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Margaret the Mermaid is the youngest of her brothers and sisters and has always wanted to visit the land above the sea. When her father grants her wish on her 8th Birthday, she finally learns what it's like to be human, but will she decide to stay Up...

From powering villages with clean energy, to cleaning up the oceans, eco-inventions are helping us to save the planet. In this book, children can discover how these inspirational inventions and the people that made them, have made a difference to the...

Itzel and Little Turtle are twin brother and sister from the city of Tikal. When they get lost in the forest, they come across an injured hunter, who is an enemy from Calakmul. Will they help the hunter and can they find their way back home? The Mystery...

In this information text, children chase icebergs with an intrepid explorer and blogger. Travelling from the Arctic Circle to Newfoundland, there's lots of wildlife to see along the way including walruses, polar bears and whales! My Arctic Blog is part...

When Angelita is left in the jungle to fend for herself, she finds safety with three gentle giants. They live happily together until Angelita is poisoned by her jealous stepmother. Can the giants find a way to save Angelita? The Little Sister of the...

When an injured otter is bought to Avondale Animal Sanctuary, Marie decides it's time to take action. She plans to give a talk in school assembly about the danger that litter poses to wildlife, but one-by- one, her friends start backing out. Will Marie...

In this second story set in the Avondale Animal Sanctuary, Marie and Aidan have a new problem. Rufus the dog needs a new home, but he barks so loudly that he keeps putting people off! Can Aidan come up with a plan to help Rufus and the santuary? Animal...

How has fashion changed throughout history? What did the Victorians wear? Why did everyone have to mend clothes in war times, rather than buy new ones? In this book, children jump into a time machine to find out what we wore! What We Wore is part of the...

No-Wings the dragon cannot fly, so he spends his days puffing out cloud pictures using his dragon smoke. When he is banished by the Dragon King, he meets Toby, who has run away from his own village. They soon become firm friends but what can they do to...

This photographic information book invites the reader to explore different woodland environments to see what they can spot. What will children discover on their woodland scavenger hunt?Woodland Scavenger Hunt is part of the Galaxy range of books from...

Join Barnaby Bear as he travels all over Japan, visiting new places and making new friends. Follow him as he walks among bamboo, takes the bullet train, climbs up Mount Fuji and takes a hot bath with Snow Monkeys! Barnaby Bear Goes to Japan is part of...

A fun collection of noisy sound poems, which explore tummy rumbles, spaghetti and using kitchen utensils as intruments. Did you Hear That? And Other Noisy Poems is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides...

Marie and Aiden have moved to Avondale and are finding their new life difficult. That is until they start volunteering at the Avondale Animal Sanctuary. They quickly make friends with Dylan but Cassie seems a bit grumpy and upset. Can the team help...

Barnaby Bear is off to Australia to find out how schools are different on the other side of the world. Join him as he makes new friends in the city, the outback and on Christmas Island! Australian Schools with Barnaby Bear is part of the Galaxy range of...

Misty has just started at school and Ella and Jack are keen to make her feel welcome. But Misty isn't like the other children; she has a spell book, she keeps vanishing, and why is she holding that broomstick? Can Ella and Jack solve the mystery of the...

Which is the tallest animal, the biggest bird and the biggest reptile? Children can find out in this visual guide to record-breaking beasts, packed with fascinating facts. Big Beasts is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet...

In this information book, children will discover the different types of instruments and sounds that make up a variety of music groups. A simple quiz and glossary can be found at the back of the book. Be in a Band is part of the Galaxy range of books from...

Alfie isn't very happy at the thought of his new baby brother coming home from hospital. What if he breaks his toys, eats all the food and is better at making spaceships than he is? Will Alfie change his mind when he meets the monster? Be a Monster is...

In this rhyming story, Doug and the rest of his class arrive at school but quickly discover that there are no teachers to be found! What will they decide to do with their day of freedom? There's a Chicken in my Bookbag is part of the Galaxy range of...

This non-fiction book provides simple, step-by-step recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks and treats that do not neet any heat or cooking. It's time for the No-Cook Cookbook! The No-Cook Cookbook is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars...

Lila and Barney are helping Queen Cassie to prepare for the Whispering Wood Waltz but they can't believe their eyes when they find a large, miserable dragon sitting on their flowerbeds! Can Lila find a way to cheer up Dot the dragon and still be home in...

The perfect handbook to assist with your PSHE teaching. Rising Stars' Character Education teaching and awards scheme offers engaging lesson plans and activities to develop the character of pupils throughout a primary school, from Reception through KS1...

Sophie isn't interested in gardening, but one day her mum takes her to the allotment to plant pink runner bean seeds. Sophie's bean vines grow higher and higher and the pods grow bigger and bigger. On the day of the annual allotment contest, will Sophie...

After promising him silver coins, Abanazer takes Aladdin to a deep, dark cave full of treasure and demands that he steals a lamp. Aladdin refuses but accidentally rubs the lamp and out pops a genie, who offers him three wishes! What will Aladdin wish...

Anna likes to read her book while her goats graze on the hillside, but one day she notices that goats keep disappearing! She follows their tracks and finds them up the top of a steep hill - where they have been taken by a troll. Can Anna save the goats...

This non-fiction book provides simple step-by-step instructions for creating three face painting designs for an octopus, dog and tiger. Which design will children try first? Painting Fun is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading...

After Bert complains that his jobs are hard, he and his wife Darla decide to swap roles for the day. Darla picks turnips in the fields while Bert looks after the house and the baby. But Bert quickly learns that there is more to do at home than he thought...

A poor bootmaker has just enough material to make one more pair of boots before he has to close his shop forever. Overnight, a beautiful pair of boots mysteriously appear, which the bootmaker then sells for a fine price. Night after night, more boots...

Who is sleeping in Baby Bear's bed? It's Goldilocks and she has lots of spots! Off to the doctor she goes. Doctor Foster's waiting room is full of fairy tale characters: Riding Hood has a grazed knee; Aladdin's finger is stuck in a lamp and the Snow...

Carla and her Mum have nothing left to eat so Carla goes out in search of food, but there is none! Just when all seems lost, a kind maiden gives her a magic porridge pot that fills with oats. Carla and her Mum now have all the food they need, but will...

In this book of poetry, children explore the four seasons; Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, through a range of classic poetry techniques. Each poem provides opportunity for discussion of how the children experience that season through the different...

Yasha is sent to visit wicked Baba Yaga, who lives in the woods. Along the way she helps a gate with a rusty bolt, and a very hungry cat and dog. Will they repay her kindness when Yasha finds herself in trouble? Yasha and Baba is part of the Rocket...

In this information book, children learn how Helen Sharman became the first Briton to go into space when she was just 27 years old, after winning a contest! Helen's trip lasted only a week, but made her famous. Helen Sharman is part of the Rocket Phonics...

When a terrible monster lands in the marsh, the king summons champions from far and wide, but none of them seem to be able to help! Princess Flora is not keen on being the monster's breakfast, so she sails into the wet marsh with a looking glass, and a...

What's a duck's favourite snack? How do you make a cheese roll? Children will laugh out loud with this book packed with jokes and fun facts! Laugh Out Loud and Other Fun Facts is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy...

Robin Hood is persuaded to take part in the Sheriff of Nottingham's archery competition, to win a golden arrow. However, Robin quickly discovers that the competition is a trick to lure and capture him and his friends. Can Robin hatch a plan to free his...

Flora is very excited about going on a camping trip with Mum. Lots of things about the trip are great during the daytime, but as bedtime approaches, Flora notices how many things are different to being at home and she gets a jumpy bumpy feeling inside!...

Which beasts from the Greek myths were good and which ones were very bad? This simple introduction to some of Greek mythologies well-known creatures includes a summary of each character and a 'beastometer' to measure their beastly qualities! Incredible...

In this information book children learn how young Masaai boy, Richard Turere, solved a huge problem for his people when he came up with an invention to prevent lions attacking cattle. Richard and the Lions is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising...

After an Emperor banishes one of his Samurai guards in error, Tokoyo, his brave daughter, goes to find him. Along the way, she encounters some villagers who are very afraid of a terrible sea dragon. Can Tokoyo help the villagers and save her father? The...

In this non-fiction book, children explore what they might find on a nature walk and how these items can be used for interesting and useful craft projects. They also find out ways to help and conserve wildlife. My Nature Activity Book is part of the...

Sophie's grandmother is taking her to see the ballet for the very first time. Everything Sophie sees is new and exciting but what will take her breath away? Sophie Goes to the Ballet is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet...

How good is our sense of smell? Can sound travel through string? Which taste do people like best? This non-fiction book answers all these questions through simple experiments to help children understand how their super senses work! My Super Senses is...

Billy has no time or space to play football with his friends - he is building something big in his shed! Billy's project quickly increases in size so he has to move it from one bigger location to the next. Where will Billy's Something Big finally end up...

In this information book, children travel back in time to take a look at popular toys from 1924: a spinning top, a tricycle, blow football and even a Meccano set. But which 1920s toy is the best? Toys From 100 Years Ago is part of the Galaxy range of...

Kangaroo is desperate to get to 'the big red rock'. Unfortunately in her haste, she is paying no attention to what she is doing or where she is going! Can Koala catch up and save his friend? Catch up, Koala is part of the Galaxy range of books from...

How does animation work and when was invented? In this non-fiction book, children learn all about the very first Mickey Mouse cartoons, created using paper drawings, and how modern animated films are now made using computers. Amazing Animation is part of...

Vanya the Viking doesn't want to farm, sail or cook like all the other Vikings - she wants to paint! When she finds out robbers are on their way to steal all the sheep, Vanya puts a painty plan into action to scare them off. Will her plan work? Vanya the...