available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Hungry Floppy looks for food. "Read at Home" is a new series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home. These entertaining stories, with real life and fantasy adventures, are carefully graded across 4 levels, and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. "Hungry Floppy" is Level 4b for children building confidence in reading - those children who can recognize 30-50 words by sight, can read harder sentences, with less support, and can use sounds to help make words. The story is written with simple but more varied sentence structure and vocabulary with three to four sentences per page. Level 4 corresponds roughly to Oxford Reading Tree stage 4-5.

Husky Adventure: Level 4 c
by Hunt, Roderick & Brychta, Alex
Barcode # 040593- available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Floppy dreams he is in a team of husky dogs - but can he run fast enough? "Read at Home" is a new series designed for young, beginner readers. It features all the popular Oxford Reading Tree characters in 12 exciting stories specially written for parents to support their children's reading at home. These entertaining stories, with real life and fantasy adventures, are carefully graded across 4 levels, and contain built-in progression and vocabulary repetition throughout. "Husky Adventure" is Level 4c for children building confidence in reading - those children who can recognize 30-50 words by sight, can read harder sentences, with less support, and can use sounds to help make words. The story is written with simple but more varied sentence structure and vocabulary with three to four sentences per page. Level 4 corresponds roughly to Oxford Reading Tree stage 4-5.

Stories of Princess & Princesses
by Rawson, Christopher
Barcode # 040598- available in the Audio Loan Section (book + CD)

Princess and Princesses go together like sea and sand. But what if you're the world's clumsiest prince? Or the smelliest? Or you're a princess who doesn't want to get married? Then things get a little tricky. Usborne Young Reading combines exciting stories with easy reading text. Now the stories are brought to life with lively music, dramatic sound effects and superbly characterized readings. There is a listen along version of these tales on tracks 1-4 and a read along version on tracks 5-8.

Teachers Resource Centre (New books and CDs for YL teachers)   

Chatterbox: Pupil’s book 1
By Strange, Derek
Barcode # 010246 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (Pupil’s book + TB + cassette)

This title contains stimulating activities within a graded syllabus. Chatterbox is a four-part beginner's course for children learning English in primary schools. Chatter box level 1 and 2 cover the first year of study. There are fifteen units and it contains material for three lessons of 50 minutes each with additional material for extra in class and for homework of 50 minutes each with additional material for extra in class and for homework.

Chatterbox: Teacher’s book 1
By Strange, Derek
Barcode # 010244 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (Pupil’s book + TB + cassette)

The Teacher's Book gives step-by-step lesson plans and answers, and extra ideas for classroom activities.

Chatterbox: Pupil’s book 2
by Strange, Derek
Barcode # 010253 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (Pupil’s book + TB + Activity book + cassette)

Chatterbox: Activity Book 2
by Strange, Derek
Barcode # 010242 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (Pupil’s book + TB + Activity book + cassette)

The Activity book consolidates the language points of the pupil’s book with reading and writing exercises and puzzles, and can be used in class or for homework.

Chatterbox: Pupil’s book 3
by Holderness, J.A
Barcode # 010253 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (Pupil’s book + TB + cassette)

Chatterbox is a four-level course for children of primary school age who are learning English for the first time. Chatterbox level 3 and 4 cover the second year of study. There are fifteen units and it contains material for three lessons of 50 minutes each with additional material for extra in class and for homework.

Chatterbox: Pupil’s book 4
by Holderness, J.A
Barcode # 14778 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (Pupil’s book + TB + cassette)

Let’s chant, Let’s sing
by Graham, Carolyn
Barcode # 15835 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

This work contains chants and songs for children which reinforce important points and/or grammatical structures in American English.

Winnie the Witch
by Paul, Korky & Thomas, Valerie
Barcode # 15836 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

An activity book for young learners of English based on the popular children's book "Winnie the Witch". Story Book has original colour illustrations with simplified text, plus 12 activity pages in a central booklet.

You and Me
By Lawday, Cathy
Barcode # 15824 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (Pupil’s book + TB + WB + cassette)

You and Me is a two-level beginner's course for children learning English. It has been widely researched in the classroom to ensure that it is ideally suited to the needs of young learners. The wide variety of activities provides opportunities for children to personalize their learning by talking, writing and singing about them.

Whizz kids 3
By Hirsch, Fernanda
Barcode # 011995 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

Part of an ELT course for primary schools which presents stories, general knowledge, information, songs and poems, and aims to get children talking in pair work, group work and role-play activities. This is the third-stage pupil's book.

Big red bus 1
By Lobo, Maria Jose & Subbira, Pepita
Barcode # 17383 - available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

Part of a primary-school ELT course based on stories in the pupil's books which are also represented in large poster form. Focusing on listening and speaking, the course brings together language and actions, and contains things to make and do.

Big red bus
By Lobo, Maria Jose & Subbira, Pepita
Barcode # 17384 - available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

Zig-zag Island
By Blair, Alison & Cadwallader, Jane
Barcode # 14931 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

A starter course for the very young that introduces English through play. Zag-zag Island makes children's first encounter with English a non-threatening experience, introducing them to language through play. There are no words in the coursebook, so that children can take part in communicative activities and avoid any confusion with written words. Children join the characters Lucy and Tom as they travel around the island, with each unit focusing on a different story. Each story is told in pictures, without text. In addition there are games, cut-outs, puzzle pages etc.

English Together - Starter Book: Student's Book
By Skinner, Carol
Barcode # 19015 - available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)          

Language selection is based on what is useful and natural *Constant revision help consolidate learning *Each level is story-based to provide an exciting context for learning     

English Together - Starter Book: Teacher’s Book
By Skinner, Carol
Barcode # 1901 - available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)    

The Teacher's Guide provides clear teaching notes, ideas for extra activities and tests.      

Quest 1  Student’s book
by Lazzeri, Gabriella & Marsland, Steve
Barcode # 20419 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)    

*Contemporary songs, chants and raps with simple language structures *Lively pace with quizzes, games and TPR activities *Teacher's Books with extra activities, project work, photocopiable material and 'Escape Doors' exploring other areas of the curriculum

Quest 1: Teacher’s book
by Lazzeri, Gabriella & Marsland, Steve
Barcode # 20407 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

The quest Teacher's book contains step-by-step teaching notes for the core material in the student's book and suggestions for a wide range of extra activities.

Quest 2:  Student’s book
by Lazzeri, Gabriella & Marsland, Steve
Barcode # 20409 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)    

*Contemporary songs, chants and raps with simple language structures *Lively pace with quizzes, games and TPR activities

Quest 2:  Teacher’s book
by Lazzeri, Gabriella & Marsland, Steve
Barcode # 20408 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

Quest 3: Student's book
by Lazzeri, Gabriella & Marsland, Steve
Barcode # 20411 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)    

*Contemporary songs, chants and raps with simple language structures *Lively pace with quizzes, games and TPR activities

Quest 3  Teacher’s book
by Lazzeri, Gabriella & Marsland, Steve
Barcode # 20412– available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

The Snowman
By Rider, Sythia
Barcode # 026057– available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + cassette)

This is the story rhyme of the snowman from the ORT "Rhyme and Analogy Pack A". It is part of a series of rhyme stories by a variety of authors and illustrators and introduces the most common rhyme families. Pack A contains one rhyme family per book and Pack B contains two rhyme families per book. The stories are intended for Reception and Year 1 readers to read independently. The books are designed to be read before the already published "Rhyme and Analogy Story Rhymes". Accompanying Big Books for shared reading and Copymasters provide teacher support.

Merry Christmas: storytime Primary Stage 1 (Teacher's Edition)
by Dooley, Jenny & Bates, Chris
Barcode # 033983 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Join Santa as he prepares to make his magical journey around the world, bringing presents to good children everywhere. Christmas-time is a series of graded readers which is aimed at young learners between the ages of 6 and 10. The series helps students to develop their knowledge of the English language through enjoyable stories about the spirit of Christmas from all over the world. The series also provides further practice activities in the language presented in each story. Therefore, it is suitable for use as a supplement to most primary courses and all teaching situations.

The Wild Swans: storytime Primary Stage 1 (Teacher's Edition)
by Dooley, Jenny & Bates, Chris
Barcode # 033990 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

A sister's love and her loyalty to her brothers almost cost her life, but she risks everything to free them from the witch's spell.

Little Red riding Hood: storytime Stage 1 (Teacher's Edition)
by Dooley, Jenny & Bates, Chris
Barcode # 033982 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Talking to strangers can be very dangerous as Red Riding Hood discovers. Will she learn her lesson in time?

Lion & the Mouse: storytime Stage 1(Teacher's Edition)
By Dooley, Jenny & Page, Vanessa
Barcode # 033980 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

The well-known story which shows how help can sometimes come from unexpected sources. Teacher's Books and Audio Cassettes/CDs make Cambridge Storybooks very easy to use.

Anna & the Dolphin : storytime Stage 1 (Teacher's Edition)
by Dooley, Jenny & Bates, Chris
Barcode # 033973 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Anna and her father discover how helpful animals can be when humans are in danger. Storytime readers is a series of storybooks especially designed to provide easy and enjoyable reading practice. They have been carefully graded into 3 primary stages and have been written in a way that will help teachers to use them as plays, thus providing an early introduction to drama as a means of learning.

Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs
By Dooley, Jenny & Bates, Chris
Barcode # 041339 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Storytime readers tells tales of friendship, trust, family loyalty, kindness and love using colourful illustrations and dramatised CDs to stimulate the imagination of the pupils and encourage them to explore the wonderful world of the English language through literature, poetry and drama.

The Father & his Sons: storytime Primary Stage 2 (teacher's book)
by Dooley, Jenny & Page, Vanessa
Barcode # 033976 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

This story, set in Ancient Greece, tells of how a father finds a clever way to teach his sons the value of working together instead of fighting with each other.

Hansel & Gretel: storytime Primary stage 2 (Teacher's Edition)
by Dooley, Jenny & Page, Vanessa
Barcode # 033979 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

A woodcutter too poor to feed his children, Hansel and Gretel, takes them deep into the forest and abandons them at the will of his wicked wife. Poor Hansel and Gretel are very cold and hungry until they discovered a cottage made of cake and sweets in a forest clearing. Yet, the cottage is owned by a witch in disguise and she wants to cook and eat the children. How will they escape the wicked witch? Will they ever find their way home?

New Patches for Old: storytime Primary Stage 2 (Teacher's Edition)
by Dooley, Jenny & Page, Vanessa
Barcode # 033984 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Poor Hasan! His trousers are too long and it seems that nobody will help him to shorten them. What will he wear on the holiday?

The Story of Santa Claus: storytime Primary Stage 2 (Teacher's Edition)
by Dooley, Jenny & Page, Vanessa
Barcode # 033988 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Who was the real Santa Claus? This old traditional German tale tells the story of why Santa wears a red coat and where he got his magical sleigh and reindeer.

The Ant & the Cricket : storytime Stage 2 (Teacher's edition)  
By Dooley, Jenny & Anthony Kerr, Anthony   
Barcode # 033973 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

The cricket spends the warm summer days playing and singing while the ant collects food. What will happen when winter comes?

Cinderella: storytime Stage 2 (Teacher's edition)         
By Dooley, Jenny & Lloyd, Charles
Barcode # 033974 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Will a wicked stepmother and her daughters get their way? Or will Cinderella's glass slipper lead her handsome prince to her at last?

The Little Mermaid: storytime Stage 2 (Teacher's Edition)
By Dooley, Jenny & Kerr, Anthony
Barcode # 033981 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

A mermaid falls in love with a prince from the land of men, but what is the price she has to pay to be able to walk by his side?

The Ghost: storytime Primary Stage 3 (Teacher's Edition)
By Dooley, Jenny
Barcode # 033978 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

A holiday in a haunted castle turns out to be more of an adventure than Sam and Jane expected, but everything turns out well in the end.   

A Mirror, a Carpet & a Lemon : storytime (Primary Stage 3 Teacher's Edition)
By Dooley, Jenny
Barcode # 033985 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Three princes seek the hand of a princess in marriage. All three bring strange and magical gifts, but who will the princess choose?        

The Nightingale & the Rose: storytime Primary Stage 3 (Teacher's Edition)
By Dooley, Jenny & Lloyd, Charles
Barcode # 033986 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

How can the nightingale help a young man win the heart of a beautiful girl? The Teacher's edition includes all of the above, the only difference being that the answers in the Activities section are over-printed for easy reference. It also includes an additional section called suggestions for staging which offers stage directions, practical tips on costuming, floor plans and a list of props needed for each scene, and drama activities so that learners are prepared and motivated to take part in the production.

A Trip to the Rainforest: storytime Stage 3 (Teacher's Edition)
By Dooley, Jenny
Barcode # 033989 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

A school trip to the rainforest goes wrong when Pablo gets sick, but who can help them so far from home?

The Shoemaker & his Guest: storytime Primary Stage 3 (Teacher's Edition)        
By Dooley, Jenny & Bates, Chris
Barcode # 033987 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Father Martin waits for someone special on Christmas Eve and is disappointed until he realises that his visitor has already arrived.

The Cracow Dragon: Storytime Stage 3 (Teacher's Edition)
By Dooley, Jenny & Bates, Chris
Barcode # 033975 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

What can King Krak do to save his people from the terrible Cracow Dragon? The bravest knights in Cracow try to kill the vicious creature that terrifies everyone in the town. Will anyone succeed?

The Frog Princess: storytime Stage 3 (Teacher's Edition)
By Dooley, Jenny & Page, Vanessa
Barcode # 033977 – available in the Teacher’s Resource Loan Section (book + CD pack)

Prince Ivan has to marry a frog princess at his father's command. But what will he do when he discovers her secret?

Resources for Cambridge exam candidates (KET, PET, FCE & CPE)   

Cambridge Key English Test 1 with answers
by Examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL examinations
Barcode # 039240 – available in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

Cambridge KET 1 contains four complete papers for the Cambridge Key English Test from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. These papers follow the March 2004 revised exam specifications. The Student's Book with Answers also contains a comprehensive section of keys and recording scripts, making it suitable for self-study. The Self-study Pack also contains the Student's Book with Answers and the Audio CD.

Cambridge Key English Test 2 with answers
by Examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL examinations
Barcode # 039241 – available in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

Cambridge KET 2 contains four complete papers for the Cambridge Key English Test from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. These papers follow the March 2004 revised exam specifications. The Student's Book with Answers also contains a comprehensive section of keys and recording scripts, making it suitable for self-study. The Self-study Pack also contains the Student's Book with Answers and the Audio CD.

Cambridge Key English Test 3 with answers
by Examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL examinations
Barcode # 039242 – available in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

Cambridge KET 3 contains four complete papers for the Cambridge Key English Test from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarise themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. These papers follow the March 2004 revised exam specifications. The Student's Book with Answers also contains a comprehensive section of keys and recording scripts, making it suitable for self-study. The Self-study Pack also contains the Student's Book with Answers and the Audio CD.

Cambridge Key English Test 4 with answers
by Examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL examinations
Barcode # 039243 – available in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

Cambridge KET 4 contains four complete papers for the Cambridge Key English Test from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. These past examination papers provide the most authentic exam preparation available. They allow candidates to familiarize themselves with the content and format of the examination and to practise useful examination techniques. The Student's Book with Answers also contains a comprehensive section of keys and recording scripts, making it suitable for self-study. The Self-Study Pack also contains the Student's Book with Answers and the Audio CD. Books are numbered to indicate how many are available. Numbers do not refer to levels.

KET Testbuilder with answer key
by Dymond, Sarah, Kenny, Nick & French, Amanda
Barcode # 041384 – available in the lending Section (book only) and in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

KET Testbuilder contains four complete practice tests for the KET exam. Ideal for using in the classroom or as a self-study book, these practice tests will help students develop the confidence and language skills they need to take the Key English Test. This book contains a complete answer key with helpful, easy-to-use explanations as to why an answer is correct and others are wrong. The accompanying Audio CD contains all four Listening Tests. Includes sample answers with comments for the writing tasks.

Objective KET (Workbook with answers)
by Capel, Annette & Sharp, Wendy
Barcode # 039237 – available in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

Objective KET offers students complete preparation for the Cambridge Key English Test. The course combines solid language development with systematic and thorough exam preparation and practice. The short units give a sense of progress and cover a wide variety of motivating topics relevant to the exam. The Workbook with answers consolidates and extends the new language and skills and provides opportunities for further practice.

Objective KET (Student's book)
by Capel, Annette & Sharp, Wendy
Barcode # 039238 – available in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

Objective KET is a lively course offering students complete preparation for the Cambridge examinations. 20 short units integrate language skills and exam training. 10 exam folders cover each exam task in depth and provide practical advice. 5 writing folders develop writing skills and give practice in exam tasks. 5 revision units reinforce what has been learned.

PET Testbuilder with answer key
by Luque-Mortimer, Lucrecia
Barcode # 036445 – available in the lending section (book only) & in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

Pet Testbuilder has been written and designed to improve students' exam performance and increase their language competence in order to succeed at preliminary English test. The with key edition provides explanations as to why the correct answer is right and the other answers are wrong.

Insight into PET with answers
by Naylor, Helen & Hagger, Stuart
Barcode # 039239 – available in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

Insight into PET is a short course which prepares candidates for the PET examination. Organised paper by paper, this course combines thorough exam coverage with snappy units to give students a clear sense of progress and achievement. Supplementary activities for the classroom or self-study are included, providing the flexibility to extend lessons and take the headache out of homework planning.

Mission: FCE 1 (Course Book)
by Evans, Virginia & Dooley, Jenny
Barcode # 21670 – available in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

Mission FCE 1 is a motivating coursebook designed for students preparing for the Cambridge first certificate English examination. It consists of seven units and involves all four skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. Each unit provides four reading parts, vocabulary exercises, warm-up and follow up activities and grammar checks. Listening and speaking tests, use of English sections as well as writing techniques are also included in every unit.

Listening and speaking skills 1: for the Cambridge proficiency exam
by Virginia Evans, Virginia & Scott, Sally
Barcode # 20940 – available in the Self Access Centre (book + Audio CD)

For the Cambridge Proficiency Exam is aimed at candidates preparing for this exam, and provides systematic development of candidates listening and speaking skills.

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