Are you a roundhead or a cavalier?

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.

Explore the divided world of England through Robert Brown, a Roundhead, and Lady Margaret, a Cavalier. Starting with Charles I's crowning in 1625 and ending with the restoration in 1660, this book reveals the key events that shaped the English Civil War. Discover the victories and challenges faced by both sides and decide for yourself who was truly in the right.

Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.

Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Juliet Kerrigan is a former history teacher. She has worked on a number of archaeological sites, and always hopes to find treasure! Juliet has travelled from caves in Spain to temples in the Lebanon in pursuit of her archaeological interests. She now lives in Sussex and has nine grandsons.Meet Max Marin, Miami-born art rockstar! By day, Max is a history buff in Arizona. By night, he's an artistic genius, painting with his sidekick Mr. Coco. He's worked with Disney, Nickelodeon, and more. Max is inspired by fantasy like Lord of the Rings, and his work is influenced by the old painting masters. Max is a Photoshop master now, but he's still rockin' out with oil paints when he can!

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