The #1 Speed Reading Book on Amazon for 3 Straight YearsThis has become the go to book for students, teachers, educators, professionals, and home-school parents & children to rapidly improve their reading speed.It present simple tips to not only accelerate reading, but also understanding and memory.Unlike other books that merely teach how to skim & scan, this taps into your brain and eyes' amazing ability to naturally read more words in a shorter time.In truth, this isn't your average speed reading book.** Contrary to some reviews, it offers a mix of new and time-tested techniques, supported by research, and with detailed instructions and explanations. **With a few simple shifts, you can double to triple your reading speed in minutes. No skimming, no scanning, but reading every word with higher speed.Learn to:Double to triple your reading speed in minutes.Understand and learn more information, in a shorter time.Remember more of that information for tests, exams, papers, and presentations.Enhance vocabulary to manage difficult and complicated text.Stop your mind from wandering to stay focused on every word.Strengthen your eyes and sight to continue reading for years to come.Best of all, the tips are simple and easy, and require only a few shifts in habits.How will the ability to learn more skills, ace more exams, and be more informed, while having more time for the things you love enhance your life?Don't wait any longer, kick start your reading today! Read more

This book helps children identify different types of car by colour using simple, repetitive text which reinforces common colour words. Cars are shown both in close-up and in action in its surroundings, driving in the city, off the road or tearing around a Grand Prix circuit.Pink A/Band 1A books offer emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations.Text type – A non-fiction reportPages 14 and 15 give children the opportunting to recap the information and discuss the text.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. Read more

What were the dinosaurs really like? There were many different types; scary, tall, small, fast and strong. This book contains many fascinating facts about all sorts of dinosaurs with a pronunciation guide to their names and details on their size and abilities.Blue/ Band 4 books offer longer repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.Text type – An information book.A final spread gives mini fact files on each dinosaur, summarising the information in the text, accompanied by an illustration to aid reinforcement and comprehension.Curriculum links – Numeracy: Shapes, space and measure.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Read more

Some wheels are big and some wheels are small. This exciting book is full of photos of all kinds of wheels: big and small, fat and thin, fast and slow, from skateboards to tractors, that children are sure to be curious about.Pink B/ Band 1B books offer simple, predictable texts with familiar objects and actions.Text type – A simple non-fiction text.A simple pictoral summary with captions on pages 14 and 15 provides an oppportunity to recap and discuss the information in the book.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery Read more

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Some animals eat plants, but did you know that some plants eat animals? All plants need food to survive, and if they don’t get enough nutrients from the soil they feed on small animals. Find out more about these amazing plants and the different ways they find their food in this non-fiction book.Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. Read more

What is blood? How does it help us? How does it travel around the body? Find answers to all these questions, learn what the heart and lungs do and see what the difference is between veins, arteries and capillaries in this fun non-fiction information book. Useful diagrams and fun cartoons make these difficult concepts accessible and interesting.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Text type: An information book.A diagram of what blood is and how it travels around the body on pages 30 and 31 help children to recap what they've read.Additional retrieval devices such as a glossary and index can be evaluated for their usefulness as children develop critical reading skills.Curriculum links: Science: Ourselves; Keeping healthy.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Read more

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 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 (9780007329182) written by Vivian French and illustrated by Karen Donnelly. Read more

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level'What Happened to the Dinosaurs' investigates why these huge creatures disappeared. The important question, 'How do we know they existed?' is answered with a clear timeline of images. Various theories are suggested, which support knowledge and understanding of climate change, volcanoes, asteroids and evolution of the animals which did survive.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type – An information book.The response page summarises the main theories and could support a presented talk.Curriculum links – Science: Living things in their environment.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Read more

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelThe brightly coloured photographs in this picture book show common minibeasts that most children will be familiar with. Photographs alongside the minibeasts show children grouped and made up to resemble the insect featured.This is a Band 01A/Pink A book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers emergent readers very simple text supported by illustrations. This is a simple information book with smaller versions of all the photographs repeated on pages 14 and 15 so children can retell the information in their own words. This non-fiction book is paired with a story on the same theme: The Picnic (9780007185399) written by Monica Hughes and Gustavo Mazili. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. Read more

BBC’s Big Cat Diary presenter and photographer Jonathan Scott has written and photographed this beautiful and informative book all about Africa’s big cats and their babies.The stunning photographs show baby lions, leopards and cheetahs in their natural habitat, giving lots of discussion points.Green level/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned, natural language and varied characters.Text type – Non-chronological report.There is a fact file on pages 22 and 23 for children to discuss.Jonathan and Angela Scott are well-known for their wildlife books and television programmes about big cats and other wildlife.Curriculum links- Geography: Passport to the world.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Read more

This photographic non-fiction book tracks the life of a turtle. Initially meeting the mother, we stay with her eggs and follow a hatched baby turtle along the dangerous sands to the sea. A story of survival, the turtle returns to the beach to lay its own eggs.This is a Band 03/Yellow book in the Collins Big Cat reading programme which offers varied sentence structure and natural language. This is a non-fiction recount with a flow-chart on pages 14 and 15 that provides an opportunity to recap and discuss the story. This book supports learning about science, life processes and living things, and humans and other animals. 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 Around the World (9780007186587) by James Carter. Read more

In 1912, the largest passenger ship ever built set sail for America, but she never got there. Find out what happened to the Titanic and her passengers.Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.Text type: An information book.Pages 22 and 23 show a map of the route the Titanic took, allowing children to retrace the events of the sinking.Curriculum links: History: How do we know about…This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Read more

The renowned children’s writer Michael Morpurgo has written this vivid account of a child’s stay at a farm, told in the form of letters home and illustrated with photographs of animals and children on location at the farm. Humorous and engaging, it conveys the fun and excitement of working closely with animals.Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms.Text type – A recount of a visit.There is a timetable of the week’s events on page 22 and an index on page 23 to help children recount the story.Curriculum links -Geography: Plants and animals in the local environment; Citizenship: Animals and us.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Read more

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhat is a black hole? Where do they come from? What do they do? Find out the answers to all of these questions and what other things scientists have discovered about space exploration, gravity and much more, in this highly photographic non-fiction report.Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: ScienceThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Read more

How did we first try to get to the Moon? What were the first creatures in space? And why do footprints never disappear on the Moon? Find out all about space travel and Moon landings in this simple non-fiction report accompanied by amazing photographs.Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.Text type: A simple non-fiction report.A diagram of some of the different attempts to get to the moon on pages 14-15 help children recap and provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities.Curriculum links: ICT: the information around us.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader. Read more

As we grow up, our bodies grow and change with us. This information book by Teresa Heapy looks at the changes that happen – from our eyes and teeth to our height and strength.Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.Children can chart the changes our bodies go through from baby to six years old in the timeline on pages 14–15.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: Science: Moving and growing Read more

Learn to Read 200% Faster by Doing These Simple Brain Training ExercisesWouldn’t it be marvelous to finish an entire Odyssey-sized book in a day? Wouldn’t you love to just breeze through academic papers and technical documentation like it’s nobody’s business?You can accomplish both.To make the most of your time and conquer the challenges of reading, you’ll have to dedicate just 20 minutes per day to brain training exercises that will optimize both reading speed and comprehension.Even if you’re an avid book hater, you can still harness the power of speed reading to extract information from a text quickly and effectively.It’s been scientifically proven that you can train your eyes and your brain to read faster.In fact, speed reading is far from a novelty.It’s been around since the 1950s and we’re only just beginning to rediscover the benefits of optimizing the reading process.Speed reading can be applied to just about any type of text – from a corporate email to a technical whitepaper. It doesn’t matter what language you speak or what your end goal is. With practice, you can boost your reading speed by as much as 100 or even 200%.So, what’s the best speed reading technique, and can everyone apply it?In What the Heck Did I Just Speed Read, you will discover:The main reason why the average person can read only 250 words per minute, and how to quickly increase that average to 400, or even 600, words per minuteWhat the heck speed reading is and who can master it (hint: just about everyone)Mind hacks academics use to retrain their eyes and brain for quicker readingA bulletproof strategy to maximize comprehension and not just your reading speed5 popular myths and misconceptions about speed reading dispelled5 speed reading techniques you can ace in just 20 minutes per dayReading comprehension exercises for students, professionals, and avid readers9 types of texts you can learn to speed read right nowAdvanced speed reading techniques you can conquer after you’ve mastered the basicsAnd much more!Speed reading makes you more efficient, more prepared to take on challenging texts, and more productive.Reading for pleasure is one thing, and you can dedicate all of the time in the world to it.Getting a job done, however, is a completely different ball game. The faster you get it done, the better.Speed reading is not complicated and it’s not a sham. Yes, you’ll need to practice and acquire the right kind of skills, but once you retrain your eyes and your brain, you’ll see yourself making more and more progress on a daily basis.Nobody has time to waste on details and convoluted elaborations. Through speed reading, you’ll learn how to extract all essential data from a text without burning through your valuable time.If you want to discover how you can tackle challenging texts quickly and efficiently, scroll up and click the “Buy now with 1-Click” button right now to get your book instantly! Read more

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with fully decodable phonics books matched to Letters and Sounds.Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Nat and Sam are having lunch in a café, but their lunches are quite different experiences!Chant and Chatter books are written especially for the Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds series at Book Band Pink. The narratives and non-fiction texts are formed through three short, rhythmic chants, allowing the demonstration and modelling of fluent reading and supporting children in learning Phase 1 of Letters and Sounds.The sounds in this book are: /s/ /a/ /t/ /p/ /i/ /n/ /m/ /d/Pages 14 and 15 contain an “I Spy” feature with a specific phoneme focus, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.This e-book is a replica of the print book. Please bear in mind that some features of the print book do not translate into electronic form. Read more

Boudica, the warrior queen of the Iceni tribe, is famous for leading her people into battle against the Romans about 2000 years ago. But who was Boudica, and what led her to fight against the might of Rome? Travel back in time with this book, and find out!Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: History Read more

“Before this book, I thought I was a quick reader―but I was wrong! . . . my comprehension at high reading speeds substantially improved.” —Jon Krohn, PhD, neuroscientist and author of Deep Learning Illustrated Faster reading is possible without sacrificing understanding—and this handbook will get you up to speed. Learn the most effective speed reading techniques for your personal strengths and challenges, and make visible progress through a series of engaging exercises. Choose from a variety of strategies and practices proven to advance speed and improve reading comprehension. The integrated exercises help develop your skills, allowing you to read quickly—and still enjoy every word. Whether you’re reading an entertaining novel or a challenging textbook, this speed-reading guide will help you sail right through. In Essential Speed Reading Techniques, you’ll find: Achievable goals—Improve your speed by setting realistic goals based on your own individual baseline. Track your improvement—Assess your progress with self-tests for knowledge retention, smooth eye movement, and more. Tips and tricks—Discover speed reading strategies to minimize rereading, focus your attention, and reduce eyestrain from screens.  With the personalized strategies in Essential Speed Reading Techniques, boosting your speed and reading comprehension will be a breeze. Read more