This richly illustrated concertina book takes the reader from the top of a mountain spring, through varying landscapes, and follows a river's journey from its source to the sea. With a focus on the important role waterways play in human and environmental survival, The River That Flows Beside Me explores the changing landscapes along a river's journey and the habits and ecosystems that call the river their home. A follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes and The Sea Below My Toes, this visually stunning book finds the river in the rocky peaks, and tracks it as it winds its way through coniferous forest, gushes through v-shaped valleys, and roars down magnificent waterfalls. Further downstream, readers will journey with the river past beaver dams, floodplains, oxbow lakes, paddle-boarders, bridges and more. On your journey, meet the animals that call the river home, including: White-tailed deer Grizzly bears Otter Smallmouth bass Dragonflies  With a primary focus on the river's ecosystems, wildlife and geological processesThe River That Flows Beside Me also explores the way that humans interact with the river landscape, using it both to survive and also to enjoy. The beauty and variety of river landscapes are bought to life by Jo Empson's rich illustrations.  This book is part of the Look Closer series, a set of concertina books that help teach us about the mysteries and wonders that are found in the world around us.

This richly illustrated concertina book takes the reader from the top of a mountain spring, through varying landscapes, and follows a river's journey from its source to the sea. With a focus on the important role waterways play in human and environmental survival, The River That Flows Beside Me explores the changing landscapes along a river's journey and the habits and ecosystems that call the river their home. A follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes, and The Sea Below My Toes, this visually stunning book finds the river in the rocky peaks, and tracks it as it winds its way through coniferous forest, gushes through v-shaped valleys, and roars down magnificent waterfalls. Further downstream, readers will journey with the river past beaver dams, floodplains, oxbow lakes, paddle-boarders, bridges, and more. On your journey, meet the animals that call the river home, including: White-tailed deer Grizzly bears Otter Smallmouth bass Dragonflies With a primary focus on the river's ecosystems, wildlife, and geological processesThe River That Flows Beside Me also explores the way that humans interact with the river landscape, using it both to survive and also to enjoy. The beauty and variety of river landscapes are bought to life by Jo Empson's rich illustrations. This book is part of the Look Closer series, a set of concertina books that help teach us about the mysteries and wonders that are found in the world around us.

Describes the different phases of the moon.

“Hiep hoera!” skree Janneman. “Oplaas het ek my jeti!” Maar die monster grom en brom verstom: “My naam is liewe Bettie!” Kom soek saam met Janneman na die jeti. Met net 'n kaart, 'n warm mus en 'n blik spaghetti in sy rugsak, klim Janneman teen 'n berg uit en as hy bo kom, sien hy dadelik die jeti! Maar wag so bietjie...kyk net daardie lipstiffie! Kan dit regtig die jeti wees? Spaghetti with the yeti is in 2013 benoem vir die Roald Dahl funny prize. Die snaakse avontuurverhaal is nou in Philip de Vos se sprankelende Afrikaanse rymvertaling beskikbaar!

With his father suddenly struck ill, Tenji is thrust into the role he's been longing for - guiding climbers to the summit of Mount Everest. But can he convince the group that he's up to this extreme challenge?

Describes the Silk Road, including its location, geography, and use as a trade route.

Welcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school, and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes... The day of the Year 6 trip has finally arrived! But all the talk is about Sara going to a different secondary school. Sara feels miserable - she hadn't chosen to break the friendship group up! And as if things weren't daunting enough, she's selected as leader for her team's activities! Will Sara rise to the challenge? And can she lead her team to safety when it really counts? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Sara's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years

From the Look Closer series, this richly illustrated concertina book takes you on a journey through the deep dark waters, all the way down to the seabed, before floating back up to the surface. A follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes and The World Around Me, this visually stunning book ventures to the very bottom of the sea on a journey of discovery. Through the waves and into the deep, you'll spot all kinds of weird and wonderful marine creatures, explore the seabed and discover the impact humans have had on the underwater world. As you dive below the surface, past sea otters playing in fields of giant kelp, you will see sea lions and shoals of mackerel playing in the shallows, before passing orcas hunting in pods in the deeper water. As well as animals, discover the technology which is used under the sea, from scuba breathing apparatus to oil pipelines and deep sea submarines. As you reach the very bottom of the sea, the 'twilight zone' where very little light can filter through, you will meet the mysterious creatures of the deep such as Lanternfish and the luminous swell shark. This book is part of the Look Closer series, a set of concertina books which help teach us about the mysteries which can be found in the world around us.

Welcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school, and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... Something's up with Femi. He won't join in with football, he hardly speaks to his friends anymore, and he keeps going to sit by himself at break-time. All Femi's friends have noticed it, but Femi won't tell them what's wrong. All Femi can think about is his new computer game, but is it just a distraction from what's really going on? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Femi's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 10-11 Reading age: 7-8 years

Welcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... Next month is the inter-school gymnastics competition and Lexi has been asked to lead the team! But Lexi has other things on her mind ... And now all anyone talks about is the snooty new girl who has extra gym lessons, and her own gym equipment at home. It's not fair! Will things go Lexi's way at the competition, for once? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Lexi's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 9-10 Reading age: 7-8 years

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. They are packed with gorgeous colour illustrations and include inside cover notes to help adults reading with children, as well as ideas for activities related to the stories.

Book Band: Turquoise
Ideal for ages 6+

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. Asha and Tess are at the wildlife park with Tess's mum. They must wash their hands after feeding the animals, but what happens when they get too much soap? Reading age: 4-5 years

It's time for count and seek - would you like to come and play? Let's count up all the dinosaurs and see who's here today! Count and spot the silly dinosaurs in this madcap, rhyming picture book. From T. rex magicians to dancing Diplodocus, this hilarious picture book encourages children to learn basic sums through play and interactivity. As well as basic counting and sums, this book introduces children to numbers bond and fact friends for the number 6. With playful characters to spot and bouncy rhyming text, this engaging picture book is perfect for sharing with a child to support their learning in a fun way.

'This beautifully drawn book is a delightful launchpad for home learning' - Sunday Times Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of an oak tree on a hilltop as it witnesses life changing around it over the course of hundreds of years. From the time when hunters chased deer through the woodland, to when trees were cleared for farmland, to the smog and factories emerging during the industrial revolution. One majestic oak has seen it all, and now we can too. Accompanying pages at the end of the book include a timeline of events in world history across the periods featured in the poem, the life cycle of an oak tree, and prompts to help parents and children explore their own local history. 10p from every book sold goes to support the work of the National Forest.

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. 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? Reading age: 6-7 years

A funny and moving story about how a little girl copes with change after her parents separate. When Dad says that he's moving out, Lily-May feels all upside-down inside. But now Dad comes on Sundays, and they ride their bikes really fast and make secret dens together. Lily-May plays more just with Mum now, too - and when Mum's new partner Peter comes over, they play pirate ships! Sometimes, there are tricky moments - Lily-May hates it when Mum has to work late - but a birthday party with Lily-May's big fantastic family helps her realise just how many people love her. This reassuring celebration of non-nuclear families will help children to understand that they will always be loved, even if parents separate or divorce. Beautifully written in rhyme by the award-winning authors of the bestselling George's Amazing Adventures series, this uplifting story with a diverse cast of characters embraces all the positive aspects of becoming part of a blended family after a divorce or separation. Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free "Stories Aloud" audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!

Omar goes with his family to a research station in Antarctica. Omar's favourite sport is football. He hopes the new friends he meets there will like football too. But when he arrives, Peter is the only other child there, and football is hard to play in the snow! Will Omar find new interests with Peter in his snowy surroundings? Or is he bound for a boring and lonely trip?

Guess the animal from the clues, then pull a slider to reveal the answer! A brilliant non-fiction board book series perfect for little animal lovers. With vibrant energetic artwork and a friendly rhyming text, these interactive books are great for reading aloud. Each child is thinking of pet . . . What do they look like? What do they eat? And what noise do they make? Follow the simple clues, make a guess, then spot the animal hiding in the beautifully illustrated scene and pull the slider to reveal the answer! With four favourite pets to find - and animal noises too! Other titles in the series include: I'm Thinking of a Jungle AnimalI'm Thinking of a Sea Creature I'n Thinking of a Farm Animal

Guess the animal from the clues, then pull a slider to reveal the answer! A brilliant non-fiction board book series perfect for little animal lovers. With vibrant energetic artwork and a friendly rhyming text, these interactive books are great for reading aloud. Each child is thinking of sea creature . . . What do they look like? What do they eat? And what noise do they make? Follow the simple clues, make a guess, then spot the animal hiding in the beautifully illustrated scene and pull the slider to reveal the answer! With four favourite sea creatures to find - and animal noises too! Other titles in the series include: I'm Thinking of a Pet I'm Thinking of a Jungle Animal I'n Thinking of a Farm Animal

Get ready to explore the world of William Shakespeare! Your guide is Kit, one of Shakespeare's oldest friends. He will show you around the famous Globe Theatre in London, and tell you the story of the man behind the plays, from his early childhood and his schooldays, to the incredible legacy of his writing. You'll also get to act out some scenes from his best-known plays, including Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Macbeth! Read on, and you'll discover why Shakespeare is considered to be one of the greatest writers ever. The Life and Work of Shakespeare is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Reading age: 10-11 years

Welcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... The first week back has barely started and Carter is already having a tough time. As if things couldn't get any worse, the new teacher has put him in a reading group with people he doesn't even know! Carter is angry and upset but can't find a way to express his feelings. Will Mr Ali's new singing group help Carter to find his voice? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Carter's Story is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11. Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills. Interest age: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. Finn is sure he heard something outside in the night, but what is it? He and his friends are determined to find out, but it's not easy to spot something in the dark. Can Finn and his friends uncover the mystery of the bump in the night - and save it from danger? Reading age: 6-7 years

Finn, Asha, Rav and Tess are in the countryside. They all want to sit on the rock, but there's a lot to fit on and it's not very big... On the Rock 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: 4-5 years

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 144 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. The class are having a great time painting a mural on a huge wall at school with the help of a local artist. What are they painting ... and will it be ready in time for parents' evening? Reading age: 5-6 years