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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. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available. When Dani Binns opens her toy box something exciting happens ... Dani Binns is a helicopter pilot! She is part of an air-sea rescue...

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - BLAST OFF! There's a tiny little rocket that will take you to the stars, It only flies there once a year, but zips you out past Mars . . . Jump in for a journey of a lifetime! A new, fabulously child-friendly style from acclaimed illustrator, Richard Collingridge, teamed with a wonderful rhyming text from our very own David Fickling. Featuring epic space scenes and a giant double gatefold surprise . . . blast off on a cinematic space adventure that is out of this world.

The author of Airplanes: Soaring! Diving! Turning! follows a young traveler through a first airplane ride, from the walk through security, finding his seat, and takeoff, to touchdown, taxiing down the runway, and jumping into Grandma's waiting arms.

Flip the flap to discover what the busy pilots do at work in this look-and-find book for inquisitive toddlers. Each spread is packed with detail about airports and aeroplanes and there's lots of things for little ones to find behind the big sturdy flaps. With wonderful, bright illustrations and funny, rhyming text, there's heaps to explore and a bird to spot throughout too!

For a brave firefighting airplane, the sky's the limit! This timeless story of teamwork and determination is perfect for kids who loved The Little Engine That Could and shows how even unlikely heroes can help their community in times of need. When forest fires blaze, the airplanes at Nif-C spring into action! Some swoop low to spray water on the flames. Others drop bright red fire retardant. Little Smokey hasn't quite figured out her job yet, but she wants to help. . . . And when a fire like no...

Plane is at the airport preparing for a flight. Captain Koala and his co-pilot are expecting a very special passenger, the king and his family! Will Koala be able to help when the king leaves something very important behind? It's time to get busy with machines that race, vroom and zoom! This vibrant series is designed to excite playful pre-schoolers. Each story features a popular vehicle as the central character, and involves a group of animal characters in a supporting role. A detailed spread o...

If you’re an aviator or aviation enthusiast, you cannot be caught with an out-of-date edition of the FAR/AIM. In today’s environment, there is no excuse for ignorance of the rules of the US airspace system. In the newest edition of the FAR/AIM, all regulations, procedures, and illustrations are brought up to date to reflect current FAA data. This handy reference book is an indispensable resource for members of the aviation community, as well as for aspiring pilots looking to get a solid backgrou...

Independent-minded Sam does not like the fact that she has to spend a month of her summer vacation at her grandparents' place. Twelve-year-old Sam adores her grandmother, but Grandma will be at work most of the time during Sam's visit, leaving Sam with the Colonel, her prickly grandfather. Sam's relationship with him is shaky at best, and now that the Colonel has had to retire from his career as a military pilot, he is harder than ever to get along with. Sam soon finds that her grandfather's...

Rufus the pig has already sailed the seven seas on a pirate ship. Now he dreams of the Moon, the stars and Mars! So he bids his mateys goodbye and reports for duty at the space centre. But Commander Luna tells him: "No pigs in space!" Why? Because Pigs pester the pilot, squeeze out all the toothpaste, do loop-the-loops in the cabin and they always want to push buttons. Then Luna learns that she needs someone to read a book live from the Red Planet or the mission is scrubbed. Once again, Rufus mu...

Is your child vehicle obsessed?! Then this is the perfect book for them, featuring sounds from all sort of things that go, and activities on each page! Press the buttons to discover 8 exciting vehicle sounds, from VROOM to NEE-NAW! With lots to spot on every page, this book is the perfect introduction to things that go.

Disney Planes follows Dusty Crophopper, a big-hearted, speed-loving crop duster who dreams of competing in the toughest and most exhilarating around-the-world air race in history. With the support of friends old and new, Dusty reaches heights he never dreamed possible—and in the process, gives a world the inspiration to soar. Children ages 3-7 who love Disney/Pixar Cars will love this full-color Little Golden Book retelling of Disney Planes!

Colorful illustrations and simple text describe different kinds of aircraft.