Books published by publisher Collins Crime

A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky, from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.Offering complete advice from the ground up, Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy – introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps.Discover how to tackle light pollution, how to stargaze with just your eyes, and what equipment is best for beginners.Astronomy experts Radmila Topalovic and Tom Kerss explain the best ways to plan your stargazing experience and the key things to look out for on specific dates throughout the year.With seasonal star charts, constellation charts and facts about our Solar System, Stargazing is packed of useful information and guidance for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.Bridging the gap between human curiosity and the need for scientific expertise, Stargazing allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful and extraordinary wonders of the night sky.The perfect companion to the best-selling Guide to the Night Sky from Collins, Stargazing is a great way to get started in the fascinating world of astronomy.

London. 27cm. 174p. : ill,some col. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Idioma Inglés. C. S. Lewis ; illustrations by Pauline Baynes. [Chronicles of Narnia ][The lion, the witch and the wardrobe. ]. Narnia novels. Chronicles of Narnia 1. Chronicles of Narnia. Ill. on lining papers. First published : Geoffrey Bles, 1950 .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. ISBN: 0001831526; 9780001831520

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to sharks. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.If you believe the movies and books about shark attacks, you probably think that sharks are the biggest, scariest animals on the planet. But are all sharks the giant man hunters they are so often made out to be? What do they eat, where do they swim, and what do they do on weekends? Dive in and explore one of the world’s most mysterious creatures with acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about sharks—their behavior and habitat—in this informative picture book.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.Check out these other Seymour Simon books about animals:Big CatsButterfliesCatsCrocodiles & AlligatorsDogsDolphinsFrogsGorillasHorsesInsectsPenguinsSea CreaturesSnakesSpidersWhalesWild BabiesWolves

An essential resource for all serious Scrabble players.This major new edition is fully updated to include all valid words between 2 and 9 letters in length from the latest official Scrabble word list, and allows players to settle disputes over the eligibility of words.This book includes all playable words of two to nine letters in length, in one easy-to-follow straight alphabetical list.The short definitions, given for every main word listed, have been updated for this new edition, and allow players to check meanings of words without having to consult a second dictionary.Collins Scrabble dictionaries are endorsed by Mattel and are an essential reference for all Scrabble players.SCRABBLE™ is a registered trademark of J. W. Spear & Sons Ltd., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.© 2019 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A handy 3-in-1 French study book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners who need a clear and easy-to-understand French reference and revision guide.This book gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of French. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning French at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure.• Grammar: this section provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Key grammatical points are highlighted throughout the text as a means of reinforcement. Hundreds of examples of real French illustrate clearly the grammatical points being made. In addition, a full glossary gives clear and simple explanations of grammatical terminology.• Verbs: you will find 112 fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in this section. Each is self contained in a double-page spread showing all the major tenses. Major constructions and idiomatic phrases are given for all verb models, as well as hundreds of examples of real French to show you how verbs are used in context . An index contains thousands of verbs which are cross-referred to their conjugation model.• Vocabulary: this handy section covering 50 topics (such as family, free time, careers, computing, education, food and drink, health, shopping) gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in French.With its clear, user-friendly grammar, all the most important French verbs shown in full, and an extensive vocabulary guide, this book gives you all the elements to start speaking and writing with confidence in French.

There was once a woman who baked the best cakes in the whole world. The fairies loved her cakes. But they didn’t want to buy them and the woman was far too clever to let anyone steal them. So the fairies decide to steal the cake-maker instead! What follows is a hilarious account of how the woman manages to escape the greedy fairies’ clutches.This eBook is best viewed on Kindle Fire in landscape view to optimise your experience.This is a Band 09/Gold fiction book which offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. This is a traditional story with a story map on pages 22 and 23 that tracks the comings and goings of the unfortunate fairies to help children retell the story in their own words. This book supports learning around personal and social development and will encourage children to recognise what they like and dislike, what is fair or unfair and what is right or wrong. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery and quizzed for Accelerated Reader. For another story in this Collins Big Cat book band for guided reading, try Animal Ancestors (B06Y5R42YB) by John Hughes.

This comprehensive look at geography and the environment, Maps and Globes, can take you anywhere—to the top of the tallest mountain on earth or the bottom of the deepest ocean. Maps tell you about the world: where various countries are located, where the jungles and deserts are, even how to find your way around your own hometown. If you take a fancy to any place on earth, you can go there today and still be home in time for dinner. So open a map, spin a globe. The wide world awaits you.Supports the Common Core State Standards

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to a fascinating bird: the penguin! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Penguins certainly are a different bird! They spend seventy-five percent of their lives in water and they can’t even fly! Penguins are classified as birds because they have feathers. So, explore a penguin’s world by finding out how they can swim so fast, what they eat ,and how people need to help protect their habitats.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these unique birds in this informative picture book! Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Animals:Big CatsButterfliesCatsCrocodiles & AlligatorsDogsDolphinsFrogsGorillasHorsesInsectsSea CreaturesSharksSnakesSpidersWhalesWild BabiesWolves

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates one of the body’s most important organs: the heart. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon brings you this indispensable guide that takes you through the heart, from atrium to capillary and back again.By the time you finish reading these words, your heart may have beaten up to 50 times. As you walk, eat, and sleep, your heart continually pumps trillions of blood cells through thousands of miles of blood vessels inside your body. You may not be able to see your own heart, but all you have to do is look inside this book to see how this amazing organ works.With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about our hearts and how they work in this informative picture book.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about the body:The BrainLungsBonesEyes and EarsGutsMuscles

Action thriller by the classic adventure writer set in Iceland.The assignment begins with a simple errand – a parcel to deliver. But to Alan Stewart, standing on a deserted road in Iceland with a murdered man at his feet, it looks anything but simple. The desolate terrain is obstacle enough. But when Stewart realises he has been double-crossed and that the opposition is gaining ground, his simple mission seems impossible…