The two new titles in the Spelling Today series, for children aged between 5 and 7, complement the four existing titles for children aged between 7 and 11. Each book features over 150 essential words to practise. The words are introduced then practised using the 'Look, Learn, Cover, Write, Check' technique. These books fill the gaps in our current very popular Spelling Today series, providing first-class educational materials for parents to use with their children at home. Spelling is an area of great concern for many parents — these books provide a clear, logical approach for parents to follow with their children.

Designed to help teachers to prepare for National Tests at the end of Key Stage 2, the book contains ten complete mental maths practice tests, complete with answers. Accompanying the book is an audio CD containing all six tests. The recording features questions with specific times allowed for pupils to answer them, just as the pupils will have when they take the real test.

This illustrated dictionary includes more than 6000 carefully selected rhyming words to inspire primary children to write their own poems. It also includes more than 50 commissioned poems, rhymes, couplets and over 70 amusing and eye-catching illustrations to offer visual inspiration.

Old, ailing Elizabeth I is on the throne – but a rebellion to overthrow her is being plotted by the dashing Earl of Essex. One of the rallying points for the uprising will be the Globe Theatre. When the Queen learns of the plan, the plotters are defeated, and she throws Master Shakespeare's theatre company into the most putrid prison in the land. Can James, a boy actor, and the bard himself think of a way to earn the Queen's forgiveness — and be freed?

The day Queen Mary Tudor – or ‘Bloody Mary’, as she’s called, because she has anyone who doesn’t go to church burned – came to town was the most terrifying day of young Meg’s life. Everyone wants to impress Her Majesty, and what better way to show their devotion than by burning a witch themselves. But “the witch”, Old Nan is more clever and cunning than the townspeople and in the end, she isn’t the one who sparks the ferocious temper of the frightful Queen...

This workbook features practice of words and spelling, according to the rules recommended in the National Literacy Strategy for children aged seven to eight.

This workbook features practice of words and spelling, according to the rules recommended in the National Literacy Strategy for children aged eight to nine.

This workbook features practice of words and spelling, according to the rules recommended in the National Literacy Strategy for children aged nine to ten.

Every day, hapless hopefuls — or 'coneys', as the locals call them — come to dirty and dangerous London town, trying to seek their fortunes. Who is waiting for them? Tricksters and conmen, that's who — like young Eleanor's family. Eleanor becomes troubled by her family's cunning and foils their plans to catch a coney. Meanwhile, fearsome King Henry VIII has some rather cruel ideas of justice... for everyone.

In addition, the dictionary includes sample business letters and business e-mails in both English and Spanish showing the correct ways to address and end a business letter or e-mail, and when to use forms such as 'Yours faithfully' and 'Yours sincerely'. It is the ideal affordable companion both for students of Spanish and business travellers in Spain and Latin America.

Designed for students at the top end of primary school and lower secondary school, as well as adult basic skills learners, this dictionary contains over 8000 words with simple definitions. It offers writing and spelling support without complicated meanings and grammatical labelling.

This bilingual, pocket-sized glossary is designed for the travelling businessman. Over 5000 essential business terms in German and English are included, making the guide useful when translating letters, contracts or terms. This glossary is part of a series which covers the main European languages. The entries cover all aspects of daily business usage (office practice, buying and selling, banking, insurance, personal and corporate finance, the stock exchange, warehousing and distribution, and business travel). Differences between British and American usage are highlighted. A supplement section covers financial documents, numbers and measurements, using the phone, writing business letters, and foreign currencies.