This book tells about the lives of four famous children's book writers: Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Anthony Horowitz and J K Rowling. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 9-10 (Year 5) Book band: Blue B Phonics phase: N/A

This book welcomes you to the Big Top and tells you about exciting circus acts. You will learn how to balance, paint your face like a clown, and make your own stilts. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: Turquoise A Phonics phase: 6

This book charts the life of George Stephenson and describes some of his inventions including his famous locomotive, the Rocket. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: Gold B Phonics phase: 6

What would it be like to be a famous pirate from long ago? This book explains what the life of a pirate was really like. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2) Book band: Purple B Phonics phase: 6

Who lives in the Arctic? This photographic information book by Sean Callery explores the Arctic and looks at how the animals and people that inhabit this frozen landscape survive there. Who lives in the Arctic? This photographic information book by Sean Callery explores the Arctic and looks at how the animals and people that inhabit this frozen landscape survive there. Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language. Photographs showing how people live in the Arctic on pages 14-15 allow children to recap the information, as well as provide a wealth of speaking and listening opportunities. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: Citizenship: Animals and us

Part of the Bug Club whole school reading programme for Reception KS1 and KS2 that transforms young readers into life-long readers. Children are instantly engaged by the characters they know and love and want to read more and more.

Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level The Tour de France is the most famous cycling race in the world. Find out how it began, what stages are involved and what prizes can be won in this informative book by Sean Callery, filled with fascinating stories and including personal input from Tour de France cyclist Geraint Thomas MBE. Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books. Text type: An information book. Curriculum links: P.E: Outdoor and adventurous activities. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Travel back in time 2,000 years to when the Iron Age Celtic tribes migrated to Britain. Find out what Britain was like before their arrival, how they set up their communities and what life was like for them as they built and defended their homes, fought, farmed and celebrated their culture. Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

Rocks - and the glittering minerals they're made of - are everywhere: the walls of your room, the cars you travel in, the mountains you climb, and the planet you live on are all rocks! In Rocks, Minerals, and Gems, readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals themselves and open up a spectacular new world. Find out all about star stones and cat's eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which mineral once poisoned an emperor, and which gems are the rarest in the world! Features a beautiful cover with special effects!

This amazing 320-page volume is the perfect guide to everything for children aged seven plus! It is packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences and the latest photography. From glaciers and galaxies to computers and chromosomes, it's sure to keep children engaged. Arranged thematically into key areas, covering core curriculum subjects, the concise text is clear, accurate and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school. Plus, a glossary and index are included along with a list of websites for further learning.

Part of the Bug Club whole school reading programme for Reception KS1 and KS2 that transforms young readers into life-long readers. Children are instantly engaged by the characters they know and love and want to read more and more.

Captain Black is the pirate king of the high seas. Learn all about the life of a pirate in this seafaring adventure!

Food chains in the grasslands - who eats, and who gets eaten? Barrington Stoke specialise in books for reluctant, struggling and dyslexic readers.

The complete seventh season of the real-time suspense drama series. The season begins with Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) being forced to stand trial for human rights violations after returning from Africa - but he is soon drafted back into action when terrorists threaten America's national security by taking control of its communication systems. As Bauer sets out to uncover who is behind the menacing plot, he discovers that an old friend, whom he believed to be dead, could be involved.

Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three forest food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which forest predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the forests of southern Asia, North America and southern Africa to find out which creatures live there... and which will make a tasty snack!

Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.

Climate change can be a difficult discussion to have with children without overwhelming or scaring them. "I Wonder Why There's a Hole in the Sky" takes a look at our planet, how we are damaging it, and what we can do to protect it, all with an accessible and child-friendly approach, appropriate questions, and lighthearted illustrations. It addresses all of the important topics such as pollution, global warming, endangered animals, climate change, and extreme weather in a gentle Q& A style that invites further discussion. It is the perfect introduction to "green" issues for young environmentalists.