The Oxford Reading Tree Green Sparks series explains and illustrates the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals in an age-appropriate way. The series supports development of all reading skills by combining phonic progression with essential vocabulary, as well as extending the reader's comprehension of the issues around sustainability in global and local contexts. This will boost general knowledge and subject-specific vocabulary, as well as promote learner engagement and student wellbeing. The 42 levelled fiction and non-fiction books from Oxford Reading Levels 1 to 6 are linked to subjects in the wider curriculum, as well as to international curricula, such as the Oxford International Curriculum and the IB's Primary Years Programme. The Teacher Handbook includes cross-curricular activities designed to support children's understanding of the SDGs. Selected titles from this series can be accessed through the Oxford Owl eBook Library subscription. Free Teaching Notes are also available on Oxford Owl. The Oxford Reading Tree Green Sparks series will inspire young readers to become the problem-solving global citizens of tomorrow. When Lin moves to the city, she misses gran's garden. In her tower block, Lin cannot find any sun for her plant. However, up to the roof, Lin discovers the perfect place for both her plant and for a wonderful roof garden. Lin's Roof Garden focuses on UN SDG 11 Sustainable cities and communities.

THE CLASSIC LOST THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Shockingly good' The Sun 'A prescient, high-octane thriller' Daily Express 'Totally on the money - and ripe for this republication' i Newspaper * * * * * It always starts with a small lie. That's how you stop noticing the bigger ones. After his friend suspects something strange going on at the satellite facility where they both work - and then goes missing - Martin Hepton doesn't believe the official line of "long-term sick leave"... Refusing to stop asking questions, he leaves his old life behind, aware that someone is shadowing his every move. But why? The only hope he has is his ex-girlfriend Jill Watson - the only journalist who will believe his story. But neither of them can believe the puzzle they're piecing together - or just how shocking the secret is that everybody wants to stay hidden... DISCOVER THE CLASSIC LOST THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. * * * * * 'Rankin is a master storyteller' Guardian 'Great fiction, full stop' T he Times 'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee Child 'One of Britain's leading novelists in any genre' New Statesman 'A virtuoso of the craft' Daily Mail 'Rankin is a phenomenon' Spectator 'Britain's No.1 crime writer' Mirror 'Quite simply, crime writing of the highest order' Express 'Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best' Scotsman

Falling in love with my straight best friend? Tragically inevitable. Telling him? Completely out of the question. Everyone in Winsome knows Robbie and I are a matched set. A package deal. Ames and Robbie, Robbie and Ames. He's the calm to my chaos. The sun shining through my rain cloud. The guy who convinced me to be a firefighter. The man who's known every single thing about me since we were thirteen... Except for the teeny, tiny, inconsequential fact that I've been in love with him for years. I planned to take this secret to the grave. Robbie's straight. He's engaged. And I'm finally-finally-ready to move on. But one uncontrollable blaze, one daring rescue, one inconvenient injury, and one heavily-medicated, wildly inappropriate love confession later, my plan's up in flames. Suddenly helpful, perfect, shirtless Robbie is bathing me, dressing me, and nursing me back to health. And if being around my gorgeous bestie 24/7 wasn't torture enough, it seems I'm not the only one having un-platonic thoughts. But there's no way I'm letting myself fall into the fantasy again. Because if I let myself believe this is real and it isn't, it won't just break my heart... it'll break us. And I refuse to risk our friendship, no matter how tempting the man's hot axe might be.

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Falling in love with my straight best friend? Tragically inevitable. Telling him? Completely out of the question. Everyone in Winsome knows Robbie and I are a matched set. A package deal. Ames and Robbie, Robbie and Ames. He's the calm to my chaos. The sun shining through my rain cloud. The guy who convinced me to be a firefighter. The man who's known every single thing about me since we were thirteen... Except for the teeny, tiny, inconsequential fact that I've been in love with him for years. I planned to take this secret to the grave. Robbie's straight. He's engaged. And I'm finally-finally-ready to move on. But one uncontrollable blaze, one daring rescue, one inconvenient injury, and one heavily-medicated, wildly inappropriate love confession later, my plan's up in flames. Suddenly helpful, perfect, shirtless Robbie is bathing me, dressing me, and nursing me back to health. And if being around my gorgeous bestie 24/7 wasn't torture enough, it seems I'm not the only one having un-platonic thoughts. But there's no way I'm letting myself fall into the fantasy again. Because if I let myself believe this is real and it isn't, it won't just break my heart... it'll break us. And I refuse to risk our friendship, no matter how tempting the man's hot axe might be.

DISCOVER THE BOOK THAT LAUNCHED THE EIGHTEEN-MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING CROSSFIRE SERIES Bared to You will take you to the very limits of obsession - and introduce you to a hero you'll never forget . . . _________ Our journey began in fire . . . Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness - beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white hot. I was drawn to him as I'd never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug, even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed and damaged, and he opened those cracks in me so easily. We would become the mirrors that reflected each other's most private wounds . . . and desires. The bonds of his love transformed me, even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didn't tear us apart . . . _________ Fiercely captivating and intensely romantic, this is a love story that will have you glued to the page. Praise for Sylvia Day: 'A hundred degrees hotter than anything you've read before' Reveal 'Riveting . . . You won't be disappointed' 5***** Reader Review 'Lots of gripping story lines' Sun 'If you like Fifty Shades then you will love these books' 5***** Reader Review 'Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day' Amuse 'A powerful love story' 5***** Reader Review Sylvia Day's Crossfire series has sold 18 million copies worldwide, Dallas News, April 2016

The brilliantly uplifting, page-turning novel from the multi-million bestselling author of Geek Girl and Reese's Book Club Pick Cassandra in Reverse. 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' Lindsey Kelk ' A true delight from cover to cover ' Charlotte Butterfield -------------------------------------------------------- If you could see your future, how would you live now? Margot Wayward is in manically gleeful self-destruct mode. Following the implosion of a ten-year relationship, she's wilfully derailing her successful career, joyfully taking down men on dating apps, and living in total chaos. Until one day, when Margot has a vision of herself with a man she's never met before. She doesn't believe in fate. But when Margot meets single-dad Henry, the vision comes true: exactly as she'd foreseen it. As her future continues to reveal itself, a glimpse at a time, Margot realises she knows exactly what's going to happen, and when. And there's nothing she can do to change any of it. So Margot has to decide how to live, how to love again, and how to be herself... Because if you can't change your destiny, how on earth do you live your present? 'Irresistibly charming, heartbreakingly hopeful, and downright hilarious' Catherine Walsh ' Funny and tender, full of joy ... a clever, surprising look at how our future selves can help us find out who we are.' Catriona Silvey ' Holly Smale never fails to make me laugh, and move me . I felt so happy when I was reading this book.' Daisy Buchanan ------------------------------------------------------ Praise for Holly Smale: 'A time-twisting delight' REESE WITHERSPOON 'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK 'Totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION 'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS 'Hilarious and heartwarming' WOMAN'S OWN 'Gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH 'Truly original novel' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS 'Very clever' IRISH EXAMINER 'IWonderful' DAILY MAIL 'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN 'Smart [and] funny' THE TIMES 'A triumph' SUN 'Clever [and] unusual' DAILY EXPRESS 'Brilliantly clever' SARAH HAYWOOD 'A witty read' SUN ON SUNDAY

The brilliantly uplifting, page-turning novel from the multi-million bestselling author of Geek Girl and Reese's Book Club Pick Cassandra in Reverse. 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' Lindsey Kelk ' A true delight from cover to cover ' Charlotte Butterfield -------------------------------------------------------- If you could see your future, how would you live now? Margot Wayward is in manically gleeful self-destruct mode. Following the implosion of a ten-year relationship, she's wilfully derailing her successful career, joyfully taking down men on dating apps, and living in total chaos. Until one day, when Margot has a vision of herself with a man she's never met before. She doesn't believe in fate. But when Margot meets single-dad Henry, the vision comes true: exactly as she'd foreseen it. As her future continues to reveal itself, a glimpse at a time, Margot realises she knows exactly what's going to happen, and when. And there's nothing she can do to change any of it. So Margot has to decide how to live, how to love again, and how to be herself... Because if you can't change your destiny, how on earth do you live your present? 'Irresistibly charming, heartbreakingly hopeful, and downright hilarious' Catherine Walsh ' Funny and tender, full of joy ... a clever, surprising look at how our future selves can help us find out who we are.' Catriona Silvey ' Holly Smale never fails to make me laugh, and move me . I felt so happy when I was reading this book.' Daisy Buchanan ------------------------------------------------------ Praise for Holly Smale: 'A time-twisting delight' REESE WITHERSPOON 'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK 'Totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION 'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS 'Hilarious and heartwarming' WOMAN'S OWN 'Gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH 'Truly original novel' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS 'Very clever' IRISH EXAMINER 'IWonderful' DAILY MAIL 'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN 'Smart [and] funny' THE TIMES 'A triumph' SUN 'Clever [and] unusual' DAILY EXPRESS 'Brilliantly clever' SARAH HAYWOOD 'A witty read' SUN ON SUNDAY

The third book in a darkly romantic Rapunzel reimagining from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of WHEN THE MOON HATCHED. It's not in my nature to beg, but I'll stay on my knees until I feel that flame sputter out. And then ... I'll rip the world to shreds. I've tumbled into a darkness so deep it's hard to see the light, my petals curling inward as I tip my face from the sun. Hide from my monstrous actions. Traitor. Murderer. High Mistress. My mistakes hunt me down, and I'm pulled into a political tug-of-war, balancing Ocruth's welfare on the edge of a bloody blade. The moon is swelling, the weight on my shoulders compacting, and my unfailing curiosity keeps weaving its roots in the wrong direction. Horrible truths unravel, casting explosive light on everything I thought I knew. I'll have no choice but to shed my morals, my withering self-preservation, and sow the seed of a plan set to bloom beneath a bloated moon. One wrong move could destroy everything. Destroy me. Lines will blur, blood will spill, and I'll learn how fragile I really am - at a cost far greater than I could have imagined. Fate is a ravenous beast, and there's only so far I can run. To Flame a Wild Flower is the third book in the Crystal Bloom series - a dark fantasy romance full of immersive imagery and breathtaking angst.

The third book in a darkly romantic Rapunzel reimagining from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of WHEN THE MOON HATCHED. It's not in my nature to beg, but I'll stay on my knees until I feel that flame sputter out. And then ... I'll rip the world to shreds. I've tumbled into a darkness so deep it's hard to see the light, my petals curling inward as I tip my face from the sun. Hide from my monstrous actions. Traitor. Murderer. High Mistress. My mistakes hunt me down, and I'm pulled into a political tug-of-war, balancing Ocruth's welfare on the edge of a bloody blade. The moon is swelling, the weight on my shoulders compacting, and my unfailing curiosity keeps weaving its roots in the wrong direction. Horrible truths unravel, casting explosive light on everything I thought I knew. I'll have no choice but to shed my morals, my withering self-preservation, and sow the seed of a plan set to bloom beneath a bloated moon. One wrong move could destroy everything. Destroy me. Lines will blur, blood will spill, and I'll learn how fragile I really am - at a cost far greater than I could have imagined. Fate is a ravenous beast, and there's only so far I can run. To Flame a Wild Flower is the third book in the Crystal Bloom series - a dark fantasy romance full of immersive imagery and breathtaking angst.

'Exquisite and devastating. It won't fail to move you' ­- Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose . . . Since birth, Xishi's extraordinary beauty has been seen as a blessing. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighbouring kingdom, improve the lives of her people and avenge her sister's murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy and seduce their immoral king. What neither Xishi nor Fanli expect is the doomed attraction that ignites between them. Even worse, Xishi soon finds herself under the hungry gaze of the king and his advisors. Despite his gentleness, a brutality lurks and Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. But the higher she climbs in the court, the further she and Fanli have to fall. And if she is unmasked as a traitor, she will bring both kingdoms down . . . 'An elegant historical epic' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree 'Stunning and heart-rending' - Chloe Gong, author of Immortal Longings

This is not a murder story. It is the story of those left behind. Parasite meets The Good Son in this piercing psychological portrait of three women haunted by a brutal, unsolved crime. In the summer of 2002, Kim Hae-on was killed in what became known as the High School Beauty Murder. There were two suspects: Shin Jeongjun, who had a rock-solid alibi, and Han Manu, to whom no evidence could be pinned. The case went cold. Seventeen years pass without justice, and the grief and uncertainty take a cruel toll on her younger sister, Da-on, in particular. Unable to move on with her life, Da-on tries in her own twisted way to recover some of what she's lost, ultimately setting out to find the truth of what happened. Shifting between the perspectives of Da-on and two of Hae-on's classmates, Lemon ostensibly takes the shape of a crime novel. But identifying the perpetrator is not the main objective here: Kwon Yeo-sun uses this well-worn form to craft a searing, timely exploration of privilege, jealousy, trauma, and how we live with the wrongs we have endured and inflicted in turn. Praise for Lemon: 'Discovering whodunnit isn't really the point here; Lemon is a subtle, often intense meditation on the after-effects of violence' Guardian 'Chilling, suspenseful and disconcerting... I couldn't put it down and read deep into the night until I finished it, with my heart hammering' Frances Cha, author of If I Had Your Face

In this engaging and spirited book, eminent social psychologist Robert Levine asks us to explore a dimension of our experience that we take for granted,our perception of time. When we travel to a different country, or even a different city in the United States, we assume that a certain amount of cultural adjustment will be required, whether it's getting used to new food or negotiating a foreign language, adapting to a different standard of living or another currency. In fact, what contributes most to our sense of disorientation is having to adapt to another culture's sense of time.Levine, who has devoted his career to studying time and the pace of life, takes us on an enchanting tour of time through the ages and around the world. As he recounts his unique experiences with humour and deep insight, we travel with him to Brazil, where to be three hours late is perfectly acceptable, and to Japan, where he finds a sense of the long-term that is unheard of in the West. We visit communities in the United States and find that population size affects the pace of life,and even the pace of walking. We travel back in time to ancient Greece to examine early clocks and sundials, then move forward through the centuries to the beginnings of "clock time" during the Industrial Revolution. We learn that there are places in the world today where people still live according to "nature time," the rhythm of the sun and the seasons, and "event time," the structuring of time around happenings(when you want to make a late appointment in Burundi, you say, "I'll see you when the cows come in").Levine raises some fascinating questions. How do we use our time? Are we being ruled by the clock? What is this doing to our cities? To our relationships? To our own bodies and psyches? Are there decisions we have made without conscious choice? Alternative tempos we might prefer? Perhaps, Levine argues, our goal should be to try to live in a "multitemporal" society, one in which we learn to move back and forth among nature time, event time, and clock time. In other words, each of us must chart our own geography of time. If we can do that, we will have achieved temporal prosperity.

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A dazzling queer historical fantasy of war and destiny set in an epic alternate China - and sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling She Who Became the Sun. The Song of Achilles meets Mulan in He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan. 'Magnificent in every way' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree What would you give to win the world? Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after a great victory. She's torn southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to crown herself emperor. However, she's not the only one with imperial aspirations. Courtesan Madam Zhang wants the throne for her husband. And scorned scholar Wang Baoxiang yearns to bring the empire to its knees. So Zhu must gamble everything on a risky alliance with her old enemy: Ouyang, the brilliant but unstable eunuch general. All contenders will do anything and everything to win. But when desire and ambition have no limits, could the price be too high for even the most ruthless heart to bear? Praise for Shelley Parker-Chan: 'Transcendent, heart-wrenching' - Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat 'As brilliant as Circe . . . a deft and dazzling triumph' - Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'Shelley Parker-Chan is a genius' - Jen Williams, author of Talonsister Readers love He Who Drowned the World: 'I absolutely adored it' 'A spectacular ending' ' I can't even think of picking up a new book because I'm not ready to move on'

'Exquisite and devastating. It won't fail to move you' ­- Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose . . . Since birth, Xishi's extraordinary beauty has been seen as a blessing. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighbouring kingdom, improve the lives of her people and avenge her sister's murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy and seduce their immoral king. What neither Xishi nor Fanli expect is the doomed attraction that ignites between them. Even worse, Xishi soon finds herself under the hungry gaze of the king and his advisors. Despite his gentleness, a brutality lurks and Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. But the higher she climbs in the court, the further she and Fanli have to fall. And if she is unmasked as a traitor, she will bring both kingdoms down . . . 'An elegant historical epic' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree 'Stunning and heart-rending' - Chloe Gong, author of Immortal Longings

Jess Scott teeters on the precipice of a life-altering decision! With a flourishing career as a renowned art restorer at the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she possesses the remarkable ability to breathe new life into fading masterpieces. Yet, her heart's masterpiece remains uncompleted--a life together with her high-school sweetheart, Trent Booth. She has been with Trent since she was 17 and nothing could seem more poetic. However, something threatens to burst the bubble on their fairytale: Trent's reluctance to put a due date on their wedding. Despite her attempts to persuade him, Trent's pessimistic view on marriage from his parents' failed attempts remains strong and Jess' frustration only grows. The last straw is when there are cutbacks at the museum. Jess takes her severance and moves back home to the sun-kissed Marco Island for some fresh air and a new perspective. She reconnects with old friends and finds footing in her new life just as Trent arrives to win her heart back. Jess must navigate the complex terrain of love, friendship, and second chances if she's going to finally paint the picture of her perfect family on the canvas of Trent's heart. For the best experience, read the books in order. This is the fifth book in the six-book series in a collaboration between 'The Queen Of Gorgeous Clean Mystery Romance', Amy Rafferty, and top author, Rose Ryan! Enjoy: ))

Unlock the more straightforward side of Americanah with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, which follows Ifemelu and her first love Obinze, two young Nigerians who find themselves kept apart by geography and circumstances. Ifemelu moves to America, where she becomes aware of her blackness for the first time and begins a successful anonymous blog about race. Meanwhile, Obinze spends time in London, first as a research assistant and then as an undocumented immigrant, before returning to Nigeria and becoming a successful businessman. In spite of their very different circumstances and experiences, the bond between Ifemelu and Obinze remains as strong as ever. Americanah is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's third novel; she is also known for her award-winning novels Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun, and for her 2014 essay We Should All Be Feminists, adapted from her popular TEDx talk of the same name.Find out everything you need to know about Americanah in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: A complete plot summary Character studies Key themes and symbols Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Science is all about figuring out how things work. It means asking questions and conducting experiments to discover and test possible answers. Science affects every aspect of life, from what you’re wearing and what you had for breakfast, to the weather outside. Through science, you can examine the smallest atoms to the largest galaxies – and get to know the universe just a little bit better. But how much do you really know about science? For example, we all know that . . . Moons are smaller than their planet Summer is caused by Earth being closer to the Sun Water is an element Tectonic plates don't move that much anymore AND that engineers are people who fix things Do we . . . ? Because . . . OH NO THEY AREN'T! Misconceptions about our world are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Aren't: Science myths are busted about science from chemistry to geology, engineering, astronomy and even technology. In this fresh and funny guide learn about how our world works from atoms and molecules to volcanoes and solar systems, or even artificially intelligent robots. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Aren't: Science brings important STEM topics to life for kids, uncovering how our world works and making science FUN accessible for everyone. In the Oh No They Aren't . . . series popular misconceptions in science and nature are dispelled. Check out the Oh No They Didn't . . . companion series for hilarious history and popular culture myth-busting.