Who built a space port for aliens? Who lost the lost city of Atlantis? What's a Big Foot? Do Yeti exist? And what's the secret of the Great Pyramid of Khufu? These are some of the ancient mysteries we still need to solve. Get the facts. Got that? Then read "Doorway to Demons", a story about what happens when you're the good guy and the bad guy. "Ancient Mysteries" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Weird Creatures and Body Art to Sharks and Killer Plants - these are topics kids just love to read ab... read more
Are there really witches and wizards? How do you chop someone in half? Who was Houdini? Find out about superstitions, spells and magic through the ages, and the best magic tricks of all. Got the facts? Then read "The Disappearance", a story about a very bad magician. "Magic" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Ancient Mysteries and Body Art to Sharks and Great Gadgets - these are topics kids just love to read about! Each book kicks off with a fascinating fact finding section which is followed up by ... read more
How can plants be killers? Which plants contain deadly poisons? What happens if you eat a poisonous mushroom? Find out about the Tree of Death, meat-eating plants and the most deadly plant in the world. Got the facts? Then read "The Hungry Plant", and find out what happens to plant-crazy Mr Potts. "Killer Plants" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Ancient Mysteries and Body Art to Sharks and Great Gadgets - these are topics kids just love to read about! Each book kicks off with a fascinating fact f... read more
What goes on inside the earth? How do we know? And what have we found? Find out about amazing caves, treasures and fossils deep underground. Discover how humans have tunnelled under the surface and built an entire city. Got the facts? Then read "The Railway Ghost", a story about a scary, dark tunnel! Where does it go? "Inside the Earth" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Ancient Mysteries and Body Art to Sharks and Killer Plants - these are topics kids just love to read about! Each book kicks off w... read more
Spiders, snakes, ghosts - everyone's frightened of something. But why is fear a good thing? And what about people who have phobias? Or those who are addicted to fear? Find out about the things you really should be frightened of like the Mongolian Death Worm and the Kraken! Then read "The Wolf in the Night", a story so scary it will make you think again about going to sleep! "Fear" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Ancient Mysteries and Body Art to Sharks and Killer Plants - these are topics kids j... read more
Which bug has the most legs? Which bug is the fastest runner? Which spider is the most poisonous? And what's the deadliest bug of all? You might be surprised! This is the world of bugs and spiders. Find out all about it. Get the facts. Got that? Then read "What's Bugging You?", a story about alien explorers who get a BIG welcome from the local insect life. "Bugs and Spiders" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Ancient Mysteries and Body Art to Sharks and Killer Plants - these are topics kids just lo... read more
What is extinction? Why does it happen? What became of the Dodo? How did the Auroch and the Quagga come to an end? What about the last Pyrenean Ibex who died when a tree fell on her? Find out about the most weird and wonderful creatures which we have lost, and those that have been found again! Got the facts? Then read "The Last Mammoth", a story about a hungry group of hunters and a baby mammoth that gets stuck in the ice. "Lost Animals" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Ancient Mysteries and Body... read more
Tattoos, body piercing, jewellery and face painting. People have been decorating their bodies for thousands of years. Who thought that flat heads were the latest in fashion? Who had a 4,000 year-old tattoo? Now you can find out. Then read "Death by Arsenic", a story about what happens when you start to believe the adverts. "Body Art" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Ancient Mysteries and Body Art to Sharks and Killer Plants - these are topics kids just love to read about! Each book kicks off with... read more
This work accompanies the "Starchasers" reading books "Lost Explorers", "Deadly Virus" and "The Ultimate Secret". Each reading books is supported by a selection of photocopiable worksheets, and teacher's notes where the tasks are fully explained.About the author:David Orme is author of the hugely popular Boffin Boy series. He was a teacher for 18 years before he became a full time writer. He has now written over 200 books including poetry collections and anthologies, fiction and non-fiction, and school text books.
Which type of shark do you most not want to meet in the water? But if you are attacked - where's the best place to poke a shark? Great White Sharks, Bull Sharks, even Whales Sharks - it's all in here. Get the facts. Then read the adventure story "Swimming with Sharks". Learn the big lesson of the day: don't bleed with sharks around. "Sharks" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Ancient Mysteries and Body Art to Weird Creatures and Killer Plants - these are topics kids just love to read about! Each bo... read more
What was the Black Death? How many people did it kill? And how did it kill them? Find out about plagues we have now. What causes them? What can we do about it? Get the facts. Got that? Then read "The Lost Village" - a story about plagues and people. After a thousand years, who's the winner? "Plagues" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Weird Creatures and Body Art to Sharks and Killer Plants - these are topics kids just love to read about! Each book kicks off with a fascinating fact finding section ... read more
Which octopus has floppy ears? How do you spot a see-through squid? Which creature stands without moving for sixty days? Outside. And in winter. Are you hungry? How about 3,000 ants for breakfast? And again for lunch. Welcome to the world of weird creatures. Get the facts. Got that? Then read a scary story about a creature that refuses to die: Is It Alive?. "Weird Creatures" is part of the "Trailblazers" series which now hosts 36 titles. From Ancient Mysteries and Body Art to Sharks and Killer Plants - these are topics kids just lo... read more
How do mobile phones work? How do emails know which computer to go to? What about a man called Hero who invented the steam engine without even knowing it? Or the Roman who invented the safety pin? Find out all about the great gadgets you couldn't live without and how they came to be. Discover smart fridges, intelligent spoons and finger phones, just some of the amazing gadgets of the future. Got the facts? Then read what "On Another Planet", a story about the weird world of virtual reality! "Fear" is part of the "Trailblazers" seri... read more
This work accompanies the "Starchasers" reading books "Jungle Planet", "Planet of the Vampires" and "Galactic Shopping Mall". Each reading books is supported by a selection of photocopiable worksheets, and teacher's notes where the tasks are fully explained.About the author:David Orme is author of the hugely popular Boffin Boy series. He was a teacher for 18 years before he became a full time writer. He has now written over 200 books including poetry collections and anthologies, fiction and non-fiction, and school text books.
"The Ultimate Secret" is part of the new "Starchasers" series. These classic, fast paced, high action space adventures are perfect for boys aged 8-14 who have a reading age of 8-9. The books follow the antics of the Starchasers - a team of freelance space adventurers who will take on just about any mission that's legal and earns good money.In "The Ultimate Secret", the Starchasers discover Suma's home planet...well, what's left of it. The uninhabited planet lies in ruins, but why? They're close to finding out when they discover the... read more
"321 Go! Free Dive" takes readers right to the heart of the action. With detailed, yet simple first person descriptions and superb full colour photographs, readers will discover what it's really like to dive to the ocean floor on just one single breath. Experience the burning of the lungs, the pain ringing in the ears, the nitrogen narcosis and the final dangerous metres...These are heart in the mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting, experiences of a lifetime! 321 Go! will intrigue and inspire reluctant readers aged 8-14, yet the simple t... read more
"321 Go! Formula 1" takes readers right to the heart of the action. With detailed, yet simple first person descriptions and superb full colour photographs, readers will discover what it's really like to steer a car round a track at speeds of up to 200mph. Experience the anticipation on the grid, the starting sequence, the jostle for position, the extreme heat of the cockpit, the cornering force...These are heart in the mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting, experiences of a lifetime! "321 Go!" will intrigue and inspire reluctant readers a... read more
"321 Go! Stunt Man" takes readers right to the heart of the action. With detailed, yet simple first person descriptions and superb full colour photographs, readers will discover what it's really like to pull off a death-defying stunt. Experience the painstaking preparation, the layers of protection, the smell of the flammable gel, the heat of the fire, the thrill of the action...These are heart in the mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting, experiences of a lifetime! "321 Go!" will intrigue and inspire reluctant readers aged 8-14, yet the ... read more
"321 Go! Sky Dive" takes readers right to the heart of the action. With detailed, yet simple first person descriptions and superb full colour photographs, readers will discover what it's really like to see the ground hurtling towards you at 120mph! Experience the leap from the plane, the thrill of freefall, the rush of cold air, the pull of the parachute chord...These are heart in the mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting, experiences of a lifetime! "321 Go!" will intrigue and inspire reluctant readers aged 8-14, yet the simple texts and ... read more
"321 Go! Powerboat Race" takes readers right to the heart of the action. With detailed, yet simple first person descriptions and superb full colour photographs, readers will discover what it's really like to power through the water at speeds of up to 160mph. Experience the roar of the engines, huge sprays of water, the boat leaping out of the water, hitting waves...These are heart in the mouth, jaw-droppingly exciting, experiences of a lifetime! "321 Go!" will intrigue and inspire reluctant readers aged 8-14, yet the simple texts a... read more
