Charlotte Guillain

"This book tells the life story of a frog, using simple, concise text and stunning photographs. Read it to discover the unique life cycle and metamorphosis undergone by this fascinating amphibian as it changes from an egg to a tadpole to a fully grown adult frog"--

Life Story of a Frog

Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the empty pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.

A Chinese Folk Tale

The Empty Pot

This double-sided foldout book takes you on a fascinating journey deep underground. One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, whilst the reverse side shows the ground beneath the countryside. The underground scenes include tunnels and pipes, creatures' burrows, layers of rock and the planet’s molten core, and run seamlessly into the next. Mixing urban and rural settings, covering subjects such as geology, archaeology and natural history, The Street Beneath My Feet offers children the opportunity to explore their world through a detailed learning experience. And its fold-out, 'laperello’ style, which extends to eight feet in length, is ideal for spreading out on the floor to pore over for hours.

The Street Beneath My Feet

This series introduces the concept of caring for our environment in an attractive and accessible way. Based on children's real - life experiences, the books focus on things children can actually do to help.

Saving Water

In Animal Fairy Tales, beautiful illustrations and simple text retell classic fairy tales with a twist: all the characters are animals! This book, a retelling of Sleeping Beauty, tells the story of a badger princess who is stung by a wasp and falls asleep for one hundred years before being woken up by a kiss from a handsome prince!

Sleeping Badger

What is Persuasive Writing?

Adam Guillain

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. It's time for the school trip – to the Monument in London! The class are going to find out all about the Great Fire of London, but Tess thinks she's going to see a real fire. After climbing the 311 steps to the top, will she? Reading age: 5-6 years

Reading Planet - Fire! Fire! - Blue: Comet Street Kids

How big can polar bears grow? How do polar bears grip on the ice? How long can polar bears stay under water? This title takes a fun look at polar bears through engaging photos and lively text.

Powerful Polar Bears

Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a heard of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search for a water hole. The matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her. Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on African elephants, their family structure and migration patterns, as well as the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and illegal poaching, and what we as readers can do to help.

What the Elephant Heard

This book tells the stories of adventurers who have braved danger and the toughest physical challenges in the name of sport, from marathon swimmers to extreme snowboarders. Find out about the courage and skill of sporting trailblazers, and whether you've got what it takes to be an ultimate adventurer.

True Stories of Amazing Sporting Adventurers

Extreme Athletes

When Finn, Asha, Tess and Rav are transported to the Antarctic, they meet a family of emperor penguins! The penguins help the friends stay warm – but when the dad penguin leaves without finding out where the food is, can Asha, Tess, Finn and Rav help the penguins in return? Penguin Trouble is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

Reading Planet - Penguin Trouble - Turquoise: Comet Street Kids ePub

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. The class has a new robot! Rav loves it so much, he doesn’t want anyone else to play with it and break it. When the teacher notices that the robot has gone missing, Rav has to own up to what really happened to it. Reading age: 6-7 years

Reading Planet - Sorry! - Turquoise: Comet Street Kids

Finn and Rav are finding out about explorers at the museum. Suddenly, they are transported back in time to some sailors who are lost! The boys try to figure out how to help them, but it isn't easy. Will they eventually find their way? All at Sea is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess, Finn and Stefan! Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

Reading Planet - All at Sea - Turquoise: Comet Street Kids ePub

An introduction to the life and career of the author Roald Dahl.

Roald Dahl

Each book in this beautifully illustrated series presents a different folk tale from around the world. This book tells the story of the Foolish, Timid Rabbit, a traditional Indian folk tale. In it, the animals learn that you should always remember to think for yourself before you believe a rumour or follow a crowd.

Foolish, Timid Rabbit

Introduce students to Roald Dahl, the author of children's favourites like Matilda. This biography uses simple text structures and clear images to help readers learn about this amazing writer.

This high interest series will offer an introduction to historical warfare and notable warriors from ancient history. Each title will focus on one group of ancient warriors, providing details about the weapons they used, the battles they fought and the geography they covered.

Gladiators and Roman Soldiers

Book Band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+) An appealing adventure story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. From Hook a Duck and dodgem cars to teapot rides and roller coasters, there's lots of fun to be had at the fair. But Jun's never been to the fair before and he doesn't want to go on anything scary. Can his older sister Lin help him get over his fear of big rides? This fun-filled adventure from award-winning authors Adam and Charlotte Guillain is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Sharon Davey and relatable characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Turquoise Book Band

It's Too Scary! A Bloomsbury Young Reader

The simple biographies in this series introduce readers to some of their favourite authors. This title looks at the life of one of the most successful writers for children, Roald Dahl.

Anita Ganeri

They’re tiny—but they’re fierce! Thanks to weapons and defenses such as powerful venom (or just their ability to carry disease), some of Earth’s smallest creatures can be its most deadly. In this detailed guide, readers will learn about how the most miniscule of animals—including the black widow spider, the poison dart frog, the blue-ringed octopus, and more—can be dangerous. Vital statistics features point out details about these fascinating animals, and full-color photographs give them an up-close look at even the tiniest of creatures.

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