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 than the people inside them! You'll discover, step-by-step, how to reach the Moon (and of course how to get home safely!), as well as many fascinating facts, such as what a 'vomit comet', 'snoopy caps' and 'bunny hopping' have to do with the Moon mission. How to Land on the Moon 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

Millions of bags of rubbish are thrown away every day! That’s a lot of rubbish! Bin lorries are hard at work picking up this rubbish. They carry it to landfills and other places. Young readers will learn about the types of bin lorries, their main parts and how they work.

Say goodbye to boredom with this globe-spanning guide to the world’s favourite children’s games, to play by yourself, with family or friends!  Let's Play is a joyfully illustrated collection of games from all around the world for you to discover and enjoy. Games for one player to five players, and even large groups, are clearly explained and provide endless opportunities for playful adventure, alongside a resource for learning about cultures and traditions from countries across the globe. The exciting array of games includes: solo puzzle games like Jegichagi (South Korea)  big party game Catch the Dragon’s Tail (China) head-to-head Kolowis Awithlaknannai boardgame (Zuni Native American) hilarious Oonch Neech (a variation of Tag from Pakistan) Additional sections give you the background to classic games like tag and hide-and-seek and talk you through making games of your own. Vibrant illustrations from Monica Andino carefully demonstrate the steps of the games, whilst bringing to life the fun and joy they offer. The possibilities are endless, and with this book, the fun will be, too!

Why do humans look like they do? What will we look like in the future? Why do some species of animals die out where others thrive? Our Hairy Past takes a fun look at evolution and inheritance in animals and humans from prehistoric times to the present day and beyond. Discover the scientific theories of Darwin and Wallace, plus the discoveries of palaeontologists and other key figures such as Mary Anning. Learn about some incredible species of animals that have developed fascinating characteristics and traits in order to survive. And read all about humans and how we have changed and evolved from our prehistoric ancestors and how we are adapting to our changing world.

What is it like to live in or visit Sri Lanka? What makes Sri Lanka’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Sri Lankan people.

The world is full of colourful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and their behaviour.

Which Anglo-Saxon places or remains still exist in the UK today? And what do they tell us about how the Anglo-Saxons lived? This book takes a tour around of some of these places, giving a fascinating glimpse of how Anglo-Saxons built their houses and communities as well as showing why they are significant.

Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions.

A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do they need to survive? Find out how people around the world prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards to floods, people can be ready for anything.

How fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather.

You have eyelashes. Your dog has eyelashes. But fish don’t! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about fish, including their body parts and behaviour.

What is it like to live in or visit Argentina? What makes Argentina’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Argentinian people.

What is it like to live in or visit Guatemala? What makes Guatemala’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Guatemalan people.

Weather is always changing. It can be unpredictable. But even with all the changes, some patterns can be found. Learn how meteorologists use tools and systems to measure and predict these patterns. Find out how these patterns influence weather around the world.

A car breaks down on the motorway. It won’t go. What vehicle can help? A breakdown truck! Breakdown trucks carry broken vehicles to garages so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about breakdown trucks, their main parts and how these important vehicles are used.

People don't sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don't need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.

What is it like to live in or visit South Korea? What makes South Korea’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of South Korean people.

Spiders live everywhere! We even find them inside our homes. But how do they get way up on the ceiling? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out about spiders, including their body parts and behaviour.

Unearth our ancient world, continent by continent, with this amazing kids atlas. Explore over 40 historical cultures, societies and civilizations from across the planet. Mind-blowing maps bring history to life and show the rise and fall of mighty empires over time. Plus discover where the remains of our planet’s ancient history can be found today! From the Persian Empire to Ancient China, the Stone Age to Ancient Egypt, this definitive guide to our ancient world takes kids on a tour across our historical planet and explains the movement of early humans; the first settlements; lost civilizations; archaeologists at work; technological innovations; writing systems and so much more. Bursting with vibrant imagery and original artwork, budding history buffs can use the awesome maps and timeline to navigate their way through our fascinating past.  Inside Amazing Ancient World Atlas: - Comprehensive historical coverage for kids arranged continent by continent from the evolution of humans to extinct tribes, epic empires and even the world’s first superpower - Lost cultures, civilizations and societies explained with historical and geographical context to support comprehension and learning - Handy maps, original artwork and wow-factor photographs to keep young readers entertained - Weird and wonderful historical facts for kids to impress their friends with - Covers cultures, civilizations and societies across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Pacific Amazing Ancient World Atlas is the third in Lonely Planet Kids’ Amazing Atlas series (including the Amazing World Atlas and the Amazing Night Sky Atlas), written by Nancy Dickmann with expert insights from Dr John Haywood, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain. Perfect for learning at home, in the classroom or being given as a gift, curious minds will cherish this treasury of ancient history.   About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Use your Magic Magnifying Glass to see inside the most fascinating place of all: the human body! See how the heart beats, the lungs breathe and muscles can keep us moving as you explore the inner workings of your amazing body. With your amazing x-ray magnifying glass, you'll be able to peer beneath the surface and examine muscles, nerves, organs and bones. On each spread, read all about different aspects of the human body, from the hair on your head to the tips of your toes, skin cells to skeletons and so much more. Discover how each bit of you has a job to do and how they work together to get it done. Then, get the inside story on each organ, bone and muscle using your special x-ray magnifying glass (included). With real scientific detail and a fun novelty twist, Magic Magnifying Glass: My Amazing Body is the perfect introduction to anatomy for the budding biologist. This hands-on interactive exploration book is sure to delight any curious 6-8 year-old, boys and girls alike.

A mud track in the woods is covered with thick mud and big bumps. What vehicle can get through? An All-Terrain Vehicle or ATV! All-terrain vehicles have wide, bumpy tyres that provide good grip on all types of land. Young readers will find out about the types of ATVs, their main parts and how these versatile vehicles can be used for work and fun.

What is it like to live in or visit Turkey? What makes Turkey’s culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Turkish people.

You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the bus! Buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to work, to shops and more. They are hard at work in all types of weather. Young readers will learn about the main parts of buses, how they work and why they are important to the people who ride them.