Books with author Julia Sander

"English Matters" is a comprehensive four-level series for Caribbean students, which provides thorough preparation for lower secondary and CSEC examinations. Student's Books 1-3 are supported by detailed Teacher's Books with audio CDs to develop listening and speaking skills. Workbooks provide additional practice of key points. "English Matters for CSEC Examinations" includes thorough preparation for examinations including regular practice tests, model examination papers and annotated sample essays. The series adopts a lively approach and offers: complete coverage of Caribbean English syllabi as shown in Scope and Sequence charts; a contemporary approach including up-to-date texts on current issues and suggestions for using IT; a focus on skill development leading to independent learning; a lively task-based approach with lots of student activities; a range of stimulating listening and speaking tasks and audio CDs with recordings made in different settings; a wide selection of reading texts of manageable length, with comprehension questions at different levels; thorough coverage of grammar, including practice exercises at different levels and a reference section; step-by-step guidance on developing writing skills; consolidation exercises and extension material for students of different abilities; and, Teacher's Books providing support and fresh ideas for teachers.

"English Matters" is a comprehensive four-level series for Caribbean students, which provides thorough preparation for lower secondary and CSEC examinations. Student's Books 1-3 are supported by detailed Teacher's Books with audio CDs to develop listening and speaking skills. Workbooks provide additional practice of key points. "English Matters for CSEC Examinations" includes thorough preparation for examinations including regular practice tests, model examination papers and annotated sample essays.

"English Matters" is a comprehensive four-level series for Caribbean students, which provides thorough preparation for lower secondary and CSEC examinations. Student's Books 1-3 are supported by detailed Teacher's Books with audio CDs to develop listening and speaking skills. Workbooks provide additional practice of key points. "English Matters for CSEC Examinations" includes thorough preparation for examinations including regular practice tests, model examination papers and annotated sample essays. The series adopts a lively approach and offers: complete coverage of Caribbean English syllabi as shown in Scope and Sequence charts; a contemporary approach including up-to-date texts on current issues and suggestions for using IT; a focus on skill development leading to independent learning; a lively task-based approach with lots of student activities; a range of stimulating listening and speaking tasks and audio CDs with recordings made in different settings; a wide selection of reading texts of manageable length, with comprehension questions at different levels; thorough coverage of grammar, including practice exercises at different levels and a reference section; step-by-step guidance on developing writing skills; consolidation exercises and extension material for students of different abilities; and, Teacher's Books providing support and fresh ideas for teachers.

English Matters is a comprehensive four-level series for Caribbean students, which provides thorough preparation for lower secondary and CSEC examinations. Student's Books 1-3 are supported by detailed Teacher's Books with audio CDs to develop listening and speaking skills. Workbooks provide additional practice of key points. "English Matters for CSEC Examinations" includes thorough preparation for examinations including regular practice tests, model examination papers and annotated sample essays.

The grandfather clock started striking. One ... two ... three ... four ... five ... six ... seven ... eight ... nine ... ten ... eleven ... 'Twelve!' whispered Marie. Midnight. She had stayed up much longer than she intended. With a gulp she looked up at the clock. The wooden owl blinked at her. One cold December night, Marie's godfather brings her family a very special gift. Marie takes her responsibility to look after the soldier-like wooden nutcracker very seriously ... especially when the seven-headed Mouse King and his terrible army invade and the toys must come to life to defend their home. Could the Nutcracker be real after all? The Nutcracker 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: 9-10 years