Find out about the lives of these two queens, joined together by their family bond, but with hugely different beliefs. Discover what early life was like for Princesses Mary and Elizabeth under the tur
Follow the trickery and antics of Hyena and Rabbit as they try to outwit each other in this collection of hilarious traditional tales from West Africa. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range o
A gripping and moving retelling of this poem written originally in the eighteenth century by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It tells the story of the Ancient Mariner and his adventures at sea, where tragedy
These wonderful atmospheric folktales from the Ukraine and China capture two different cultures, united in the presence of a dragon, who has the power to change all of their lives forever. Told here,
Learn everything you could ever want to know about one of Earth’s most impressive phenomena. Find out all about the different types of volcano, why and how they happen, the risks they pose, as well as
A fascinating insight into the history of one of our ancient civilisations – the Shang dynasty, their society, culture, belief system and way of life in China over 500 years ago. Who were they, how di
Rediscover the wonderful story of Dorothy’s adventures in Oz, with new friends the Scarecrow, Lion, and Tinman, as they come up against good witches and wicked witches in their quest to find the Wiz
Janet Foxley spins a new take on the familiar classic, Little Red Riding Hood. Be prepared for some unexpected twists and turns as Ruby-Rose sets out into the forest with a basket of food for her gran
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 fo
Find out all about the ancient kingdom of Benin, the tribes that lived there, how they lived and were ruled, and how the nation changed and developed over time. Diamond/Band 17 books offer more comple
Level 5: Independent Reading at Home: 6 books—3 fiction and 3 non-fiction—in a slip case that will help your child learn to read independently, longer texts, with more complex themes and characterizat
