Happy World Science Day for Peace and Development! Celebrate by uncovering the secrets of the scientific world with All About Science. Children aged 7+ can explore the whole fact-tastic All About series, perfect for sparking curiosity.
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Do you teach Cambridge IGCSE™ Sciences? We would love to hear your feedback in this quick survey! We intend to update our endorsed series and your insights are vital to shaping the new edition.
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🔎 Where to find Collins in the first half of November:

📅 4th – 8th Nov AISA Annual Conference, Kenya
📅 8th – 10th Nov AoBSO Conference, UK
📅 8th – 11th Nov FLIBS Fall IB Professional Development Workshop, USA
📅 12th – 14th Nov Librarians Knowledge Sharing Workshop, Thailand

BREAKING NEWS The Collins Word of the Year is… mogging.

Although the word has been around since the 2010s, it has now been firmly adopted by Gen Z and Gen Alpha in a playful and ironic way when someone is upstaged

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We're delighted to launch six beautifully illustrated fiction books for 7–11 year olds, created by Collins Big Cat in collaboration with the IB Festival of Hope.
Available now!

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The Collins Cambridge IGCSE™ Revision Guides series covers key subjects like English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology and provides in-depth support for the 2027 syllabuses. This has not been through the endorsement process for the Cambridge Pathway.
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Inspire a lifelong love for music with the Collins International Primary Music series that covers the entire Cambridge Primary Music curriculum framework. With engaging Student’s Books and Teacher’s Guides, it make education accessible and fun.
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The Discover Geography range helps learners explore positive, sustainable and equitable futures. This lower secondary course brings geography to life with clear explanations, rich visuals and key vocabulary, using real-world examples.
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🔎 Where to find Collins in the second half of October:

📅 21st–24th October: EARCOS Leadership Conference
📅 22nd–24th October: IB Global Conference, Lyon
📅 30th–31st October: FOBISIA EduTech Conference

🤝 Stop by the Collins stand to explore our international resources.

📢 Free Webinar | Tomorrow

🧠 Rachael Thornton joins us to explore how carefully planned class practicals can build IBDP Psychology students' research skills from day one.

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Get pulled into a chilling mystery from Dan Smith, with The Night House Files: The Ghosts Of Grey Towers! As Damien struggles to settle in, he soon realises he is not just battling the harsh realities of school life but also dark forces within the house .

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When Otto, a new (nocturnal) owl chick, joins the Bird family’s bedtime story, he fits right in … until it’s time to sleep. Discover this funny and heartwarming tale by award-winning author and illustrator Lo Cole for Rocket Bird Books.

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🎥Join Rachael next week for the webinar: ‘From IBDP Psychology Students to Psychologists: Building Research Skills from Day One’

There's still time to register for the webinar on Wednesday 21st October:
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👋 Nina and Bethan are at the UCL Institute of Education Annual Chinese Teaching Conference today👋

Stop by the stand to check out the resources (and maybe even catch up with one of the authors of our Cambridge IGCSE™ Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language resources!)

Collins Big Cat is exploring Bratislava, Slovakia! 🏰 Today's stop: Bratislava Castle, sitting high above the city with stunning views of the Danube River and the Old Town below.
From cobbled streets to centuries of history, Bratislava is full of stories.
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👩‍🏫 Join IBDP Psychology teacher Rachael Thornton for a free webinar on building research skills from day one of the DP Psychology.

📅 Wednesday 21st October
Pick either time that suits you:
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🚀 Happy World Space Week! Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut?
Space Traveller's Handbook: A Guide for Future Astronauts answers the big questions young space fans ask like "How does a rocket work?" "What happens on launch day?"

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🔎Where to find Collins in the first half of October:

📅3rd October: BSME - British Schools in the Middle East TeacherCon DXB26

📅10th October: UCL Institute of Education Annual Chinese Teaching Conference

🤝Stop by the Collins stand to explore our international resources.

📧 Stay ahead with Collins International! Sign up for our newsletter and get exclusive updates tailored for international schools, across different subjects and stages, from Early Years to Upper Secondary and Advanced.
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👩‍🏫 This is your last chance to sign up for our upcoming webinar with Dr Becky Youngman and Wilma Shen who will be discussing ‘IB CP Reflective Project Roadmap: Navigating a shared learning journey’.

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Fly Life is the latest book in Moesha Kellaway’s award-winning Misunderstood Minibeasts series in which we join Frank as he discovers the mafia-like underworld of flies and finds out all about their special qualities..

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Dangerous Influence is a gripping YA novella by acclaimed author Sally Nicholls for @BarringtonStoke. Anna and Josie have always been the focus of their mum’s social media. But when Josie is stalked, both girls decide that enough is enough.
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🔔 One week to go!

🎬 Watch Dr Becky Youngman and Wilma Shen introduce what's in store for the IB CP Reflective Project Roadmap webinar, happening on Wednesday 30th September.

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Explore resources for the IB Career-related Programme! Aligned with the latest guides, these practical handbooks support both students and educators across the CP Core, from tackling the Reflective Project to implementing Personal and Professional Skills.
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📣 IB CP Reflective Project Roadmap webinar. Explore the human side of the RP journey, understanding where students struggle and how supervisors can intervene meaningfully with developmental feedback
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Make the most of the IB Diploma Programme with our Collins International Baccalaureate (IB) resources! Aligned with the 2025 guides, our handbooks are designed to support students and educators through the Core of the Diploma Programme.

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Happy International Literacy Day! Strong literacy skills shape how children learn, communicate and engage with the world around them. From the earliest picture books to confident independent reading, every step forward enables discovery and growth. #InternationalLiteracyDay

🔎 Check out where to find us this September!

🤝 If you are attending any of these conferences, stop by the Collins stand to explore our full range of resources.

🖱️ Want to book a meeting at the event? Drop us an email at collins.international@harpercollins.co.uk

🔔 Reminder: Tomorrow Rebecca Adlard hosts: Making Vocab Stick: Enhancing English Acquisition in Young Learners.

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📖 Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is one of literature's most enduring classics and now Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman delivers a fresh, truly accessible retelling with Barrington Stoke for a new generation of readers.
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🎯 Using the Collins resources for Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese as a Foreign Language, Ting Fang Chua shows how you can maintain manage a language classroom for students with varying starting points.

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🎉 One week to go!

▶️ Meet Rebecca Adlard, the ELT specialist leading our free webinar: Making Vocab Stick: Enhancing English Acquisition in Young Learners on Thursday 3rd September.

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✍️ What happens when learners are new to critical thinking or unfamiliar with contemporary issues?

📚 Babita Persaud explores how to teach students to critically evaluate a range of resources and judge their validity.

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✨ The Big Cat Read On series has exciting titles designed to bridge the gap from banded readers to longer chapter books. With more sophisticated themes, richer vocabulary and complex plots, these books boost stamina, fluency and comprehension.

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🌍 In this clip, Mark Enser, Rebecca Kitchen, Alan Parkinson and Daryl Sinclair each share their view on fieldwork and how to strike that balance.

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❓ How can vocabulary learning be effective and enjoyable for young learners? Join Rebecca Adlard on Thursday 3rd September for Making Vocab Stick: Enhancing English Acquisition in Young Learners.

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📖 The IB Extended Essay is rewarding for students and supervisors, but it isn't without its challenges! So how do you make the journey smoother?

📝 Ashley Denham Busse shares solutions for students and supervisors.

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Everyone knows the abandoned house at the edge of the woods is haunted. So why step inside? This horror from Steve Cole is Barrington Stoke’s newest super-readable and dyslexia-friendly book! Suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 6.
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Our Barrington Stoke value of the month is 🌍 Responsibility! We're celebrating stories that show what it means to care for others, make brave choices and take charge of the world around us. Each story shows how big and small acts of responsibility can shape who we become.

🧰 In this webinar lookback, experienced international teacher trainer Sioban Parker shares some practical tools to check understanding and adapt your teaching on the go.

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Have you ever heard of dyslexia-friendly Shakespeare plays? Barrington Stoke's complete and unabridged editions support study of the Bard’s texts. Specialist font, accessible layouts and careful line spacing enable a smooth and easy read.
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💻 Teaching Computing can feel like a juggling act: curriculum, equipment, software and AI, all at once!

👋 In this clip, Laura Sach, shares ideas for unplugged learning that build deep understanding in your classroom. Watch the full recording here: ow.ly/4zQY50ZtN5N

Collins Big Cat has arrived in the stunning city of Stockholm, Sweden! Spread across fourteen islands, this capital is bursting with culture. From the grand Royal Palace to canals and colourful old buildings, there's history and inspiration around every corner. #BigCatTravels

👩‍🏫 In this Webinar Lookback, Primary education expert, Rachel Clarke, shares what teachers can do to prepare before pupils begin to read books that go beyond banded readers.

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✍️ Spelling can be tricky, but the right tools make all the difference!

📝 Maree Airlie, shares practical classroom spelling activities to build confidence and accuracy across your whole class.

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What if your favourite TV heroes could leap off the screen? Collins Big Cat's Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series has something for every reader, with thrilling fiction, fascinating non-fiction and gripping graphic novels all in one collection.
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🖥️ Over the next month, we're looking back at our Collins International Webinars from the last year!

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❓ Which webinar will you explore first?

Growing up isn't always easy and neither are the friendships that shape us along the way. To mark the International Day of Friendship, we're exploring the wonderful, unpredictable world of boys' friendships through fiction!

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Journey across the globe with Collins World Atlases! Renowned for accuracy and clarity, these trusted references are perfect for school and home. The range is packed with detailed maps and essential facts to build geographical knowledge at every stage.
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🏛️ Ever wondered what life was really like in Ancient Maya, Egypt, Benin, Greece, Rome or the Viking world? What It Was Like to Be... by Blue Peter Award winner David Long brings these fascinating civilisations to life! Perfect for ages 9+.
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Ready to learn the piano, no matter your age? Go from beginner to concert-ready with our Couch to Concert series! Start with the basics of piano and grow in confidence as you learn a healthy keyboard technique that boosts creativity and wellbeing.
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Give the tools to build confidence and cope with life’s challenges with the Collins Teenage Guide series! Be Confident and Be Resilient Be You books offer lots of ideas from creating an anxiety toolkit, to planning a digital detox and meditating.

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From soaring skyscrapers to street markets, Big Cat has landed in vibrant Hong Kong! With its iconic mix of temples and historic Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour alongside the dazzling lights of the skyline, Hong Kong is bursting with stories to discover. #BigCatTravels

🚀Discover a collection of beautifully crafted picture books that children will want to read over and over with Rocket Bird Books! These stunning titles combine captivating artwork with engaging stories by award-winning authors and illustrators.

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Resilience is our Barrington Stoke Value of the Month, honouring the strength it takes to keep going, adapt and grow through life's ups and downs. Through these inspiring tales, children discover that resilience helps us bounce back, believe in ourselves and keep moving forward!

Big feelings can be tricky for children - how can poetry help? Every learner deserves the words to understand their emotions! All of Me is the latest poetry book from Daniel Thompson, joining his award-winning Being You and Outside In collections.
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Foster curiosity with the fact-tastic All About series offering exciting and educational content for kids aged 7+! These fun-filled fact books are packed with fascinating information, super stats, phenomenal photos and Q&As with real-life experts
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