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Reading Planet: Astro – Why Are You Wearing THAT? A history of the clothes we wear - Saturn/Venus band
by Emily HibbsWhy are you wearing THAT?! Only joking, you look great! That's the title of this book, which is all about the clothes that people have worn throughout history. Once upon a time, humans didn't wear very much at all, except for the odd animal fur. Nowadays, we have all sorts of cool, weird and wonderful fashions. But how did these fashions develop? And where did they come from? How do people even make clothes? Read this book to find out the answers to these questions and much, much more! You'll learn about three-metre-wide skirts, shoes so pointy they need to be chained to your knees, sports team kits and the future of fashion. Why Are You Wearing THAT? A history of the clothes we wear 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: 10-11 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Amazing Women in Black History - Mars/Stars
by Sandra A. AgardBlack History is not just history - it is the history of people left out of the history books. But this book is different! In this book, we're going to meet 15 amazing Black women. Some were pioneers of the past - and some are doing incredible things today! Learn about Mary Prince, the first Black woman to publish her life story; Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of rock and roll; Wangari Maathai, the environmental warrior; and Dina Asher- Smith, the fastest British woman in history! Why not learn about Amazing Men in Black History in the other book in this series too! Amazing Women in Black History 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: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Crow Wars - Supernova/Earth
by Gill LewisSome people say crows are evil. Some say they bring death and disease. Some say they are omens of bad luck. But Ash knows better. Kevin, the crow who Ash saved as a chick, is a friend. A friend who understands when Ash feels sad or lonely. And a friend who knows about Ash's special place - the Crow Tree. It's where Kevin lives and where Ash goes to escape his worries. But when developers arrive to cut down the Crow Tree and build on the field, will Ash be brave enough to speak out... before it's too late? Crow Wars 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: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Deadly Game - Jupiter/Mercury
by Tom Bradman"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
Reading Planet: Astro - Firestorm - Saturn/Venus
by Maisie Chan"Winnie breathed out slowly and looked into the sky - the blue was quickly disappearing and she could see grey plumes of smoke starting to edge towards them. She knew she needed to stay calm, but panic bounced around inside her like a yoyo." Winnie, her mum and her brother Marcus have flown to Australia for the holiday of a lifetime! But in an instant the blue skies and fresh air that they came for, are swallowed up by a terrifying wildfire. Winnie knows they must keep calm and work together if they are to make it out alive ... Firestorm! 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: 10-11 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Forbidden Classroom: Battle in the Stars - Supernova/Earth
by Tony BradmanWelcome to Rockhead Primary, a school so ordinary even the teachers think it's boring. But things start to change when a builder knocks down an internal wall and reveals something totally weird... It seems the school - and the world - is safe once more...or is it? Verna Lee and Jamie Ballard face their greatest challenge. How can they save their school from total destruction? Will they win an epic battle in the stars and save the Earth from an evil alien overlord? The answers to all these questions are inside this book. Open it...if you dare! Forbidden Classroom: Battle in the Stars 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: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - The Story of Us - Supernova/Earth
by Emily HibbsTen million years ago, there wasn't a single human on this planet. Today, there are over seven billion of us! So, how did we get here?! This book has the answers! Find out about: Charles Darwin and his fascinating theory of evolution, how putting together a fossil jigsaw can tell us about our past, our earliest ancestor, which looked more like a squirrel, how early humans learnt to use tools, speak to each other and make art, and how we ended up where we are today. Who knows what will happen next in the Story of Us ... The Story of Us 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: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Time Tours: Crash into History - Mars/Stars
by Steve Cole"Welcome aboard Time Tours - your first stop for holidays in history." History happens in the past, right? At least, that's what Ana and her brother Rocco used to think until a mysterious floating coach picks them up and whisks them away to the year 1838. The siblings suddenly find themselves surrounded by robot tour guides, wonder-onesies and Victorians! And if that wasn't enough, a case of mistaken identity links Ana and Rocco and their new friend Ifan with a plot to rob Buckingham Palace! Take a trip into the past with Time Tours! Time Tours: Crash into History 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: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Time Tours: Sky Smash - Supernova/Earth
by Steve Cole"Welcome aboard Time Tours - your first stop for holidays in history." What's scarier: a scheming robot with a fearsome army of robo-drones, murderous dinosaurs with rows of razor-sharp teeth, or an enormous meteor that's about to wipe out all life on earth?! Well, it just so happens that Ana and Rocco have travelled 66 million years back in time and now face all three! This time they'll need all the help they can get in order to stop Miss Stumpkin, avoid being eaten alive and get back home to the 21st Century all in one piece! Time Tours: Sky Smash! 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: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Tomb Robbers - Mars/Stars
by Ross MontgomeryTHE CITY OF THEBES, ANCIENT EGYPT, 1315. A boy called Seth creeps through the dark city streets towards the deserted marketplace. But he's not alone. Two figures watch him from the shadows. Seth doesn't yet know it, but this fateful night will lead him to the Valley of the Kings: the final resting place of the pharaohs. Here lie the rulers of Egypt, undisturbed in their tombs - a place no living person should ever go... Tomb Robbers 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: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Carter's Story - Mars/Stars
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainWelcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... The first week back has barely started and Carter is already having a tough time. As if things couldn't get any worse, the new teacher has put him in a reading group with people he doesn't even know! Carter is angry and upset but can't find a way to express his feelings. Will Mr Ali's new singing group help Carter to find his voice? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Carter's Story 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: 8-9 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Femi's Story - Saturn/Venus
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainWelcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school, and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... Something's up with Femi. He won't join in with football, he hardly speaks to his friends anymore, and he keeps going to sit by himself at break-time. All Femi's friends have noticed it, but Femi won't tell them what's wrong. All Femi can think about is his new computer game, but is it just a distraction from what's really going on? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Femi's Story 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: 10-11 Reading age: 7-8 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Lexi's Story - Jupiter/Mercury
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainWelcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes ... Next month is the inter-school gymnastics competition and Lexi has been asked to lead the team! But Lexi has other things on her mind ... And now all anyone talks about is the snooty new girl who has extra gym lessons, and her own gym equipment at home. It's not fair! Will things go Lexi's way at the competition, for once? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Lexi's Story 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
Reading Planet: Astro - Year 6 at Greenwicks: Sara's Story - Supernova/Earth
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainWelcome back to Greenwicks Primary, Year 6! It's the final year before secondary school, and lots of things are about to change for the new Year Sixes... The day of the Year 6 trip has finally arrived! But all the talk is about Sara going to a different secondary school. Sara feels miserable - she hadn't chosen to break the friendship group up! And as if things weren't daunting enough, she's selected as leader for her team's activities! Will Sara rise to the challenge? And can she lead her team to safety when it really counts? Year 6 at Greenwicks: Sara's Story 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: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet: Astro - Your Brilliant Brain - Supernova/Earth
by Tom ChatfieldYour brain is BRILLIANT! And so is mine! We all have amazing brains, and each one is different. In this book, you'll discover that different people's brains have different strengths and needs. We're going to meet some people and find out what it feels like to be them. From people living with dyslexia to others who are autistic - there are billions of different brains in the world and not one of them is perfectly 'average' or 'normal'. They are all the best at being themselves. Your Brilliant Brain 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: 10-11 Reading age: 8 -9 years
Reading Planet - At Night - Red C: Rocket Phonics (Rising Stars Reading Planet)
by TBCCome on a night time adventure and find out what you can see when the moon is high in the sky. Under the light of the street lamps, you might find some exciting animals or even a friendly face going to work! At Night is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band.Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years
Reading Planet - At the Seaside - White: Comet Street Kids (PDF)
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. Rav has never been to the seaside before and he can't wait to paddle in the sea, build sandcastles and eat ice creams. But will there be time in the day to fit everything in?Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet - The Author Visit - Gold: Comet Street Kids (PDF)
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. It's World Book Day at school! Finn can't wait, especially as his favourite author will be visiting the school. But when the day arrives, Finn is too nervous to speak to the author. Will he get another chance later in the day?Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet - The Baby Alien - Turquoise: Comet Street Kids (PDF)
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. Rav, Tess, Finn and Asha find themselves on a new space adventure on a far-away planet. They meet a young alien called Nogseed, who has a very annoying baby brother. Will the Comet Street Kids be able to help their new alien friend with his annoying sibling? Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet - Back at the Ballet - Turquoise: Comet Street Kids
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. Tess and Asha love their ballet dancing classes, so they're amazed to find themselves transported to a real ballet, hundreds of years ago! The show is about to start but two of the dancers are sick. Can the girls help to save the performance from disaster?Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet - Barnaby Bear - Off to Brazil - Green: Galaxy (Rising Stars Reading Planet)
by Lou KuenzlerBarnaby Bear is off to Brazil! Join him on his amazing journey as he travels down the Amazon river, visits the rainforest, goes up the Sugarloaf mountain in Rio, and plays football on the beach! Off to Brazil is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years
Reading Planet - Baxter Visits Bow Wow! - Yellow: Rocket Phonics (Rising Stars Reading Planet (PDF))
by Isabel ThomasRocket Phonics reading books are fully decodable phonics books allowing children to practise their phonic skills in context, developing emerging reading skills. Baxter the dog visits the local grooming parlour for a haircut, but causes havoc during his trip. Will the other dogs forgive him when he ruins their haircuts?Reading age: 5-6 years
Reading Planet - Be an Astronaut - Turquoise: Galaxy
by Ciaran MurtaghGalaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. Have you got what it takes to be an astronaut? There's a lot of training to be done before take off! Find out what special skills you need to blast off into space.Reading age: 6-7 years
Reading Planet - The Bean - Blue: Rocket Phonics (Rising Stars Reading Planet (PDF))
by Abigail SteelSophie isn't interested in gardening, but one day her mum takes her to the allotment to plant pink runner bean seeds. Sophie's bean vines grow higher and higher and the pods grow bigger and bigger. On the day of the annual allotment contest, will Sophie enter her beans and win a prize? The Bean is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. RRocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band.Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6 years
Reading Planet - Bear Scare - Green: Comet Street Kids UPDF
by Adam Guillain Charlotte GuillainComet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down. The Flying Saucer Float ride at the theme park is great fun - but it's even better when it takes off and lands on another planet! The Comet Street Kids find themselves face-to-face with some aliens who've crashed their spaceship. Can the children rescue the aliens? Reading age: 5-6 years