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This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

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Discover Ancient Greece and write about it!Find out about life in ancient Greece, from Greek culture and language, to philosophers, myths and gods. Read about the origins of democracy, the all-important Olympic Games and the famous Battle of Marathon. Ideal for readers aged 9+, the Writing History series combines written evidence from the past with engaging writing activities to explore the fascinating worlds of ancient civilisations. Children can learn exciting facts and be inspired to write their own historical documents including diary entries, recipes, letters, speeches and much more!

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YOU are a highly trained ninja. When your village is attacked by a warlord called Raiden, only you can stop him. This is a title in the interactive I HERO Immortals series - where the reader is the hero! In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny!Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves), and illustrated by comics legend, Jack Lawrence.

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YOU are the Blue Unicorn, and you live in the Rainbow Isle. Evil Empress, Yin Yang, wants to steal all the colour from you world, and she's captured your friend the Red Unicorn. You have to find a way to stop her wicked plans!This is a title in the interactive I HERO Immortals series - where the reader is the hero! In each adventure the reader makes a choice that affects how the story progresses - it really is 'decide-your-own-destiny!Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore (more commonly known as the 2Steves), and illustrated by comics legend, Jack Lawrence.

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Get to grips with facts about endangered animals and then become a word wizard and dazzle everyone with your newfound knowledge.Write On is a high interest information series with a difference, designed to help the newly independent reader become a confident writer, perfect for the 7-11 age group. Eye-catching photos and accessible text help build knowledge. Top writing tips and 'wow' words inspire easy to achieve writing projects, a fantastic way to improve literacy skills.

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Blast Through the Past takes a look at some of the weird jobs people in the past had to do and the skills they needed to order to explore new lands, win battles or make amazing breakthroughs in science. Get under the skin of the most famous and infamous, the cleverest and some of the the barmiest people who have shaped history.Take a chronological look at a whole host of ancient warriors. From the earliest civilisations of ancient Sumer, to the seafaring exploits of the Vikings, blast around the world visiting the fighting pharaohs, the fearless Spartans, the ruthless Romans and their love of Gladiators entertaining them in staged battles, the bloodthirsty Mayans and more. Discover if you would have had what it takes to be a legionnaire, a wild celtic warrior or even be as successful a leader as Alexander the Great!Blast Through the Past is a series aimed at children aged 8+.

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This book simply sets out some guidelines for young children for how to keep safe without stopping the fun! It explores topics such as crossing the road, water, bike riding, bullying and stranger danger. Our Special World is a series of books offering a simple text and photographs that help young children learn about the world around them. The books seek to show the diverse nature of the world with lots of photographs of children with a disability and from different ethnic backgrounds. Each book includes questions to promote speaking and listening skills. They are perfect for early years learning.

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What do you get when you cross a monster Viking baby who won''t stop growing, two kids, a Viking clan and a very big stinky nappy? This book of course! Hold on to your nose as Erik and Freya battle to keep Olf under control, feed him and stop him crying (because he floods the village). Tommy Donbavand''s Funny Shorts is a series of full-colour, rip-roaring reads for kids that will have them bawling with laughter. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get kids reading with confidence. EDGE - for books kids can''t put down.

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So, your parents have been turned into toddlers by a cranky scientist called Professor Troppy. She invented ''Born Again'' cream, which promised to keep people young (they just didn''t realise HOW young). What are you going to do? Phone the police - they''re toddlers. Call the army - they''re toddlers. Even the Royal Family are toddlers! This is exactly what happened to Bobby and Gail, two utterly unloved kids out to save the day. Tommy Donbavand''s Funny Shorts is a series of colour illustrated, chapter-based readers published by Franklin Watts EDGE designed to get kids reading with confidence.

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A fun book for young children that helps them identify birds and their habitats.If you are into bird watching, want to identify common birds or just want to get outdoors and understand nature, this book is for you. It is packed with photos of birds and information about how you can be a great bird-spotter in different habitats from a park or garden to woodland or the seaside. Plus there are fun puzzles and challenges throughout the book, which will help you develop your observation and spotting skills, ready for the great outdoors.It is part of The Great Nature Hunt a series of books for children aged 7+ which are a great resource for the Science curriculum. They help children make systematic and careful observations, gather data and record their findings. Each book is full of puzzles and challenges through which children can learn, while having fun.

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Attractive, exciting hands-on guides to contemporary art forms.

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Find out all about Christmas and have some fun making cards, presents and decorations with this first Christmas book for children aged 6+. Each craft activity has clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions. Ideas include your own personalised advent calendar, quick and easy Christmas cards, angel decorations and a delicious yule log. The book includes an illustrated re-relling of the Christmas story. Facts about Christmas are also included so it's perfect for projects and homework.

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All is quiet on the street - but, hold on, is that a T-rex and her children lurking behind you? And what is Diplodocus doing tangled in electricity cables? Discover the dinosaurs and what life might be like if they really roamed our streets today.

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An interactive book that challenges children to help a family of bears tidy up, then flip the half-page flap and find out if they are right!

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Fact-packed, fun-packed books full of mind-boggling lists, quizzes and stats - certain to be an instant hit!

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The Planktown Pirates are back! This time they want to show off their musical talents in a local talent competition. However, they don't have much musical talent, and they don't realise that they are up against their arch enemies the Gruseome Crew, who are bound to cause trouble!Race Ahead with Reading is the perfect introduction to reading chapters with brand new page turning reads in five short bite size chapters, to encourage children to take the driving seat with their reading.

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Take on the role of the hero and save the world in this fully interactive, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.YOU are Olympian, a powerful superhero who was born on Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods.You have been sent to protect the good people of River City from Doctor Robotic, who is turning people into mind-slaves. You will have to face flying terrobots, crawler robots, rhinobot tanks and an army of mind-slaves before you meet your enemy Doctor Robotic and bring him to justice.Part of the I:Hero Immortals series - where the hero never dies! If you become trapped simply call on the Olympic flame to save you and begin your adventure again. Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve SkidmoreAge appropriate for 6 to 8 year olds and more sensitive readers. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a special font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.

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From early pioneers of space travel to potential missions of the future - the story of humans in space makes for fascinating reading.

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From early pioneers of space travel to potential missions of the future - the story of humans in space makes for fascinating reading.

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A range of simple arts and crafts projects as well as fun activities to help children discover new things about their environment and the seasons at the same time as being active and having fun.

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Find out all about the people who live and work beside the seaside, and keep an eye out for buckets and spades along the way!The Beside the Seaside series looks at specific aspects of daily life by the sea, whether examining plant and animal habitats, exploring the different jobs people do, looking at types of buildings and structures, or comparing a holiday by the sea in the past and present day.In Seaside Jobs you'll learn about lifeguards, who keep us safe by the sea, seaside shopkeepers, selling postcards and rubber rings, and sporty surf instructors who help to keep us fit and healthy. From entertainment and recreation to security and cleanliness, there are plenty of roles to explore.An essential set of books for learning about all aspects of the seaside, and a perfect teaching tool for Key Stage 1 or children aged 5+

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Britain has been home to world-leading engineers, inventors, architects and designers who have changed the way Britain and the world works. In this book discover some key feats of engineering that have taken place in Britain or have been created by British innovators since prehistoric times until today. Find out have all played a part in shaping the history of Britain, and what they tell us about the different periods of our history.The book is part of 'A history of Britain in 12 ...', a series which examines 12 items that are key to British history from the Stone Age to present day. The series helps students understand chronology and the idea of continuity and change. By focusing on different objects, it also encourages the reader to understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources and to gain knowledge of the methods of historical enquiry.

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A colourful series full of creative ideas for children to make their own crafts.

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Travel back in time for an amazing stone age adventure! Learn to shape flints, carve bones and tickle trout; join in a mammoth hunt and wild dances in flickering torchlight. Discover for yourself just how clever our stone age ancestors were! Includes notes and activities to support the new primary curriculum.The Wonderwise series presents facts in a way that will inspire young children's imaginations about the world around them. Wonderwise is an award-winning series of information books, perfect for introducing younger children to non-fiction.

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This series ties into many different school science topics and will teach students a huge amount about science without feeling textbook-like. The magazine style layout of these high-interest topics is designed for maximum appeal.

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This series is a great introduction to the joys and responsibilities of keeping popular pets.

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A collection of short stories perfect for children aged seven from the world''s best loved storyteller!This exiting collection is brimming with adventure and magic! From a pixie painting flowers to the moon falling out of the sky, there''s something for everyone in these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world''s favourite storyteller.These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain''s favourite children''s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.***Enid Blyton and Enid Blyton''s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyr

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'This isn't my home. Haven't had a proper home since ...This is just somewhere I'll be resting my bones for a week and maybe a bit. This time next year you'll forget who I am. I haven't got a diddly where I'll be by then. But I'm used to it'Naomi has bounced around the care system for far too long. When she's placed with the Goldings, an emergency foster home, her expectations are already on the floor. But sometimes connections find you where you least expect them.Home Girl is fast-paced and funny, tender, tragic and full of courage - just like Naomi. It is award-winning author Alex Wheatle's most moving and personal novel to date.'Studded with Wheatle's characteristic slang, Naomi's story is both heartbreaking and hilarious, offering no easy happy endings, but a flickering sense of hope.' Guardian

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***Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize***WELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ... Round these ends, it's hard to hold on to your dreams.Life's a constant hustle for Mo. Her mum's boyfriend Lloyd is just another man who likes to beat down women; the South Crong streets are fraught with hazards and nasty G's; and when it comes to matters of the heart . . . she's still hung up on Sam.No wonder she's vexed so much of the time. Thank god her sistrens, Elaine and Naomi, are on her side: if one of them falls then they all fall.But when badness goes down and a life is left hanging in the balance, Mo has to face her hot urge for revenge . . . and she might end up losing more than she wins.'full of humour and tenderness' Patrice Lawrence

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Back to the Future meets To All the Boys in this thrilling new YA time-travel romance by award-winning author Maurene Goo. Samantha Kang has always butted heads with her mom, Priscilla, who is a first-generation Korean American, a former high school cheerleader and expects Sam to want the same all-American nightmare. Meanwhile, Sam is a girl of the times who has no energy for clichéd high school aspirations. After a huge fight, Sam is desperate to get away from Priscilla, but instead, finds herself thrown back. Way back. To her shock, Sam lands in the '90s . . . alongside a 17-year-old Priscilla. Now, Sam has to deal with outdated tech, regressive '90s attitudes, and a time-crossed romance with the right guy in the wrong era.With the clock ticking, Sam must figure out how to fix things with Priscilla or risk being trapped in an analog world forever. Sam's blast to the past has her questioning everything she thought she knew about her mom . . . and herself."No one can blend family, humor, satire, and love into a single perfect story like Maurene Goo can . . ." Marie Lu, No.1 New York Times bestselling author"the fresh, funny, yet profoundly thoughtful time travel story you didn't know you needed-but trust me, you definitely do . . ." Veronica Roth, New York Times bestselling author"Funny and big-hearted, romantic, and delightfully unexpected in the best way" Nicola Yoon, No.1 New York Times bestselling author

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From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin comes a brand-new tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, stylishly illustrated in black and white, and perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enola Holmes and Knives Out.When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle is murdered on his 90th birthday at his country estate, every one of his gathered family members is a suspect. Trapped by a snowstorm with no way to contact the police, it''s up to his mettlesome granddaughter, Edna, and her trusted tortoise, Charles Darwin, to determine whodunnit!Full of head-scratching clues, page-turning twists and a lot people acting suspiciously this is the first in a funny, spoofy middle-grade murder mystery series from bestselling author Alex T. Smith.

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Meet Elepop, the magical baby elephant who blows rainbow bubbles from her trunk! Her new owner, Princess Ivy, is the BIGGEST overthinker. So when Ivy and Elepop are invited to Twinkleton's Magical Pet Parade, Princess Ivy immediately starts to fret about everything that could go wrong. And when Ivy starts to worry, something very strange begins to happen to Elepop's bubbles . . .A magical picture book about dealing with worries and talking about our feelings, filled with friendship and fun. From the creators of Pugicorn and Kitticorn.*WITH A SPECIAL SHINY COVER*Pay another visit to The Magic Pet Shop:PugicornPugicorn and the Christmas WishPugicorn and HugicornStarwhalLa-La-LlamaPandarinaKitticornStarwhal

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Monsieur Roscoe and his goldfish, Fry, are off on the holiday of a lifetime - and you're invited too! From the multi-award-winning, bestselling illustrator of Oi Frog! and The Lion Inside.Now in a sturdy board book format, for even the littlest of learners.Monsieur Roscoe is going on holiday! Join him and his goldfish, Fry, as they camp, ski and sail their way through the journey of a lifetime, making friends and learning lots of new French words along the way.A fun and colourful board book from the bestselling illustrator of Oi Frog! and The Lion Inside, Monsieur Roscoe will make learning French exciting for the youngest children.

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'The middle grade book everyone's going to be obsessed with this summer' Louie Stowell, author of LokiFor fans of ONWARD and A Monster Calls, this is an unmissable illustrated story about grief and love for young readers 9 and up.Sadé has always loved escaping to her imaginary, rainbow-bright world. When her mum dies, the colours in her mind fade like old jeans, and her shadow beasts appear: Tiger with black claws, Hen with cracked feathers, Fox with giant hind legs and Lion with piercing blue eyes. The shadow beasts are trouble. They follow Sadé to school and cause chaos wherever they go. Then Sadé joins a grief support group to work through her emotions, and slowly her beasts retreat. But just as it's her turn to perform her poetry at the school talent show, they're back, larger and stronger than ever ... can Sadé find the words to remember her mum in her own unique way, and banish her shadow beasts for good?'A real ode to the power of creativity...' L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency

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Discover the Magic Faraway Tree and explore the amazing lands it can lead to! An irresistible new story by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, set in a much-loved world. Three kids, Milo, Mia and Birdy, are on a countryside holiday when they wander into an Enchanted Wood. Among the whispering leaves, there is a beautiful tree that stands high above the rest. The Magic Faraway Tree is home to remarkable creatures including a fairy called Silky, her best friend Moonface and more. Birdy is delighted to find that fairies are real. Even her older brother and sister are soon won over by the magic of the Faraway Tree and the extraordinary places they discover above it, including the Land of Unicorns. But not every land is so much fun. Danger looms in the Land of Dragons. Will Moonface's magic work in time to save the children?The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was Jacqueline Wilson's own favourite book as a young child. Now Britain's favourite contemporary children's author, creator of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker, revisits this glorious magical world, weaving a brand-new story perfect for the next generation of young readers. Discover the magic!

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