Books published by publisher Collins Audio

Jim Crow; Brown v. Board of Education; Bull Connor; KKK; Birmingham; the Lorraine Motel; Rosa; Martin; and Malcolm. From slavery to the separation of "colored" and "white" and from horrifying oppression to inspiring courage, there are countless stories—both forgotten and immortalized—of everyday and extraordinary people who acted for justice during the civil rights movement that changed our nation. Award-winning poet Ntozake Shange and illustrator Rod Brown give voice to all those who fought for their unalienable rights in a triumphant book about the power of the human spirit.

A classic collection for the first time available on CD, read by Andrew Sachs and Geraldine McEwan. This compilation of five Mog stories should prove to be a must-have for all fans of Judith Kerr's feline heroine. Featuring: Mog and the Vee Ee Tee Mog the Forgetful Cat Mog and the Baby Mog's Christmas Mog's Amazing Birthday Caper With music and sound effects, and extended text written especially for tape by Judith Kerr. Listenting time approx 60 minutes.

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to storms! With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is a storm in this informative picture book! 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.Sixteen million storms occur every year, all around the world. Some drop more than 125 million gallons of water in just twenty minutes. Others give off more electrical energy than a city uses in a week.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards."A succinct, informative essay illuminated by magnificent photographs. The stunning visual portrayal of storms, accompanied by impressive factual data and clear explanations in crisp prose, is truly compelling." —Horn Book.Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Weather:EarthquakesGlobal WarmingHurricanesLightningTornadoesWeatherWildfires

A facsimile first edition hardback of the Miss Marple books, published to mark the 75th anniversary of her first appearance and to celebrate her new-found success on television. When The Murder at the Vicarage was published in October 1930, little did the literary world realise that Agatha Christie, already famous for her early Poirot titles, was introducing a character who would become the best-loved female sleuth of all time. The 14 Marple books would appear at intervals over the next 49 years, with Miss Marple's Final Cases published in 1979, three years after Agatha's death. To mark the 75th anniversary of Miss Marple's first appearance, and to celebrate her renewed fortunes as a primetime television star, this collection of facsimile first editions will be the perfect way to enjoy these books in their original form - 12 novels and two short story collections. Reproducing the original typesetting and formats from the first editions from the Christie family's own archive copies, these books sport the original covers which have been painstakingly restored from the best available copies, reflecting five decades of iconic cover design.

Award winning author Seymour Simon continues his fantastic journey through the human body with this stunning new addition. In Bones, youngsters will discover the amazing facts about the two hundred and six bones that make up their skeletons, ranging from the smallest, most intricate bones in their feet and hands to the largest, strongest bones in their legs. Blending spectacular full-color photographs and clear, concise text, BONES offers an intriguing look at human body. 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.Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

Ever tried to learn Spanish and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.• Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.• A fun, jargon-free way to learn• Easy-to-understand Spanish pronunciation• PROVEN to work; Paul can teach anyone a language, even people who think they’re incapablePaul’s course teaches you how to speak Spanish more effectively, giving you the building blocks to form a huge range of conversations. This is a practical way to learn the aspects of language that you’ll actually need and use; from booking a hotel room to navigating a menu, Paul will effortlessly build your confidence and give you the tools to handle any holiday situation. His ‘word robbery’ will also help unlock the range of vocabulary you already know.Ideal for first-time learners or people who struggled in school, this book will help you absorb information quickly and efficiently, just like you did learning English as a child. Forget the way you used to be taught; this course guarantees you minimum effort and maximum success without the need for complex grammar rules or jargon.“There is nothing so complicated in foreign languages that it cannot be made simple.” Paul NobleA quick, easy and fun way to unlock your basic language skills. Perfect for beginners, this book will give you all the information you need to build basic conversations and get by on your travels.Which Paul Noble product is right for me?I need a basic audio course for use on holiday or a business trip – choose The Essential Paul Noble Course.I am a beginner or near-beginner and need an in-depth audio course – choose The Paul Noble Complete Course.I have listened to a Complete Course and I would like to take my learning to the next level – choose The Paul Noble Next Steps Course.I have some understanding and have previously studied the language, I need a book to consolidate what I know and increase my conversational ability – choose The Paul Noble Unlocking Series.

A fox was having a nap when a tiger leapt out at him, ready to attack. Could the fox use his cunning to save his own life? This traditional story has been beautifully illustrated by Tomislav Zlatic.This e-book is best viewed on Kindle Fire in landscape view to optimise your experience.• Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters• Text Type: A traditional story• Curriculum Links: Citizenship:Animals and us, Geography: Global eye

From whirling sandstorms to freezing blizzards, take a journey around the Earth to see some of its wildest weather. This eBook is best viewed on Kindle Fire in landscape view to optimise your experience.This is a Band 11/Lime book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which has longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. This is an information book and includes a comprehensive glossary on page 29 to aid comprehension. All the wild weather is brought together neatly on pages 30 and 31, with a handy table of all weather types covered, along with locations and causes. This story supports learning around geography and will help children identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom and the location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator and the North and South Poles. For more guided reading books in this Collins Big Cat band, try Minibeasts (B06Y5JMJXZ) written by Siobhan Hardy and illustrated by Steve Lumb.

A unique guide to communicating in Spanish. It will help you to find out more about Spanish culture and to practise your spoken Spanish with a free downloadable audio file.An ideal tool for learners of Spanish at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered throughout the book. The One-stop phrase shop unit gives you all the everyday expressions and language structures you need to speak in natural Spanish. Finally, the short grammar and verb supplement and the glossary give you further help and ensure that you have everything you need at your fingertips, and the free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence.• Easy to use: all the phrases you need in order to communicate effectively in natural Spanish.• Easy to read: clear layout ensures that you find what you are looking for quickly and easily.• Easy to understand: thousands of examples show how Spanish is really used.

Everyone can play football, anywhere in the world! Find out what you need to play the game and where in the world it is played in this action-packed non-fiction report by Daniel Nunn. This eBook is best viewed on Kindle Fire in landscape view to optimise your experience.This is a Band 02A/Red A book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. This is an information book and children can recap the stages of the book on pages 14-15. This book supports physical education as well as learning about striking and fielding games. For another story in this Collins Big Cat book band for guided reading, try The Magic Egg (B06Y5B4Q3B) written by Vivian French and illustrated by Karen Donnelly.