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Do you know which endangered animal is called 'the Asian unicorn' or where the dugong snuffles? The answers can be found in this collection of poems, along with facts about each animal featured - why they are endangered and what is being done to help...

Kat is an astronaut. Her rocket has broken down. She needs to fix some of its parts to get it moving again. Will she succeed? Go Kat! is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and...

Luka and Harvey are eight years old and in the same class at school, but that is just about all they have in common. Once they become part of the same family, their differences become even more obvious. Will they ever be able to get on with each other...

Long ago in London, the river Thames would freeze in the winter. When this happened a frost fair was sometimes held on the frozen river. Sally and Jim are at the frost fair to earn money from sled rides on the ice. When they are falsely accused of...

Bunders the fox and Burrish the mouse are unlikely friends. Foxes usually hunt mice in the forest for their dinner, so how did this unusual duo form such a firm friendship? Discover the reason in this charming rhyming story. Bunders and Burrish is part...

Inuk cannot get to sleep. Where he lives in the Arctic Circle, it doesn't get dark in the summer months - even at night! But, his mum and dad hatch a plan to bring the darkness back for bedtime. The Bright Polar Day is part of the Galaxy range of books...

One day, Deepa, the clever rabbit met a hungry lion in the forest. He licked his lips, ready to pounce, but she had a clever plan to trick him... The Clever Rabbit and the Hungry Lion is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet...

Mark and Mum are looking for things to do, so they plan a big garden project and head to the scrap yard. They fill up the van with lots of strong scrap metal, but what will they make? The Scrap Yard is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars...

Fluff is the littlest owl in the barn at Silver Corn Farm and is still too young to leave the nest. But Fluff still wants to go hunting with Mum and Dad, and finds a clever way to bring some food home for his sisters. Fluff the Little Owl is part of the...

Bright Sun and Silver River live together on the land and fill a pond with all kinds of beautiful fish. But one day, Bright Sun's coat of hot summer sunlight gets too wet and she has to fly high into the sky! Bright Sun and Silver River is part of the...

Come on an amazing adventure and discover the animals that live in the Outback in Australia! The Outback is home to cockatoos, kangaroos and even dragons - you'll be amazed at what you'll find! Outback Animals is part of the Rocket Phonics range from...

Deep in the cold woods, an arctic fox is looking for his supper. He catches a little rat, but decides to let him go. When the rat finds the fox caught in a hunter's trap, will the rat repay the fox's kindness? Little Rat and the Arctic Fox is part of the...

The king has an enormous garden with huge towers around it to keep the children out. But nothing will grow in the garden, so the king becomes very sad. Then one day, he sees a ladder and footprints in the frost, and everything begins to change! The Lemon...

Come on a night time adventure and find out what you can see when the moon is high in the sky. Under the light of the street lamps, you might find some exciting animals or even a friendly face going to work! At Night is part of the Rocket Phonics range...

It is night time, and three very tired goats are trying to get some sleep. But when the other animals start making a great big racket, the goats start to think they will never fall asleep! Go to Sleep, Goats! is part of the Rocket Phonics range from...

Zack, Dad and Gran get a big fright when they find their kitchen full of scary bugs! There are slugs, ants and moths and Dad gets rather cross. But Zack has a clever plan to get rid of the bugs. Zack and the Bugs is part of the Rocket Phonics range from...

The sun is out and Bobbee the bee is flying from tree to tree and flower to flower. But when his wings get wet in the rain, Bobbee gets stuck in a puddle! Can the other insects in the garden free Bobbee? Bobbee Gets Stuck is part of the Rocket Phonics...

A bright pink parrot gets lost in the wood, looking for a place to sleep. When the rooks won't let him sleep in the best tree, the parrot must find a different tree to rest in. The Parrot Tree is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading...

Rabbit, Big Ted and Nell are having a picnic at Puffin Rock, until a pesky puffin arrives to make mischief! Will they finally be able to eat their picnic in peace? The Picnic is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket...

Jess Peep has lost her sheep, and even her sheepdog Jet can't find them! Even worse - someone has left her field in a terrible mess! Can Jess find her sheep again before the end of the day? The Lost Sheep is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising...

Ferris and his mum make a trip to an animal rehoming centre to pick a pet. The shop has bugs, a ferret and even a reindeer! Which animal do you think they will choose? Pick a Pet is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet...

Dan the parrot is feeling very sick, and being sat on a hot rock all day certainly isn't helping! But Nick the numbat has a clever plan to help Dan feel better! The Sick Parrot is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket...

Dogs can run, sit, and rest in lots of different places. What other things can these faithful pets do? The Dog Can... is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to...

Sam the ram is trying to get some peace and quiet up on the hill. But before he can have his afternoon nap, some big bad gulls arrive and make Sam rather fed up! Sam the Ram is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket...

Fox and Bat are very competitive and do not get along. When a fox cub falls in the river, they have to forget their differences to help him. Can they work together and save the cub? Fox and Bat is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars...

Kat and her friend go to a tennis lesson together. Kat's brought her big backpack and shiny red racket, but who will become a tennis champion? Tennis is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm...

Ted has lots of pockets to keep things in. But when Ted and his dad take the bus together, Ted can't find a pocket to put his bus ticket in! Lots of Pockets is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a...

The parallel DRA Pupil Record Forms A and B allow for re-testing to assess pupil progress. The DRA Pupil Record Forms should be used in conjunction with the DRA Manual and DRA Reading Booklet.

As seen on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch! It's the start of the school holidays and Mav is tired, angry and thirsty - no matter how much water he drinks. It turns out that Mav has Type 1 Diabetes, and that means he has to cope with some big changes. His...

The parallel DRA Pupil Record Forms A and B allow for re-testing to assess pupil progress. The DRA Pupil Record Forms should be used in conjunction with the DRA Manual and DRA Reading Booklet.

The third edition DRA manual includes: - guidance on using and administering the test - a photocopiable Diagnostic Checklist to help identify patterns in reading performance - support for accessing and interpreting test scores - information on error...

China is a country that has enchanted people for thousands of years. It is a country of vast mountain ranges, legendary rivers, arid deserts and icy winters. And with a population of over 1.3 billion people, it is also home to giant pandas, Siberian...

Get ready to travel back in time and learn about the intriguing people and cultures that existed in what we now know as Mexico, Central and South America from the Maya who built imposing temples and pyramids, to the Inca, who crafted beautiful solid-gold...

Today, we take it for granted that women should have the same rights as men, including the right to vote in political elections. But not so long ago, things were very different ... The fight to gain voting rights for women in Britain and around the...

Ever dreamt of climbing Everest, rafting down the Nile or hiking across the Sahara? These are all very exciting ideas ... but hold on a minute! Even a small-scale adventure requires planning, preparation and the right knowledge and equipment. To learn...

Why are so many animal species endangered? Why are resources like natural gas running out? What does 'global warming' actually mean? And what exactly is the problem with plastic? This book will help you bust the myths and find out what is really...

What would you like to do when you grow up? From blogger to stunt performer, firefighter to marine biologist, find out about the amazing jobs that are out there to be explored! In this book, you'll read about people who love doing what they do for a...

Do you like making things? Are you keen to get creative? If so, this book is packed with inspiring ideas and full instructions for over 20 exciting craft projects, including: - a lightbox to display a cool message - a funky bag made from an old pair of...

Five, Four, Three, Two, One .... Lift off! This book will take you on a journey that charts one of the most famous Moon missions - Apollo 11. Along the way, you'll encounter mighty rockets more powerful than anything before them, and spacesuits heavier...

Take yourself back 3,000 years to Bronze Age Britain. A group of round wooden houses stand on stilts above a river. Suddenly there is panic - fire is spreading! Everyone escapes but the houses burn and crash into the water below, along with all of their...

No one can be the best at everything - but you can be your best YOU! If you have the right attitude to everything you do, you will increase your happiness and well-being. By reading this book you will learn how to: - Celebrate the things you're good at -...

Your body is amazing! But have you ever stopped to think about how it actually works? Why do some people sleepwalk? What exactly are goose bumps? And how might you get rid of hiccups? These are just some of the fascinating questions that are answered in...

Money hasn't always existed. In fact, for tens of thousands of years humans managed very well without it! Nowadays, we need money for almost everything we do, but have you ever stopped to think about what it actually is? Travel back in time and encounter...

Do you enjoy reading great stories? How about writing them? Are you sometimes stuck for ideas? In this inspiring and practical guide by award-winning author, Joanna Nadin, you will discover how to hunt down brilliant ideas for your own stories, get into...

Game Changers have the skills, courage and power to change the world! Read about eight amazing artistic Game Changers, from Claude Monet who founded the Impressionist movement, to Frida Kahlo whose powerful self-portraits still captivate us, and Banksy,...

Join sister and brother, Sarita and Amar Joshi, on a whirlwind tour of India. Find out lots of fascinating information about this amazing country, including: Wonderful wildlife - including lions, tigers, elephants and snow leopards Delicious food - from...