China is a country that has enchanted people for thousands of years. It is a country of vast mountain ranges, legendary rivers, arid deserts and icy winters. And with a population of over 1.3 billion people, it is also home to giant pandas, Siberian tigers and dancing (human) dragons! In this guide you will discover many fascinating facts about the culture and history of China, including ... - How to make noodles by hand, and which province has the spiciest cuisine - The different languages spoken, and how Chinese children learn to read and write - Why the Great Wall of China was built and just how long it actually is - Famous myths and legends, and the significance of dragons and the Jade Emperor - And how rapidly China has modernised, creating several enormous 'megacities' After reading this book, you will want to jump on a plane and visit this incredible country. Welcome to China! Welcome to China 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

Join us on our mission to discover how people have explored space in the past, what they are doing today and what's next for space travel! Read about the very first satellite launched into space; astronauts walking on the Moon; space stations where people live for months at a time; and constructing homes on Mars! This book is packed full of facts about how people find out about different planets, the hunt for alien life and plans to make exploring space easy for everyone! Maybe you would like to explore space one day? That day could be sooner than you think! Exploring Space 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. Astro books for Mercury/Purple band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. 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: 7-8 Reading age: 6-7 years

After years of trying, people have finally made it to the red planet, Mars. Cities have been built and families have arrived to start their new lives. This is the story of one of the first children to be born on Mars: Kai. The Mars landscape is harsh and it's too risky for children to play outside. But when Kai finally gets the chance to go out and explore, he suddenly finds himself fighting against the many dangers of the red planet... Life on Mars 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. Astro books for Venus/Gold band are also highly-decodable so ideal for extra phonics practice. 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: 7-8 Reading age: 6-7 years

"I've gone into the game. I can't help them from outside and I can't not try. I know it's a risk but there's no other choice. I love you both." These are Jay's dad's final words before he enters the mysterious game-world that he created. The game that has now started trapping play-testers - kids - and hooking them into the game. Jay's dad has gone in to try to save them, but what if his dad needs saving, too? Jay knows he has no choice but to go in after him and enter a world where danger lurks around every corner. Deadly Game 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

Fascinating fictional retelling of the events that led to the tragedy of the Titanic, based on documents from the National Archives and written by bestselling author Tony Bradman and his son Tom. A Belfast boy is terrified of getting a job in the dockyard where the Titanic is being built, and where his father died. Instead he gets a job on the ship, where he thinks his biggest problem is his rivalry with a fellow ship's boy who calls him a coward. On the night the unsinkable ship meets the iceberg, he must find out how brave he really is.

This exciting story brings the tale of the great fire of London to life for young readers. When Will Farriner wakes to the sound of crackling flames and the smell of smoke, he knows something is terribly wrong! As his family escape the flames engulfing their bakery, Will realises he must stop the fire from spreading. But what can be done before all of London goes up in smoke? Full of adventure and danger, this short text is suitable for struggling readers but engaging enough to give confident readers a quick, fun read. Suitable for use in schools as guided reading texts or for reading independently.

Our international primary reading series will help your learners become confident, independent readers. All Fox wants is his breakfast but everyone is hiding from Tiger. Can he make a plan to find food and save everyone? Purple Band books include storylines that often reflect character and author viewpoint, providing opportunities to discuss character motivation and response. Story language is developed further with phrases found in traditional tales and storytelling like 'Long, long ago' and 'Once upon a time'. Contains full teaching support including learning outcomes, curriculum links and follow-up activities.

This exciting story brings the gunpowder plot to life for young readers. Cecil the spymaster and his assistant, Jack, learn of a new plot to kill the king. They are determined to catch the plotters in the act. The trouble is, where do they begin their search? Full of secrets, excitement and danger, this short text is suitable for struggling readers but engaging enough to give confident readers a quick, fun read. Suitable for use in schools as guided reading texts or for reading independently.

Our international primary reading series will help your learners become confident, independent readers. An ideal way to add to your reading collection, our Band Packs include every title within your chosen level. Explore the range of exciting fiction and non-fiction at Purple Band including Pterosaur!, Sinbad and The Roc, Going on a Plane and King Fox. Purple Band books include storylines that often reflect character and author viewpoint, providing opportunities to discuss character motivation and response. Story language is developed further with phrases found in traditional tales and storytelling like 'Long, long ago' and 'Once upon a time'.