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Nip and Nap are two tiny aliens that are exploring Earth in their space pod. As they travel through a desert, their space pod gets far too hot! They land near a wooden cabin where they find a cold water tap. Can they cool down enough to blast off again?...

Ruff the dog loves to run. But his owner, Raff, can't keep up and has to sit down on a rock. Will Ruff be able to get Raff up and back home in time for dinner? (Letter-sounds featured: r h b f ff l) Ruff Runs is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic...

Kal the hippo, Dan the lion and Mum the meerkat try to reach the tastiest leaves at the top of a tree, but none of them can. Will Ed the giraffe reach these tasty tips for them? (Letter-sounds featured: c k ck e u r) Ed's Neck is part of the Rocket...

Nip and Nap are two tiny aliens that are exploring Earth in their space pod. When Kim the cat spots Nap in her house, she chases after him! Will Nap get back to the pod in time? (Letter-sounds featured: g o c k ck e) Get to the Pod! is part of the Rocket...

Tap, tap, tap! Mim and Dan pin colourful shapes onto boards. What pictures would you make with the shapes? (Letter-sounds featured: t i p n m d) Tap the Pins is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket...

Nim and Dad go to the soft play centre. Nim plays in the ball pit, then Dad falls in! Have you ever played somewhere like this? (Letter-sounds featured: t i p n m d) Go In, Nim! is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from...

Oh no! Mop is Sam's favourite toy, but the tag is missing! Can Dad help find the tag? (Letter-sounds featured: p n m d g o) No Tag! is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that...

Wildlife is all around us, even in our towns and cities. From frogs to foxes, and spiders to squirrels, see what you can spot! This book will tell you all about the animals who visit and live in our urban spaces, from the things they eat, to the ways...

Mog and Pog are cleaning the pod where they live. The button on Pog's apron pops off. Mog pins the apron, but then pricks her finger. Who will they turn to for help? (Letter-sounds featured: p n m d g o). Mog and Pog is part of the Rocket Phonics...

Come with us on a journey through time to discover the moments that made football. Each chapter in this book is about a match that helped make football popular - from the first FA Cup final in 1872, to England's Lionesses winning the European final in...

Rama and Sita are a happy couple until Ravana, the demon king, decides he wants Sita for himself, and tricks Rama so he can kidnap her. Rama is determined to get his wife back and Hanuman agrees to help him. But battling against a demon with a...

Akeenah's life is turned upside down when she and her mum have to escape from their house after hearing the thudding sound of the Steel Donkey outside. She doesn't want to leave Elverton to go to Uncle Joseph's, but it might be the only way to stop the...

School has finished for the day, but Ashwin, Naya, Jo and her younger brother, Eddie, find themselves trapped inside as it transforms. Things get worse when Eddie is swept over a waterfall. The children realise some strange magic is at play as they...

Skye can't wait to show Farida and Liam the secret she discovered this summer - that she can travel in time through Room 14 at her family's hotel. Soon the three friends try it together, but there's nothing there when they arrive! It turns out everything...

In 1913, Sir Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to Antarctica. Disaster struck when his famous ship, Endurance, plunged deep into the icy waters of the Weddell Sea. Shackleton led his crew on a dramatic escape across ice and sea in one of the greatest...

Psychologists have discovered that one of the best ways of being mentally healthy is to understand and talk about your feelings. Taking care of your mental health is as important as being physically fit and healthy. Try to recognise your feelings. Learn...

Rosie is excited to take her horse, Ruby, to the festival in Kendale. It's a very special day, especially as her whole family is going and that's a lot of people! But Rosie learns the festival may not continue if there are any problems and the local...

It's time to put on your dancing shoes! Dancing is a great way to feel good, keep fit, and make friends. There are so many different dance styles from all over the world for you to discover. Whether you're young or old, bold or shy, dance is for everyone...

The Digby and Marvel Detective Agency is desperate for a new mystery to solve, so when Digby discovers a scribbled note saying 'Where is the Promise Tree?, they are determined to help. They meet Lyla-Blue, who has a key she needs to return - but who does...

Dinosaurs are really famous. We see them in movies. We read about them in books and magazines. There are even dinosaur action figures and cuddly toys. This is pretty impressive, especially when you think that the last land-living dinosaurs died out 66...

Matthias lives in Israel and spends as much time as he can investigating the Roman spies he's sure are in his neighbourhood. But when he and his family hear that Jesus is on his way, they set off to find him. Forget the Romans - Matthias wants to meet...

Garbayn is very impatient, especially compared to his older brother, Bayri. Garbayn wants to have adventures and hunt with fire more than anything else, but Bayri tells him he must wait until he's ready and has learned how to do it properly. The younger...

Travel alongside an explorer in his worldwide search for the mysterious and elusive creature known in Tibet as the Yeti. Through swamps, up mountains, across rivers and deep into forests, analyse different clues and pick up the trail to try and prove...

Read about six inspiring feminist Game Changers, from Mary Wollstonecraft, one of the very first to argue that women should have equal rights with men, and Sojourner Truth, who fought against slavery as well as for women's rights, to Sophia Duleep Singh,...

Skye's bored, so she decides to go to Room 14 of the hotel where she and her family live - and sure enough, she gets to time travel again, this time to 1981! It's the first London Marathon and Skye finds herself helping Davey, whose sister Emma is too...

Read about seven amazing entrepreneurs, from Boulton and Watt, who revolutionised the steam engine, to George Lucas, who transformed film-making. Learn more about the determination and resilience of these incredible people who have created many of the...

Alfie is fed up of making new friends in every place he and his family move to, because he always feels so sad when he has to leave them behind. He decides he'll keep to himself at his new school. However, his classmate, Noah, seems determined to get to...

Harry Houdini was the world's most famous magician and escapologist. He was so good at escaping from things that people thought he must have magical powers. But how did he fool his audiences and why is he still so famous today. The Amazing Houdini is...

Saffy, Haroun and Yasmine are used to their parents getting themselves into trouble on holiday, but when their family end up in a mysterious forest, even they are shocked by the strange things they encounter. When their parents go missing, will the...

Marvel is so desperate for a pet rabbit that she has asked her foster mother if she can please have one exactly 642 and a half times. When her birthday comes around, she's overjoyed to get her wish, but by the time her cake has been eaten, Houdini the...

Come and take a tour in the Woza bus across the Rainbow Nation: South Africa! Along the way, we'll find out all about this country's amazing landscapes, wildlife, people, history and traditions. From deserts to mountains, lions to hyenas and artists to...

When the Emperor of China has a competition to decide who will rule the country after him, it seems like Jun has a great chance of winning. Children are given a seed to grow, and Jun is the best gardener around. But what will happen when Jun's seed won't...

Not all habitats are lush, green rainforests and deep, blue oceans. Visit any corner of Earth - from fiery volcanoes to gloomy caves - and you'll find oodles of living things! What's it like to live your whole life up a reindeer's nostril. How do you...

Discover the story of Prophet Muhammad, who only wanted to help people, but was chased away from his home city of Makkah. The Prophet fled hundreds of miles towards Madinah, but could he escape those who hunted him along the way? What happened when he...

After her first time-travel adventure to 1941, Skye wonders if she'll be able to travel into the past again. But sure enough, Skye is transported back again - this time, to 1905! There, Skye meets Lucy and her palaeontologist mum, and goes with them to...

Jack doesn't like school very much, but he does love creating his own comic books. He wishes he could do more drawing at school, but instead he's stuck in lessons next to Isaac. He is always butting in, even when Jack knows the answer to something. Can...

Read about six magnificent medical Game Changers, from Edward Jenner, who brought an end to smallpox, to Mary Seacole, whose nursing skills and resilience improved and saved many lives. Learn more about these magnificent medics, whose discoveries and...

Jacqueline is an ordinary, boring girl, according to her little brother, Humphrey. He is always in trouble for breaking things, blowing things up or melting things, while Jacqueline quietly gets on with her homework, helps with the dishes and walks their...

Mary Anning is one of the greatest fossil hunters who ever lived. Even as a young girl, she discovered fossilised bones of ancient creatures that people didn't even know existed, and was the first to work out their significance. In spite of a very...

Digby dreams of winning the Golden Dance Cup of Excellence, but suddenly it disappears from the ballet studio, right under everyone's noses. Now, Digby and Marvel have another mystery to uncover - and quickly - but will they be able to figure out the...

Come with Reza on a tour of all the interesting things in his Guyanese kitchen. We'll learn about weather, plants and crops of the Caribbean that help to create the wonderful flavours of Caribbean cooking. Read about the fruits, herbs and spices and all...

Sleepovers can be great fun, but there's a lot to think about if you want it to go well. In this book, you'll find ideas about where everyone can sleep, the games you can play, the food you will eat, and the things you need to think about to make sure...

What's inside your fridge? Perhaps some smelly cheese or bright green broccoli? And where does it all come from? In this book, you will discover which foods travel from a faraway field to reach your fork, as well as learning surprising facts about how...

There are thousands of different festivals around the world. Some festivals are based on religion or celebrate ancient traditions, while others are all about creativity and fun! Join Akari and Jun as they take you through a colourful calendar of fun and...

How is underwater hockey played, where would you go skibobbing, and which animals enjoy flyball? Find the answers to these questions as you explore the wonderful world of unusual sports. Learn all about some fantastic, fun sporting activities that will...

The Golden Age of Islam was an important period of history. Mathematicians, inventors, astronomers and scientists made incredible discoveries and inventions, which have shaped the world we live in today. Join your guide, Rehan, to nd out all about these...

Have you ever wanted to make your own comic? Well, now you can! Join Comix, your friendly alien guide, as he tells you all about: how stories are told through pictures the very first comic books ever made the people who work on comics behind the scenes...

The king is a terrible man who wants everyone in the land to be scared of him. He's furious when the Buddha arrives in his city and starts teaching everyone how to become happy. But when the king begins feeling dreadful and getting horrible, painful...